Feel good original “Titibo-tibo ” is 2017 Himig Handog Best Song

After months of search, presentations and judging, “Titibo-Tibo,” the feel-good song about a boyish girl who finds herself getting more womanly after falling in love with a guy, composed by Libertine Amistoso and interpreted by singer-songwriter Moira dela Torre, bagged the Best Song and was announced the grand winner in the largest Filipino songwriting competition, Himig Handog 2017, during the finals held at the “ASAP” stage on November 26, 2017.

MUSIC LYF: PhilPop 2013 Interpreters Revealed

The PhilPop 2013 top 12 song interpreters were revelaed this week and this marks the start of the release of the upcoming album compilation of the biggest songwriting competition in the Philippines. From the 12 finalists, they chosen artists mostly from the Universal Records artists roster who will interpret their songs. This is something different since usually, the songwriter would have the option if they can sing their piece but for PhilPop 2013, they opted to have a seperate interpreter for the entry.

Another news from the competition is the withdrawal of Marion Aunor from the competition. Mr. Ryan Cayabyab told the press that it was a personal desicion not to continue with the contest. Marion was also a finalist at another songwriting competition this year though it is not clear if this is the reason she is backing out.

MUSIC LYF: Meeting Mr. Ryan Cayabyab for Philippine Popular Music Festival

As a music blogger, I have met and talked with the people in the industry namely the artists, record labels, producers and managers. But one of the ultimate meet and greet that I have in my bucket list is meeting the person who has inspired, taught and worked with the music community's finest people. And he is Maestro Ryan Cayabyab.

This meet up with Mr. C has been one of the events I have been looking forward this year as he also launches the first Philippine Popular Musical Festival, a song writing event that encourges amateur and professional songwriters to write original songs that represent this generation. People nowadays may have been hooked in listening to cover songs that some date back decades ago, Mr. C said that there is the cycle in which people are going back in wanting to listen to original compositions.

The PHILPOP started accepting entries since March 1, 2012 and is now of the last days for submission of entries on May 10, 2012. And admittedly for these kinds of competition, Filipinos would join on the last remaining minutes of the competition. 


Songwriting is also like Blogging, Mr. C compared that in making music, there are elements that should be taken into consideration. Rhythm,  Dynamics, Texture and Melody. Each of these elements must blend in perfect harmony to give the song more than just justice but also the elements that would make them classics.