Philippine Popular Music Festival
The Philippine Popular Music Festival is an annual songwriting competition organized by the Philpop MusicFest Foundation and was launched in 2012. The creation of the festival was inspired by the defunct Metro Manila Popular Music Festival. The foundation itself is headed by the chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, executive director Ryan Cayabyab and administrator and communications director Patricia Bermudez-Hizon. The competition is only open to original and previously unreleased songs in English, Filipino and other Philippine languages. Since its inception, it's been airing annually in TV5.
There are three prizes given: Grand Prize, 2nd Prize and 3rd Prize. An additional award is given named Smart People's Choice Award, 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. On its second year, all the interpreters were able to film music videos for their respective song entries.
Viva Records released the compilation albums of the PhilPop Music Festival finalists.
1st Philippine Popular Music Festival
- Date: July 14, 2012
- Venue: Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay
- Hosts: Ogie Alcasid and Nikki Gil
| Result | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Special Awards |
| — | "3 AM" | Keiko Necesario | Marié Digby | — |
| Grand Winner | "Bawat Hakbang" | Karl Villuga | Mark Bautista & Akafellas | — |
| — | "Bigtime" | Trina Belamide | Baihana | — |
| — | "Brown" | James Leyte | Brownman Revival & James Leyte | Smart People's Choice Award |
| — | "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 | — |
| 2nd Runner-up | "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 | — |
| 1st Runner-up | "Tayo-tayo Lang" | Toto Sorioso | Ebe Dancel | — |
2nd Philippine Popular Music Festival
- Date: July 20, 2013
- Venue: Meralco Theater, Pasig
- Hosts: Ogie Alcasid and Jasmine Curtis
| Result | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Special Award/s |
| — | "Araw, Ulap, Langit" | Marlon Barnuevo | Christian Bautista | — |
| — | "Askal" | Ganny Brown | Jose Manalo & Wally Bayola | — |
| Grand Winner | "Dati" | Thyro Alfaro & Yumi Lacsamana | Sam Concepcion & Tippy Dos Santos feat. Quest | — |
| 1st Runner-up | "Kung 'Di Man" | Johnoy Danao | Ney Dimaculangan | Smart People's Choice Award |
| 2nd Runner-up | "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 | — |
| — | "Segundo" | Paul Armesin | Yael Yuzon | Meralco Special Award |
| — | "Sometimes That Happens" | Adrienne Buenaventura & Niño Regalado | Ace Libre | — |
| — | "Space" | Raffy Calicdan | Kean Cipriano & Banda ni Kleggy | — |
| — | "Time Machine" | Kennard Faraon | Six Part Invention | — |
Note:
This song replaced Marion Aunor's entry, "Do, Do, Do", after Aunor backed out due to personal reasons and her talent management decision.
3rd Philippine Popular Music Festival
- Date: July 26, 2014
- Venue: Meralco Theater, Pasig
- Hosts: Ogie Alcasid, Christian Bautista, Iya Villania, Jasmine Curtis and Tim Yap
- Judges: Abra, Aiza Seguerra, Julie Anne San Jose, Megan Young, Sam Concepcion, Wilma Galvante and Noel Cabangon
| Result | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Special Award |
| 1st Runner-up | "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 | — |
| — | "Kung Akin Lang Ang Langit" | Cecilia Bocobo & Isaac Garcia | Mcoy Fundales & Clara Benin | Spinnr People's Choice Award |
| — | "Langit Umaawit" | Toto Sorioso | Tom Rodriguez | — |
| — | "NGSB " | Davey Langit | Luigi D' Avola | — |
| — | "Qrush On You" | Flava Matikz & Knowa Lazarus | Jay R, Elmo Magalona & Q-York | — |
| Grand Winner | "Salbabida" | Jungee Marcelo | Kyla | — |
