What does being Filipino sound like? Singer-songwriter BP Valenzuela and voice actor Nica Rojo break down the music and sounds that Pinoys hear every day, joined by experts who make and study these sounds—from loud calls of "Taho!" and "Balut!" , to church songs, to the loud sound effects in noontime variety shows, and more. Ingay Niyo: Sounds of Filipino Life is produced by Hit Productions.
Vocal director Jingle Buena talks about what really makes Filipinos good singers, how you can prepare to sing well, and what genre can actually be difficult to sing.
26 Jun 2025
Why are Filipinos so good at karaoke?
Vocal arranger Jingle Buena explores the technical and cultural factors contributing to Filipinos' exceptional karaoke skills, including insights from KWC Philippines, in this interview episode.
11 Jun 2025
Who makes the karaoke tracks Pinoys love?
Music arranger Brian Cua reveals the behind-the-scenes process of karaoke track production, discussing instrumental recording techniques and the quest for authentic sound in this interview episode.
6 Jun 2025
B-Sides: Francis Brew on crafting the MTRCB Sound
Musician Francis Brew discusses creating the iconic five-note sound for the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).
29 May 2025
B-Sides: Can we identify a place just by its sounds?
Dayang "Doc D" Yraola explores how sounds shape our perception of places, such as MRT stations, and how language impacts our auditory experience in this interview episode.
23 May 2025
B-Sides: How did Bukas Palad start composing church music?
Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ, and Norman Agatep reveal the origins of Bukas Palad Music Ministry's iconic church songs like “Hindi Kita Malilimutan” in this interview.
14 May 2025
How can just a few notes make you think of a brand?
In five seconds or less, sonic logos can make you think of your favorite fast food or a digital bank. How do those tiny tunes at the end of commercials get stuck in our heads? And what can they do for a brand? Hit Productions music head Mike Villegas and Francis Brew of The Dawn reveal the stories behind some of the most recognizable Pinoy sonic logos, breaking down the strategy behind the sounds that sell.
Read the 2022 US Audio Logo Index (https://info.veritonic.com/2022-audio-logo-index) by Veritonic to learn more about effective sonic logos!
7 May 2025
What's up with the wacky sound effects in Pinoy comedy?
From noontime TV to vlogs, Filipino comedy is loud and proud. Why do we use so many sound effects, and who decides what sounds are funny? Former UP College of Media and Communication professor Jun Austria traces the history of sound effects from radio to TV, and we learn how sound became key to making us laugh out loud—literally.
30 Apr 2025
Why do taho vendors yell loudly from the street?
“TAHOOOO!” Wherever you are in the country, there's no missing the sound of taho being peddled down the street. Why do taho vendors sell it in such a loud way? How did calls of "Taho!", "Balut!", and more become part of our Filipino soundscape? Curator and sound art practitioner Doc D Yraola unpacks the cultural weight behind the sweet sound of our early mornings.
24 Apr 2025
Why do Catholic church songs keep changing?
When Catholics hear Mass on Sunday, different churches play different versions of hymns like "Ama Namin" and "Papuri sa Diyos". But why do they keep changing?
Bukas Palad Music Ministry joins the Ingay Niyo podcast to talk about the history of church songs and what it takes to create music that resonates across generations.
Featuring the songs of Bukas Palad Music Ministry:
"Ama Namin"
Composed by Jandi Arboleda and Manoling V. Francisco, SJ
"Papuri sa Diyos"
Composed by Eduardo P. Hontiveros, SJ
"Papuri sa Diyos" (feat. Sherlyn de Guzman)
Composed by Manoling V. Francisco, SJ and Norman Agatep
"I Will Sing Forever"
Composed by Manoling V. Francisco, SJ
Arranged by Norman Agatep
"Paghahandog ng Sarili"
Composed by Jandi Arboleda, Manoling V. Francisco, SJ, and Tim Ofracio, SJ
"Anima Christi" (feat. Edward Opinaldo)
Composed by Jandi Arboleda
"Santo"
Composed by Manoling V. Francisco, SJ
"Kordero ng Diyos"
Composed by Jandi Arboleda and Manoling V. Francisco, SJ
"Kordero ng Diyos"
Composed by Manoling V. Francisco, SJ
22 Apr 2025
Introducing a podcast on the music and sounds of Pinoy life!
The music and sounds we hear every day aren't just "ingay"—they tell the story of who we are. Join singer-songwriter BP Valenzuela and voice actor Nica Rojo as they explore the rich and colorful world of Filipino sound on Ingay Niyo: Sounds of Filipino Life, an original podcast by Hit Productions!
Who has been a guest on Ingay Niyo: Sounds of Filipino Life
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Jingle Buena
Brian Cua
Francis Brew
Fr Manoling Francisco SJ
Norman Agatep
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