 Himig Handog logo used in the 2013 and 2014 editions. | |
| Formation | 2000; 25 years ago (2000) |
|---|---|
| Type | Songwriting,music video production |
| Headquarters | Quezon City,Philippines |
Official language | Filipino English |
| Website | himighandog |
Himig Handog (Eng: Musical Offering) is amultimedia songwriting and music video competition in thePhilippines based inQuezon City. The competition is operated byABS-CBN Corporation and its music subsidiaryStar Music. The contest ran from 2000 to 2003 and was later revived in 2013. The theme of the contest has beenlove songs since 2002.[1]
Since its revival, it is popularly regarded as "the country's premier songwriting contest"[2][3] withPinoy songwriters and composers submitting thousands of original compositions annually, and the country's top singers interpreting the songs in a live event.[4]
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 asHimig Handog sa Bayang Pilipino which was held on October 1. During the second, third and fourth contests' themes and titles wereJAM: Makabagong Kabataan,Love Songs andLove Songs 2respectively.[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 participatingtertiary institutions across the country were given the challenge of producing and directing the music videos for each song entry under a certain budget.[7]
The competition was judged byJim 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, andRyan 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 | |
| 3 | Para Sa’yo (For You) | Trina Belamide | Dianne dela Fuente and The Bataoke Kids | |
| 4 | Larawan (Picture) | Dodjie Simon | Anna Fegi |
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| 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 |
The competition ended with "Tara Tena" by Jonathan Manalo (interpreted byKyla, 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 byDingdong 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 byChito Miranda, Bombie Balquiedra, Romina Oraa, Bobby Garcia,Jimmy Bondoc,Bituin Escalante, Nandy Vilar, Cholo Laurel,Cris Villonco, Reuben Laurente,Carlos Agassi,Rico Blanco, andRyan 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 |
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, andRyan 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 ofParokya 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 |
| Number | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bye Bye Na | Ted Reyes and Jeff Antiporda | Rico Blanco ofRivermaya | |
| 2 | Kailan Kita Mamahalin | Arnel De Pano | Anna Fegi | Grand Winner |
| 3 | Alam Kong Di Ako, Okey Lang | Rommel Tuico and Jason Dacua | Bayani Agbayani | |
| 4 | Susubukan Kong Muli | Jan Lopez | Jessa Zaragoza | |
| 5 | Last Love Song | Ron Jansen Solis | 17:28 andHeart Evangelista | |
| 6 | Kailan Ka Darating | Wency Cornejo | Rachel Alejandro andWency Cornejo | |
| 7 | Maibabalik Ko Ba? | Marc Bryan Adona | Josh Santana | |
| 8 | Stop Think | Aliya Parcs and Allan Feliciano | Aliya Parcs | |
| 9 | Huwag Ka Nang Umiyak | Ron Jansen Solis | True Faith | |
| 10 | Narito Lang Ako | Chona Borromeo | Vina Morales |
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 theMall 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 byJovinor Tan (interpreted byAiza Seguerra). Also, on second place was "Hanggang Wakas" by Soc Villanueva (interpreted byJuris Fernandez); third place was "If You Ever Change Your Mind", which was sung and composedMarion Aunor;[15] fourth place was "Scared to Death" by Domingo Rosco Jr. and sung byKZ Tandingan; and fifth place was "Kahit Na" by Julius James de Belen and interpreted byToni Gonzaga.[16][17][18][19][20]
Meanwhile, the song "Nasa Iyo na ang Lahat" by Jungee Marcelo which was sung byDaniel Padilla won special awards. These include MOR Listener's Choice,Tambayan 101.9 Listener's Choice, Star Records CD Buyer's Choice and theMYX Choice for Best Video.[16][21]
The competition was judged byJim Paredes,Louie Ocampo,Olivia Lamasan, August Benitez,Jett Pangan,Freddie Aguilar,Cory Vidanes,Freddie M. Garcia,Jed Madela,Sarah Geronimo andOgie Alcasid as its chairman.[17] Special guestsAnna Fegi,Bituin Escalante, andMartin Nievera performed a Finale production number representing the past winners of the competition.[22]
NOTE: All Tagalog titles are enclosed with English translations.
