Philippine Violators

Philippine Violators
Philippine Violators
Origin	Manila, Philippines
Years active	1984-Present
Labels	Twisted Red Cross (1980's); Rare Music Distributor (1987-Present); Akasha Records (1994); Tone Def (1995-1997);
Members	Arnold Alar; Charlie Espiritu; Jay Fronda; Jesus Espiritu;
Past members	Boyet Padernal; Noel Banares; Ricky Tarriela; Seymour Estavillo;

Philippine Violators is a Filipino punk rock band that was formed in 1984 by school kids Charlie and Jesus Espiritu at Arellano University in Legarda Street, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. They were joined by two classmates, Jay Frondo and Arnold Alar.^[1]^[2]

Discography


Year	Title	Label
2004	Volume 1: 1984–2004	Itchy Korean Records
2023	Rarites 2023	LBG Records

^ Olivares, Rick (March 5, 2023). "Punk legends Philippine Violators release 'Rarities' LP". ABS-CBN News.
^ Greene, James (2017). Brave punk world: the international rock underground from Alerta Roja to Z-off. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield. p. 39. ISBN 978-1-4422-6985-9.
^ Catalog no.: TDM-PC-111
^ Philipine Violators return with 'Balanse'. Manila Standard. July 7, 1997.
^ Catalog no.: RMD01 CD