Vice Ganda, Klarisse, Lyka Estrella, Reiven Umali, Ian Manibale, MIAH, and AZTER joined forces to bring OPM to the Eurovision stage with Jonathan Manalo’s new anthem, “Mabuhay Ang Musikang Pilipino.”
The song opened the “Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026: Philippine Selection Night” last Aug. 30 at the New Frontier Theater, bringing together artists from different generations and genres in a celebration of Filipino music and its growing global reach.
For Jonathan, the song carries an aspiration long shared by Filipino musicians, songwriters, producers, singers, and audiences—to see OPM transcend the country’s borders and reach more listeners around the world.
“Music has always been one of the most powerful ways we Filipinos tell our stories, express who we are, and connect with one another. ‘Mabuhay Ang Musikang Pilipino’ seeks to capture that spirit in one collective voice,” Jonathan shared.
One of the country’s most successful contemporary songwriters and record producers, Jonathan has amassed more than 10.2 billion career streams and over 100 Gold and Platinum certifications from the pre-streaming era.
He wrote “Mabuhay Ang Musikang Pilipino” not only to celebrate the growing recognition of OPM internationally, but also to encourage Filipino artists to confidently bring their music and identity to the global stage.
“Eurovision has long represented the idea that music can cross borders without erasing national identity. In that spirit, ‘Mabuhay Ang Musikang Pilipino’ offers a distinctly Filipino statement for an international musical platform. Filipino music can be proudly local and confidently global at the same time,” said Jonathan, who heads ABS-CBN Music’s creatives, content, and operations.
Blending Filipino and English lyrics, the emotional pop anthem looks back on the rich tradition of OPM while celebrating a new generation of Filipino artists finding audiences at home and abroad.
The song builds toward a declaration that captures its message: “Musikang Pilipino, atin ’to, para sa buong mundo. Mabuhay ang Musikang Pilipino.”
“Mabuhay Ang Musikang Pilipino” is now available for streaming on various music platforms.