Kilyab’s Karl Ramirez turns Bicol pop into call for good governance

ALBAY, Philippines – From the dimly lit corners of local bars and cafes in Naga City, Karl Ramirez and his band, Kilyab, quietly listen to the stories of their community. They transform these local narratives, heritage, and aspirations to reinvent Bicol pop — giving voice to the region’s call for change. Now, the movem…