Crisanto Ramos Jr

Going live this August 30, One Music PH reviews and predict the odds  for each of the ten finalists vying to be the Philippines' official entry to Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026.

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One Music PH Power Rankings: EUROVISION ASIA PHILIPPINE SELECTION

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<div style="text-align:justify"><strong>Going live this August 30, One Music PH reviews and predict the odds  for each of the ten finalists vying to be the Philippines&#x27; official entry to Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026.</strong></div><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify"><strong>BACKGROUNDER. </strong>It will be a grand, all-encompassing celebration of Filipino storytelling through music as ten original songs go head-to-head this Sunday (<strong>August 30</strong>) 9:45 PM in the <strong><u>Philippine Selection Night</u></strong>, where our nation’s official representative to the <strong><u>Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026</u></strong> will be picked.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">The live musical showdown, to be hosted by <strong><u>Vice Ganda</u></strong>, will be streaming for free on <strong><u>iWant</u></strong>. Viewers can also catch it live on <strong><u>ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2</u></strong>, <strong><u>A2Z</u></strong>, <strong><u>Kapamilya Channel</u></strong>, and <strong><u>Kapamilya Onlive Live</u></strong>. The event will also be available worldwide through <strong><u>TFC</u></strong> and will have a delayed telecast on <strong><u>MYX</u></strong>.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">The winning entry will take part in the <strong><u>Eurovision Song Contest Asia</u></strong> happening on <strong>November 14</strong> in Bangkok, Thailand, which serves as the inaugural competition of the popular international TV music competition organized by the <strong><u>European Broadcasting Union (EBU)</u></strong> in Asia.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">The <strong><u>Eurovision Song Contest</u></strong> in Europe has been running since 1956 and has helped launched the careers of the likes of <strong><u>Maneskin</u></strong> and <strong><u>ABBA</u></strong>, among many, many others. </p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">The <strong><u>Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026: Philippine Selection Night </u></strong>winner will be determined by a combination of jury and public votes: 40% from the jury, 40% from viewers in the Philippines, and 20% from viewers worldwide. </p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify"><strong><u>ABS-CBN</u></strong>, the broadcast partner for the Philippine participation, launched the ten song entries composed and interpreted by talented Filipino artists. <strong><u>ABS-CBN Music</u> and <u>Integrated Events</u> head</strong> <strong><u>Roxy Liquigan</u></strong> welcomed the opportunity to showcase the Filipino sound and share Filipino stories with audiences around the world through the competition.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">The inaugural Asian edition of the long-running international television music competition, organized by the <strong><u>European Broadcasting Union</u></strong>, brings the <strong><u>Eurovision</u></strong> format to a new audience in the region. It also offers Filipino artists a global platform to showcase the country’s rich storytelling and distinctive sound. </p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">“<strong><u>Eurovision</u></strong> has always stood for one powerful idea; that a single song can unite different cultures and move an entire continent. By partnering with the <strong><u>EBU</u></strong> and <strong><u>Voxovation</u></strong>, we are giving our creators the global stage to say this is who we are, and this is our story,” <strong><u>Liquigan</u></strong> said. “For <strong><u>ABS-CBN Music</u></strong>, this is where the story takes off. Let’s show the world the sound of the Philippines.&quot;</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify"><strong></strong><strong>POWER RANKINGS AND REVIEW. </strong>Without further ado, we rank theten finalists and the odds we predict each song will end up on, and do quick reviews on them and the over-all collection.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify"><strong>10).  “Di Yan (Red Flag)”</strong></div><p>composed by <strong><u>Jason Marvin</u></strong> </p><p>performed by <strong><u>Jason Dy</u></strong> and <strong><u>Sassa</u></strong></p><div><strong></strong><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-CIW4hI1eeQ?si=C547pxv0EJ29fFCe" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">A frisky tropical-flavored pop and R&amp;B track, <strong><u>“Di Yan (Red Flag)”</u></strong> is about the forswearing that comes with falling in love, even when the warning signs or ‘red flags,’  in a relationship are impossible to ignore.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify"><strong>9). “Reason to Live”</strong></div><p>composed by <strong><u>Stephen Tan</u></strong> </p><p>performed by <strong><u>Khimo</u></strong></p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GmqgHlKcbsQ?si=bHLpYbXWq4y9wd2K" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">The pop-R&amp;B-gospel ballad <strong><u>“Reason to Live”</u></strong> is about finding hope and motivation to carry on in spite of life’s obstacles and uncertainty. The song was inspired by a time of bleakness, inevitably leading to a shift in outlook and the realization that there is always a reason to keep pushing forward and moving on. Khimo&#x27;s voice carries this particular show.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify"><strong>8). “Cheri(e)”</strong></div><p>composed by <strong><u>Nar Cabico</u></strong></p><p>performed by <strong><u>Elha Nympha</u>, <u>Esang</u>, <u>Lance Reblando</u>,</strong> and <strong><u>Nar Cabico</u></strong></p><div><strong></strong><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1mwCXd8PaNo?si=MGqn3whupY5qJBi7" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify"><strong><u>“Cheri(e),”</u></strong> meaning “love” in French, is a very theatrical and gaudy anthem celebrating identity, individuality, and the beauty of being uniquely oneself. The song was first commissioned in 2017 by the late Filipino actress <strong><u>Cherie Gil</u></strong>, who wanted to commemorate her long, fruitful career to promote the correct pronunciation of her name. The flamboyant nature of the song and the need to be familiar with Cherrie’s lore to fully appreciate the song are the challenges this song needs to overcome to be fully appreciated by casual listeners.