The Metro Manila Popular Music Festival (also known as Metropop) was launched by the Popular Music Foundation of the Philippines in 1977 and held annually from 1978 to 1985.[1] It was "the country’s pioneering and once foremost songwriting competition," according to The Philippine Star.[2] Its objective was to promote the advancement of Filipino music, and its chief proponents were journalist Teodoro Valencia and Imee Marcos.[3] These festivals launched many the careers of songwriters and singers (who interpreted the songs), and gave original Filipino music more than a few memorable and modern-day song classics. Among them is Freddie Aguilar.[4]
This songwriting competition was originally open to all music composers. From the fourth festival onwards, the competition was divided into professional and amateur divisions, to give new songwriters a level playing field without competing with more well-known composers. After 1985, the festival was discontinued due to a decline in public interest towards the song entries.[5]
It was later revived as the Metropop Song Festival which aired on GMA Network from 1996 to 2003.
"Tayo'y Mga Pinoy" Music and Lyrics:Heber Bartolome Interpreter: Judas
"Anak" failed to win any of the prizes, but went on to become one of the most popular Philippine pop songs ever and to launch the career of Freddie Aguilar. This period in time was right at the beginning of the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) boom, and after this first festival, the singing careers of Hajji Alejandro, Celeste Legaspi, Maricris Bermont, and Anthony Castelo went to full gear. Ryan Cayabyab is now a well-respected composer and musician; so as Joel Navarro. Imelda Papin and Janet Basco went on to big careers as well after they had other hit songs. Heber Bartolome's "Tayo'y Mga Pinoy" became a protest anthem, and Ryan Cayabyab's "Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika" became the anthem of sorts of Original Pilipino Music. Emil Mijares was the musical director for this festival. The first grand finals of the festival was held at the Folk Arts Theater, with RPN-9 as the official broadcaster for the first edition of the said competition.
The 2nd Metro Manila Popular Music Festival
Year
Winners
Finalists
1979
Grand Prize: "Bulag, Pipi at Bingi (Isang Pag-aalay)" Music and Lyrics:Snaffu Rigor Interpreter:Freddie Aguilar
Second Prize: "Ewan" Music and Lyrics: Louie Ocampo, Winnie Arrieta Interpreter:The Apo Hiking Society
Third Prize: "Lupa" Music and Lyrics: Charo Unite, Ernie dela Pena Interpreter:Rico J. Puno
"Ako ang Nasawi, Ako ang Nagwagi" Music and Lyrics:George Canseco Interpreter: Dulce
"Ang Aking Awitin" Music and Lyrics: Bong Gabriel Interpreter: Bong Gabriel
"Gusto Kong Umawit" Music and Lyrics: Ernie Tagle, Eduardo Mataranas Interpreter: Ernie Tagle
"Itay, Saan Ka Man Naroroon" Music and Lyrics: Chito Sibayan Interpreter: Chito Sibayan
"Laging Buhay ang Buhay" Music and Lyrics: Celia T. Lising Interpreter: Jacqui Magno
"Laruan" Music and Lyrics: Edgar Guerrero Interpreter: Cynthia Patag
"Masdan, Tingnan ang Buhay" Music and Lyrics: Ma. Isabella Mijares Interpreter: Malou Evidente
"Panaginip, Pangarap" Music and Lyrics: Manuel Perlas Interpreter: God's Ego
"Umagang Kay Ganda" Music and Lyrics: Butch Monserrat, Babes Conde, Gryk Ortaleza, Anabelle Lee Interpreter:Tillie Moreno and Ray-An Fuentes
This time, Freddie Aguilar's interpretation of Snaffu Rigor's composition won the Grand Prize. However, the biggest pop hit to come out of the 2nd Metropop was that of "Ewan". This song launched the career of Louie Ocampo, now a well-respected composer, and added to the numerous hits of The Apo Hiking Society. The Apo is one of the biggest musical acts ever in the Philippines, and their songs have been covered through the years. Rico J. Puno, already a big star at this time, interpreted the third place song, which also became a hit song for him. Composer George Canseco failed to win any of the top prizes, but with his songs before and after the competition, he became one of the most prolific and successful composers in the music scene. "Umagang Kay Ganda" also failed to place, but has since become a classic pop hit, and was used as the theme song of ABS-CBN's now-defunct weekday morning show of the same title, and most recently, as the campaign song for the presidential bid Bongbong Marcos.
