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Jason Marvin Hernandez created a playful masterpiece in “Di Yan (Red Flag)," one of the contenders in “Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Philippine Selection Night,” a grand showcase happening this Sunday (Aug. 30).

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"Di Yan (Red Flag)": A playful musical take on red flag signs

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<p style="text-align:justify">Jason Marvin Hernandez created a playful masterpiece in “Di Yan (Red Flag),&quot; one of the contenders in “Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Philippine Selection Night,” a grand showcase happening this Sunday (Aug. 30).</p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X-mlHWB8YOM?si=c54AdkJBpCsqnAvr" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p style="text-align:justify">Calling it “an anthem for people who ignore red flags,”  the song Jason composed was inspired by a group chat conversation with his friends.</p><p style="text-align:justify">“I was in El Nido that time. May group chat kami, and may isang friend kami dun na ibinibida niya sa amin yung nanliligaw sa kanya, and she was trying to convince us na hindi naman red flag yung mga yun. Sa mga barkada, halatang-halata sa atin pag red flag yun, pero dun sa tao na in-love, hindi niya nakikita yun,” narrated Jason.   </p><p style="text-align:justify">“Sakto, I wanted to make something with Afro beats, may island vibe,” he added.</p><p style="text-align:justify">Jason Dy, a third-time competitor in songwriting contests, and &quot;The Voice Kids Philippines&quot; season 2 finalist Sassa Dagdag collaborated to interpret “Di Yan (Red Flag).”</p><p style="text-align:justify">“I was joking with one of my friends last night na ano nga raw ako, veteran na ako sa songwriting competitions kasi this is gonna be my third time interpreting a song. I’m so happy that I still get to do these kinds of things in my career, and collaborating with Sassa is such an honor kasi napakagaling niyang singer at napakatalented,” said Jason.  </p><p style="text-align:justify">“Di Yan (Red Flag)” is one of the 10 tracks included in the “Pili, Pinas!: Philippine Selection Night” compilation, now available on various music streaming platforms. Stream all 10 entries and pick your bet to represent the Philippines at the inaugural &quot;Eurovision Song Contest Asia,&quot; happening in Bangkok, Thailand on November 14.</p><p style="text-align:justify">Watch “Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Philippine Selection Night” on Sunday (August 30), 9:45PM on iWant, ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live. Also available all over the world via TFC with a delayed telecast on MYX.</p>

<p>Jason Marvin Hernandez created a playful masterpiece in “Di Yan (Red Flag)," one of the contenders in “Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Philippine Selection Night,” a grand showcase happening this Sunday (Aug. 30).</p>