P.O.T.
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Defunct | 2005 (initially) |
| Fate | Disbanded in 2005; reunited in 2006 and 2022 |
| Headquarters | Manila , Philippines |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
P.O.T. was a rock group from the Philippines, established in 1994 and officially dissolved in 2005. The band was led by Karl Roy, who also fronted Advent Call and Kapatid. They became widely known for their 1997 rendition of "Yugyugan Na," a track originally performed by The Advisors in 1977. On July 22, 2006, P.O.T. reunited for a concert at The 70's Bistro located in Quezon City. In 1997, drummer Harley Alarcon exited the band and was succeeded by Jay Alviar, who himself left the following year. By 1999, co-founder and guitarist Ian Umali departed to pursue further education.
In February 2005, EMI Philippines released a remastered edition of P.O.T.'s only album, featuring additional tracks such as a new interpretation of "Ulitin," along with "Piece of This," "Panaginip," and an entirely new composition.
The name P.O.T. functions as a fabricated acronym without an official explanation; Karl Roy invited fans to derive their own meanings.
Karl Roy died due to cardiac arrest on March 13, 2012.
Return
After nearly sixteen years, P.O.T. reunited on June 25, 2022, performing again at The 70's Bistro with original members Paraguya and Umali, joined by Red Dela Peña from Ojo Rojo on vocals and Reli de Vera on drums. Another live show was scheduled for July 16, 2022, at 19 East in Parañaque City.
Current Members
- Mally Paraguya – Bass
- Ian Umali – Guitar
- Red Dela Peña – Lead Vocals
- Les Banzuelo – Drums
Former Members
- Karl Roy† – Lead Vocals
- Harley Alarcon – Drums
- Francis Reyes – Guitar
- Jeff Lima – Drums
- Carol Hope Castillo – Drums
- Jayman Alviar – Drums
- Reli De Vera – Drums
- JP Dela Rama – Drums
Session musicians
- Tom Vinoya – Keyboards
- Jay Gapasin – Percussion
- Jam Bumanlag – Guitar
- Aldrin Asuncion – Drums
Studio albums
- P.O.T. (1997; PolyEast Records)
- Remastered (2005; PolyEast Records)
Singles
- "Yugyugan Na!"
- "Fishcake"
- "F.Y.B."
- "Hindi N'yo Alam"
- "Overload"
- "Love to See"
- "Monkey on my Back"
- "Posse-bility"
- "Panaginip"
- "Don't Blink"
- "Ulitin"
- "Piece of This"
- "It Don't Matter"
Awards
| Year | Awarding Organization | Category | Entry | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NU Rock Awards | Best New Artist | – | Template:Won |
| Album of the Year | P.O.T. | Template:Won | ||
| Bassist of the Year | (Mally Paraguya) | Template:Won | ||
| Drummer of the Year | (Harley Alarcon) | Template:Won | ||
| 1998 | "4th Katha Music Awards" | Best New Artist | – | Template:Nominated |
| Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal | "Yugyugan Na" | Template:Won | ||
| Best Rock Album | P.O.T. | Template:Won | ||
| 1998 | "11th Awit Award" | Best Performance by a New Duo or Group of Recording Artists | "Yugyugan Na" | Template:Won |
| Best Performance by a Duo or Group of Recording Artists | "Yugyugan Na" | Template:Won |