The 3rd Metro Manila Popular Music Festival
Year
Winners
Finalists
1980
Grand Prize: "Isang Mundo Isang Awit" Music and Lyrics: Nonong Pedero Interpreter:Leah Navarro
Second Prize: "Ikaw, Ako, Tayo (Magkakapatid)" Music and Lyrics: Jose Lozano Interpreter: New Minstrels
Third Prize: "Nandoon Na, Nawala Pa" Music and Lyrics:Freddie Lozano Interpreter:'Ray-an Fuentes
"Buhay Ko'y Mayro'ng Ikaw" Music and Lyrics: Felipe Monserrat, Diana Legaspi Interpreter: Pinky de Leon
"Hahanapin Ko" Music and Lyrics:Jose Mari Chan, Jimmy D. Santiago Interpreter: Anthony Castelo
"Kailangan Ko, Kailangan Mo" Music and Lyrics: Gerry Paraiso Interpreter: Bambi Bonus and Richard Tan
"Langit Mo'y Likha Mo Rin" Music and Lyrics: Babes Tolentino Interpreter: Babes Tolentino, Celso Llarina, Mon Gaskell
"Larawan" Music and Lyrics: Thomas Santos Interpreter: Joel Navarro
"Mahalaga" Music and Lyrics: Louie Ocampo Interpreter: Rene Puno
"Nandoon Na, Nawala Pa" Music and Lyrics:Freddie Lozano Interpreter:Ray-an Fuentes
"Nasaan ang Palakpakan" Music and Lyrics: Nonoy Gallardo Interpreter: Celeste Legaspi
"Sa Duyan ng Pag-ibig" Music and Lyrics: Willy Cruz Interpreter: Passionata
"Sa 'Yong Pag-alis" Music and Lyrics: Felipe Monserrat, Jr. Interpreter:Tillie Moreno
Leah Navarro and "Isang Mundo Isang Awit" represented the Philippines and won the bronze prize at that year's Seoul Popular Music Festival. "Ikaw, Ako, Tayo (Magkakapatid)" turned out to be the biggest hit from the Third Metropop.
The 4th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival
Year
Division
Winners
Finalists
1981
Amateur
Grand Prize: "Sino Ang Baliw" Music and Lyrics: Elizabeth Barcelona Interpreter: Mon Del Rosario Jr.
Second Prize: "Kahit Konti" Music and Lyrics:Gary Granada Interpreter: Florante
Third Prize: "Magsimula Ka" Music and Lyrics: Gines Tan Interpreter: Leo Valdez[8]
"Aawitin Ko Na Lang" Music and Lyrics: Gary Granada Interpreter: Bong Gabriel
"Hatinggabi (Bawa't Pangarap)" Music and Lyrics: Conrado Ricafort Interpreter: Boy Camara
"Magkaisa" Music and Lyrics: Juan Miguel Salvador Interpreter: Eugene Villaluz
"Pusong "Rock-N-Roll"" Music and Lyrics: Felix Chok-Oy Viernes Interpreter: Pabs Dadivas
Professional
Grand Prize: "Babae Ka" Music and Lyrics: Ananias Montano Interpreter: Something Special
Second Prize: "Buhay/Pag-asa" Music and Lyrics: Butch Monserrat, Marilyn Villapando Interpreter: Pol Enriquez
Third Prize: "Uhaw Na Lupa" Music and Lyrics: Emilio Sanglay Interpreter:Emil Sanglay at Ang Bagong Pen Pen
"Ang Buhay Ay Ngayon" Music and Lyrics: Benjamin Chua, B.S. Manas Interpreter: Rene Puno
"Insomnia" Music and Lyrics: Eduardo Achacoso, Joseph Olfindo Interpreter: Joseph Olfindo
"Landas" Music and Lyrics: James Villafuerte Interpreter: Marco Sison
"Mr. Musikero" Music and Lyrics: Sonny Nicolas Interpreter: Sonny Nicolas
Established singers like Florante, Eugene Villaluz, Leo Valdez, and Marco Sison interpreted their first Metropop entries. Something Special was an offshoot of The New Minstrels, and Joseph Olfindo also came from the latter singing group. There was no big hit from the festival songs, although "Kahit Konti" and "Magsimula Ka" were relative successes. Emil Sanglay (pioneer of the Neo-Ethnic Rock or the world music of today in the Philippines) and Sonny Nicolas also known as Philippine's "Jose Feliciano" (both singers, composers and guitarists) were the only individuals who interpreted their own songs. The one aside from the women in Something Special (there were male members as well), all the interpreters in this festival were men.
