Jimmy Regino of April Boys passes away, his brother emotionally announces
- Jimmy Regino, a member of the OPM group April Boys and brother of late OPM icon April Boy Regino, has passed away
- The news was announced through an emotional video posted on social media by April Boys member Vingo Regino
- In the video, Vingo shared his grief over losing both a brother and a longtime bandmate
- He also revealed that Jimmy had been hospitalized for some time before his death
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Jimmy Regino, known for being part of the OPM group April Boys and the brother of the late April Boy Regino, has passed away, his family announced on Saturday.
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The heartbreaking news was shared with the public through an emotional Facebook video posted on December 27 by April Boys member Vingo Regino. Vingo, visibly emotional, addressed the fans of the group to announce the loss of his brother and fellow band member.
“Sa lahat po ng fans ng April Boys ibinabalita ko po sa inyo na pumanaw na ang po ang kapatid ko na si Jimmy. Hindi na natin maririnig ang boses niya,” he aired.
Vingo then expressed the deep pain he has been carrying since Jimmy’s passing, opening up about how difficult it has been to process the loss of someone he loved dearly.
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“Ang hirap po ng mawalan ka ng minahal mo na kapatid. Yung pinagsamahan po namin naaalala ko hanggang ngayon. Kahapon pa ako umiiyak. Kahapon pa ako malungkot na malungkot. Hindi ko malaman kung ano ang nararamdaman ko ngayon,” he said.
Vingo then reflected on one of April Boys’ well-loved songs and how its lyrics have taken on a deeper, more painful meaning in light of his brother’s death. Recalling “Ganyan Talaga ang Pag-ibig,” he quoted a line from the song and shared how it now mirrors his own sorrow. “Naalala ko yung kanta naming ‘Ganyan Talaga ang Pag-ibig,’ [yung lyrics na] ‘alaala na iniwan mo kapag naisip ko nalulungkot ako,’ totoo yung lyrics na iyon,” he said, connecting his personal loss to the music that helped define the group’s career.
He likewise revealed details about Jimmy’s final days, saying his brother had been confined in the hospital for some time. According to him, it felt as though Jimmy had been holding on, waiting for one last meeting with him before finally letting go. He shared how painful it was to think that his brother may have been waiting for that moment of reunion.
“Para bang hinintay na lang niya na magkita kami kahapon. Matagal na siya sa hospital pero parang hinihintay na lang niya na magkita kami bago siya umalis.”
Furthermore, Vingo emphasized just how heavy the loss has been for him and their family. He explained that what people were seeing was simply an honest expression of his grief, noting how difficult it is to lose someone so close to the heart.
He ended his message with a line that struck longtime fans of the group deeply: “Isa na namang April Boys ang nawala sa atin.”
Watch the video below:
The April Boys were formed in 1993 and rose to popularity with their heartfelt OPM love songs that resonated strongly with listeners. In 1995, the late April Boy Regino, the eldest among the brothers, left the group to pursue a solo career, eventually becoming one of the most recognizable names in OPM. Despite this change, the April Boys continued performing and remained active through the years, building a loyal fan base.
Aside from Jimmy Regino, several other local personalities have also passed away recently.
Days ago, veteran actor Bing Davao passed away at the age of 65 due to a cardiac arrest, his niece Rikki Mae Davao confirmed to major media outlets, including GMA News and ABS-CBN News. He was the brother of the late Ricky Davao, who died earlier this year after battling cancer. Throughout his career, Bing appeared in notable projects such as Victor Magtanggol, The Rich Man’s Daughter, and ABS-CBN’s Darna.
Former volleyball player Cindy Imbo, who played for Choco Mucho in the Premier Volleyball League, has passed away at 31 after a battle with cancer. Her death was announced by the Coast Guard Special Service Office, where she served as a Seawoman Second Class in the Philippine Coast Guard. The office paid tribute to her dedication, professionalism, and years of service, saying her loss is deeply felt. In addition to her military role, Cindy had a successful volleyball career as an outside hitter.
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