Mañalac is known for his distinct vocals, which combines elements of rock with a mellow technique; he also has a notably eccentric style in live performances.

His family emigrated to San Francisco, California when he was ten years old and he spent the rest of his childhood there.

They started putting together original songs like "Ulan", "214", and "Awit ng Kabataan" in demo form for prospective recording companies.

He actually went back to school in San Francisco and Los Angeles and took up English, Philosophy and Film which were his majors and did several odd jobs.

[10] Rumors were initially spreading on January 10, 2011, after KC Montero tweeted on Twitter that the band has decided to call it quits.

[11]In November 2011, Mañalac released his solo debut album, No Water, No Moon, under the label of PolyEast Records.

[15] On February 14, 2013, ABS-CBN aired a promotional plug during the airtime of the pre-primetime television drama Kahit Konting Pagtingin, confirming Bamboo Mañalac's stint in The Voice of the Philippines as coach and judge.

[16][17] In an interview made by ABS-CBN News, Mañalac provided a statement regarding his stint on the show, "I'm ready to be a coach.

"[18] Bamboo, alongside Sarah Geronimo, and Lea Salonga returned as coaches for The Voice Kids Philippines from 2014 to present.

[7] Solo albums with Bamboo with Rivermaya NOTE: This list only includes Mañalac's regular television shows.