The 5th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival
Year
Division
Winners
Finalists
1982
Amateur
Grand Prize: "Kahit La La La" Music and Lyrics: Nonoy Tan Interpreter:Subas Herrero and Noel Trinidad
Second Prize: "Give Me A Chance" Music and Lyrics: Odette Quesada Interpreter:Ric Segreto
Third Prize: "Pag-ibig Mo, Pag-ibig Ko" Music and Lyrics: Ernesto Mendiola Interpreter: Zander Kahn and Miriam Pantig
"Memories" Music and Lyrics: Paul Melendez Interpreter: Eileen Espina
"Coming Back" Music and Lyrics: Alden Lim and John Joseph Nite Interpreter: Zoey Zuñiga
"Magbabalik Pa Rin Ako" Music and Lyrics: Jorge Sison Interpreter: The New Minstrels
"Buhay Nasa Ating Palad" Music and Lyrics: Julie Lingan and Butch Monserrat Interpreter: Ray-an Fuentes
Professional
Grand Prize: "Isang Dakot" Music and Lyrics: Vehnee Saturno Interpreter: Sonia Singson
Second Prize: " (title) " Music and Lyrics: Interpreter:
Third Prize: " (title) " Music and Lyrics: Interpreter:
"Don’t Deceive Yourself" Music and Lyrics: Alfredo Lozano Jr. Interpreter: Susanna Pichay
"Nothing I Want More" Music and Lyrics: Jun Latonio and Tillie Moreno Interpreter: Louie Reyes and Eugene Villaluz
Second Prize: "Mga Kulay" Music and Lyrics: Cynthia Guzman Interpreter: Dulce
Third Prize: "Part Of The Way" Music and Lyrics: June Latonio Interpreter: Jacqui Magno
"I Got What It Takes" Music and Lyrics: Ray-An Fuentes Interpreter: Ray-An Fuentes
"You Turn Me On" Music and Lyrics: Jograd dela Torre Interpreter: Chona Cruz and the Platinumates
"A Little Smile" Music and Lyrics: Cynthia Guzman Interpreter: Carla Martinez
"Romeo and Juliet" Music and Lyrics: Jessie Jodloman and Toto Mortel Interpreter: Musikinesis
The 8th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival
Year
Division
Winners
Finalists
1985
Amateur
Grand Prize: "Kinabukasan" Music and Lyrics: Rudy delos Reyes Interpreter: Joannie Feliciano
Second Prize: "Musika, Lata, Sipol at La La La" Music and Lyrics: Tess Concepcion Interpreter:Lea & Gerard Salonga
Third Prize: "Pilipino Ako (Ito Ang Alay Ko)" Music and Lyrics: June Sta. Maria - Larry Tan & Nina Florentino Interpreter: Veronica
"Pag-Ibig Sa Ating Musika" Music and Lyrics: Bobby Bonus Interpreter: Nailclippers
"Ang Sinisisi" Music and Lyrics: Alejandra Ramos Interpreter: Gloria Belen
"Come Be A Part Of My Song" Music and Lyrics: Ed Nepumoceno - Edward Granadosin Interpreter: Iwi Laurel
"Ito Na Nga" Music and Lyrics: Angelica Lim Interpreter: Robby Miguel
Professional
Grand Prize: "Pag-Asa ng Mundo" Music and Lyrics: Alvina Aileen Sy Interpreter: Ivy Violan
Second Prize: "You're My Home" Music and Lyrics: Odette Quesada Interpreter: Odette Quesada
Third Prize: "Anting-Anting" Music and Lyrics: Emil Sanglay Interpreter: Emil Sanglay at ang Pen-Pen
"Ani-a Ako Ang Imong Higala" Music and Lyrics: Philip Abrogar Interpreter: Philip Abrogar
"Kuwarta, Kuwarta" Music and Lyrics: Sunny Ilacad Interpreter: Vincent Daffalong
"Manalig Ka" Music and Lyrics: Joel Navarro - N. Arnel de Pano Interpreter: Dio Marco
"Sa Ating Daigdig" Music and Lyrics: Sonny Angeles Interpreter: Manilyn Reynes
Metropop Song Festival (1996-2003)
The Metropop Song Festival (also known as Metropop) was an annual Philippine music festival that served as a relaunch of the original competition, which began in 1996 and ran until 2003. The festival was broadcast on GMA Network. It has recognized non-mainstream musicians such as Gary Granada and Angelo Villegas, and boosted the singing careers of Jaya and Carol Banawa upon participating as interpreters.[9]
Another associated event called the Metropop Young Singers (later renamed Metropop Star Search) ran at the same time. Unlike the main festival, this event served as a talent competition for young aspiring singers. The contestants were judged based on their interpretation or cover of an already released music material. The most notable participant was Melanie Calumpad who came third in 1997 and later returned as an interpreter for the actual song festival in 2003 under her stage name Kyla. She went on to have a successful career in music and competed as an interpreter for the winning songs at the Himig Handog and Philippine Popular Music Festival song contests.
