Rappler's latest stories on Filipino songwriters
Ryan Cayabyab, Noel Cabangon to young songwriters: Write in own language
The two OPM icons explain the importance of writing in one's own language – not only for the songwriters themselves, but for Filipino music as a whole
Meet the Philpop 2018 semi-finalists from Visayas and Mindanao
'If you give us an open door, then we will show up'
Philpop 2013 finalist: Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana
The Philpop 2013 entry from Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana is an homage to fond memories of a first love
Philpop 2013 finalist: Ganny Brown
Ganny Brown s Philpop 2013 entry is about the inequality in Philippine society and the hope that transcends it
Philpop 2013 finalist: Joey Ayala
Joey Ayala s Philpop 2013 entry is about how paper and the roles we play control our lives
Philpop 2013 finalist: Johnoy Danao
Johnoy Danao s Philpop 2013 entry tries to capture the best of romance
Philpop 2013 finalist: Jungee Marcelo
Jungee Marcelo s Philpop 2013 entry fuses together hip hop and Pinoy spirit
Philpop 2013 finalist: Kennard Faraon
Kennard Faraon s Philpop 2013 entry is about wanting to change the past
Philpop 2013 finalist: Lara Maigue
Lara Maigue s Philpop 2013 entry is about a girl secretly in love with someone
Philpop 2013 finalist: Marlon Barnuevo
Marlon Barnuevo s Philpop 2013 entry is written for his fiancée
Philpop 2013 finalist: Myrus Apacible
Myrus Apacible s Philpop 2013 entry is about the pain of seeing the one you love choose someone else
Philpop 2013 finalist: Nino Regalado and Adrienne Buenaventura
The Philpop 2013 entry from Nino Regalado and Adrienne Buenaventura is about moving on despite painful experiences
Philpop 2013 finalist: Paul Armesin
Paul Armesin s Philpop 2013 entry is about how each second counts
Philpop 2013 finalist: Raffy Calicdan
Raffy Calicdan s Philpop 2013 entry is about being in a suffocating relationship
