Himig Handog – Wikipedia
Philippine songwriting and music video competition
Himig Handog (Eng: A Musical Offering) is a multimedia songwriting and music video competition in the Philippines based in Quezon City. The competition is operated by ABS-CBN Corporation and the media conglomerate’s music subsidiary Star Music. The contest ran from 2000 to 2003 and was later revived in 2013. The theme of the contest has been love songs since 2002.[1]
Since its revival, it is popularly regarded as “the country’s premier songwriting contest”[2][3] with Pinoy songwriters and composers submitting thousands of original compositions annually, and the country’s top singers interpreting the songs in a live event.[4]
History[edit]
Himig Handog was first established in 2000. To date, it only had held five competitions which were in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and in 2013. Each year, the title and theme of the contest changes. In 2000, the contest was titled as Himig Handog sa Bayang Pilipino which was held on October 1. During the second, third and fourth contests’ themes and titles were JAM: Makabagong Kabataan, Love Songs and Love Songs 2 respectively.[5]
From 2001 to 2003, only three songs were rewarded with varying amounts of financial incentives(cash prizes) depending on which entry came in first, second, and third.[6] However, in 2013, the amount of incentives given were raised to five to make up a ‘Top Five’. Other award categories were also introduced during this year. Also, it introduced a music video contest where participating tertiary institutions across the country were given the challenge of producing and directing the music videos for each song entry under a certain budget.[7]
Himig Handog sa Bayaning Pilipino (2000)[edit]
The competition was judged by Jim Paredes, Andrea Veneracion, Jimmy Santiago, Ely Buendia, Willy Cruz, Fr. Nilo Tanalega, Emmie Domingo, Gerard Salonga, Sandy Prieto-Romualdez, Charo Santos-Concio, Freddie M. Garcia, Eugenio Lopez III, and Ryan Cayabyab as its chairman.[8]
| Number | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lipad ng Pangarap (The Flight of Dreams) |
Arnel De Pano | Dessa | |
| 2 | Super Pinoy | Jungee Marcelo | Jolina Magdangal with Quarter to Five |
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| 3 | Para Sa’yo (For You) |
Trina Belamide | Dianne dela Fuente and The Bataoke Kids | |
| 4 | Larawan (Picture) |
Dodjie Simon | Anna Fegi | |
| 5 | Ang Galing Mo (Bayaning Pilipino) (Filipino Hero, You Are Great) |
Erick Sta. Maria | Reuben Laurente with 92AD | |
| 6 | Bayani (Hero) |
Mike Villegas | Zebedee Zuñiga, Bayang Barrios and Katrice Gavino | |
| 7 | Ako, Ikaw, Tayo (I, You, Us) |
Ronald Sorioso | Jimmy Bondoc with The Essence Band | |
| 8 | Maging Isang Bayani (Become A Hero) |
Allan Feliciano and Ces Datu | Cookie Chua | |
| 9 | Ikaw ay Bayani (You Are a Hero) |
Noel Cabangon | III of a Kind | |
| 10 | Si Ka Bayani | Soc Villanueva and Arnel De Pano | Gary Granada | Grand Winner |
JAM: Himig Handog sa Makabagong Kabataan (2001)[edit]
The competition ended with “Tara Tena” by Jonathan Manalo (interpreted by Kyla, Kaya, and V3) as the grand winner. Special awards were awarded also with “Si Eddie” by Laarnie Matta “Lani” Macaraeg and Luz Ching “Luchi” Pumarega (interpreted by Dingdong Avanzado) winning all choice awards: Netsurfers Choice Awards, WRR 101.9 For Life Listeners Choice Awards, and Chalk and StarStudio Readers Choice Awards.
