The popular Filipino band Parokya ni Edgar’s guitarist is taken to the hospital and placed in the intensive care unit (ICU).

The frontman of Parokya ni Edgar, Chito Miranda, revealed on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, that the band’s guitarist, Gab Chee Kee, is battling lymphoma-induced pneumonia in the ICU. Last year, Gab received a lymphoma diagnosis.

Miranda asserts that Gab decided to play for Parokya despite having a diagnosis. After the doctors advised him to stop performing and rest, Kee eventually stopped.

The guitarist persuaded them to go ahead with their plans despite Chito’s initial opposition to continuing their shows without Gab. The singer also disclosed that Gab was admitted to the intensive care unit because his condition had already gotten worse.

“Unfortunately, due to complications brought about by his condition, he is now battling pneumonia and was recently transferred sa ICU and has been intubated for more than a week already. He was financially prepared naman for the chemotherapy…but now, his family needs help with the overwhelming hospital bills,” Miranda stated.

The PNE frontman took advantage of the opportunity to ask for financial assistance from friends and supporters to help cover Chee Kee’s skyrocketing medical bills as the band gets ready to plan benefit concerts for its guitarist.

To help with Gab’s medical costs, OPM artists Kamikazee, Gloc 9, Shanti Dope, Flow G, Grace Note, December Ave, POT, Moonstar 88, and Moira dela Torre participated in the fundraising event.

One of Parokya ni Edgar’s best-known songs, “Your Song,” also known as “One and Only You,” was written and performed by Gab, a founding member of the group.

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