Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito
| "Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Leah Navarro | |
| from the album Leah at Pag-Ibig | |
| Released | 1979 |
| Recorded | 1978 |
| Genre | Manila sound, OPM, ballad |
| Label | Vicor Music |
| Songwriters |
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"Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito" (lit. 'This, My Love') is a Filipino song first recorded by singer and songwriter Leah Navarro in 1979.
It was covered by Racel Tuazon in 1991, Moonstar88 in 2002,[4] Sheryn Regis in 2006,[5][6] Sarah Geronimo in September 2010, Frencheska Farr in December 2010,[7] Amistad in April 2012, Joan Da in October 2012,[8] Darryl Shy in 2014, Joanne Canja in 2018, Rachel Alejandro in 2021[9][10][11] and dwta in 2026.[12]
Navarro was surprised that it became a hit upon its initial release in 1979. By 2023, it had become a radio staple.[13] Moonstar88's version has been described as a hit on its own right.[14]
References
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- ^ "OPM community mourns death of composer Ernesto dela Pena".
- ^ Arceo-Dumlao, Tina (2017). Himig at Titik: A Tribute to OPM Songwriters. Makati: Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. 178. ISBN 978-971-8935-41-5.
- ^ "One Music PH 360: 25 Things About Moonstar88".
- ^ "Sheryn Regis to visit the Kapamilyas abroad this June". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "Pop singer Sheryn Regis wants to be a comedienne". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "Frencheska Farr gets ready to launch debut album; comments on the controversy surrounding her music video". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ^ "X Factor winner KZ Tandingan not in a hurry to have solo album". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ^ Guiang, Jules (2021-11-16). "In her own words: Rachel Alejandro reimagines OPM for a new generation". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "Rachel Alejandro relives childhood memories with dad in new album". www.philstar.com. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "Rachel Alejandro, may comeback album". www.philstar.com. 2021-11-01. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "Filipino singer-songwriter dwta closes whimsical folk era with self-produced anti-Valentine's show". Daily Guardian. 2026-02-09. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ^ Concepcion, Pocholo. "Leah Navarro: OPM is timeless". Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ Castulo, Aicy Marie; Ramos, Cris O. Jr (2025-05-11). "One Music PH 360: 25 Things About Moonstar88". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2026-02-15.