| Number | Song[23][24] | Composer/s[25] | Interpreter/s[26] | Music video | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat (Everything Is In You) | Jungee Marcelo | Daniel Padilla | Ateneo de Manila University | MOR Listener's Choice Tambayan 101.9 Listener's Choice Star Records CD Buyer's Choice MYX Choice for Best Video |
| 2 | Alaala (Memory) | Ma. Fe Mechenette, G. Tianga, Melvin Muervana and Joel Jabat, Jr. | Yeng Constantino | Philippine Christian University | |
| 3 | If You Ever Change Your Mind | Marion Aunor | Marion Aunor | Polytechnic University of the Philippines | 3rd Best Song |
| 4 | Sana’y Magbalik (I Wish It'd Come Back) | Arman Alferez | Jovit Baldivino | Far Eastern University | |
| 5 | Hanggang Wakas (Until the End) | Soc Villanueva | Juris Fernandez | San Beda College - Alabang | 2nd Best Song |
| 6 | This Song Is For You | Jude Gitamondoc | Erik Santos | Technological Institute of the Philippines | TFC's Choice Award |
| 7 | Pwede Bang Ako Na Lang Ulit? (Could I Have My Turn Once Again?) | Jeffrey Cifra | Bugoy Drilon | MINT College | |
| 8 | Tamang Panahon (Right Time) | Wynn Andrada | Wynn Andrada | Adamson University | |
| 9 | One Day | Agatha Morallos | Angeline Quinto | University of the East - Caloocan | |
| 10 | Scared To Death | Domingo Rosco, Jr. | KZ Tandingan | University of Santo Tomas | 4th Best Song |
| 11 | Kahit Na (Even If) | Julius James de Belen | Toni Gonzaga | University of the Philippines - Diliman | 5th Best Song |
| 12 | Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa? (What Happened to the Two of Us?) | Jovinor Tan | Aiza Seguerra | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | Grand Winner |
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
This year's contest was titled "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" and was held at theSmart Araneta Coliseum on September 28, 2014, where the interpreters performed their songs with an orchestra conducted byGerard Salonga. The event was hosted byKim Chiu,Xian Lim,Alex Gonzaga andRobi Domingo. The studio versions of the songs were performed by the interpreters live at the morning lifestyle TV showKris TV and on Sunday noontime variety showASAP 19 ahead of the grand-finals night.
| Number | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Music video | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walang Basagan ng Trip | Eric De Leon | Jugs Jugueta andTeddy Corpuz | Miriam College | 4th Best Song |
| 2 | Akin Ka Na Lang (Please Be Mine) | Francis Louis Salazar | Morissette | Letran College | |
| 3 | Pumapag-ibig (Falling in Love) | Jungee Marcelo | Marion Aunor, Rizza Cabrera and Seed Bunye | Mapua Institute of Technology | |
| 4 | Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako (Dude, You Said You Love Me) | Jovinor Tan | Michael Pangilinan | University of the Philippines | |
| 5 | Mahal Kita Pero (I Love You But) | Melchora Mabilog | Janella Salvador | San Beda College Alabang | 3rd Best Song MYX Best Music Video Award |
| 6 | Umiiyak ang Puso (The Heart is Crying) | Rolando Azor | Bugoy Drilon | St. Paul University | |
| 7 | Mahal Ko O Mahal Ako (The One I Love or the One who Loves Me) | Edwin Marollano | KZ Tandingan | San Sebastian College | Grand Winner Favorite Interpreter |
| 8 | Halik sa Hangin (Kiss in the Air) | David Dimaguila | Ebe Dancel andAbra | University of the East | 2nd Best Song Star Cinema Choice Award |
| 9 | Hanggang Kailan (Until When) | Jose Joel Mendoza | Angeline Quinto | Ateneo De Manila University | |
| 10 | Dito (Here) | Raizo Chabeldin, Biv De Vera | Jovit Baldivino | Far Eastern University | |
| 11 | Everything Takes Time | Hazel Faith Dela Cruz | Hazel Faith Dela Cruz | Adamson University | |
| 12 | If You Don't Want to Fall | Jude Gitamondoc | Jed Madela | University of Santo Tomas | TFC Choice Award Starstudio Reader's Choice Award |
| 13 | Hindi Wala (Not Nothing) | Nica Del Rosario | Juris | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | 5th Best Song |
