Himig Handog
Himig Handog is a multimedia songwriting and music video competition in the Philippines based in Quezon City. The competition is operated by ABS-CBN Corporation and its music subsidiary Star Music. 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)
- Date: October 2000
- Venue: Meralco Theater, Pasig City
- Hosts: Pops Fernandez, Cris Villonco, and Mari Kaimo
| Number | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Notes |
| 1 | Lipad ng Pangarap | Arnel De Pano | Dessa | |
| 2 | Super Pinoy | Jungee Marcelo | Jolina Magdangal with Quarter to Five |
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| 3 | Para Sa’yo | Trina Belamide | Dianne dela Fuente and The Bataoke Kids | |
| 4 | Larawan | Dodjie Simon | Anna Fegi |
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| 5 | Ang Galing Mo | Erick Sta. Maria | Reuben Laurente with 92AD | |
| 6 | Bayani | Mike Villegas | Zebedee Zuñiga, Bayang Barrios and Katrice Gavino | |
| 7 | Ako, Ikaw, Tayo | Ronald Sorioso | Jimmy Bondoc with The Essence Band | |
| 8 | Maging Isang Bayani | Allan Feliciano and Ces Datu | Cookie Chua | |
| 9 | Ikaw ay Bayani | Noel Cabangon | III of a Kind | |
| 10 | Si Ka Bayani | Soc Villanueva and Arnel De Pano | Gary Granada | Grand Winner |
JAM: Himig Handog sa Makabagong Kabataan (2001)
- Venue: Eugenio Lopez, Jr. Communications Center, Quezon City
- Hosts: Ryan Agoncillo, Jodi Sta. Maria, Pops Fernandez
The competition was judged by Chito Miranda, Bombie Balquiedra, Romina Oraa, Bobby Garcia, Jimmy Bondoc, Bituin Escalante, Nandy Vilar, Cholo Laurel, Cris Villonco, Reuben Laurente, Carlos Agassi, Rico Blanco, and Ryan Cayabyab as its chairman.
| Number | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Notes |
| 1 | Network "I" | Paulino Armesin, Jr. | 17:28 | |
| 2 | Jam | Mike Villegas | Kevin Roy and Cookie Chua | Highly Commended Song |
| 3 | Kahit Pilitin Pa | Arnel De Pano | Dianne Dela Fuente | |
| 4 | K Naman | Jungee Marcelo | Noel Cabangon and Ang Tropang Papuri | |
| 5 | Free | Gino Torres | Roselle Nava and The Bukas Palad | |
| 6 | You Can Make It Happen | Dodjie Simon and Ellis Simon | Radha | Best Interpreter |
| 7 | Si Eddie | Laarnie Matta Macaraeg Luz Ching Pumarega | Dingdong Avanzado | Netsurfers Choice Award Listeners Choice Award Readers Choice Award |
| 8 | True Luv | Mike Luis | Mike & Noah | |
| 9 | Someday | Jimmy Antiporda | Barbie's Cradle | |
| 10 | Tara Tena | Jonathan Manalo | Kyla, Kaya, and V3 | Grand Winner |
Himig Handog Love Songs (2002)
- Venue: ABS-CBN Studio 10
- Hosts: Jericho Rosales, Kristine Hermosa, Ryan Agoncillo, and Desiree del Valle
| Number | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Awards |
| 1 | This Guy's In Love With You, Pare | Michael Angelo Villegas Allan Feliciano | Chito Miranda of Parokya Ni Edgar | — |
| 2 | Hindi Na Bale | Jimmy Antiporda | Jessa Zaragoza | — |
| 3 | Sabi Na Nga Ba | Arnie Mendaros | Tootsie Guevarra | — |
| 4 | Love Has Come My Way | Leonardo Quinitio | Heart Evangelista | Listeners' Choice Award Texters' Choice Award |
| 5 | Bakit? | Aristotle Pollisco Mike Villegas | Gloc-9 and Cookie Chua | — |
| 6 | Only I | Brian Cua Jason Icasiano | Dianne dela Fuente | — |
| 7 | Hanggang | Gigi and Ronaldo Cordero | Wency Cornejo | — |
| 8 | Kailanpaman | Mike Villegas | Kevin Roy | — |
| 9 | Kung Ako Na Lang Sana | Soc Villanueva | Bituin Escalante | Grand Winner Best Interpreter |
| 10 | Kung Ako Ba Siya? | Arnold Reyes | Piolo Pascual | Buyers' Choice Award |
Himig Handog Love Songs 2 (2003)
| Number | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Notes |
| 1 | Bye Bye Na | Ted Reyes and Jeff Antiporda | Rico Blanco of Rivermaya | |
| 2 | Kailan Kita Mamahalin | Arnel De Pano | Anna Fegi | Grand Winner |
| 3 | Alam Kong Di Ako, Okey Lang | Rommel Tuico and Jason Dacua | Bayani Agbayani | |
| 4 | Susubukan Kong Muli | Jan Lopez | Jessa Zaragoza | |
| 5 | Last Love Song | Ron Jansen Solis | 17:28 and Heart Evangelista | |
| 6 | Kailan Ka Darating | Wency Cornejo | Rachel Alejandro and Wency Cornejo | |
| 7 | Maibabalik Ko Ba? | Marc Bryan Adona | Josh Santana | |
| 8 | Stop Think | Aliya Parcs and Allan Feliciano | Aliya Parcs | |
| 9 | Huwag Ka Nang Umiyak | Ron Jansen Solis | True Faith | |
| 10 | Narito Lang Ako | Chona Borromeo | Vina Morales |
Himig Handog Pinoy Pop Love Songs: Mga Awit at Kwento ng Pusong Pilipino (2013)
- Date: February 24, 2013
- Venue: SM Mall of Asia Arena
- Hosts: Xian Lim, Kim Chiu, Matteo Guidicelli and Megan Young
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.
| Number | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Music video | Result |
| 1 | Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat | Jungee Marcelo | Daniel Padilla | Ateneo de Manila University | MOR Listener's Choice Tambayan 101.9 Listener's Choice Star Records CD Buyer's Choice MYX Choice for Best Video |
| 2 | Alaala | Ma. Fe Mechenette, G. Tianga, Melvin Muervana and Joel Jabat, Jr. | Yeng Constantino | Philippine Christian University | |
| 3 | If You Ever Change Your Mind | Marion Aunor | Marion Aunor | Polytechnic University of the Philippines | 3rd Best Song |
| 4 | Sana’y Magbalik | Arman Alferez | Jovit Baldivino | Far Eastern University | |
| 5 | Hanggang Wakas | Soc Villanueva | Juris Fernandez | San Beda College - Alabang | 2nd Best Song |
| 6 | This Song Is For You | Jude Gitamondoc | Erik Santos | Technological Institute of the Philippines | TFC's Choice Award |
| 7 | Pwede Bang Ako Na Lang Ulit? | Jeffrey Cifra | Bugoy Drilon | MINT College | |
| 8 | Tamang Panahon | Wynn Andrada | Wynn Andrada | Adamson University | |
| 9 | One Day | Agatha Morallos | Angeline Quinto | University of the East - Caloocan | |
| 10 | Scared To Death | Domingo Rosco, Jr. | KZ Tandingan | University of Santo Tomas | 4th Best Song |
| 11 | Kahit Na | Julius James de Belen | Toni Gonzaga | University of the Philippines - Diliman | 5th Best Song |
| 12 | Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa? | Jovinor Tan | Aiza Seguerra | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | Grand Winner |
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