Philippine Popular Music Festival

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The Philippine Popular Music Festival (also known as Philpop) is an annual songwriting competition organized by the Philpop MusicFest Foundation and was launched in 2012. [1] The creation of the festival was inspired by the defunct Metro Manila Popular Music Festival. [2] The foundation itself is headed by the chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, executive director Ryan Cayabyab and administrator and communications director Patricia Bermudez-Hizon. [3] The competition is only open to original and previously unreleased songs in English, Filipino and other Philippine languages. [4] Since its inception, it has been airing annually in TV5.

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There are three prizes given: Grand Prize (₱1,000,000), 2nd Prize (₱500,000) and 3rd Prize (₱250,000). An additional award is given named Smart People's Choice Award (₱200,000), which is the most popular song based on the text votes sent by the people. People who win these prizes also receive trophies while the defeated finalists each receive ₱50,000 and a plaque.

In its first year, the festival has received many controversies regarding to its finalists and its rules. [5] [6] On its second year, all the interpreters were able to film music videos for their respective song entries. [7] [8] [9]

Viva Records released the compilation albums of the PhilPop Music Festival finalists. [10]

In 2020, the Philpop Foundation formed a partnership with Warner Music Philippines and telecommunications company Smart Communications for its 2020 Edition of the competition.

ResultSongComposer/s [12] Interpreter/s [13] Special Awards
—"3 AM"Keiko Necesario Marié Digby —
Grand Winner"Bawat Hakbang" (Every Step)Karl Villuga Mark Bautista & Akafellas—
—"Bigtime" Trina Belamide Baihana—
—"Brown"James Leyte Brownman Revival & James Leyte Smart People's Choice Award
—"Dulo ng Dila" (End of the Tongue)Noah Zuñiga Jay R & Deejay Poblete—
—"Himig ng Panahon" (Melody of Generation)Thyro AlfaroDuncan Ramos, Luke Mejares, Loonie, Thyro & Yumi—
—"Kesa"Edwin MarollanoDaniel Grospe—
2nd Runner-up"Kontrabida" (Villain)Soc Villanueva Sam Concepcion —
—"Minsa'y Isang Bansa" (Sometimes One Country)Gary GranadaGary Granada—
—"Negastar"Mike VillegasCathy Go—
—"Piso" (Peso)Kristofferson Melecio Joey Ayala —
—"Slowdancing"Kennard FaraonNyoy Volante—
—"Takusa"Byron Ricamara Rocksteddy —
1st Runner-up"Tayo-tayo Lang" (Only Between Us)Toto SoriosoEbe Dancel—
Result [15] SongComposer/s [16] Interpreter/s [17] Special Award/s [18] [19]
—"Araw, Ulap, Langit" (Sun, Clouds, Heaven)Marlon Barnuevo Christian Bautista —
—"Askal"Ganny Brown Jose Manalo & Wally Bayola —
Grand Winner"Dati" (Ever Since)Thyro Alfaro & Yumi Lacsamana Sam Concepcion & Tippy Dos Santos feat. Quest —
1st Runner-up"Kung 'Di Man" (If It's Not)Johnoy Danao Ney Dimaculangan Smart People's Choice Award
2nd Runner-up"Pansamantagal"Jungee Marcelo Sitti & Julianne Tarroja —
—"Papel" (Paper) Joey Ayala Joey Ayala & Gloc-9 feat. Denise Barbacena—
—"Sana Pinatay Mo Na Lang Ako" (How I Wish You Just Killed Me)Myrus ApacibleKimpoy Feliciano—
—"Sa'yo Na Lang Ako" (Let Me Be Yours)Lara Maigue Karylle —
—"Segundo" (Second)Paul Armesin Yael Yuzon Meralco Special Award
—"Sometimes That Happens"Adrienne Buenaventura & Niño RegaladoAce Libre—
—"Space"Raffy Calicdan Kean Cipriano & Banda ni Kleggy—
—"Time Machine" 1 Kennard FaraonSix Part Invention—

Note:

^1 This song replaced Marion Aunor's entry, "Do, Do, Do", after Aunor backed out due to personal reasons and her talent management decision. [20]

