Himig Handog


Himig Handog is a multimedia songwriting and music video competition in the Philippines based in Quezon City. The organization is operated by ABS-CBN Corporation and Star Music, the music subsidiary of ABS-CBN. The contest ran from 2000 to 2003 and was later revived in 2013. The theme of the contest has been love songs since 2002.
Since its revival, it is popularly regarded as "the country's premier songwriting contest" with Pinoy songwriters and composers submitting thousands of original compositions annually, and the country's top singers interpreting the songs in a live event.

History

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.
From 2001 to 2003, only three songs were rewarded with varying amounts of financial incentives depending on which entry came in first, second, and third. 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.

Himig Handog sa Bayaning Pilipino (2000)

NumberSongComposer/sInterpreter/sNotes
1Lipad ng PangarapArnel De PanoDessa
2Super PinoyJungee MarceloJolina Magdangal with Quarter to Five
  • Youth's Choice Award
  • Overseas Filipino Worker's Choice Award
3Para Sa’yoTrina BelamideDianne dela Fuente and The Bataoke Kids
4LarawanDodjie SimonAnna Fegi
  • People's Choice Award
    • 5Ang Galing Mo Erick Sta. MariaReuben Laurente with 92AD
    6BayaniMike VillegasZebedee Zuñiga, Bayang Barrios and Katrice Gavino
    7Ako, Ikaw, TayoRonald SoriosoJimmy Bondoc with The Essence Band
    8Maging Isang BayaniAllan Feliciano and Ces DatuCookie Chua
    9Ikaw ay BayaniNoel CabangonIII of a Kind
    10Si Ka BayaniSoc Villanueva and Arnel De PanoGary GranadaGrand Winner

    JAM: Himig Handog sa Makabagong Kabataan (2001)

    NumberSongComposer/sInterpreter/sNotes
    1Network "I"Paulino Armesin, Jr.
    2JamMike VillegasKevin Roy and Cookie Chua
    3Kahit Pilitin PaArnel De PanoDianne Dela Fuente
    4K NamanJungee MarceloNoel Cabangon and Ang Tropang Papuri
    5FreeGino TorresRoselle Nava and The Bukas Palad
    6You Can Make It HappenDodjie Simon and Ellis SimonRadhaBest Interpreter
    7Si EddieLaarnie Matta Macaraeg and Luz Ching PumaregaDingdong Avanzado
    8True LuvMike LuisMike & Noah
    9SomedayJimmy AntipordaBarbie's Cradle
    10Tara TenaJonathan ManaloKyla, Kaya, and V3Grand Winner

    Himig Handog Love Songs (2002)

    NumberSongComposer/sInterpreter/sAwards
    1This Guy's In Love With You, PareMichael Angelo Villegas and Allan FelicianoChito Miranda of Parokya Ni Edgar—
    2Hindi Na BaleJimmy AntipordaJessa Zaragoza—
    3Sabi Na Nga BaArnie MendarosTootsie Guevarra—
    4Love Has Come My WayLeonardo QuinitioHeart EvangelistaListeners' Choice Award and
    Texters' Choice Award
    5Bakit?Aristotle Pollisco and Mike VillegasGloc-9 and Cookie Chua—
    6Only IBrian Cua and Jason IcasianoDianne dela Fuente—
    7HanggangGigi and Ronaldo CorderoWency Cornejo—
    8KailanpamanMike VillegasKevin Roy—
    9Kung Ako Na Lang SanaSoc VillanuevaBituin EscalanteGrand Winner
    10Kung Ako Ba Siya?Arnold ReyesPiolo PascualBuyers' Choice Award

    Himig Handog Love Songs 2 (2003)

    NumberSongComposer/sInterpreter/sNotes
    1Bye Bye NaTed Reyes and Jeff AntipordaRico Blanco of Rivermaya
    2Kailan Kita MamahalinArnel De PanoAnna FegiGrand Winner
    3Alam Kong Di Ako, Okey LangRommel Tuico and Jason DacuaBayani Agbayani
    4Susubukan Kong MuliJan LopezJessa Zaragoza
    5Last Love SongRon Jansen Solis and Heart Evangelista
    6Kailan Ka DaratingWency CornejoRachel Alejandro and Wency Cornejo
    7Maibabalik Ko Ba?Marc Bryan AdonaJosh Santana
    8Stop ThinkAliya Parcs and Allan FelicianoAliya Parcs
    9Huwag Ka Nang UmiyakRon Jansen SolisTrue Faith
    10Narito Lang AkoChona BorromeoVina Morales

    Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs: Mga Awit at Kwento ng Pusong Pilipino (2013)

