Regine Velasquez-Alcasid (@reginevalcasid) has long set the standard for excellence in Filipino music, shaping its sound, scale, and soul with unmatched brilliance.From unforgettable anthems to incredible live performances, her artistry remains is a foundation for the industry… pic.twitter.com/cpa4dUse0D— Billboard Philippines (@BBPHOfficial) March 17, 2026
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In what category and contribution aside from shouting and creaming while singing?
ReplyDeleteBy inspiring a lot of aspiring singers, conteseras, by being a gay icon
DeleteExcelence in Filipino music daw eh puro cover songs lang naman pinagagawa nya lalo na cover ng foreign songs.
ReplyDeletePakisearch bago kumuda!
DeleteRegine V has a massive catalog of original Filipino music (OPM) hits spanning decades. Iconic original songs include "Dadalhin," "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw," "Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka," "Shine," "Narito Ako," "Urong Sulong," and "Maghihintay Ako Sa 'Yo,"
Hindi nya original yung Shine, Dadalhin at Narito Ako. Hindi naman hit at sikat yung Maghihintay Ako Sayo kaloka kayong nga chonatics 😆
DeletePaulit ulit comment mo sa lahat ng article ni regine dito hahaha
DeleteMas sikat ang original songs nya ano pinagsasabi mo
DeleteAs a Tita's in Manila na madalas nakikinig ng countdown dati sa radio back in the day, ang mga non-cover hit songs niya ay Promdi, Urong-Sulong, Please Be Careful With My Heart, Isang Lahi, Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang, Babalik Kang Muli, You've Made Me Stronger, In Love With You (from her international album duet with Jackie Cheung hit song at that time din sa some Asian countries Japan in particular), Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka, Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw, Hanggang Ngayon. So, dun sa nagsasabing panay cover songs lang siya, please, better live muna sa era namin. Wag niyo namang discredit ang icon naming mga bading.In addition, her rags to riches story, rags to riches story.
DeleteDadalhin, Shine, and Narito Ako are cover songs but were not hit songs. Regine made them popular.
Sana Maulit Muli, she made it like her own. Sobrang sumikat yung revival niya nung 90s.
Regine had platinum awards from her international albums. Inspiration ng mga sikat na singers. She deserves that spot coz she's an OPM institution.
she had originals that were better than what we listen to today. if she had covers, they were good songs also. nag hit nga din ang mga covers nya di ba?
Delete12:38am original nya ang dadalhin
Deleteteh gingoogle ko sya original ng shine st dadalhin. story maker amp
Delete1:34 hindi niya original ang Shine. Shine was a finalist of Metro Pop Song Festival entry and won 2nd runner up, originally recorded by Ima Castro in 1996 for the Metro Pop Album 1996. Although, si Sweet Plantado of The Company yung nag-perform sa Finals Night kasi nasa Miss Saigon na si Ima Castro. Popularized lang ni Regine for the commercial. May FB yung composer si Trina Belamide para ma-verify mo kung ayaw mong maniwala.
Delete1:34 Si Ima Castro original ng Shine at mas maganda version nya.
Delete1:34 Pwes mali yang AI ng google mo kaya huwag lang asa sa google at AI.
Deletehindi kasi sumisikat pag orginal ang songs nya. kuntento na sya sa revival at ibibirit na lang para maiba
DeleteThe problem with regine is she didn't make herself original. Yes sikat siya noon sa birit pero tama siya in terms of legacy wala siyang iconic na nagawa. Yung pinaglalaban lang ng mga fans niya e yung taas ng boses niya noon. Kasalanan din kasi yan ng mga shows like asap and sop, puro mga karaoke singing kasi ang kinasanayan niya. Hanggang ngayon e Nastuck siya sa pagbirit kaya di na siya nakabawi pa.
DeleteLounge singer na cover artist kasi si regine. Yung tipong binabasa ang lyrics sa teleprompter at puro cover songs lang mostly. Yan ang kritisismo sa kanila ng mga legit artists na hindi overexposed sa TV at mainstream.
Deletekorea gumawa ng sarili nilang genre. kahit hindi magaling kumanta, gumagastos para sa training.
Deletepero pinoy is stuck sa pagiging copycat singers. gayang-gaya pati style, walang originality.
Angeline Quinto 🤪
ReplyDeleteshe will never be on par.. wala pa nga sa sarah g level kay regine para!
DeleteGanun din iyong sarah puro cover, kung di pa ginamit iyong tala niya na matagal na pala, pero di kilala, hindi malalaman hahaha
Delete2:47 Ma-bash mo lang si Sarah, no. Forever's Not Enough and Ikot-Ikot, Sa Iyo, How Could You Say You Love Me original ni Sarah yun. Kaya wrong yang pinagsasasabi mo na puro cover si Sarah. Wag mo akong dadalihan ng yan lang? Basahin mo uli comment mo "Sarah, puro (meaning LAHAT/everything cover ) at mali ang comment mo.