Metropop Song Festival winners
1996:
Sometimes You Just Know, composers: Danny Tan, and Edith Gallardo, interpreter: Jaya (Grand Prize)
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Metro Manila Popular Music Festival news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Metro Manila Popular Music Festival also known as Metropop was launched by the Popular Music Foundation of the Philippines in 1977 and held annually from 1978 to 1985 1 It was the country s pioneering and once foremost songwriting competition according to The Philippine Star 2 Its objective was to promote the advancement of Filipino music and its chief proponents were journalist Teodoro Valencia and Imee Marcos 3 These festivals launched many the careers of songwriters and singers who interpreted the songs and gave original Filipino music more than a few memorable and modern day song classics Among them is Freddie Aguilar 4 This songwriting competition was originally open to all music composers From the fourth festival onwards the competition was divided into professional and amateur divisions to give new songwriters a level playing field without competing with more well known composers After 1985 the festival was discontinued due to a decline in public interest towards the song entries 5 It was later revived as the Metropop Song Festival which aired on GMA Network from 1996 to 2003 Contents 1 The original Metropop 1978 1985 1 1 The 1st Metro Manila Popular Music Festival 1 2 The 2nd Metro Manila Popular Music Festival 1 3 The 3rd Metro Manila Popular Music Festival 1 4 The 4th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival 1 5 The 5th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival 1 6 The 6th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival 1 7 The 7th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival 1 8 The 8th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival 2 Metropop Song Festival 1996 2003 2 1 Metropop Song Festival winners 2 2 Metropop Star Search winners 3 See also 4 ReferencesThe original Metropop 1978 1985 EditThe 1st Metro Manila Popular Music Festival Edit Year Winners Finalists1978 Grand Prize Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika Music and Lyrics Ryan CayabyabInterpreter Hajji AlejandroSecond Prize Pagdating Mo Music and Lyrics Nonoy GallardoInterpreter Celeste LegaspiThird Prize Narito Ako Music and Lyrics Nonong PederoInterpreter Maricris Bermont 6 Fourth Prize Ibig Kong Ibigin Ka Music and Lyrics Vic Villafuerte Rolando TinioInterpreter Anthony Castelo Anak Music and Lyrics Freddie AguilarInterpreter Freddie Aguilar 4 7 Ang Dampa sa Gulod Music and Lyrics Joe ReyesInterpreter Imelda Papin Mahal Music and Lyrics James VillafuerteInterpreter Lejan Lopez Minsan Pa Music and Lyrics Jose Mari ChanInterpreter Janet Basco Ngumiti Tumawa Magsaya Kumanta Music and Lyrics Joe ReyesInterpreter Cynthia Garcia and the Kabataan Pag ibig Ano Ka Nga Ba Music and Lyrics Cecille MarcaidaInterpreter Nick Gonzales Pangako Music and Lyrics Vic Villafuerte Rolando TinioInterpreter Rex Demavivas Saan Ako Patutungo Music and Lyrics Jose Ilacad Jr Nannette InventorInterpreter Nannette Inventor Swerte swerte Lang Music and Lyrics Joel Navarro Rolando TinioInterpreter Joel Navarro Tayo y Mga Pinoy Music and Lyrics Heber BartolomeInterpreter Judas Anak failed to win any of the prizes but went on to become one of the most popular Philippine pop songs ever and to launch the career of Freddie Aguilar This period in time was right at the beginning of the Original Pilipino Music OPM boom and after this first festival the singing careers of Hajji Alejandro Celeste Legaspi Maricris Bermont and Anthony Castelo went to full gear Ryan Cayabyab is now a well respected composer and musician so as Joel Navarro Imelda Papin and Janet Basco went on to big careers