Francisco Mañalac, popularly known as Bamboo Mañalac, is a Filipino musician and singer, who was known as the former vocalist of Filipino rock bands, Rivermaya and Bamboo, now performing as a solo artist.
In 2003, after living in Los Angeles following the Rivermaya tour in America, Mañalac returned to the Philippines. His former bandmate in Rivermaya, Nathan Azarcon, introduced him to Ira Cruz and Vic Mercado then jammed together and formed a band.
They received numerous awards, including "Band of the Year" in the 2004 MTV Pilipinas and 2004 NU Rock Awards. Mañalac was also awarded "Vocalist of the Year" in the 2004 NU Rock Awards. He also won an award in the 2004 MTV Style Awards in the Rock Style category.In January 2011, news had been circulating that the band has allegedly disbanded.DJ KC Montero of Wave 89.1 confirmed the breakup on The KC Show and via Twitter.Montero clarified that all the members of the band "have decided to move on," and that he does not know why they called it quits.Bamboo finally confirmed the break-up of the band in an official statement posted before midnight of January 11 on the group's website.
On September 22, 2011, Mañalac released his first single "Questions", as a solo artist. His debut album, titled "No Water, No Moon", was released on November 20, 2011 (11/20/2011).