DeleteNyek eh simula nung bata ako hanggang ngayon pag napapanuod ko sya puro kanta ng foreign artist lang naman kinakanta nya. Baka nashape nya ang Pinoy music para mas lalong maging gaya gaya ang mga Pinoy singers.
ReplyDelete11:52 Nyeh! Bakit ilan taon ka na ba? Kung 30+ ka pa lang. You missed a lot in Filipino music in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
DeleteHa?? Kase?? Standard of excellence??
ReplyDelete1230 Bakit sino ba ang pinakasunikat na female OPM artist sa iyo? Not Lea kasi international sumikat si Ms. Lea. Not Sarah, kasi hindi nagka-international album na may platinum award si Sarah. Sige, sabihin mo sa akin kung sino?
Deleteano ba standard mo?
DeleteWell sa dami ng singer na sya ang idol,
ReplyDeleteI guess deserve naman nya yan..
Wooohooo! Congrats Ms. Reg! Deserve!
ReplyDeleteSa mga hindi nakakaappreciate sa kanya, ok lang yan.. Kasi marami parin kaming nakakaappreciate sa kanya, sa contribution nya sa music, sa arts and entertainment.. Self made sya.. The one and only.. Yung mga bashers yun yung ni minsan hindi napanood ng live si ms. Reg..
ReplyDeleteTrue. She also had original songs that made me appreciate opm at a young age. And kahit remake/covers ang ibang songs, you would hear how she made it different from the original yet maganda pa rin ang kanta. ("Don't wanna miss a thing" version of hers was something I would listen to over & over again)
Delete809 Sana Maulit Muli, she made it hers. Ang daming kontisera na yan ang kinakanta. Pero iba yung range at emotion ni Regine when she was singing it during her prime years. I remember when she performed that in Japan, hindi naiintindihan ng mga hapon, pero emotional sila habang pinapanood yung performance.
Delete11:09 Excuse me, kay gary v ko una narinig yan, sya nagpasikat. Nainis ako sa version ni regine, naging oa ang delivery nya. Wag hakutin ang pinaghirapan ng iba🤭
DeleteRegine is a glorified Karaoke singer
ReplyDeleteher songs were used in singing competitions, not just in karaoke. She made us also proud in the contests she joined in the international scene. check your facts first
DeleteNeed lang ni regine ng isang hit song again bongga na ulit career nya
ReplyDeleteFor what?
ReplyDeletefor being one of the inspirations of the great singers we have now?
DeleteThe Ultimate Cover Singer
ReplyDeletePenoys have no originality just doing covers of Whitney Mariah and Celine songs 😆
ReplyDeleteRegine Velasquez is often called the “Asia’s Songbird” and widely regarded as one of the greatest Filipino singers due to a combination of technical mastery, emotional delivery, and long-standing influence. Regine Velasquez isn’t just technically gifted—she shaped what Filipino vocal excellence sounds like. Her combination of skill, influence, and emotional depth is why many consider her the greatest.
ReplyDelete1. Exceptional vocal technique
Regine is known for:
• Wide vocal range (often cited around 3–4 octaves)
• Strong control of belting, head voice, and mixed voice
• Ability to sustain high notes with clarity and power
Her live performances—especially in the late ’80s to early 2000s—set a benchmark for vocal excellence in OPM (Original Pilipino Music).
2. Distinctive tone and style
Her voice has a bright, ringing quality that cuts through orchestration, making it instantly recognizable. She also popularized the “birit” style (power belting), which became a defining trait of many Filipino singers after her.
3. Emotional interpretation (hugot factor)
Beyond technique, she delivers songs with deep emotional authenticity. Tracks like “Dadalhin,” “Pangako,” and “On the Wings of Love” resonate because of how she conveys vulnerability, longing, and intensity.
4. Cultural and industry impact
• Helped elevate Filipino vocalists on the global stage after winning the Asia Pacific Singing Contest
• Became a standard reference point for aspiring singers in the Philippines
• Influenced generations of artists, including Sarah Geronimo, Morissette, and KZ Tandingan
5. Longevity and consistency
Her career spans over three decades, with continued relevance in concerts, television, and recordings. Few artists maintain both vocal ability and public appeal at that level for so long.
6. Versatility
She has successfully performed across:
• Pop and ballads
• Classical crossover
• Film soundtracks
• Live orchestral concerts
And???? No one is taking the things you listed away from her.. there's just a few of us na asking what the criteria is. Because woman of the year??? Ang dami dami jan na may mga outreach programs, advocates for social / environmental issues, etc. Yun lang naman.