as well after they had other hit songs Heber Bartolome s Tayo y Mga Pinoy became a protest anthem and Ryan Cayabyab s Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika became the anthem of sorts of Original Pilipino Music Emil Mijares was the musical director for this festival The first grand finals of the festival was held at the Folk Arts Theater with RPN 9 as the official broadcaster for the first edition of the said competition The 2nd Metro Manila Popular Music Festival Edit Year Winners Finalists1979 Grand Prize Bulag Pipi at Bingi Isang Pag aalay Music and Lyrics Snaffu RigorInterpreter Freddie AguilarSecond Prize Ewan Music and Lyrics Louie Ocampo Winnie ArrietaInterpreter The Apo Hiking SocietyThird Prize Lupa Music and Lyrics Charo Unite Ernie dela PenaInterpreter Rico J Puno Ako ang Nasawi Ako ang Nagwagi Music and Lyrics George CansecoInterpreter Dulce Ang Aking Awitin Music and Lyrics Bong GabrielInterpreter Bong Gabriel Gusto Kong Umawit Music and Lyrics Ernie Tagle Eduardo MataranasInterpreter Ernie Tagle Itay Saan Ka Man Naroroon Music and Lyrics Chito SibayanInterpreter Chito Sibayan Laging Buhay ang Buhay Music and Lyrics Celia T LisingInterpreter Jacqui Magno Laruan Music and Lyrics Edgar GuerreroInterpreter Cynthia Patag Masdan Tingnan ang Buhay Music and Lyrics Ma Isabella MijaresInterpreter Malou Evidente Panaginip Pangarap Music and Lyrics Manuel PerlasInterpreter God s Ego Umagang Kay Ganda Music and Lyrics Butch Monserrat Babes Conde Gryk Ortaleza Anabelle LeeInterpreter Tillie Moreno and Ray An FuentesThis time Freddie Aguilar s interpretation of Snaffu Rigor s composition won the Grand Prize However the biggest pop hit to come out of the 2nd Metropop was that of Ewan This song launched the career of Louie Ocampo now a well respected composer and added to the numerous hits of The Apo Hiking Society The Apo is one of the biggest musical acts ever in the Philippines and their songs have been covered through the years Rico J Puno already a big star at this time interpreted the third place song which also became a hit song for him Composer George Canseco failed to win any of the top prizes but with his songs before and after the competition he became one of the most prolific and successful composers in the music scene Umagang Kay Ganda also failed to place but has since become a classic pop hit and was used as the theme song of ABS CBN s now defunct weekday morning show of the same title and most recently as the campaign song for the presidential bid Bongbong Marcos The 3rd Metro Manila Popular Music Festival Edit Year Winners Finalists1980 Grand Prize Isang Mundo Isang Awit Music and Lyrics Nonong PederoInterpreter Leah NavarroSecond Prize Ikaw Ako Tayo Magkakapatid Music and Lyrics Jose LozanoInterpreter New MinstrelsThird Prize Nandoon Na Nawala Pa Music and Lyrics Freddie Lozano Interpreter Ray an Fuentes Buhay Ko y Mayro ng Ikaw Music and Lyrics Felipe Monserrat Diana LegaspiInterpreter Pinky de Leon Hahanapin Ko Music and Lyrics Jose Mari Chan Jimmy D SantiagoInterpreter Anthony Castelo Kailangan Ko Kailangan Mo Music and Lyrics Gerry ParaisoInterpreter Bambi Bonus and Richard Tan Langit Mo y Likha Mo Rin Music and Lyrics Babes TolentinoInterpreter Babes Tolentino Celso Llarina Mon Gaskell Larawan Music and Lyrics Thomas SantosInterpreter Joel Navarro Mahalaga Music and Lyrics Louie OcampoInterpreter Rene Puno Nandoon Na Nawala Pa Music and Lyrics Freddie LozanoInterpreter Ray an Fuentes Nasaan ang Palakpakan Music and Lyrics Nonoy GallardoInterpreter Celeste Legaspi Sa Duyan ng Pag ibig Music and Lyrics Willy CruzInterpreter Passionata Sa Yong Pag alis Music and Lyrics Felipe Monserrat Jr Interpreter Tillie MorenoLeah Navarro and Isang Mundo Isang Awit represented the Philippines and won the bronze prize at that year s Seoul Popular Music