The Apo Hiking Society, often called "The Beatles of the Philippines", was a popular musical group formed in 1969 among students at Ateneo de Manila University. Originally consisting of 13 members, the core group that achieved mainstream success comprised Jim Paredes, Boboy Garovillo, and Danny Javier. Over their decades-long career, Apo Hiking Society helped popularize Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and had a significant influence on Filipino culture through their music. They released 27 albums and numerous tribute albums have been made in their honor before retiring in 2010.