| 14 | Bumabalik ang Nagdaan (The Past Returns) | Sarah Jane Gandia | Jessa Zaragoza | Meridian International College | Star Music Listener's Choice Award |
| 15 | Simpleng Tulad Mo (Someone as Simple as You) | Meljohn Magno | Daniel Padilla | Polytechnic University of the Philippines | ABS-CBN Mobile Choice Award MOR Listeners' Choice Award |
Special awards:
| Award | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Music video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS-CBN Mobile Choice Award | Simpleng Tulad Mo | Meljohn Magno | Daniel Padilla | Polytechnic University of the Philippines |
| TFC Choice Award | If You, Don't Want To Fall | Jude Gitamondoc | Jed Madela | University of Santo Tomas |
| Favorite Interpreter Award | Mahal Ko O Mahal Ako | Edwin Marollano | KZ Tandingan | San Sebastian College |
| Star Cinema Choice Award | Halik sa Hangin | David Dimaguila | Ebe Dancel andAbra | University of the East |
| Starstudio Reader's Choice Award | If You, Don't Want To Fall | Jude Gitamondoc | Jed Madela | University of Santo Tomas |
| MYX Best Music Video Award | Mahal Kita Pero | Melchora Mabilog | Janella Salvador | San Beda College Alabang |
| MOR Listeners’ Choice Award | Simpleng Tulad Mo | Meljohn Magno | Daniel Padilla | Polytechnic University of the Philippines |
| Star Music Listener's Choice Award | Bumabalik ang Nagdaan | Sarah Jane Gandia | Jessa Zaragoza | Meridian International College |
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 theKia Theatre on April 24, 2016, and aired on ABS-CBN's "Sunday's Best". This was hosted byKathryn Bernardo,Enrique Gil,Liza Soberano andRobi Domingo. "Dalawang Letra", a song entry composed byPinoy Dream Academy alumnusDavey Langit and interpreted byItchyworms 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]
| Number | Song[27] | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Music video producers | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parang Tayo Pero Hindi (Like We're Together But We're Not) | Marlon Barnuevo | Angeline Quinto andMichael Pangilinan | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | 5th Best Song |
| 2 | Minamahal Pa Rin Ako (I'm Still Being Loved) | Rolando Azor | Daryl Ong | Polytechnic University of the Philippines | |
| 3 | Diamante (Diamond) | Jungee Marcelo | Morissette | San Beda College-Alabang | |
| 4 | Sana'y Tumibok Muli (I Wish it Would Beat Again) | Jose Joel Mendoza | Klarisse De Guzman | Asia Pacific College | |
| 5 | Laban Pa (Keep Fighting) | David Dimaguila | KZ Tandingan andJay R | Mapua Institute of Technology | 3rd Best Song |
| 6 | O Pag-Ibig (O Love) | Honlani Rabe/Jack Rufo | Ylona Garcia andBailey May | MINT College | MOR 101.9 Choice Award TFC's Global Choice Award One Music Philippines Favorite Interpreter Choice Award MYX Best Music Video Choice Award |
| 7 | Patay Na Si Uto (The Folly is Dead) | Oliver Narag | Nyoy Volante | iAcademy | |
| 8 | Ambon (Drizzles) | Gianina Camille del Rosario | Barbie Almalbis | St. Paul University Quezon City | |
| 9 | Mananatili (It Will Remain) | Francis Louis Salazar | Janella Salvador andMarlo Mortel | Asia Pacific Film Institute | |
| 10 | Maghihintay Ako (I'll Be Waiting) | Dante Bantatua | Jona | University of Santo Tomas | |
| 11 | Monumento (Monument) | Jungee Marcelo | Kyla andKris Lawrence | Miriam College | 2nd Best Song |
| 12 | Nyebe (Snow) | Aries Sales | Kaye Cal | University of the East-Manila | Star Music Choice Award |
| 13 | Bibitawan Ka (I'll Let You Go) | Hazel Faith dela Cruz | Juris | Far Eastern University | |
| 14 | Dalawang Letra (Two Letters) | Davey Langit | The Itchyworms | San Sebastian College – Recoletos de Manila | Grand Winner |
| 15 | Tama Lang (Just Enough) | Agatha/Melvin Morallos | Jolina Magdangal | Ateneo De Manila University | 4th Best Song |
Special Awards:
The Top 10 finalists of the Himig Handog 2017 was released on September 10, 2017. The grand finals day was held onASAP 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.
| Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Music video producers | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extensyon (Extension) | Michael “Aikee” Aplacador | Iñigo Pascual feat.Aikee | Lyceum of the Philippines University–Laguna | 3rd Best Song |
| 2 | Bes | Eric De Leon | Migz Haleco | Columban College - Olongapo | |
| 3 | Naririnig Mo Ba (Do You Hear) | LJ Manzano and Joan Da | Morissette | Southern Luzon State University | |
| 4 | The Labo Song (The Vague Song) | Karl Gurano and Teodoro “Teddy” Katigbak | Kaye Cal | Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Abucay, Bataan | Star Music Choice Award |
| 5 | Bagyo (Typhoon) | Agatha Morallos | Jake Zyrus | BulSU Cinephilia - Bulacan State University | |
| 6 | Tanghaling Tapat (Noon) | Gabriel Tagadtad | Unit406 | De La Salle Lipa University | 5th Best Song |
| 7 | Tayo na Lang Kasi (Let's Be Us Instead) | Soc Villanueva | Kyla andJason Dy | Meridian International College | MOR 101.9 Choice Award One Music Philippines Favorite Interpreter Choice Award MYX Best Music Video Choice Award |
| 8 | Titibo-Tibo (Boyish) | Libertine Amistoso | Moira Dela Torre | International Academy of Film and Television | Grand Winner |
| 9 | Wow na Feelings (The Wow Feelings) | Karlo Zabala | Janella Salvador | Saint Louis University - Baguio | 4th Best Song TFC's Global Choice Award |
| 10 | Sampu (Ten) | Raizo Chabeldin and Biv De Vera | Jona | Holy Angel University | 2nd Best Song |
Special Awards:
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 ofRegine Velasquez as a main host.
Unlike in previous years, a competition between universities and colleges for the best music video production was not held.
| Number | Song | Composer(s) | Interpreter(s) | Music video producer(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tinatapos Ko Na (I'm Finishing It) | Sarah Jane Gandia | Jona | Margaret Maño | 5th Best Song Producer's Award |
| 2 | Wala Kang Alam (You Know Nothing) | Martin John Arellano & Mel Magno | Sam Mangubat | One Music Philippines Favorite Interpreter Choice Award | |
| 3 | Dalawang Pag-Ibig Niya (His Two Loves) | Bernard Reforsado | Krystal Brimner,Sheena Belarmino andMNL48 | Valerie Velasquez; Mari Jean Moises | |
| 4 | Mas Mabuti Pa (It's Much Better) | Mhonver Lopez & Joanna Concepcion | Janine Berdin | Roxy A. Liquigan; Jeff Victoria; Hyro Aguinaldo; Bianca Basilio; Ja Raynera | 4th Best Song Star Music Choice Award |
| 5 | Hati Na Lang Tayo Sa Kanya | Joseph Santiago | Eumee | Froilan Carlo Fuentes | |
| 6 | Sugarol (Gambler) | Jan Sabili | Maris Racal | Catsi Catalan | MOR 101.9 Choice Award TFC's Global Choice Award MYX Best Music Video Choice Award |
| 7 | Sa Mga Bituin Na Lang Ibubulong (I'll Only Whisper Upon the Stars) | Kyle Raphael Borbon | JM de Guzman* | Nailen Garalde | Grand Winner |
| 8 | Wakasan | Philip Arvin Jarilla | Agsunta | 2nd Best Song | |
| 9 | Para Sa Tabi | Robert William Pereña | BoybandPH | ||
| 10 | Kababata | John Michael Edixon | Kyla and Kritiko* | Wonderlast Films | 3rd Best Song |
Special Awards:
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.
| Number | Song | Composer(s) | Interpreter(s) | Music video producer(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ingat" | Ferdinand Aragon | I Belong to the Zoo | ||
| 2 | "Nung Tayo Pa" | Rex Torremoro & Elmar Jan Bolaño | Janella Salvador | 4th Best Song | |
| 3 | "Sasabihin Ko" | LJ Manzano & Joan Da | Joan Da | ||
| 4 | "Please Lang" | Michael Angelo "Aikee" Aplacador | Alex Gonzaga feat.Toni Gonzaga | 3rd Best Song | |
| 5 | "Ikaw at Linggo" | Eamarie Gilayo | Eamarie | ||
| 6 | "Simula ng Dulo" | Davey Langit & Therese Marie Villarante | Davey Langit | 2nd Best Song | |
| 7 | "Sa'yong Mundo" | Noel Zuniga Cabalquinto | Janine Berdin | ||
| 8 | "Isa Pang Ikaw" | Joseph Ponce | Justin Vasquez | ||
| 9 | "Alaala" | Alekzandra Nicole Quitalig | Alekzandra | ||
| 10 | "Panandalian" | Jerome C. Arcangel & Cee Jay D. Del Rosario | TJ Monterde | 5th Best Song | |
| 11 | "Paano Ba" | Richanne Charms Jacinto | Vanya Castor | ||
| 12 | "Mabagal" | Dan Martel Simon Tañedo | Daniel Padilla andMoira Dela Torre | Johnny Moonlight Prod | Grand Winner Listeners' Choice Award MOR 101.9 Choice Award One Music Philippines Favorite Interpreter Choice Award MYX Best Music Video Choice Award Star Music Choice for Best Produced Track |
Special Awards:
This year, among the 3,000 of compositions submitted, the Top 12 finalists of the Himig Handog 2020 was announced on September 26, 2020, viaABS-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 forASAP). It was hosted byJayda,Edward Barber andJona. The competition was judged byErik Santos,Jazz Nicolas, Aldrin Cerrado, Arnold "DJ Popoy" De La Cruz,Moy Ortiz,Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, and Eloisa Matias as its chairman.
Because of therestrictions caused by theCOVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the grand finals night was heldwithout 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, enforcedswab test requirements, maintained distancing protocols and followed all health and safety procedures to ensure their safety and good health.