The competition was judged by Chito Miranda, Bombie Balquiedra, Romina Oraa, Bobby Garcia, Jimmy Bondoc, Bituin Escalante, Nandy Vilar, Cholo Laurel, Cris Villonco, Reuben Laurente, Carlos Agassi, Rico Blanco, and Ryan Cayabyab as its chairman.[10]
| Number | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Network “I” | Paulino Armesin, Jr. | 17:28 | |
| 2 | Jam | Mike Villegas | Kevin Roy and Cookie Chua | Highly Commended Song |
| 3 | Kahit Pilitin Pa | Arnel De Pano | Dianne Dela Fuente | |
| 4 | K Naman | Jungee Marcelo | Noel Cabangon and Ang Tropang Papuri | |
| 5 | Free | Gino Torres | Roselle Nava and The Bukas Palad | |
| 6 | You Can Make It Happen | Dodjie Simon and Ellis Simon | Radha (Performed by Radha and the Noisy Neighbors on the Grand Finals) |
Best Interpreter |
| 7 | Si Eddie | Laarnie Matta Macaraeg Luz Ching Pumarega |
Dingdong Avanzado | Netsurfers Choice Award Listeners Choice Award Readers Choice Award |
| 8 | True Luv | Mike Luis | Mike & Noah | |
| 9 | Someday | Jimmy Antiporda | Barbie’s Cradle | |
| 10 | Tara Tena | Jonathan Manalo | Kyla, Kaya, and V3 | Grand Winner |
Himig Handog Love Songs (2002)[edit]
The competition was judged by Raul Castro, Manny Gabling, Dero Pedero, Moy Ortiz, Edith Gallardo, Audie Gemora, Ely Buendia, Vina Morales, Vehnee Saturno, Rey Valera, and Ryan Cayabyab as its chairman.[11]
| Number | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | This Guy’s In Love With You, Pare | Michael Angelo Villegas Allan Feliciano |
Chito Miranda of Parokya Ni Edgar (Performed by Rico Blanco of Rivermaya on the Grand Finals) |
— |
| 2 | Hindi Na Bale | Jimmy Antiporda | Jessa Zaragoza (Performed by Arnie Hidalgo on the Grand Finals) |
— |
| 3 | Sabi Na Nga Ba | Arnie Mendaros | Tootsie Guevarra (Performed by Kyla on the Grand Finals) |
— |
| 4 | Love Has Come My Way | Leonardo Quinitio | Heart Evangelista (Performed by Session Road on the Grand Finals) |
Listeners’ Choice Award Texters’ Choice Award |
| 5 | Bakit? | Aristotle Pollisco Mike Villegas |
Gloc-9 and Cookie Chua | — |
| 6 | Only I | Brian Cua Jason Icasiano |
Dianne dela Fuente | — |
| 7 | Hanggang | Gigi and Ronaldo Cordero | Wency Cornejo | — |
| 8 | Kailanpaman | Mike Villegas | Kevin Roy (Performed by Kevin Roy and Razorback on the Grand Finals) |
— |
| 9 | Kung Ako Na Lang Sana | Soc Villanueva | Bituin Escalante | Grand Winner Best Interpreter |
| 10 | Kung Ako Ba Siya? | Arnold Reyes | Piolo Pascual (Performed by Rannie Raymundo on the Grand Finals) |
Buyers’ Choice Award |
Himig Handog Love Songs 2 (2003)[edit]
Himig Handog Pinoy Pop Love Songs: Mga Awit at Kwento ng Pusong Pilipino (2013)[edit]
The theme of the 2013 contest was P-Pop Love Songs: Mga Awit at Kwento ng Pusong Pilipino [12][13] (lit. P-Pop Love Songs: The Songs and Stories of Filipino Hearts). It was held at the Mall of Asia Arena on February 24, 2013. The competition consists of twelve finalists selected from the 2,500 songs submitted during the auditions.[14]
The competition ended with “Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa” as the first place by Jovinor Tan (interpreted by Aiza Seguerra). Also, on second place was “Hanggang Wakas” by Soc Villanueva (interpreted by Juris Fernandez); third place was “If You Ever Change Your Mind”, which was sung and composed Marion Aunor;[15] fourth place was “Scared to Death” by Domingo Rosco Jr. and sung by KZ Tandingan; and fifth place was “Kahit Na” by Julius James de Belen and interpreted by Toni Gonzaga.[16][17][18][19][20]
Meanwhile, the song “Nasa Iyo na ang Lahat” by Jungee Marcelo which was sung by Daniel Padilla won special awards. These include MOR Listener’s Choice, Tambayan 101.9 Listener’s Choice, Star Records CD Buyer’s Choice and the MYX Choice for Best Video.[16][21]
The competition was judged by Jim Paredes, Louie Ocampo, Olivia Lamasan, August Benitez, Jett Pangan, Freddie Aguilar, Cory Vidanes, Freddie M. Garcia, Jed Madela, Sarah Geronimo and Ogie Alcasid as its chairman.[17] Special guests Anna Fegi, Bituin Escalante, and Martin Nievera performed a Finale production number representing the past winners of the competition.[22]
NOTE: All Tagalog titles are enclosed with English translations.
Special awards:
^1 MOR Listener’s Choice; Tambayan 101.9 Listener’s Choice; Star Records CD Buyer’s Choice; MYX Choice for Best Video
^2 TFC’s Choice Award
Himig Handog Pinoy pop Love Songs (2014)[edit]
This year’s contest was titled “Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs” and was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on September 28, 2014, where the interpreters performed their songs with an orchestra conducted by Gerard Salonga. The event was hosted by Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Alex Gonzaga and Robi Domingo. The studio versions of the songs were performed by the interpreters live at the morning lifestyle TV show Kris TV and on Sunday noontime variety show ASAP 19 ahead of the grand-finals night.
