Benj Pangilinan confronts self-doubt in new single “Alinlangan”

The soulful ballad examines his internal struggles in the midst of adolescent love

After releasing compellingly sentimental tunes “Love That’s Rare” and “Nandito Na Ako,” a duet with Angela Ken, here’s another OPM release blending intimate lyrics with soothing, well-crafted arrangements. 

Benj Pangilinan bares his soul in the latest single, “Alinlangan,” released under Sony Music Entertainment. The heartfelt, piano-driven ballad expresses the Filipino singer-songwriter’s internal struggle and crippling self-doubt, as he questions the validity of his feelings, thinking that he isn’t deserving of such love. 

Benj Pangilinan unveils acoustic version of “Nandito Na Ako,” a song he co-wrote with Moira, Over October’s Josh Buizon and Angela Ken

The stripped-down version gives the song a renewed charm and intimacy that makes it a perfect fit for romcoms and coming-of-age films

Benj Pangilinan introduces a fresh, stripped-down rendition of “Nandito Na Ako”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment. 

Co-written by Pangilinan with Over October’s Josh Buizon, award-winning artist Moira, and rising music star Angela Ken, the song first captured the hearts of its listeners with its catchy pop melodies and irresistible appeal. 

Now with this new acoustic arrangement, the promising solo act offers a more personal take on the track, featuring a toned-down treatment with soothing guitars and a voice that resonates with warmth.

Benj Pangilinan and Angela Ken work together for the first time on the feel-good track “Nandito Na Ako”

The lilting pop jam was co-written by Benj with multi-awarded singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre and Over October’s Josh Buizon

Filipino singer-songwriters Benj Pangilinan and Angela Ken channel the euphoric feeling of romantic assurance on their collaborative single “Nandito Na Ako,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment.

The newly minted duo concocts a soothing track that balances vintage Pinoy pop songwriting with youthful appeal. 

Benj reveals that during the initial stages of the song, he asked his brother Donny Pangilinan for a piece of advice on which artist could pull off the material as part of a duet.