Festival Ikaw Ako Tayo Magkakapatid turned out to be the biggest hit from the Third Metropop The 4th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival Edit Year Division Winners Finalists1981 Amateur Grand Prize Sino Ang Baliw Music and Lyrics Elizabeth BarcelonaInterpreter Mon Del Rosario Jr Second Prize Kahit Konti Music and Lyrics Gary GranadaInterpreter FloranteThird Prize Magsimula Ka Music and Lyrics Gines TanInterpreter Leo Valdez 8 Aawitin Ko Na Lang Music and Lyrics Gary GranadaInterpreter Bong Gabriel Hatinggabi Bawa t Pangarap Music and Lyrics Conrado RicafortInterpreter Boy Camara Magkaisa Music and Lyrics Juan Miguel SalvadorInterpreter Eugene Villaluz Pusong Rock N Roll Music and Lyrics Felix Chok Oy ViernesInterpreter Pabs DadivasProfessional Grand Prize Babae Ka Music and Lyrics Ananias MontanoInterpreter Something SpecialSecond Prize Buhay Pag asa Music and Lyrics Butch Monserrat Marilyn VillapandoInterpreter Pol EnriquezThird Prize Uhaw Na Lupa Music and Lyrics Emilio SanglayInterpreter Emil Sanglay at Ang Bagong Pen Pen Ang Buhay Ay Ngayon Music and Lyrics Benjamin Chua B S ManasInterpreter Rene Puno Insomnia Music and Lyrics Eduardo Achacoso Joseph OlfindoInterpreter Joseph Olfindo Landas Music and Lyrics James VillafuerteInterpreter Marco Sison Mr Musikero Music and Lyrics Sonny NicolasInterpreter Sonny NicolasEstablished singers like Florante Eugene Villaluz Leo Valdez and Marco Sison interpreted their first Metropop entries Something Special was an offshoot of The New Minstrels and Joseph Olfindo also came from the latter singing group There was no big hit from the festival songs although Kahit Konti and Magsimula Ka were relative successes Emil Sanglay pioneer of the Neo Ethnic Rock or the world music of today in the Philippines and Sonny Nicolas also known as Philippine s Jose Feliciano both singers composers and guitarists were the only individuals who interpreted their own songs The one aside from the women in Something Special there were male members as well all the interpreters in this festival were men The 5th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival Edit Year Division Winners Finalists1982 Amateur Grand Prize Kahit La La La Music and Lyrics Nonoy TanInterpreter Subas Herrero and Noel TrinidadSecond Prize Give Me A Chance Music and Lyrics Odette QuesadaInterpreter Ric SegretoThird Prize Pag ibig Mo Pag ibig Ko Music and Lyrics Ernesto MendiolaInterpreter Zander Kahn and Miriam Pantig Memories Music and Lyrics Paul MelendezInterpreter Eileen Espina Coming Back Music and Lyrics Alden Lim and John Joseph NiteInterpreter Zoey Zuniga Magbabalik Pa Rin Ako Music and Lyrics Jorge Sison Interpreter The New Minstrels Buhay Nasa Ating Palad Music and Lyrics Julie Lingan and Butch MonserratInterpreter Ray an FuentesProfessional Grand Prize Isang Dakot Music and Lyrics Vehnee SaturnoInterpreter Sonia SingsonSecond Prize title Music and Lyrics Interpreter Third Prize title Music and Lyrics Interpreter Don t Deceive Yourself Music and Lyrics Alfredo Lozano Jr Interpreter Susanna Pichay Nothing I Want More Music and Lyrics Jun Latonio and Tillie MorenoInterpreter Louie Reyes and Eugene Villaluz Ang Aking Kubo Music and Lyrics Gary GranadaInterpreter Florante What Are You Doing On A Rainy Sunday Morning Music and Lyrics Julie LinganInterpreter Ivy Violan and Rico J Puno You Made Me Live Again Music and Lyrics Nonoy TanInterpreter Janet Basco Magkaibigan Nagkaibigan Music and Lyrics Topy LozanoInterpreter Something Special Inay Bakit Music and Lyrics Sonny NicholasInterpreter Sonny NicholasThe 6th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival Edit Year Division Winners Finalists1983 Amateur Grand Prize Pain Music and Lyrics Alvina Eileen SyInterpreter Martin NieveraSecond Prize title Music and Lyrics Interpreter Third Prize title