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. 

“Batang-Bata Ka Pa,” Apo Hiking Society

Gan'yan talaga ang buhay, lagi kang nasasabihan

'Pagkat ikaw ay bata at wala pang nalalaman

Makinig ka sa 'king payo 'pagkat musmos ka lamang

At malaman nang maaga ang wasto sa kamalian

Songs that offer more than one perspective have a way to stir the listeners’ hearts. And Apo Hiking Society’s “Batang-Bata Ka Pa” does just that. 

The first verses are a reminder that there’s still so much to learn in life. As the song progresses, it gives space for the one being advised to speak for themselves: “Batang-bata ako, nalalaman ko ’to/Inaamin ko rin na kulang ang aking nalalaman/At nauunawaan.” This shift makes the song as moving as it is timeless.

“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.”

“Ating Dalawa,” Over October

'Di ka nag-iisa 'di ako mawawala

Hanggang sa dulo ang walang-hanggan

'Wag kang mag-alala walang magagawa

Ang kahit sino sa ating dalawa

Ating dalawa 

Ating dalawa

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A song that’s straight out of a wedding, “Ating Dalawa” turns the limelight on love in its most assured form. Written by vocalist Josh Buizon for Thea (now his wife). The lyrics read like a vow, with the narrator promising to hold on to love and stay with his special someone amid the highs and lows of life. 

The band recently re-recorded the song as Josh’s wedding gift to his wife. A full circle story, indeed.

‍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.