The Other Songs of Himig Handog 2014

Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014, the sixth edition of the premiere interactive song writing competition in the Philippines, was a huge success for the Philippine music industry. In my previous articles, you already knew the best songs of the competition, as well as those who have won special awards. Now as promised, I will present to you the other songs from the said competition that may not have won any award, but won the hearts of many Filipino listeners instead.


If you think that these songs do not deserve to win, then think again. All of the entries in Himig Handog are winners because they create love stories that transcend many new generations of young Filipinos who feel that they are in love while complementing with modern Philippine pop culture. Now, without any further ado, here are the non-winning entries of Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014.

Akin Ka Na Lang, composed by Francis Louis Salazar and sung by Morisette Amon

Dito, composed by Raizo Chabeldin and Biv de Vera and sung by Jovit Baldovino

Everything Takes Time, composed and sung by Hazel Faith dela Cruz

Hanggang Kailan, composed by Jose Joel Mendoza and sung by Angeline Quinto

Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako, composed by Jovinor Tan and sung by Michael Pangilinan

Pumapag-Ibig, composed by Jungee Marcelo and sung by Marion Aunor with Rizza Cabrera and Seed Bunye

Umiiyak ang Puso, composed by Rolando Amor and sung by Bugoy Drilon

Now you have seen and heard all the 15 official entries of Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014. I just wish that many Filipinos would clamor more pop songs that will represent today's generation of original OPM hits. To put it simple, it means they want more of Himig Handog and other related song writing competitions hopefully by next year.