Music and Lyrics Interpreter Laging Mayroong Bukas Music and Lyrics June CerinoInterpreter Pat Castillo Kahit Ako y Mahirap Music and Lyrics Mary Rose del RosarioInterpreter Mon del Rosario My Love My Soul My Everything Music and Lyrics Elizabeth MendiolaInterpreter Verni Varga We re In Love Music and Lyrics Mario Lapid and Roberto RodriguezInterpreter Miriam Pantig Habang May Sikat Pa Music and Lyrics Alex Buenaventura and Menche SoloriaInterpreter The Rainmakers with Millie Beltran Still Got Love Music and Lyrics Alfredo MarbellaInterpreter LabuyoProfessional Grand Prize Till I Met You Music and Lyrics Odette QuesadaInterpreter Kuh LedesmaSecond Prize Ako y Ako Music and Lyrics Vehnee SaturnoInterpreter Lerma dela CruzThird Prize Gabay Mo Ako Music and Lyrics Rey ValeraInterpreter Rey Valera Dapithapon Music and Lyrics Boy ChristopherInterpreter Idonnah Away From You Music and Lyrics Boy KatindigInterpreter Jennifer Ramos Kagandahan Music and Lyrics Butch Monserrat and Marilyn VillapandoInterpreter Filipina Be My Lady Music and Lyrics Vehnee SaturnoInterpreter Pedrito MontaireThe 7th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival Edit Year Division Winners Finalists1984 Amateur Grand Prize A Smile In Your Heart Music and Lyrics Rene NovellesInterpreter Jam MoralesSecond Prize title Music and Lyrics Interpreter Third Prize Falling in Love Again Music and Lyrics Jose Gabriel La Vina Interpreter Louie Reyes and Eugene Villaluz Falling In Love Again Music and Lyrics Jose Gabriel La VinaInterpreter Louie Reyes and Eugene Villaluz Where Did The Heartaches Go Music and Lyrics Jose La VinaInterpreter Tillie Moreno Let Us Stay The Way We Used To Be Music and Lyrics Al Lopez and Timmi Li LopezInterpreter Al Lopez Think It Over Music and Lyrics Mel Villena and Eleanor VillenaInterpreter Richard Tann and Maraya It Used To Be You Music and Lyrics Renato Buzon Interpreter Jennifer Ramos I Don t Want You Music and Lyrics Reynaldo CuerdoInterpreter HiyasProfessional Grand Prize Salamat Salamat Musika Music and Lyrics Gary GranadaInterpreter Nanette InventorSecond Prize Mga Kulay Music and Lyrics Cynthia GuzmanInterpreter DulceThird Prize Part Of The Way Music and Lyrics June LatonioInterpreter Jacqui Magno I Got What It Takes Music and Lyrics Ray An FuentesInterpreter Ray An Fuentes You Turn Me On Music and Lyrics Jograd dela TorreInterpreter Chona Cruz and the Platinumates A Little Smile Music and Lyrics Cynthia GuzmanInterpreter Carla Martinez Romeo and Juliet Music and Lyrics Jessie Jodloman and Toto MortelInterpreter MusikinesisThe 8th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival Edit Year Division Winners Finalists1985 Amateur Grand Prize Kinabukasan Music and Lyrics Rudy delos ReyesInterpreter Joannie FelicianoSecond Prize Musika Lata Sipol at La La La Music and Lyrics Tess ConcepcionInterpreter Lea amp Gerard SalongaThird Prize Pilipino Ako Ito Ang Alay Ko Music and Lyrics June Sta Maria Larry Tan amp Nina FlorentinoInterpreter Veronica Pag Ibig Sa Ating Musika Music and Lyrics Bobby BonusInterpreter Nailclippers Ang Sinisisi Music and Lyrics Alejandra RamosInterpreter Gloria Belen Come Be A Part Of My Song Music and Lyrics Ed Nepumoceno Edward GranadosinInterpreter Iwi Laurel Ito Na Nga Music and Lyrics Angelica LimInterpreter Robby MiguelProfessional Grand Prize Pag Asa ng Mundo Music and Lyrics Alvina Aileen SyInterpreter Ivy ViolanSecond Prize You re My Home Music and Lyrics Odette QuesadaInterpreter Odette QuesadaThird Prize Anting Anting Music and Lyrics Emil SanglayInterpreter Emil Sanglay at ang Pen Pen Ani a Ako Ang Imong Higala Music and Lyrics Philip AbrogarInterpreter Philip Abrogar Kuwarta Kuwarta Music and Lyrics Sunny IlacadInterpreter Vincent Daffalong Manalig Ka Music and Lyrics Joel Navarro N Arnel de PanoInterpreter Dio Marco Sa Ating Daigdig