On Sept. 28 at Smart Araneta Coliseum, we'll find out once again which song best touches the heart of the Filipinos with ABS-CBN's 2014 Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs Finals Night. If Aiza Seguerra bagged last year's grand prize with the song "Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa", which among the 15 finalists will be hailed the Best Song this year?
Once again, selected universities and digital video productions from different schools will compete producing the music videos of the 15 finalists; " Mahal Ko O Mahal Ako" interpreted by KZ Tandingan composed by Edwin Marollano (music video by San Sebastian College Recoletos Manila), "Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako" by Michael Pangilinan words and music by Joven Tan (music video by University of the Philippines), "Simpleng Tulad Mo" interpreted by Daniel Padilla composed by MJ Magno (music video by PUP), "Mahal Kita Pero" by Janella Salvador words and music by Melchora Mabilog (music video by San Beda College Alabang), "Everything Takes Time" words, music and performed by Hazel Faith Dela Cruz (music video by Adamson University), "Bumabalik Ang Nagdaan" by Jessa Zaragoza music and words by Sarah Jane Gandia (music video by MINT), "Hindi Wala" by Juris Fernandez-Lim words and music by Nica Del Rosario (music video by De La Salle College St. Benilde), "Hanggang Kailan" by Angeline Quinto words and music by Joel Mendoza (music video by Ateneo De Manila University), "Walang Basagan Ng Trip" by Jugs and Teddy words and music by Eric De Leon (music video by Miriam College), "Akin Ka Na Lang" by Morisette Amon words and music by Francis "Kiko" Salazar (music video by Colegio de San Juan de Letran), "Pumapag-ibig" by Marion Aunor feat. Rizza Cabrera and Seed Bunye words and music by Jungee Marcelo (music video by Mapua Institute of Technology), "Umiiyak Ang Puso" by Bugoy Drilon music and words by Rolando "Ronnie" Azor (music video by St. Paul University), "Dito" by Jovit Baldivino words and music by Raizo Chabeldin (music video by Far Eastern University), " Halik Sa Hangin" by Ebe Dancel and Abra words and music by David Dimaguila (music video by UE Manila), "If You Don't Want To Fall" by Jed Madela music and words by Jude Gitamondoc (music video by UST).
All these songs will be performed in the grand finals slated on Sept. 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum hosted by Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Robi Domingo and Alex Gonzaga. The grand press conference last Monday at the Dolphy Theater revealed the participating schools with the music videos to compete for the "Best Music Video". Fans can still continue voting for their favorite songs via MOR 101.9 for "MOR's Choice" by texting MORHHSONG<1 to 15> to 2331, www.himighandog.abs-cbn.com for "Online Choice for Favorite Interpreter", www.tfc.tv for "TFC Choice" or via StarStudio Magazine's September issue for "StarStudio's Choice" and thru the "Himig Handog" album itself for "Star Records Listeners' Choice". The CD by Star Records Philippines is now available at all record bars nationwide for only P299 and can also be downloaded at P15/track. I love the song "Mahal Ko O Mahal Ako" and "Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako". Vote now! For tickets to Himig Handog Pinoy Pop Love Songs finals night on Sept. 28 at Smart Araneta Coliseum, visit www.ticketnet.com.ph or call 911-5555.
