7 Songs We Can’t Wait To Hear on Wish Date: Rewrite

There are several reasons to get excited about Wish Date: Rewrite, the 20th edition of the concert series produced by Wish 107.5 and KDR Music House. But a standout one is that for the first time, the legendary Apo Hiking Society is gracing the Wish Date stage.

With classics that have transcended generations and songs that have soundtracked the lives of many, Boboy Garrovillo, Jim Paredes, and the rest of the group are expected to deliver a powerful, nostalgia-filled performance — bringing to life the very songs that have shaped OPM as we know it. 

Apart from Apo Hiking Society, Over October and Aquila Packing will also join the lineup. These artists will bring their own hits and interpretations of classics.

Ahead of Wish Date: Rewrite — taking place on April 12, 2026, at the Mall of Asia Arena — we’re rounding up seven songs we can’t wait to hear live.

“Panalangin,” Apo Hiking Society

Panalangin ko sa habang-buhay

Makapiling ka, makasama ka

'Yan ang panalangin ko

More than its melody that’s bursting with warmth, the charm of “Panalangin” lies in the sincerity of its lyrics. The song, as a whole, is a relentless plea — not just to love someone but also to be loved by them for a lifetime. 

“ Awit ng Barkada,” Apo Hiking Society

Kahit sino pa man ang may kagagawan ng iyong pagkabigo

Ay isipin na lang na ang buhay kung minsan ay nagbibiro

Nandirito kami ang barkada mong tunay aawit sa iyo

Sa lungkot at ligaya hirap at ginhawa, kami'y kasama mo

Songs earnestly written for friends have a way to stir the listeners’ hearts. And Apo Hiking Society’s “Awit ng Barkada” does just that. OPM’s classic ode to friendship, this is a pick-me-up listen when you feel burdened by life’s problems — whether it be about love or money.

“Tuyo Na’ng Damdamin,” Apo Hiking Society

Minsan kahit na pilitin mong uminit ang damdamin

‘Di siya susunod at ‘di maglalambing

Minsan ‘di mo na mapigil mapansin

Na talagang wala nang naiiwan na pagmamahal

Sometimes, love just doesn’t last. It simply runs its course, leaving the heart utterly worn out and barren. In Apo Hiking Society’s 1982 hit “Tuyo Na’ng Damdamin,” this truth takes center stage. And rather than overdramatizing heartbreak, the song — like a burnt-out candle — leans toward acceptance of something that has truly come to an end.

“Show Me A Smile,” Apo Hiking Society 

Giving is my way of loving

It's the only way that I know

I've got nothing much, I've got nothing to show

I love you, you know

Although sometimes it doesn't seem so

Apo Hiking Society has given many OPM gems that are, in themselves, a masterclass in simplicity. “Show Me A Smile” is one fine example. With no grand declarations, this classic asks for and provides reassurance. It doesn’t shy away from being vulnerable — something we inevitably become when we truly love someone.

“Ikot,” Over October

Ikaw lang at ikaw ang sinisigaw

Ng puso kong 'di mapakali

Ikaw lang at ikaw ang sinisigaw

Pag-ibig ko'y sana mapansin

Hesitation and yearning. The push-and-pull that comes with longing to be with the one you’re in love with. “Ikot,” the smash hit by Over October, is a song that captures the cycle of uncertainty and unspoken feelings that often define romance. 

While the OPM tune lingers in that loop, one thing is sure: the narrator has his heart reserved for only one person.

“Wait,” Over October

Waiting on someone who'll never be yours

It's like running in circles up unending floors

Yet you wait

Oh, you wait

Unrequited love has been the muse of many OPM tracks. In Over October’s catalog, “Wait” is that kind of song. Right from the start, it accepts the reality of waiting for someone who will never be yours. Yet, in presenting a love that never wavers, the song embraces the choice to stay — and even to wait for that person “on bended knee.”

“Dahan,” Over October 

Dahan-dahang

Nahulog sa'yo

Dahan-dahan

Patungo sa'yo

Falling for a longtime friend is the kind of romantic trope that feels both relatable and terrifying. It’s a slow-burning romance that may give you the most sublime feeling or the worst heartbreak of your life. Over October fully knows this — and in" "Dahan," the band expresses that wavering feeling that can consume you when you want to finally take your friendship to a romantic level.

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‍Want to hear these songs and more live on stage? Don’t Miss Wish Date: Rewrite on April 12 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets are available via SM Tickets.