Music and Lyrics Sonny AngelesInterpreter Manilyn ReynesMetropop Song Festival 1996 2003 EditThe Metropop Song Festival also known as Metropop was an annual Philippine music festival that served as a relaunch of the original competition which began in 1996 and ran until 2003 The festival was broadcast on GMA Network It has recognized non mainstream musicians such as Gary Granada and Angelo Villegas and boosted the singing careers of Jaya and Carol Banawa upon participating as interpreters 9 Another associated event called the Metropop Young Singers later renamed Metropop Star Search ran at the same time Unlike the main festival this event served as a talent competition for young aspiring singers The contestants were judged based on their interpretation or cover of an already released music material The most notable participant was Melanie Calumpad who came third in 1997 and later returned as an interpreter for the actual song festival in 2003 under her stage name Kyla She went on to have a successful career in music and competed as an interpreter for the winning songs at the Himig Handog and Philippine Popular Music Festival song contests Metropop Song Festival winners Edit 1996 Sometimes You Just Know composers Danny Tan and Edith Gallardo interpreter Jaya Grand Prize Shine composer Trina Belamide interpreter Ima Castro recording only Second Prize Aawitin Ko Ang Awit Mo composer Greg Caro interpreter Rannie Raymundo Third Prize 1997 Para Sa Inyo Tong Kanta Kong To composer and interpreter Gideon Jungee Marcelo Grand Prize If I Could composer Dodjie Simon interpreter Lloyd Umali Second Prize Delikado Delikadesa composer Soc Villanueva interpreter Judith Banal Third Prize 1998 Mabuti Pa Sila composer and interpreter Gary Granada Grand Prize Bring Back The Times composer Eunice Saldana interpreter Dessa Second Prize You Make Me Smile composer Rica Arambulo interpreter Carol Banawa Third Prize 1999 Can t Stop Loving You composer Dodjie Simon interpreter Lani Misalucha and The Noisy Neighbors Grand Prize Tayo Pa Rin composer Soc Villanueva interpreter Zebedee Zuniga Second Prize Clara s Eyes composer Joey Benin interpreter Side A Third Prize 2000 Forever And A Day composer Angelo Villegas interpreter Rachel Alejandro Grand Prize 10 11 Paano Na composer Arnold Reyes interpreter Bituin Escalante Second Prize 11 Ganyan Ako composer Vehnee Saturno interpreter Jeremiah Third Prize 11 2001 Pag Uwi composers Louie Ocampo and Joey Ayala interpreter Martin Nievera Grand Prize Kawikaan composers Laverne Ducut and Catherine Carlos interpreter Cynthia Alexander Second Prize Heaven Sent composer Dennis Garcia interpreter Ella Mae Saison with The Saisons and Friends musi arranger Emil Mayor Third Prize 2003 Malayo Man Malapit Din composer and interpreter Bayang Barrios Grand Prize Pretend That I Don t Love You composer Mike Villegas interpreter Cookie Chua Second Prize Buti Na Lang composer Jonathan Manalo interpreter Kyla Third Prize Metropop Star Search winners Edit 1997 Jonard Yanzon I Believe I Can Fly Champion Carmela Cuneta Di Ko Na Kaya Second Place Melanie Calumpad Somewhere Over the Rainbow Third Place 1998 Champagne Morales Journey to the Past Champion Roxanne Barcelo Part of Your World Second Place Xaxa Manalo Bakit Pa Third Place 1999 Miles Poblete Anak ng Pasig Champion Idelle Martinez Baby One More Time Second Place Jericson Matias Stay the Same Third Place 2000 Anna Katrina Lara On the Wings of Love Champion Camile Velasco How Could An Angel Break My Heart Second Place Jacky Garcia I Don t Wanna Miss A Thing Third Place See also EditHimig Handog Philippine Popular Music FestivalReferences Edit John Shepherd ed 2005 Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World 1 publ ed London Continuum p 210 ISBN 9780826474360 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