    The theme of the 2013 contest was P-Pop Love Songs: Mga Awit at Kwento ng Pusong Pilipino . 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.
    The competition ended with "Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa" as the first place by Jovinor Tan. Also, on second place was "Hanggang Wakas" by Soc Villanueva ; third place was "If You Ever Change Your Mind", which was sung and composed Marion Aunor; 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.
    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.
    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. Special guests Anna Fegi, Bituin Escalante, and Martin Nievera performed a Finale production number representing the past winners of the competition.
    NOTE: All Tagalog titles are enclosed with English translations.
    ResultSongComposer/sInterpreter/sMusic video
    1Alaala Ma. Fe Mechenette, G. Tianga, Melvin Muervana and Joel Jabat, Jr.Yeng ConstantinoPhilippine Christian University
    2Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa? Jovinor TanAiza SeguerraDe La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
    3Hanggang Wakas Soc VillanuevaJuris FernandezSan Beda College - Alabang
    4If You Ever Change Your MindMarion AunorMarion AunorPolytechnic University of the Philippines
    5Kahit Na Julius James de BelenToni GonzagaUniversity of the Philippines - Diliman
    6Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat Jungee MarceloDaniel PadillaAteneo de Manila University
    7One DayAgatha MorallosAngeline QuintoUniversity of the East - Caloocan
    8Pwede Bang Ako Na Lang Ulit?Jeffrey CifraBugoy DrilonMINT College
    9Sana’y MagbalikArman AlferezJovit BaldivinoFar Eastern University
    10Scared To DeathDomingo Rosco, Jr.KZ TandinganUniversity of Santo Tomas
    11Tamang Panahon Wynn AndradaWynn AndradaAdamson University
    12This Song Is For YouJude GitamondocErik SantosTechnological Institute of the Philippines

    Special awards:
    MOR Listener's Choice; Tambayan 101.9 Listener's Choice; Star Records CD Buyer's Choice; MYX Choice for Best Video
    TFC's Choice Award

    Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs (2014)

    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.
    ResultSongComposer/sInterpreter/sMusic video
    1Akin Ka Na LangFrancis Louis SalazarMorissette AmonLetran College
    2Bumabalik ang NagdaanSarah Jane GandiaJessa ZaragozaMeridian International College
    3DitoRaizo Chabeldin, Biv De VeraJovit BaldivinoFar Eastern University
    4Everything Takes TimeHazel Faith Dela CruzHazel Faith Dela CruzAdamson University
    5Halik sa HanginDavid DimaguilaEbe Dancel and AbraUniversity of the East
    6Hanggang KailanJose Joel MendozaAngeline QuintoAteneo De Manila University
    7Hindi WalaNica Del RosarioJurisDe La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
    8If You Don't Want to FallJude GitamondocJed MadelaUniversity of Santo Tomas
    9Mahal Kita PeroMelchora MabilogJanella SalvadorSan Beda College Alabang
    10Mahal Ko O Mahal AkoEdwin MarollanoKZ TandinganSan Sebastian College
    11Pare, Mahal Mo Raw AkoJovinor TanMichael PangilinanUniversity of the Philippines
    12Pumapag-ibigJungee MarceloMarion Aunor, Rizza Cabrera and Seed BunyeMapua Institute of Technology
    13Simpleng Tulad MoMeljohn MagnoDaniel PadillaPolytechnic University of the Philippines
    14Umiiyak ang PusoRolando AzorBugoy DrilonSt. Paul University
    15Walang Basagan ng TripEric De LeonJugs Jugueta and Teddy CorpuzMiriam College

    Special awards:
    AwardSongComposer/sInterpreter/sMusic video
    ABS-CBN Mobile Choice AwardSimpleng Tulad MoMeljohn MagnoDaniel PadillaPolytechnic University of the Philippines
    TFC Choice AwardIf You, Don't Want To FallJude GitamondocJed MadelaUniversity of Santo Tomas
    Favorite Interpreter AwardMahal Ko O Mahal AkoEdwin MarollanoKZ TandinganSan Sebastian College
    Star Cinema Choice AwardHalik sa HanginDavid DimaguilaEbe Dancel and AbraUniversity of the East
    Starstudio Reader's Choice AwardIf You, Don't Want To FallJude GitamondocJed MadelaUniversity of Santo Tomas
    MYX Best Music Video AwardMahal Kita PeroMelchora MabilogJanella SalvadorSan Beda College Alabang
    MOR Listeners’ Choice AwardSimpleng Tulad MoMeljohn MagnoDaniel PadillaPolytechnic University of the Philippines
    Star Music Listener's Choice AwardBumabalik ang NagdaanSarah Jane GandiaJessa ZaragozaMeridian International College

    Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs (2016)

