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OPM band Aegis has announced they are having a benefit concert in honor of their late member, Mercy Sunot, who passed away on November 18, 2024.

The group shared the news on their official social media page on Tuesday.

"We are with Aegis in prayers for the beautiful soul of Mercy Sunot. Your outstanding talent will always be remembered.

"Part of the proceeds of Aegis: Halik sa Ulan / A Valentine Special will be given to the family of Mercy Sunot."

The two-night concert will be held on February 1 and 2, 2025 at New Frontier Theater, Quezon City

Tickets now available at ticketnet.com.ph.

In Mercy's final TikTok video posted on November 16, she revealed that she had just undergone lung surgery and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after experiencing difficulty breathing.

"Tapos na yung surgery ko sa lungs. Pero biglang nahirapan akong huminga, so dinala ako sa ICU. May tubig, may inflammation sa lungs ko so ginagawan na nila ng paraan,” Mercy said from her hospital bed.

She shared that doctors had prescribed her with steroids to reduce inflammation and help her breathe.

"Ipag-pray nyo ko please para matapos na itong pagsubok na ito. Pag-pray niyo ako," Mercy tearfully pleaded while lying in her hospital bed.

Mercy died at 48 years old on November 18, 2024, at the Stanford Hospital and Clinics in San Francisco, California, after a battle with stage 4 breast and lung cancer.

She has been the vocalist of Aegis since the group formed in 1995, along with fellow members Juliet Sunot, Stella Pabico, Vilma Goloviogo, Rowena "Weng" Adriano, and Rey Abenoja.

Aegis popularized OPM hits including "Luha," "Halik," "Sinta," "Basang-Basa Sa Ulan," "Christmas Bonus," among others.

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