Philippine Popular Music Festival

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 and executive director Ryan Cayabyab. The competition is only open to original and previously unreleased songs in English, Filipino and other Philippine languages.[3] Since its inception, it's been airing annually in TV5.

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.[4][5] On its second year, all the interpreters were able to film music videos for their respective song entries.[6][7][8]

1st Philippine Popular Music Festival

Finalists

Award Song Composer/s [10] Interpreter/s [11]
— "3 AM" Keiko Necesario Marié Digby
Grand Prize "Bawat Hakbang" Karl Villuga Mark Bautista & Akafellas
— "Bigtime" Trina Belamide Baihana
People's Choice "Brown" James Leyte Brownman Revival & James Leyte
— "Dulo ng Dila" Noah Zuñiga Jay R & Deejay Poblete
— "Himig ng Panahon" Thyro Alfaro Duncan Ramos, Luke Mejares, Loonie, Thyro & Yumi
— "Kesa" Edwin Marollano Daniel Grospe
3rd Prize "Kontrabida" Soc Villanueva Sam Concepcion
— "Minsa'y Isang Bansa" Gary Granada Gary Granada
— "Negastar" Mike Villegas Cathy Go
— "Piso" Kristofferson Melecio Joey Ayala
— "Slowdancing" Kennard Faraon Nyoy Volante
— "Takusa" Byron Ricamara Rocksteddy
2nd Prize "Tayo-tayo Lang" Toto Sorioso Ebe Dancel

2nd Philippine Popular Music Festival

Finalists

Award [13] Song Composer/s [14] Interpreter/s [15]
— "Araw, Ulap, Langit" Marlon Barnuevo Christian Bautista
— "Askal" Ganny Brown Jose Manalo & Wally Bayola
Grand Prize "Dati" Thyro Alfaro & Yumi Lacsamana Sam Concepcion & Tippy Dos Santos feat. Quest
2nd Prize "Kung 'Di Man" 2 Johnoy Danao Ney Dimaculangan
3rd Prize "Pansamantagal" Jungee Marcelo Sitti & Julianne Tarroja
— "Papel" Joey Ayala Joey Ayala & Gloc-9 feat. Denise Barbacena
— "Sana Pinatay Mo Na Lang Ako" Myrus Apacible Kimpoy Feliciano
— "Sa'yo Na Lang Ako" Lara Maigue Karylle
Meralco Special "Segundo" Paul Armesin Yael Yuzon
— "Sometimes That Happens" Adrienne Buenaventura & Niño Regalado Ace Libre
— "Space" Raffy Calicdan Kean Cipriano & Banda ni Kleggy
— "Time Machine" 1 Kennard Faraon Six 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.[16]

^2 This song also won the Smart People's Choice Award of the year.[17][18]

3rd Philippine Popular Music Festival

Finalists

Award Song Composer/s Interpreter/s [19]
2nd Prize "Awit Mo'y Nandito Pa" Toto Sorioso Aldrich Talonding & James Bucong
— "Babalikan Mo Rin Ako" Soc Villanueva Nikki Gil
— "Dear Heart" Mike Villegas Kiana Valenciano
— "Hangout Lang" Allan Feliciano & Isaac Garcia Duncan Ramos & Young JV
Spinnr People's Choice "Kung Akin Lang Ang Langit" Cecilia Bocobo & Isaac Garcia Mcoy Fundales & Clara Benin
— "Langit Umaawit" 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 Prize "Salbabida" Jungee Marcelo Kyla
— "Song On A Broken String" Jude Gitamondoc & Therese Villarante Nicole Laurel Asensio
— "The Only One" Venelyn San Pedro Thor Dulay
3rd Prize "Torpe Song" Daryl Ong Kris Lawrence

4th Philippine Popular Music Festival

Finalists

Award Song Composer/s Interpreter/s
— "Tanging Pag-asa" Paul Armesin TBA
— "Nasaan" Lara Maigue TBA
— "I Owe You My Heart" MJ Morallos TBA
— "For The Rest Of My Life" Ned Esguerra TBA
— "Triangulo" Thyro Alfaro & Yumi Lacsamana TBA
— "Kilig" Soc Villanueva TBA
— "Paratingin Mo Na Siya" Davey Langit TBA
— "Sa Ibang Mundo" Mark Villar TBA
— "Musikaw" Melchor Magno TBA
— "Walang Hanggan" Ramiru Mataro TBA
— "Edge Of The World" Johannes Garcia TBA
— "Apat Na Buwang Pasko" Gino Cruz & Jeff Arcilla TBA

References

  1. ↑ "Philpop: About Us". Philpop MusicFest Foundation. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Philpop finals July 14". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 9, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Philpop: Mechanics". Philpop MusicFest Foundation. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Philpop rejects 'suggested' disqualification of two finalists". Manila Bulletin. June 2, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Ryan Cayabyab Clears Air On Philpop Controversies". Manila Bulletin. June 5, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  6. ↑ "PhilpopMusic's Tweet". Twitter. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  7. ↑ "PhilpopMusic's Tweet". Twitter. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Karylle, Yael Yuzon, Kean Cipriano and Kimpoy Feliciano interpret songs at the Philpop 2013". Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 13, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Departing Akafellas member tops Philpop songwriting tilt". Interaksyon. July 16, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  10. ↑ "1st Philpop revels 14 finalists; finals set on July 14". The Ultimate Fan. June 12, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  11. ↑ "The Philippine Popular Music Festival Experience (Philpop) Part 4". The Ultimate Fan. July 24, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  12. ↑ "Philpop records 2013 finalists album". Philippine Star. June 10, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  13. ↑ "Congratulations to the Philpop 2013 winners". Facebook. July 20, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
  14. ↑ "Philpop MusicFest Finalists Announced!". myx. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  15. ↑ "Christian Bautista, Karylle and other singers to interpret Philpop 2013 entries". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 5, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  16. ↑ "Marion Aunor drops out of Philpop 2013 Final 12 race". Tempo. May 7, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  17. ↑ ""Dati" Brings Home The PhilPop 2013 Grand Prize!". myx. July 20, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
  18. ↑ "Philpop 2013 Winners". Philpop MusicFest Foundation. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
  19. ↑ Ishihara, Julie. "PHILPOP 2014 Interpreters Announced!". 29 May 2014. MYX Philippines. Retrieved 1 June 2014.