Masterpieces reflecting Filipinos’ struggle and hope when it comes to love to comprise the Himig Handog 2019 Top 12 entries, all vying to win the sought-after Best Song recognition from the country’s biggest songwriting competition. Meanwhile, “Isa Pang Ikaw,” composed by Joseph Ponce is performed by former “X Factor Australia” contestant Justin Vasquez.
This year, acoustic balladeer TJ Monterde interprets “Panandalian,” composed by Jerome Arcangel and Cee Jay Del Rosario, while Alex Gonzaga sings the composition of Michael Angelo “Aikee” Aplacador titled “Please Lang.”
Former “X Factor Philippines” contender Joan Da interprets her song with LJ Manzano entitled “Sasabihin Ko,” while singer-songwriter Davey Langit comes back in the competition—this time as an interpreter of the song “Simula ng Dulo,” which he co-wrote with Therese Marie Villarante.
Former “Idol Philippines” contestant Alekzandra Nicolle Quitalig competes with her own composition, “Alaala,” while Davao-based singer-songwriter Eamarie Gilayo likewise interprets her own song, “Ikaw at Linggo.”
I Belong To The Zoo, sings Ferdinand Aragon’s song “Ingat,” while “Tawag ng Tanghalan” champion Janine Berdin gives her rendition to “Sa’yong Mundo,” composed by Noah Zuniga.
Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre come back in this year’s competition and collaborate in Dan Martel Simon Tañedo’s “Mabagal.”
“The Killer Bride” star Janella Salvador also returns to join the roster of interpreters and sings “Nung Tayo Pa” of Rex Torremoro and Elmar Jann Bolaño.
Over the years, the songs produced in Himig Handog have won hearts of Filipino listeners here and abroad. Watch out for the grand finals of Himig Handog 2019 live on “ASAP Natin ‘To” on October 13.
ABS-CBN Music Head Roxy Liquigan and ABS-CBN Music Audio Content Head Jonathan Manalo with the finalists 
Himig Handog 2019 top 12 finalists
Aside from being hailed as this year’s Best Song, the entries also go head-to-head for the other sought-after awards, including MOR’s Choice, MYX Choice for Best Music Video, TFC’s Global Choice Award, Star Music’s Choice Award, and Best Produced track.
