The top OPM hits of 2008

WikiPilipinas.org features the pick of 2008’s news headlines, famous and infamous Filipinos, scandalous blogs, Filipino books, attention-grabbing crimes, magazine covers, Filipino songs, scams and hoaxes. Here are its pick for the Top 10 Filipino Songs of 2008.

A Very Special Love. Performed by Sarah Geronimo, A Very Special Love is the official soundtrack of the blockbuster romantic-comedy flick of the same title, topbilled by Sarah and John Lloyd Cruz. The song has always been a chart-topper and one of the most requested songs on Philippine radio.

Ikaw ang Aking Pangarap. Sung by Martin Nievera, Ikaw ang Aking Panagarap was the theme song for the TV series Lobo which was aired last year and starred Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin.

Paano na Kaya. After being declared as the Second Star Dreamer of ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2, Bugoy Drilon cuts his first single, Paano na Kaya, from his first solo album titled Bugoy: Paano Na Kaya? under Star Records. Composed by Ryan Cayabyab, Paano na Kaya was among the most requested OPM songs on the airwaves and has consistently been on the No. 1 spot of most radio hit charts.

Giling-Giling. Performed by Willie Revillame, Giling-Giling is one of the most popular dance songs among children and adults alike. It has also hit the airwaves just like his wildly popular song last 2007, Boom Tarat-Tarat and Iyugyug Mo.

Betamax. From Sandwich headlined by ex-Eraserheads Raimund Marasigan, Betamax hit the top of the charts because of its catchy tune and the lyrics which made every listener reminisce the simple life gone by. Betamax is from their album, Marks the Spot.

Susundan. Ever since its album Fisheye was released, Callalily makes another mark in the music industry through Susundan. It is about following someone you love who left without warning.

Pasubali. Sponge Cola’s Pasubali is the official theme song of the hit Koreanovela Lovers on ABS-CBN. Sponge Cola released its album titled Transit in January, 2008 which hit platinum a week after its release. The album includes a bonus AVCD featuring five brand new tracks Tuloy Pa Rin, Nakapagtataka, Tuliro (acoustic version), Pasubali (acoustic version), Intercept, and Pasubali (radio edit) including music videos of Bitiw, Nakapagtataka, Tuliro, Tuloy Pa Rin, Movie and Pasubali.

Pitong Araw. The band Hale is behind this inspiring upbeat song Pitong Araw, the fourth track from its third album Above, Over and Beyond.

Ang Sarap Dito. Raimund Marasigan of Eraserheads and Sandwich have launched another band called Project 1. This is the band behind the hit song, Ang Sarap Dito which was used as a commercial jingle of Coca-Cola (Angel and a Demon) and boosted its place in the music hit charts.

Your Universe. Now engaged in a solo career, former vocalist of Rivermaya, Rico Blanco has claimed the spotlight when his single, Your Universe reached the chart’s top spot. This is Rico’s first studio album since he left Rivermaya several months ago.