| Number | Song | Composer(s) | Interpreter(s) | Music video producer(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ang Hirap Maging Mahirap" | Kenneth Reodica | Davey Langit ft. Kritiko* | 4th Best Song | |
| 2 | "Ika'y Babalik Pa Ba" | Jabez Orara | Juris | ||
| 3 | "Ibang Planeta" | Dan Tañedo | Zild | 3rd Best Song | |
| 4 | "Kulang Ang Mundo" | Daryl Cielo | Sam Mangubat | 5th Best Song | |
| 5 | "Out" | Erica Sabalboro | Fana | ||
| 6 | "Bulalakaw" | Joanna Ang | Janine Berdin ft. Joanna Ang | ||
| 7 | "Tinadhana Sa'yo" | SJ Gandia | Zephanie | MOR's Choice Award TFC's Global Choice Award | |
| 8 | "Pahina" | Joshua Ortiz and Aniceto Cabahug III | Kiss N' Tell | ||
| 9 | "Kahit Kunwari Man Lang" | Kirt David Mercado | Moira Dela Torre and Agsunta | Most Streamed Song | |
| 10 | "Kahit Na Masungit" | John Francis and Jayson Franz Pasicolan | Jeremy Glinoga andKyle Echarri* | 2nd Best Song | |
| 11 | "Tabi Tabi Po" | Mariah Alyssa Moriones | JMKO | TikTok's Choice Award | |
| 12 | "Marupok" | Daniella Ann Balagtas | KZ Tandingan | Geloyellow, Gerald Lopez | Grand Winner MYX Choice for Best Music Video Award |
Special Awards:
In September 2022,PhilPop and Himig Handog, renowned entities in the Philippine music industry, collaborated for the biggest songwriting festival in the Philippines. This collaboration followed an open audition where songwriters could submit their released or unreleased songs.[31]
On April 14, 2023,PhilPop and Himig Handog announced the selection of 35 DigiCamp fellows who would take part in the Songwriting Festival. 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. After the 2-month training, the 35 fellows had to submit their final entries to qualify for the Top 12.
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.[32]
One year after the announcement of the Top 12, on July 17, 2024, a video uploaded byStar Music PH andPhilpop unveiled the names of the interpreters and their respective songs, alongside the composers. The following day, July 18, 2024, marked the highly anticipated grand media launch of Philpop Himig Handog 2024. This event was attended by the interpreters and the Top 12 composers, including notable figures likeIce Seguerra,Moira Dela Torre,Johnoy Danao,Maki,VXON,Khimo Gumatay and several emerging artists from the Philippines.[33]
The Top 12 Philpop Himig Handog songs were released on all digital platforms on July 19, 2024.[34] The official music videos were released on November 8, 2024, on the ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube channel.[35] The Finals Night was held at theNew Frontier Theater on March 22, 2025.[36]
| Number | Song | Composer | Composer's Location | Interpreter/s | Music Video Director / Production Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "MHWG" (Mahiwaga) | Rob Angeles | Rizal | VXON | Kent Limbaga, KNT Production | |
| 2 | "Tulala" | Shantel Cyline Lapatha | Bacolod | Shantel Cyline, Extrapolation | Marben Portucela | |
| 3 | "Dili Nalang" | Relden Campanilla | Cebu | Jollianne | Andrei Torres | |
| 4 | "Kurba" | Alvin Serito | Metro Manila | Maki | Raf Evangelista, Chapters PH | Smart People's Choice Award MYX Choice for Best Music Video Award |
| 5 | "Langit Lupa" | Geca Morales | Metro Manila | Lyka Estrella, Annrain, Geca Morales | Mark Putian, Wonderlast Production | |
| 6 | "Papahiram" | Rinz Ruiz | Bulacan | Moira Dela Torre,Johnoy Danao | Benedict Mariategue, Equinox Manila Productions | Second Runner-up |
| 7 | "Taliwala" | Maric Gavino | Davao City | Noah Alejandre | Juliana Santos, Inside Job Studios | |
| 8 | "ATM" (Ang Tanging Mamahalin) | Francis Contemplacion | Laguna | Ice Seguerra | Oslec Andres | |
| 9 | "Ghostwriter" | Kevin Yadao | Metro Manila | Khimo Gumatay | Riel Mandapat, January Skies Creations | |
| 10 | "Wag Paglaruan" | Tiara Shaye | Metro Manila | Fana ft. Tiara Shaye | Ingrid Ignacio, Wonderlast Production | Grand Winner |
| 11 | "Buhi" | Keith John Quito | Bohol | Ferdinand Aragon | Raymark King Bingcang, Alasingko Media | First Runner-Up |
| 12 | "Salamat (Nga Wala Na Ta)" | Jimmy Ricks Grajo | Cebu | Kurt Fick | Karla Carmina Castañeda |
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