Special awards:
Himig Handog Pinoy pop Love Songs (2016)[edit]
The Top 15 finalists of the 2016 Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs was released on January 13, 2016.[27] The grand finals night was held at the Kia Theatre on April 24, 2016, and aired on ABS-CBN’s “Sunday’s Best”. This was hosted by Kathryn Bernardo, Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano and Robi Domingo. “Dalawang Letra”, a song entry composed by Pinoy Dream Academy alumnus Davey Langit and interpreted by Itchyworms band was named as the grand winner, while the song “O Pag-Ibig”, composed by Honlani Rabe and Jack Rufo and interpreted by Ylona Garcia and Bailey May bagged the most number of special awards.[28]
Special Awards:
- MOR 101.9 Choice Award – O Pag-Ibig by Bailey May and Ylona Garcia
- TFC’s Global Choice Award – O Pag-Ibig by Bailey May and Ylona Garcia
- One Music Philippines Favorite Interpreter Choice Award – O Pag-Ibig by Bailey May and Ylona Garcia
- MYX Best Music Video Choice Award – O Pag-Ibig by Bailey May and Ylona Garcia
- Star Music Choice Award – Nyebe by Kaye Cal
Himig Handog (2017)[edit]
The Top 10 finalists of the Himig Handog 2017 was released on September 10, 2017. The grand finals day was held on ASAP on November 26, 2017, on ABS-CBN. “Titibo-Tibo”, a song entry composed by Libertine Amistoso and interpreted by Moira Dela Torre was named as the grand winner, while the song “Tayo na Lang Kasi”, composed by Soc Villanueva and interpreted by Kyla and Jason Dy bagged the most number of special awards.
Special Awards:
- MOR 101.9 Choice Award – Tayo na Lang Kasi by Kyla and Jason Dy
- TFC’s Global Choice Award – Wow na Feelings by Janella Salvador
- One Music Philippines Favorite Interpreter Choice Award – Tayo na Lang Kasi by Kyla and Jason Dy
- MYX Best Music Video Choice Award – Tayo na Lang Kasi by Kyla and Jason Dy
- Star Music Choice Award – The Labo Song by Kaye Cal
Himig Handog (2018)[edit]
The Top 10 finalists of the Himig Handog 2018 was released on September 25, 2018, and on September 26, 2018, they revealed their interpreters. The grand finals day was held on ASAP on November 11, 2018, on ABS-CBN. This was also the last episode of ASAP prior to its reformat into ASAP Natin ‘To in the following week after the entry of Regine Velasquez as a main host.
Unlike in previous years, a competition between universities and colleges for the best music video production was not held.
| Result | Song | Composer(s) | Interpreter(s) | Music video producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalawang Pag-Ibig Niya (His Two Loves) |
Bernard Reforsado | Krystal Brimner, Sheena Belarmino and MNL48 | Valerie Velasquez; Mari Jean Moises | |
| Hati Na Lang Tayo Sa Kanya | Joseph Santiago | Eumee | Froilan Carlo Fuentes | |
| 3rd Best Song | Kababata | John Michael Edixon | Kyla and Kritiko* | Wonderlast Films |
| 4th Best Song | Mas Mabuti Pa (It’s Much Better) |
Mhonver Lopez & Joanna Concepcion | Janine Berdin | Roxy A. Liquigan; Jeff Victoria; Hyro Aguinaldo; Bianca Basilio; Ja Raynera |
| Para Sa Tabi | Robert William Pereña | BoybandPH | ||
| Grand Winner | Sa Mga Bituin Na Lang Ibubulong (I’ll Only Whisper Upon the Stars) |
Kyle Raphael Borbon | JM de Guzman* | Nailen Garalde |
| Sugarol | Jan Sabili | Maris Racal | Catsi Catalan | |
| 5th Best Song | Tinatapos Ko Na (I’m Finishing It) |
Sarah Jane Gandia | Jona | Margaret Maño |
| 2nd Best Song | Wakasan | Philip Arvin Jarilla | Agsunta | |
| Wala Kang Alam | Martin John Arellano & Mel Magno | Sam Mangubat |
Special Awards:
- MOR 101.9 Choice Award – Sugarol by Maris Racal
- TFC’s Global Choice Award – Sugarol by Maris Racal
- One Music Philippines Favorite Interpreter Choice Award – Wala Kang Alam by Sam Mangubat
- MYX Best Music Video Choice Award – Sugarol by Maris Racal
- Star Music Choice Award – Mas Mabuti Pa by Janine Berdin
- Producer’s Award – Tinatapos Ko Na by Jona
Himig Handog (2019)[edit]
The Top 12 finalists of the Himig Handog 2019 was released on June 24, 2019, while the interpreters were revealed on July 26, 2019. The grand finals day was held on ASAP Natin ‘To on October 13, 2019, on ABS-CBN.