| — | "Song On A Broken String" | Jude Gitamondoc & Therese Villarante | Nicole Laurel Asensio | — |
| — | "The Only One" | Venelyn San Pedro | Thor Dulay | — |
| 2nd Runner-up | "Torpe Song" | Daryl Ong | Kris Lawrence | — |
4th Philippine Popular Music Festival
- Date: 25 July 2015
- Venue: Meralco Theater
- Hosts: Mark Bautista, Sam Pinto and Bela Padilla
- Judges: Randy Estrellado, Paolo Valenciano, Quest, Karylle, Kris Lawrence, Louie Ocampo and Jett Pangan
| Result | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Special Award/s |
| — | "Walang Hanggan" | Ramiru Mataro | Ramiru Mataro & Donnalyn Bartolome | — |
| — | "Musikaw" | Melchor Magno | James Reid feat. Pio | — |
| — | "I Owe You My Heart" | MJ Morallos | Anja Aguilar | — |
| Grand Winner | "Triangulo" | Thyro Alfaro & Yumi Lacsamana | Thyro Alfaro, Yumi Lacsamana & Jeric Medina | — |
| — | "For The Rest Of My Life" | Ned Esguerra | Side A | — |
| 2nd Runner-up | "Sa Ibang Mundo" | Mark Villar | Kean Cipriano & Nadine Lustre | Maynilad People's Choice Award |
| — | "Kilig" | Soc Villanueva | Jinky Vidal | — |
| — | "Apat Na Buwang Pasko" | Gino Cruz & Jeff Arcilla | Jon Santos | — |
| 1st Runner-up | "Paratingin Mo Na Siya" | Davey Langit | Davey Langit | — |
| — | "Nasaan" | Lara Maigue | Lara Maigue | — |
| — | "Tanging Pag-asa Ko" | Paul Armesin | The Company | — |
| — | "Edge Of The World" | Johannes Garcia | Josh Padilla & Yassi Pressman | Best Music Video Award |
5th Philippine Popular Music Festival
Out of more than 2,000 entries, The Philpop, together with the adjudicators — singers Basti Artadi, Bullet Dumas, Ebe Dancel, Lara Maigue and Davey Langit, academe members and college students — selects 12 entries for the competition. Five of the composers are returning to the competition, while 11 of those are rookies.- Date: July 23, 2016
- Venue: Kia Theatre, Araneta Center, Quezon City
- Judges: Adam Hurstfield, Christian Walden, Marcus Davis, Jr.
- Hosts: Sam YG, Slick Rick, Toni Tony, and Bela Padilla
| Result | Song | Composer/s | Interpreter/s | Special Award/s |
| — | "Baliw sa Ex-Boyfriend Ko" | Joan Da | Sugar 'N Spice featuring Joan Da | — |
| — | "Binibini sa MRT" | Johann Garcia | The Juans | — |
| Grand Winner | "Di Na Muli" | Jazz Nicolas and Wally Acolola | Itchyworms | — |
| — | "Dumadagundong" | Brian Cua and Mike Villegas | Yassi Pressman | — |
| — | "Friday Night" | Karl Guarano | Kenjhons | — |
| — | "Kahon" | Ramiro Mataru | Ramiru Mataro | — |
| 1st Runner-up | "Lahat" | Soc Villanueva | Jason Dy | Maynilad People's Choice Award |
| — | "Nobody But You" | Keiko Necesario | Monica Cuenco | — |
| — | "Pabili Po" | Aikee Aplacador | Banda ni Kleggy and Aikee | — |
| — | "Stars are Aligned" | JC Jose | Acapellago and Jimmy Marquez | — |
| — | "Sintunado" | Jeroel Maranan | Nyoy Volante | — |
| 2nd Runner-up | "Tinatangi" | Miguel Guico and Paolo Guico | Cookie Chua, Bayang Barrios and The Benjamins | Smart/PLDT Best Music Video Award |
6th Philippine Popular Music Festival
The 30 semifinalists for the 2018 Philippine Popular Music Festival were announced on July 24, 2018. A criteria of 25% online streams, 25% SMS voting, and 50% judges' choices was used to select the top 10 finalists. The Top 10 were announced on October 17, 2018. The Grand Finals were held on December 2, 2018.Top 30
- Date: October 17, 2018
- Venue: BGC Arts Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
| Results | Song | Composer/s | Composer/s Location | Interpreter/s |
| — | "AEIOU" | Kenneth John Pores | General Trias, Cavite | Davey Langit |
| Top 10 | "Ako Ako" | Jeriko Buenafe | Taguig City | Feel Day, Hans Dimayga |
