Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014 Top 15 Finalists

September 6, 2014

The most prestigious OPM songwriting and music video competition in the Philippines, Himig Handog P-POP Love Songs, continues to discover phenomenal musical talents and performers that would conquer the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) industry and become one of the classic love songs that every Filipino will love. From the past grand winners of Himig Handog that became OPM hits, another set of exceptional and amazing songs will be chosen this year and will be awarded as the Himig Handog P-Pop love songs 2014 Grand Winners.

After the success of last year’s competition, the search is on again in Himig Handog as it look for aspiring Pinoy talents all over the world. From over 6,000 entries submitted by hopeful songwriters worldwide, only 15 songs were chosen to compete in the grand finals. Now on its 6th year, the much-awaited Philippines’ biggest multimedia songwriting contest presented the top 15 song finalists along with their official music videos.

Just like the previous contest, all entries were interpreted by talented and renowned music artists while the official music videos were created by college students from various universities and colleges in the Philippines.

For the prizes, the first place will receive Php 1 Million while the second, third, fourth, and fifth placers will get Php500,000, Php200,000, Php150,000 and Php100,000, respectively. However, non-winners will take home Php50,000 each.

The choice for most favorite interpreter will win Php 50, 000. Voting cut-off is 12 noon on September 28, 2014. The winner of the award will be chosen based on the number of votes and judging points. The finals night will be on September 28, 2014, 7 p.m. at Smart Araneta Coliseum, so don’t miss it.

Before you vote for your most favorite interpreter, please check out the official music videos of “Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014” top 15 song finalists.

“Akin Ka Na Lang”

Performed by: Morissette Amon
Words & Music by: Francis “Kiko” Salazar
Arranged & Produced by: Francis Kiko Salazar
Music video by Colegio de San Juan de Letran

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“Bumabalik ang Nagdaan”

Performed by: Jessa Zaragoza
Words & Music by: Sarah Jane Gandia
Arranged & Produced by: Jimmy Antiporda
Music video by Meridian International College

“Dito”

Performed by: Jovit Baldivino
Words & Music by: Raizo Chabeldin & Biv De Vera
Music video by Far Eastern University

“Everything Takes Time”

Performed by: Hazel Faith Dela Cruz
Words & Music by: Hazel Faith Dela Cruz
Music video by Adamson University

“Halik sa Hangin”

Performed by: Ebe Dancel and Abra
Words & Music by: David Dimaguila
Arranged & Produced by Jonathan Ong
Music video by University of the East

“Hanggang Kailan”

Performed by: Angeline Quinto
Words & Music by: Joel Mendoza
Arranged & Produced by: Albert Tamayo
Music video by Ateneo de Manila University

“Hindi, Wala”

Performed by Juris
Words & Music by Nica del Rosario
Arranged & Produced by Gino Cruz
Music video by De La Salle-College of St. Benilde

“If You Don’t Want to Fall”

Performed by: Jed Madela
Words & Music by: Jude Gitamondoc
Arranged by: Jad Bantug & 1032 Studio
Music video by University of Santo Tomas

“Mahal Kita Pero”

Performed by Janella Salvador
Words & Music by Melchora Mabilog
Arranged & Produced by Jack Rufo
Music video by San Beda College Alabang

“Mahal Ko o Mahal Ako”

Performed by: KZ Tandingan
Words & Music by: Edwin Marollano
Arranged & Produced by Edwin Marollano
Music video by San Sebastian College-Recoletos

“Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako”

Performed by: Michael Panglinan
Words & Music by: Joven Tan
Arranged & Produced by: Paulo Zarate Recorded by Jan Levi Sanchez
Music video by University of the Philippines

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“Pumapag-Ibig”

Performed by Marion Aunor
feat. Rizza Cabrera & Seed Bunye
Words & Music by: Jungee Marcelo
Arranged & Produced by Jungee Marcelo
Music video by Mapua Institute of Technology