Ely Buendia reiterates 'Spoliarium' not about Pepsi Paloma

By Iza Iglesias

Feb 17, 2025 7:56 pm

MANILA, Philippines — Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia has set the record straight about their hit song 'Spoliarium,' dismissing long-standing speculation that it was about the late actress Pepsi Paloma and television personalities Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon.

During a press conference for the OPM rock band's upcoming documentary 'Eraserheads: Combo on the Run,' which will be screened in cinemas from March 21 to 23, Buendia on Monday addressed the enduring urban legend surrounding the song.

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