DeleteBut only Filipino Audiences knows about it.. No one else
DeleteKaya para halos lahat ng singer, puro sigaw sigaw na maririnig mo sa number 3 mo🤮
Delete323 Because they try to imitate the belters but they fail. If you understood the number 3 entry of 1:31, he/she mentioned about vocal technique. A lot of wannabe singers doesn't have that skill yet. They need to be trained and learn to sing within their range so it won't sound like shouting.
DeleteYoung millennials, gen z and gen alpha spotted. Kung hindi niyo alam yung mga original hit songs na pinasikat ni Ms. Regine , wala na kaming magagawa dun. Hindi nangyari sa era niyo so you won't really believe it. Kahit sabihin namin sa inyo na kung anu-ano yung original hit songs niya na madalas i-request at mapakinggan sa radyo dati, paniniwalaan niyo pa rin yang gusto niyo. Basta she is one of the best Filipino singers and top Filipino female artist of all time. Original ng DoReMi ang I Can and original niya ang You Are My Song.
ReplyDeleteSimula nang lumipat sa ABS-CBN hindi na sya nagkaroon ng hit songs kahit may mga original songs naman syang nagawa. Longevity na lang talaga meron sa kanya.
ReplyDeleteNot a super fan of Regine but I'm an OPM fan, and I know and aware of her contributions in the entertainment industry (not National artist level though). I'm challenging these people who discredit Regine's achievements. Sino ang OPM female artist ang sa tingin niyo mas madaming achievements compared to Regine sa TV, movies, Asia, and OPM? Closest is Sarah G. (who I truly love) but Sarah's international albums didn't receive gold and platinum awards across Asia, locally lang. Both are influential pero iba yung pagiging icon ni Regine sa Accla Nation. Hindi ito Google searched ha. Ito yung mga nasa news ng music articles before and sa mga entertainment TV shows.
ReplyDeleteTo these pa-woke, until you experience the life before nung golden years ng Filipino entertainment industry, you don't have the right to discredit these artists who are now institutions of the industry.
Ante, nabasa mo ba award? "Woman of the year" award. Hindi naman yan lifetime achievement. Wala nga ako alam na hit song nya this year. Maski ganap nya, wala. Yung champion advertisement lang
Delete9:51 Na buhay? Maybe Sharon and Sarah. If kasama yung wala na, si Miss Nora Aunor. Apart from them, no one has comes close.
Delete9:51 Meron bang sinulat na kanta si Regine tulad ni Freddie Aguilar na Anak na sumikat at natranslate sa ibat ibang lenggwahe sa ibat ibang bansa.
DeleteVery correct ka dyan 3:59. We all know naman na grabe contribution ni Regine sa music industry during 90s to 00s pero the title is Woman of the Year 2026. Dapat ibigay to someone na malaki ang impact this year.
Delete359 Kailan pa pinagbawal o may batas ba na bawal bigyan ng credit ang mga singers na hindi maalam mag-compose ng kanta? Let me tell you something, composers usually compose songs and they intend to give that song to the singer of their choice. Wala ka namang napatunayan at walang kontribusyon sa society.
Delete326 Bakit si Sarah ba may hit song nung 2024 nung siya binigyan ng award na yan? Wag kang literal masyado. Hindi lang hit songs ang basehan. Wala ka rin sa posisyon para magreklamo kung sino ang bibigyan nila ng award.
359 Singer si Regine hindi composer o singer/songwriter. Hindi requirement sa mga singers ang mag-conpose same sa composers, hindi requirement sa kanila ang maging magaling kumanta.
DeleteSiguro pwede dati, but this year?🤔
ReplyDelete10:27 Sino ba ang mai-sa-suggest mo?
Delete1027 Billboard Philippines Woman of the Year started nung 2024 lang. Si Sarah nung 2024. Then, 2025 Bini. So anong year mo gustong ibigay kay Regine yung award? Treat it as lifetime achievement for Regine which she deserves. Puwede namang gumawa ka ng sariling mong Woman of the Year na gusto mong manalo.
DeleteWala naman syang ambag sa OPM music this year. Yung huling album nya revival album pa
Delete356 Palibhasa English yung post ng Billboard Philippines kaya hindi mo naiintinfihan. Dun ka sa kanila magreklamo bakit hindi yung paborito mo ang pinili.
DeleteMukhang ang daming know-it-all ang hindi nakaintindi sa post ng Billboard Philippines.
