Musicquest Songwriting Competition

Season 3 Winners

21 winning songs · classic & special category

[ classic category ]

Classic

Season 3 Classic Category Grand Champion: Carlo Manawis, Viann

Grand Champion

Entry No. 95

Viann

Carlo Manawis

  • Songwriter & Interpreter: Carlo Manawis

PHP 300,000

Season 3 Classic Category 1st Runner Up: Jhon Michael Cuela, Bonfire

1st Runner Up

Entry No. 10

Bonfire

Jhon Michael Cuela

  • Songwriter: Jhon Michael Cuela

PHP 150,000

Season 3 Classic Category 2nd Runner Up: Praise Varian, Orange

2nd Runner Up

Entry No. 122

Orange

Praise Varian

  • Songwriter: Praise Varian

PHP 75,000

Season 3 Classic Category 3rd Runner Up: Insoulix, Tayo Sa Huli

3rd Runner Up

Entry No. 28

Tayo Sa Huli

Insoulix

  • Songwriter: Insoulix

PHP 50,000

Season 3 Classic Category 4th Runner Up: Naly Vidal, I Wanna Hold You

4th Runner Up

Entry No. 95

I Wanna Hold You

Naly Vidal

PHP 40,000

Season 3 Classic Category 5th Runner Up: Crystal Kayte Valdez, Superman

5th Runner Up

Entry No. 71

Superman

Crystal Kayte Valdez

  • Songwriter: Crystal Kayte Valdez

PHP 35,000

[ special category ]

Special

Season 3 Special Category Champion: Ronald Lee, Kahit Konting Ikaw

Champion

#62

Kahit Konting Ikaw

Ronald Lee

PHP 30,000

Ronnie Lee, a rising independent songwriter, has been making waves with his adult contemporary music, particularly during the pandemic. His work can be found on his Facebook and YouTube channels, RONNIELEEMUSIC. Recently, Lee ventured into the realm of blues rock as part of the revived band X2C. Their latest single, “Kahit Konting Ikaw,” delves into the poignant theme of deep longing, expressing the longing for even the smallest gesture of love.

Season 3 Special Category 1st Runner Up: Ivy Realubit, Batman

1st Runner Up

#94

Batman

Ivy Realubit

PHP 25,000

Whenever Ivy Realubit experiences strong emotions, she transforms them into lyrics and gradually adds melodies. Her goal is to use music as a powerful tool to impact others. She believes that music has the potential to empower individuals, and she intends to continue creating songs in this meaningful way. Her passion for songwriting and music is evident, and she finds joy in expressing herself through her art and contributing to a better world.

Season 3 Special Category 2nd Runner Up: Richard Samulde, Ang Ganda Mo Talaga

2nd Runner Up

#24

Ang Ganda Mo Talaga

Richard Samulde

PHP 20,000

Richard Samulde owns Tamtamatddie Music, a recording studio named after his three children: Tamtam, Matmat, and Addie. Since his high school days, he has harbored a dream of becoming a songwriter, which he has gradually realized.

Season 3 Special Category 3rd Runner Up: Francis Soriano, Sa Iyo Ang Lahat

3rd Runner Up

#27

Sa Iyo Ang Lahat

Francis Soriano

PHP 15,000

Francis Soriano, also known as AscensionFS, is a registered pharmacist and medical doctor currently working as the Workplace Health and Safety Lead and company physician at UST Global. In addition to his professional roles, he pursues his passion for music as an independent songwriter, producer, and digital creator. Under the pseudonym AscensionFS, he creates original songs and actively sings in church. His goal is to inspire and uplift others through his music, blending his creative talents with his personal faith.

[ consolation winners ]

Consolation

Season 3  consolation winner: Abegail Esteban, Bida

Bida

Abegail Esteban

PHP 10,000

Season 3  consolation winner: Jadelyn Bautista, Banaag

Banaag

Jadelyn Bautista

PHP 10,000

Season 3  consolation winner: Al Verdemillion, Work Of Art

Work Of Art

Al Verdemillion

PHP 10,000

Season 3  consolation winner: Alwyne Asas, Moth

Moth

Alwyne Asas

PHP 10,000

Season 3  consolation winner: Denmar Losabia, Lagi Ka Lang Sasamahan

Lagi Ka Lang Sasamahan

Denmar Losabia

PHP 10,000

Season 3  consolation winner: Francis Contemplacion, Munting Paslit

Munting Paslit

Francis Contemplacion

PHP 5,000

Season 3  consolation winner: Mark Joseph Calalang, Laro Part 1

Laro Part 1

Mark Joseph Calalang

PHP 5,000

Season 3  consolation winner: Jaworski Sison, Bakit

Bakit

Jaworski Sison

PHP 5,000

Season 3  consolation winner: Jeddah Bautista, Madaling Araw

Madaling Araw

Jeddah Bautista

PHP 5,000

Season 3  consolation winner: Gabriela Torres, Lagda

Lagda

Gabriela Torres

PHP 5,000

Season 3  consolation winner: James Cliff John Griba, Someone Like You

Someone Like You

James Cliff John Griba

PHP 5,000

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