From the 30 semi-finalists in this year's competition, 10 songs were chosen, composed and interpreted by some of the country's top songwriters and musicians. This year, songwriter Chud Festejo's "Nanay Tatay" won the Php 1 Million top prize.
Songwriting duo and real-life sweethearts, Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana opens the stage with PhilPop hits medley: “Dati,” “Salbabida,” "Trianggulo," and “Di Na Muli.” VJ Ai and Sir Jungee Marcelo hosted the finals night.
We were treated to a feel-good live music from the country's fast-rising folk-pop band, Ben and Ben. We also witnessed live the TampisAWIT 2018 winning song entitled "Agos" (by Adrian Crisanto) performed by Joanna Crisanto and Bon Jovie.
Here is the complete list of winners:
Grand Prize Winner: "Nanay Tatay" by Teodoro Festejo III
1st Runner-up: "Di Ko Man" by Ferdinand Aragon
2nd Runner-up: "Ako Ako" by Jek Buenafe
Interpreted by Feel Day featuring Hans DImayuga
Maynilad Best Music Video: "Nanay Tatay" by Teodoro Festejo III
Smart Communications People's Choice Award: "Yun Tayo" by Donna Onilongo
Interpreted by Gracenote
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More photos HERE.
Photos by Mike Yap.