A Song Of Praise Music Festival Year 7 Grand Finals Night. A very rewarding experience!
Once again I was able to witness another history in the Philippines. ASOP Year 7 Grand Finals was held at the famous New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City last night November 11, 2018.
A Song Of Praise Music Festival is the only praise song writing competition in the Philippines. This show was conceptualize for Television and was first aired year 2011. Now it's on its 7th year, bringing originally composed praise song dedicated to God. This is a competition for music enthusiast, amateur and professional song writer to compose song that will praise God. The unique concept was made possible by Brakethrough & Milestone Production Inc., CEO Dr. Daniel Razon and MCGI Overall Servant Brother Eliseo Soriano.
Last night, I was among those people who graced the occasion. I was seated in-front of the stage to witness the competition. I was treated to a VIP seat to witness twelve grand final songs sung by known artists in the Philippine music industry. Here under, were the list of participant for the night.
The Song Entries
MONTH | TITLE | COMPOSER | INTERPRETER |
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NOVEMBER | “ISANG MILYONG PASASALAMAT” | EDWARD SALDE | LEAH PATRICIO |
DECEMBER | “BINAGO MO AKO” | JETT VILLAREAL | DARYL ONG |
JANUARY | “MAGPATULOY SA MABUTING PAGGAWA” | FEBS COLIBAO | GIAN MAGDANGAL |
FEBRUARY | “’WAG KANG BIBITIW” | OLIVER NARAG | JESSA MAE GABON |
MARCH | “GOD IS WITH US” | EMMANUEL LIPIO JR. | CELLO NUNEZ |
APRIL | “SALAMAT PANGINOON” | ELMAR JAN BOLANO AND REX TORREMORO | MARK CARPIO |
MAY | “PAGBABALIK” | JOEL JABELOSA | MARCELITO POMOY |
JUNE | “HILING” | JEFFREY LIM | PLETHORA |
JULY | “MAKIKITA KITA” | JOYNER DIZON | DAN BILLANO |
AUGUST | “BANAL MONG SALITA” | LJ MANZANO | MARK MICHAEL GARCIA |
SEPTEMBER | “TUGTOG” | JOHN PAUL SALAZAR | BRADZ |
OCTOBER | “’DI NA ‘KO AAWIT” | ROMMEL GOJO | HANS DIMAYUGA |
The Judges
The panel of judges include Doktor Musico Mon Del Rosario, Record producer Pat Castillo, OPM hitmaker Rannie Raymundo, ASOP Year 2 Grand Winner songwriter Boy Christopher Ramos, award-winning director Jose Javier Reyes and Philippine opera diva Fides Cayugan-Asensio.
My Favorites
I enjoyed all the 12 song entries. I also like the song "BANAL MONG SALITA". However, the Song Of The Year went to "TUGTOG" composed by John Paul Salazar and interpreted by BRADZ.
The Winners

John Paul Salazar receiving the Song Of The Year Trophy.

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The winners are the following.

The Awards and Prizes
Place Winner Prize
Grand Prize TUGTOG P500,000
1st Runner-up Isang Milyong Pasasalamat P300,000
2nd Runner-up God Is With Us P250,000
3rd Runner-up Di Na Ako Aawit P200,000
BES Choice Hiling P200,000
People's Choice Banal Mong Salita P50,000
Best Interpreter Cello Nuñez P50,000
Composing and singing songs for the glory of the God should always be done by us. God is happy when His people offer song of praises to Him. Let us continue to create songs for the glory and praise of the Almighty Father. To God Be The Glory!
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The Awards and Prizes
Place | Winner | Prize |
---|---|---|
Grand Prize | TUGTOG | P500,000 |
1st Runner-up | Isang Milyong Pasasalamat | P300,000 |
2nd Runner-up | God Is With Us | P250,000 |
3rd Runner-up | Di Na Ako Aawit | P200,000 |
BES Choice | Hiling | P200,000 |
People's Choice | Banal Mong Salita | P50,000 |
Best Interpreter | Cello Nuñez | P50,000 |
Composing and singing songs for the glory of the God should always be done by us. God is happy when His people offer song of praises to Him. Let us continue to create songs for the glory and praise of the Almighty Father. To God Be The Glory!
Thanks for dropping by!
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Thanks for dropping by!
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@coolarth, Great to know about the ASOP and in my opinion these kind of Grand events are just not limited to Entertainment but inturn it will going to encourage everyone who want to pursue any Segment of music. Hope that you really enjoyed your time.
Wishing you an great day and stay blessed. 🙂
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