    The Top 15 finalists of the 2016 Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs was released on January 13, 2016. 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.
    ResultSongComposer/sInterpreter/sMusic video producers
    AmbonGianina Camille del RosarioBarbie AlmalbisSt. Paul University Quezon City
    Bibitawan KaHazel Faith dela CruzJurisFar Eastern University
    Dalawang LetraDavey LangitItchywormsSan Sebastian College – Recoletos de Manila
    DiamanteJungee MarceloMorissette AmonSan Beda College-Alabang
    3rd Best SongLaban PaDavid DimaguilaKZ Tandingan and Jay RMapua Institute of Technology
    Maghihintay AkoDante BantatuaJonaUniversity of Santo Tomas
    MananatiliFrancis Louis SalazarJanella Salvador and Marlo MortelAsia Pacific Film Institute
    Minamahal Pa Rin AkoRolando AzorDaryl OngPolytechnic University of the Philippines
    2nd Best SongMonumentoJungee MarceloKyla and Kris LawrenceMiriam College
    NyebeAries SalesKaye CalUniversity of the East-Manila
    O Pag-IbigHonlani Rabe/Jack RufoYlona Garcia and Bailey MayMINT College
    5th Best SongParang Tayo Pero HindiMarlon BarnuevoAngeline Quinto and Michael PangilinanDe La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
    Patay Na Si UtoOliver NaragNyoy VolanteiAcademy
    Sana'y Tumibok MuliJose Joel MendozaKlarisse De GuzmanAsia Pacific College
    4th Best SongTama LangAgatha/Melvin MorallosJolina MagdangalAteneo De Manila University

    Special Awards:
    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.
    ResultSongComposer/sInterpreter/sMusic video producers
    BagyoAgatha MorallosJake ZyrusBulSU Cinephilia - Bulacan State University
    BesEric De LeonMigz HalecoColumban College - Olongapo
    3rd Best SongExtensyon:tl:Aikee|Michael “Aikee” AplacadorIñigo Pascual feat. :tl:Aikee|AikeeLyceum of the Philippines University–Laguna
    Naririnig Mo BaLJ Manzano and Joan DaMorissetteSouthern Luzon State University
    2nd Best SongSampuRaizo Chabeldin and Biv De VeraJonaHoly Angel University
    5th Best SongTanghaling TapatGabriel TagadtadUnit406De La Salle Lipa University
    Tayo na Lang KasiSoc VillanuevaKyla and Jason DyMeridian International College
    The Labo SongKarl Gurano and Teodoro “Teddy” KatigbakKaye CalColegio de San Juan de Letran - Abucay, Bataan
    Grand WinnerTitibo-TiboLibertine AmistosoMoira Dela TorreInternational Academy of Film and Television
    4th Best SongWow na FeelingsKarlo ZabalaJanella SalvadorSaint Louis University - Baguio

    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. Unlike previous years, a competition between universities and colleges for the best music video production was not held.
    ResultSongComposerInterpreterMusic video producer
    Dalawang Pag-Ibig NiyaBernard ReforsadoKrystal Brimner, Sheena Belarmino and MNL48Valerie Velasquez; Mari Jean Moises
    Hati Na Lang Tayo Sa KanyaJoseph SantiagoEumeeFroilan Carlo Fuentes
    3rd Best SongKababataJohn Michael EdixonKyla and Kritiko Wonderlast Films
    4th Best SongMas Mabuti PaMhonver Lopez & Joanna ConcepcionJanine BerdinRoxy A. Liquigan; Jeff Victoria; Hyro Aguinaldo; Bianca Basilio; Ja Raynera
    Para Sa TabiRobert William PereñaBoybandPH
    Grand WinnerSa Mga Bituin Na Lang IbubulongKyle Raphael BorbonJM de Guzman Nailen Garalde
    SugarolJan SabiliMaris RacalCatsi Catalan
    5th Best SongTinatapos Ko NaSarah Jane GandiaJonaMargaret Maño
    2nd Best SongWakasanPhilip Arvin JarillaAgsunta
    Wala Kang AlamMartin John Arellano & Mel MagnoSam Mangubat

    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.
    ResultSongComposerInterpreterMusic video producer
    "Alaala"Alekzandra Nicole QuitaligAlekzandraTBA
    "Ikaw at Linggo"Eamarie GilayoEamarieTBA
    "Ingat"Ferdinand AragonI Belong To The ZooTBA
    "Isa Pang Ikaw"Joseph PonceJustin VasquezTBA
    Grand Winner"Mabagal"Dan Martel Simon TañedoDaniel Padilla and Moira Dela TorreJohnny Moonlight Prod
    4th Best Song"Nung Tayo Pa"Rex Torremoro & Elmar Jan BolañoJanella SalvadorTBA
    "Paano Ba"Richanne Charms JacintoVanya CastorTBA
    5th Best Song"Panandalian"Jerome C. Arcangel & Cee Jay D. Del RosarioTJ MonterdeTBA
    3rd Best Song"Please Lang":tl:Aikee|Michael Angelo "Aikee" AplacadorAlex Gonzaga feat. Toni GonzagaTBA
    "Sasabihin Ko"LJ Manzano & Joan DaJoan DaTBA
    "Sa'yong Mundo"Noel Zuniga CabalquintoJanine BerdinTBA
    2nd Best Song"Simula ng Dulo"Davey Langit & Therese Marie VillaranteDavey LangitTBA

    Special Awards: