"Sa Mga Bituin na lang Ibubulong" wins Best Original Song at the Himig Handog 2018 Finals.
The love song was composed by Kyle Raphael Borbon and was interpreted by JM de Guzman.
Singer Jason Dy performed the song on behalf of the actor-singer at the Himig Handog 2018 Finals held today, November 11, on ABS-CBN's Sunday variety show, ASAP.
The top 10 competing entries performed their original compositions for the final time on the ASAP stage.
In order of performances, the first set of competing entries were as followed: "Tinatapos Ko Na" composed by SJ Gandia and interpreted by Jona; "Wala Kang Alam" composed and arranged by Mel Magno and Martin John Arellano and interpreted by Sam Magubat; "Dalawang Pag-ibig Niya" composed by Bernard Reforsado and interpreted by Sheena Belarmino & Krystal Brimer with MNL48; "Mas Mabuti Pa" composed by Mhonver Lopez and Joanna Concepcion and interpreted by Janine Berdin; "Hati Na Lang Tayo Sa Kanya" composed by Joseph Santiago and interpreted by Eumee.
Meanwhile, second set of performances included "Sugarol" composed by Jan Sabili and interpreted by Maris Racal; "Sa Mga Bituin na lang Ibubulong" composed by Kyle Raphael Borbon and interpreted by Jason Dy; "Wasakan" composed by Philip Arvin Jarilla and interpreted by Agsunta; "Para sa Tabi" compsoed by Robert William Perena and interpreted by Boyband PH, and "Kababata" composed by John Michael Edixon and interpreted by Kritiko ft. Kyla.
Here are the winners of Himig Handog 2018:
Best Original Song: "Sa Mga Bituin na lang Ibubulong"
Second Best Song: "Wakasan"
Third Best Song: "Kababata"
Fourth Best Song: "Mas Mabuti Pa"
Fifth Best Song: "Tinatapos Ko Na"
Special Awards
M.O.R 101.9's Choice: "Sugarol" composed by Jan Sabili and interpreted by Maris Racal
One Music PH's Choice for Favorite Interpreter: Sam Magubat for "Wala Kang Alam"
TFC's Global Choice of Favorite Song: "Sugarol" composed by Jan Sabili and interpreted by Maris Racal
Star Music Listener's Choice: "Mas Mabuti Pa" composed by Mhonver Lopez and Joanna Concepcion, and interpreted by Janine Berdin
Best Produced Track / Music Producer's Award: "Tinatapos Ko Na" composed by SJ Gandia and interpreted by Jona
MYX Choice for Best Music Video: "Sugarol" directed by John Leo Garcia
The grand winner of Himig Handog 2018 took home a trophy and a cash prize of PHP1 million.