Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito

"Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito"
Song by Leah Navarro
from the album Leah at Pag-Ibig
Released1979
Recorded1978
GenreManila sound, OPM, ballad
LabelVicor Music
Songwriters

"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

  1. ^ "Extolling the underrated Ernie de la Peña". www.philstar.com. 2024-03-16. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  2. ^ "OPM community mourns death of composer Ernesto dela Pena".
  3. ^ Arceo-Dumlao, Tina (2017). Himig at Titik: A Tribute to OPM Songwriters. Makati: Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. 178. ISBN 978-971-8935-41-5.
  4. ^ "One Music PH 360: 25 Things About Moonstar88".
  5. ^ "Sheryn Regis to visit the Kapamilyas abroad this June". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  6. ^ "Pop singer Sheryn Regis wants to be a comedienne". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  7. ^ "Frencheska Farr gets ready to launch debut album; comments on the controversy surrounding her music video". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  8. ^ "X Factor winner KZ Tandingan not in a hurry to have solo album". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  9. ^ Guiang, Jules (2021-11-16). "In her own words: Rachel Alejandro reimagines OPM for a new generation". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  10. ^ "Rachel Alejandro relives childhood memories with dad in new album". www.philstar.com. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  11. ^ "Rachel Alejandro, may comeback album". www.philstar.com. 2021-11-01. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  12. ^ "Filipino singer-songwriter dwta closes whimsical folk era with self-produced anti-Valentine's show". Daily Guardian. 2026-02-09. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  13. ^ Concepcion, Pocholo. "Leah Navarro: OPM is timeless". Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  14. ^ 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.