ReplyDeleteIn contrary dun sa mga know-it-all / Google-Wikipedia-dependent maritess, here are original hit songs of Regine Velasquez . Yan talaga yung naririnig ko before laging nasa top 10 ng mga radio stations. You are my song and Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw yung natatandaan kong nag-number for several weeks sa mga radio stations. Kung hindi niyo alam yung ibang songs, malamang wala pa kayo sa mundong ito nung mga panahong ang daming nagrerequest niyan sa mga DJs na patugtugin. Those were the days.
Solo original-recording hit songs of Regine:
1. Promdi
2. Urong-Sulong
3. Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
4. Babalik Kang Muli
5. You've Made Me Stronger
6. You Are My Song
7. Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
8. Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka
Duets
1. Please Be Careful With My Heart (with Jose Mari Chan)
2. In Love With You (with Asian pop superstar Jacky Cheung). This was super hit not just locally but in southeast and East Asia.
3. Muli (with Gary Valenciano)
4. Forever (with Martin Nievera)
5. Hanggang Ngayon (with Ogie Alcasid)
Trio
1. I Can (with Donna Cruz and Mikee Cojuangco)
Kaya naghit sa Asia yung Inlove With You eh dahil sikat si Jackie Cheung sa Asia noon hindi dahil kay Regine. Ang tanong may sumikat ba na kanta na sarili nya si Regine sa Asia diba wala.
Delete659 Jusko, hinfi ka si Jackie Cheung to discredit Regine's contribution to the song.
DeleteYou've Made Me Stronger. Under yun ng Listen Without Prejudice album na nag-platinum sa Taiwan, Hongkong and Japan.
Yung isa naman sa itaas na comment wala daw composiyion di Regine. Singer si Regine hindi singer/songwriter. Ang laki ng problema niyo kay Regine.
Anong napapala niyo dyan sa pangmamaliit niyo sa achievements ng tao? Ako proud ako as Filipino as someone who loves music.
659 Wrong ka sa comment mong yan if you were not living in Taiwan in the 90s.
DeleteKain ka ng chocolate baka sumacess ka na sa buhay mo at hinfi puro insecurities sa mga successful people. Nakaawa yung buhay na ganyan
Regine is not famous in taiwan. Taiwanese people dont know her.
Delete6:59 I was a solid fan of Jackie Cheung during his popular years and never he boasted the success of his projects to his popularity alone. So, we fans would never. I hope you were here in Hongkong that time to witness that a lot of casual music lovers supported In Love With You, not beccause of our Heavenly King but the song was truly good and ethereal, and we loved the charm and talent of Ms. Regine Velasquez. Her album was successful.
Delete659, andyan sa listahan sa itaas. Hanapin mo na lang. And yes, sa Asia not just in the Philippines. Halatang bata ka pa at wala kang hilig sa music.
DeleteBalik kayo dito pag may napasikat na solo at sarili nyang kanta si Regine sa Asia kasi kung yung duet lang nya with Jackie Cheung eh si Jackie Cheung talaga dahilan bakit naghit yun. Maliban sa Inlove With You wala ng ibang naghit na kanta si Regine sa Asia.
Deletekala ko si katrina velarde... sa mata mo din talaga makikita pag tumatanda na isang tao...
ReplyDeleteKaya napag iwanan ang OPM dahil puro cover singers na biritera kayo
ReplyDelete354 Isa pang know-it-all pa-woke. Napag-iwanan ang opm kasi sumusuporta ka sa illegal websites.
DeleteInamin mo ring napag iwanan ang OPM
DeleteMatagal ng waley ang OPM
Delete710 Dahil sa iyo at hindi dahil sa OPM artists.
DeleteWhere is OPM now 😆
ReplyDeletePuro cover daw si Regine. Nung binigyan ng listahan ng original hit songs, toxic reply, wala naman daw kinompose si Regine. Regine is a singer/interpreter like these popular female opm singers of the previous generations; lea salonga, nora aunor, kuh ledesma, dulce, donna cruz, vina morales, sheryl cruz etc. Ano hahanapan niyo rin sila ng composition para ma-satisfy lang yang pang-dedegrade niyo?
ReplyDeletePalista muna ng mga achievements niyo at kung may milyones na kayo sa mga bangko bago kayo manlait ng achievements ng ibang tao. These people obviously walang nararting sa bubay kaya puno ng insecurities at hatred sa mga nagtatagumpay.
Nora, Regine and Sarah's rags to riches stories were inspiration to aspiring young singers. Stories that gave hopes to them that dreams do come true.
Tanong ko lang dito sa mga nagrereklamo. Magbigay kayo ng specific na female artist who deserves this award.
ReplyDeleteGalit sa mga nepo babies. Pag sariling sikap yung success, galit pa din. Grabeng manlait ng success ng ibang tao. Pero tingnan mo buhay nila, kasulasulasok. Kaya ganyan siguro ugali nila.
ReplyDeleteSunod sunod ang reply ni ateng🤣
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