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify"><strong>7). “Good For You”</strong></div><p>composed by <strong><u>Hazel Faith Santos</u></strong></p><p>performed by <strong><u>Ryssi Avila</u></strong></p><div><strong></strong><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LRpZzHII5dA?si=URcu-tu0nXUQYgBD" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify"><strong><u></u></strong><strong><u>“Good For You”</u></strong> is a soulful, dynamo anthem about breaking toxic cycles, leaving unhealthy patterns behind, and opting to become a better you for your love. The ominous tone of the song is what makes this song work. It sounds like a Gen Z take on a <strong>Madonna</strong> <strong><u>Ray of Light</u></strong>-era song.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">6). <strong><u>“Round N’ Round”</u></strong> </p><p>Composed by <strong><u>Julius James de Belen</u></strong> and <strong><u>John Michael Conchada</u></strong></p><p>Performed by <strong><u>VVINK</u></strong> and <strong><u>WRIVE</u> <u>Russu</u></strong></p><div><strong></strong><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PiKb2ca25kU?si=wVNE5CBmhj48mBEx" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify"><strong><u></u></strong></div><p style="text-align:justify">Born from the upside down push and pull of love, <strong><u>“Round N’ Round”</u></strong> navigates the unpredictability of love where two people meet, may take different paths, but somehow end up finding their way to each other. The lively ppop of <strong><u>VVINK</u></strong>’s and the boom-bap of <strong><u>WRIVE</u> <u>Russu</u></strong>&#x27;s feels like two great, incredible separate songs.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify"><strong>5). “Mapadama” </strong></div><p>composed by <strong><u>Jungee Marcelo</u></strong> and <strong><u>Jeremy G</u></strong></p><p>performed by <strong><u>JM Dela Cerna</u></strong> and <strong><u>Marielle Montellano</u></strong></p><div><strong></strong><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y6WE25-IMhk?si=NdW8QqvjocAcunhr" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify"><strong><u>“Mapadama”</u></strong> is an inspiring bilingual pop-jazz-funk duet that speaks about finding the courage to embrace what lies within and believe in what could be. Probably the song in this field that recalls <strong><u>Metropop</u></strong> the most. </p><div style="text-align:justify"><strong><br/></strong></div><div style="text-align:justify"><strong>4). “Make It Exist”</strong></div><p>composed by <strong><u>Angelo Calucin</u></strong></p><p>performed by <strong><u>AJAA</u></strong></p><div><strong></strong><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/phlrHPP4zM0?si=CUXw43_qDL2oUZu1" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify"><strong><u>“Make It Exist”</u></strong> is a high-energy, disco-funky track infused with the unmistakable combination of <strong><u>Daft Punk</u></strong>-style histrionics and the Filipino budots sound, turning a bold message of making the impossible possible into an infectious musical experience. </p><div style="text-align:justify"><strong><br/></strong></div><div style="text-align:justify"><strong>3). “Broken Beyond Repair”</strong></div><p>composed by <strong>Angelo Gonzales</strong></p><p>performed by <strong>SAGA</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sKP7aPPp74s?si=aBHWgbMsOWWXJ6PD" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong><u><br/></u></strong></div><p style="text-align:justify"><u><strong>“Broken Beyond Repair”</strong></u> is an orchestral ballad that deals with the heartbreak of holding on to someone who has already moved on and isn’t coming back, capturing the pain of loving someone who is no longer looking back with a haunting melody and emotionally-charged lyrics. The <strong>Broadway-</strong>worthy adult contemporary ballad was alearly written by a songwriter who’s followed <strong><u>Eurovision</u></strong>’s history.  </p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify"><strong>2). “Between Bituin” </strong></div><p>composed by <strong><u>Jungee Marcelo</u></strong> </p><p>performed by <strong><u>DNA</u></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/31_697h38us?si=JooNXXgkt0muGI71" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">Titled as a playful pun, <strong><u>“Between Bituin”</u></strong> is a fun, stellar pop anthem that celebrates new beginnings, faith, and the courage to dream beyond what we can see. If only there was more substance and meat to the verse’s bone, but nonetheless this bares the best musical pop arrangement and catchiest wordplay genius of a chorus.</p><div><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify"><strong>1). “Sobra-Sobra”</strong></div><p>Composed by <strong><u>Nica del Rosario</u></strong> and <strong><u>Mat Olavides </u></strong></p><p>Interpreted by <strong><u>Carmelle </u></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gT3eGmHlZ1c?si=x3bgGsi2LZjZUooo" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><strong></strong></div><p style="text-align:justify">Yes, it’s yet another tribute to Filipinas, “Sobra-Sobra” is an empowering dance song that reminds women they are never ‘too much’ or ‘not enough,’ and that they have the freedom to embrace who they are and become whoever they want to be. It’s easily the total package in this field. Carmelle&#x27;s explosive vocal versatility and the use of indigenous musical instruments carries this one.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div><p style="text-align:justify">Over-all this collection of songs combines the flamboyance and eccentricity that has been embedded in Eurovision&#x27;s rich pop history with the tradition of Metropop and Himig Handog songwriting. This is a celebration of the Filipino songwriter. <strong>RATING: 3.5 out of 5</strong></p>

<p>Going live this August 30, One Music PH reviews and predict the odds for each of the ten finalists vying to be the Philippines' official entry to Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026. </p>

Going live this August 30, One Music PH reviews and predict the odds for each of the ten finalists vying to be the Philippines' official entry to Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026.

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One Music PH Power Rankings: EUROVISION ASIA PHILIPPINE SELECTION

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Published August 30, 2026 04:55 PM PHT

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