| — | "Away Wa'y Buwagay" | Eamarie Gilayo & Jovit Leonerio | Davao City, Davao Del Sur | Winset Jacot, Medyo Maldito |
| — | "Bumbero" | Michael Llave | Quezon City | Mic Llave |
| Top 10 | "'Di Ko Man" | Ferdinand Aragon | Cebu City, Cebu | Ferdinand Aragon |
| — | "Ikaw Ang Aking Pag-Ibig" | Mark Jay Felipe | Guimba, Nueva Ecija | RJ Dela Fuente |
| Top 10 | "Isang Gabing Pag-Ibig" | Carlo Angelo David | Quezon City | Jex De Castro |
| Top 10 | "Kariton" | Philip Arvin Jarilla | Antipolo, Rizal | Acapellago |
| — | "Kelan Kaya" | Sarah Bulahan | Mandaluyong City | Ataska, Nash Lorca |
| — | "kilabl" | Karlo Zabala | Valenzuela City | Carlyn Ocampo, Joshua Feliciano |
| — | "Korde Kodigo" | Jeremy Sarmiento | Davao City, Davao Del Sur | Leanne & Naara |
| Top 10 | "Laon Ako" | Elmar Jan Bolaño & Donel Trasporto | Tigbuan, Iloilo | Kakai Bautista |
| — | "LDR " | Russ Narcies "Nar" Cabico | Quezon City | Nar Cabico |
| — | "LGBT " | Kyle Pulido | Davao City, Davao Del Sur | Kyle Pulido |
| — | "Lilipad" | Agatha Morallos & Joseph Morallos | Baguio, Benguet | Bayang Barrios, Naliyagan Band |
| Top 10 | "Loco De Amor!" | Edgardo Miraflor Jr. | Bacolod, Negros Occidental | BennyBunnyBand |
| — | "Mahirap Magselos" | Paul Hildawa | Makati City | Caleb Santos |
| — | "Makisabay" | Carlo Angelo David | Quezon City | Carlo David |
| — | "Malilimutan Din Kita" | Marvin Blue Corpuz | Koronadal, South Cotabato | Nitro |
| — | "MMRA" | Oliver Narag | Valenzuela City | Jeric Medina |
| Top 10 | "Nanay Tatay" | Teodoro Festejo III | Davao City, Davao Del Sur | Chud Festejo |
| — | "Oka" | Michael Angelo "Aikee" Aplacador | Pateros | Thyro Alfaro, Aikee |
| — | "Perfect Imperfect Human" | Barry Villacarillo | Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu | Jem Cubil |
| Top 10 | "Pilipit" | Sean Gabriel Cedro & John Ray Reodique | Antipolo, Rizal | Julian Trono |
| — | "Promise Sorry Note" | Michael Angelo "Aikee" Aplacador | Pateros | Yumi Lacsamana |
| — | "Pwede" | Agatha Morallos & Melvin Joseph Morallos | Baguio, Benguet | The Juans |
| Top 10 | "Tama Na" | Michael Rodriguez & Jeanne Columbine Rodriguez | Makati City | Katrina Velarde |
| — | "Unang Adlaw Nga Wala Ka" | Therese Marie Villarante & Henrick James Pestaño | Talisay City, Cebu | Therese Villarante |
| — | "Utang" | Ignacio Dennis Roxas | Malolos City, Bulacan | Kuya Dennis |
| Top 10 | "Yun Tayo" | Donnalyn Onilongo | Angono, Rizal | Gracenote |
Top 10
- Date: December 2, 2018
- Venue: Capitol Commons
- Judges: Ryan Cayabyab, Verb Del Rosario, Trina, Belamide, Liza Diño-Seguerra, Randy Estrellado, Noel Cabangon, Paolo Guico
| Results | Song | Composer/s | Composer/s Location | Interpreter/s | Special Award/s |
| 2nd Runner-up | "Ako Ako" | Jeriko Buenafe | Taguig City | Feel Day, Hans Dimayga | — |
| 1st Runner-up | "'Di Ko Man" | Ferdinand Aragon | Cebu City, Cebu | Ferdinand Aragon | — |
| — | "Isang Gabing Pag-Ibig" | Carlo Angelo David | Quezon City | Jex De Castro | — |
| — | "Kariton" | Philip Arvin Jarilla | Antipolo, Rizal | Acapellago | — |
| — | "Laon Ako" | Elmar Jan Bolaño & Donel Trasporto | Tigbuan, Iloilo | Kakai Bautista | — |
| — | "Loco De Amor!" | Edgardo Miraflor Jr. | Bacolod, Negros Occidental | BennyBunnyBand | — |
| Grand Winner | "Nanay Tatay" | Teodoro Festejo III | Davao City, Davao Del Sur | Chud Festejo | Maynilad Best Music Video |
| — | "Pilipit" | Sean Gabriel Cedro & John Ray Reodique | Antipolo, Rizal | Julian Trono | — |
| — | "Tama Na" | Michael Rodriguez & Jeanne Columbine Rodriguez | Makati City | Katrina Velarde | — |
| — | "Yun Tayo" | Donnalyn Onilongo | Angono, Rizal | Gracenote | Smart People's Choice Award |