ResultSongComposer/sInterpreter/s [21] Special Award
1st Runner-up"Awit Mo'y Nandito Pa" (Your Song's Still There)Toto SoriosoAldrich Talonding & James Bucong—
—"Babalikan Mo Rin Ako" (You Will Return to Me)Soc Villanueva Nikki Gil —
—"Dear Heart"Mike VillegasKiana Valenciano—
—"Hangout Lang" (Hangout Only)Allan Feliciano & Isaac GarciaDuncan Ramos & Young JV —
—"Kung Akin Lang Ang Langit" (If Heaven Is Only Mine)Cecilia Bocobo & Isaac Garcia Mcoy Fundales & Clara Benin Spinnr People's Choice Award
—"Langit Umaawit" (Heaven Sings)Toto Sorioso Tom Rodriguez —
—"NGSB (No Girlfriend Since Break)" Davey Langit Luigi D' Avola—
—"Qrush On You" Flava Matikz & Knowa Lazarus Jay R, Elmo Magalona & Q-York —
Grand Winner"Salbabida" (Life Saver)Jungee Marcelo Kyla —
—"Song On A Broken String" Jude Gitamondoc & Therese Villarante Nicole Laurel Asensio —
—"The Only One"Venelyn San Pedro Thor Dulay —
2nd Runner-up"Torpe Song"Daryl Ong Kris Lawrence —
ResultSongComposer/sInterpreter/sSpecial Award/s
—"Walang Hanggan" (Forever)Ramiru MataroRamiru Mataro & Donnalyn Bartolome—
—"Musikaw" (Song and You)Melchor Magno James Reid feat. Pio—
—"I Owe You My Heart"MJ Morallos Anja Aguilar —
Grand Winner"Triangulo" (Triangle)Thyro Alfaro & Yumi LacsamanaThyro Alfaro, Yumi Lacsamana & Jeric Medina—
—"For The Rest Of My Life"Ned Esguerra Side A —
2nd Runner-up"Sa Ibang Mundo" (In Another World)Mark Villar Kean Cipriano & Nadine Lustre Maynilad People's Choice Award
—"Kilig"Soc Villanueva Jinky Vidal —
—"Apat Na Buwang Pasko" (Four-Month Christmas)Gino Cruz & Jeff ArcillaJon Santos—
1st Runner-up"Paratingin Mo Na Siya" Davey Langit Davey Langit—
—"Nasaan"Lara MaigueLara Maigue—
—"Tanging Pag-asa Ko" (My Only Hope)Paul ArmesinThe Company—
—"Edge Of The World"Johannes GarciaJosh Padilla & Yassi Pressman Best Music Video Award

Out of more than 2,000 entries, The Philpop, together with the adjudicators — singers Basti Artadi, Bullet Dumas, Ebe Dancel, Lara Maigue and Davey Langit, academe members and college students — selects 12 entries for the competition. [3] Five of the composers are returning to the competition, while 11 of those are rookies. [10]

ResultSongComposer/sInterpreter/sSpecial Award/s
—"Baliw sa Ex-Boyfriend Ko" (I'm Crazy for My Ex-Boyfriend)Joan DaSugar 'N Spice featuring Joan Da—
—"Binibini sa MRT"Johann Garcia The Juans —
Grand Winner"Di Na Muli"Jazz Nicolas and Wally Acolola Itchyworms —
—"Dumadagundong"Brian Cua and Mike Villegas Yassi Pressman —
—"Friday Night"Karl GuaranoKenjhons—
—"Kahon" (Box)Ramiro MataruRamiru Mataro—
1st Runner-up"Lahat" (Everything)Soc Villanueva Jason Dy Maynilad People's Choice Award
—"Nobody But You"Keiko Necesario Monica Cuenco —
—"Pabili Po"Aikee AplacadorBanda ni Kleggy and Aikee—
—"Stars are Aligned"JC JoseAcapellago and Jimmy Marquez—
—"Sintunado" (Out of Tune)Jeroel MarananNyoy Volante—
2nd Runner-up"Tinatangi" (Special) Miguel Guico and Paolo Guico Cookie Chua, Bayang Barrios and The BenjaminsSmart/PLDT Best Music Video Award