| Result | Song | Composer(s) | Interpreter(s) | Music video producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Alaala” | Alekzandra Nicole Quitalig | Alekzandra | ||
| “Ikaw at Linggo” | Eamarie Gilayo | Eamarie | ||
| “Ingat” | Ferdinand Aragon | I Belong to the Zoo | ||
| “Isa Pang Ikaw” | Joseph Ponce | Justin Vasquez | ||
| Grand Winner | “Mabagal” | Dan Martel Simon Tañedo | Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre | Johnny Moonlight Prod |
| 4th Best Song | “Nung Tayo Pa” | Rex Torremoro & Elmar Jan Bolaño | Janella Salvador | |
| “Paano Ba” | Richanne Charms Jacinto | Vanya Castor | ||
| 5th Best Song | “Panandalian” | Jerome C. Arcangel & Cee Jay D. Del Rosario | TJ Monterde | |
| 3rd Best Song | “Please Lang” | Michael Angelo “Aikee” Aplacador | Alex Gonzaga feat. Toni Gonzaga | |
| “Sasabihin Ko” | LJ Manzano & Joan Da | Joan Da | ||
| “Sa’yong Mundo” | Noel Zuniga Cabalquinto | Janine Berdin | ||
| 2nd Best Song | “Simula ng Dulo” | Davey Langit & Therese Marie Villarante | Davey Langit |
Special Awards:
- Listeners’ Choice Award – Mabagal by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre
- MOR 101.9 Choice Award – Mabagal by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre
- One Music Philippines Favorite Interpreter Choice Award – Mabagal by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre
- MYX Best Music Video Choice Award – Mabagal by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre
- Star Music Choice for Best Produced Track – Mabagal by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre
Himig Handog (2020)[edit]
This year, among the 3,000 of compositions submitted, the Top 12 finalists of the Himig Handog 2020 was announced on September 26, 2020, via ABS-CBN social media platforms and the interpreters were revealed on October 24, 2020.[29][30]
The music videos for all songs were released on January 2, 2021.
The grand finals night was held on March 21, 2021, at the ABS-CBN Studio 10 (the studio used for ASAP). It was hosted by Jayda, Edward Barber and Jona. The competition was judged by Erik Santos, Jazz Nicolas, Aldrin Cerrado, Arnold “DJ Popoy” De La Cruz, Moy Ortiz, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, and Eloisa Matias as its chairman.
Because of the restrictions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the grand finals night was held without a live audience, and was streamed on KTX.ph with a delayed telecast on Sunday’s Best, while the organizers, artists, and crew followed quarantine periods, enforced swab test requirements, maintained distancing protocols and followed all health and safety procedures to ensure their safety and good health.
| Result | Song | Composer(s) | Interpreter(s) | Music video producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Best Song | “Ang Hirap Maging Mahirap” | Kenneth Reodica | Davey Langit ft. Kritiko* | |
| “Bulalakaw” | Joanna Ang | Janine Berdin ft. Joanna Ang | ||
| 3rd Best Song | “Ibang Planeta” | Dan Tañedo | Zild | |
| “Ika’y Babalik Pa Ba” | Jabez Orara | Juris | ||
| “Kahit Kunwari Man Lang” | Kirt David Mercado | Moira Dela Torre and Agsunta | ||
| 2nd Best Song | “Kahit Na Masungit” | John Francis and Jayson Franz Pasicolan | Jeremy Glinoga and Kyle Echarri* | |
| 5th Best Song | “Kulang Ang Mundo” | Daryl Cielo | Sam Mangubat | |
| Grand Winner | “Marupok” | Daniella Ann Balagtas | KZ Tandingan | Geloyellow, Gerald Lopez |
| “Out” | Erica Sabalboro | Fana | ||
| “Pahina” | Joshua Ortiz and Aniceto Cabahug III | Kiss N’ Tell | ||
| “Tabi Tabi Po” | Mariah Alyssa Moriones | JMKO | ||
| “Tinadhana Sa’yo” | SJ Gandia | Zephanie |
Special Awards:
- TikTok’s Choice Award – Tabi Tabi Po by JMKO
- MOR’s Choice Award – Tinadhana Sa’yo by Zephanie
- TFC’s Global Choice Award – Tinadhana Sa’yo by Zephanie
- MYX Choice for Best Music Video Award – Marupok by KZ Tandingan
- Most Streamed Song – Kahit Kunwari Man Lang by Moira Dela Torre and Agsunta
Himig Handog (2022)[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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