The 30 semifinalists for the 2018 Philippine Popular Music Festival were announced on July 24, 2018. [24] A criteria of 25% online streams, 25% SMS voting, and 50% judges' choices was used to select the top 10 finalists. The Top 10 were announced on October 17, 2018. [25] The Grand Finals were held on December 2, 2018. [26]

Top 30

Top 10

ResultsSongComposer/sComposer/s LocationInterpreter/sSpecial Award/s
2nd Runner-up"Ako Ako" (Me, Me)Jeriko Buenafe Taguig City Feel Day, Hans Dimayga—
1st Runner-up"'Di Ko Man"Ferdinand Aragon Cebu City, Cebu Ferdinand Aragon—
—"Isang Gabing Pag-Ibig" (One Night Stand)Carlo Angelo David Quezon City Jex De Castro—
—"Kariton" (Cart)Philip Arvin Jarilla Antipolo, Rizal Acapellago—
—"Laon Ako" (I'm Old)Elmar Jan Bolaño & Donel Trasporto Tigbuan, Iloilo Kakai Bautista —
—"Loco De Amor!"Edgardo Miraflor Jr. Bacolod, Negros Occidental BennyBunnyBand—
Grand Winner"Nanay Tatay" (Mother Father)Teodoro Festejo III Davao City, Davao del Sur Chud Festejo Maynilad Best Music Video
—"Pilipit"Sean Gabriel Cedro & John Ray Reodique Antipolo, Rizal Julian Trono—
—"Tama Na" (Stop)Michael Rodriguez & Jeanne Columbine Rodriguez Makati Katrina Velarde —
—"Yun Tayo"Donnalyn Onilongo Angono, Rizal Gracenote (Band) Smart People's Choice Award

The 2020 edition of PhilPop songwriting competition was announced in July 2020. [27] Due to the restrictions on the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the music industry and the prohibition of live events, the competition was held online.

The top 15 entries were announced in September 2020, while the Grand Finals was held on December 12 via livestreaming on PhilPop's social media accounts. [28]

ResultsSongComposer/sComposer/s LocationInterpreter/sSpecial Award/s
2nd Runner-up"'Pahuway" (Rest)Sherwin FugosoMindanaoFerdinand Aragon—
1st Runner-up"Bestiny"AikeeMetro ManilaKevin Yadao, Jr. Crown—
Grand Winner"Suyo" (Persuade)ReonVisayasNoah Alejandre and Reanne Borela—

PhilPop and Himig Handog, two prominent entities in the Philippine music industry, have come together for a collaboration in 2023. [29]

On April 14, 2023, PhilPop and Himig Handog announced the selection of 35 DigiCamp fellows who would take part in the Songwriting Festival, following an extensive adjudication process evaluating thousands of entries. These selected 35 Fellows engaged in a 2-month DigiCamp program tailored to enrich their songwriting skills. The DigiCamp curriculum included a well-structured program providing training, guidance, and mentorship to foster the development of their capabilities as songwriters.

On July 22, 2023, PhilPop and Himig Handog, revealed the top 12 selected Grand Finalists who had qualified to progress to the forthcoming competition. The top 12 entries went through multiple rounds of adjudication, headed by an esteemed panel of Board Members, producers, key leaders, prominent songwriters, and decision-makers affiliated with PhilPop and Himig Handog. [30] Grand Finals will be held on the first quarter of 2024. [31]

ResultsSongComposerComposer's LocationInterpreter/sMusic Video Producer/sSpecial Awards
"ATM"

(Ang Tanging Mamahalin)

 Francis Contemplacion LagunaTBA
"Buhi"Keith QuitoBoholTBA
"Dili Nalang" RELDEN CebuTBA
"Ghostwriter" Kevin Yadao Metro ManilaTBA
"Kurba" Alvin Serito Metro ManilaTBA
"Langit Lupa" Geca Morales Metro ManilaTBA
"MHWG"

(Mahiwaga)

 Rob Angeles RizalTBA
"Papahiram" Rinz Ruiz BulacanTBA
"Salamat (Nga Wala Na Ta)" Jimmy Ricks Grajo CebuTBA
"Taliwala" Maric Gavino DavaoTBA
"Tulala" Shantel Cyline BacolodTBA
"Wag Paglaruan" Tiara Shaye Metro ManilaTBA

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