Ben&Ben’s “Kathang Isip” Enters The Philippines Hot 100
The beloved heartbreak anthem’s entry on the Billboard Philippines charts marks the second track of the celebrated folk-pop band to enter the Philippines Hot 100.
Ben&Ben: courtesy of @BenAndBenMusic
Ben&Ben: courtesy of @BenAndBenMusic
Eight years since its initial release, Ben&Ben‘s “Kathang Isip” has made its debut on the Billboard Philippines charts (dated October 4, 2025).
The classic lovelorn anthem from the beloved folk-popFolk-PopA style that blends the acoustic instruments and storytelling of folk with the melodies and polish of pop. In the Philippines, folk-pop has a long history through songwriters and bands,Go to Folk-Pop Glossary band makes its first-ever entry on the Philippines Hot 100 at the No. 92 spot, showcasing its impressive (and timeless) reach with listeners all over the country — proving that heartbreak still stands prevalent with the Filipino identity. It’s longstanding appeal with audiences nationwide could also be seen on platforms such as social media, wherein the track’s presence on TikTok and Instagram continues to expand its reach with listeners new and old.
This marks Ben&Ben’s second entry on the Billboard Philippines charts following “Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay,” which ranked at No. 33 on the Year-End chartYear-End ChartA ranking that summarizes a song or artist's performance across an entire year, based on cumulative data. Billboard's year-end charts recognize the biggest hits and artists of the year, andGo to Year-End Chart Glossary of the Philippines Hot 100.
Elsewhere on the Philippines Hot 100, Cup of Joe’s “Multo” still holds the No. 1 spot, closely followed by HUNTR/X’s K-popK-PopA genre of South Korean popular music known for polished production, intricate choreography, and elaborate visuals, built around trainee systems and global fandoms. K-pop has a huge following in theGo to K-Pop Glossary hit single “Golden” at No. 2. Kehlani’s “Folded” comes in at No. 3, while Sombr’s “Back To Friends” finds itself at No. 4, and Soapdish’s “Tensionado” moves up to No. 5. KATSEYE’s “Gabriela” remains unchanged at the No. 6 spot, with December Avenue’s “Saksi Ang Langit” stands at No. 7, Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” at No. 8, Le John’s “Naiilang” at No. 9, and Maki’s “Kahel ng Langit” at No. 10.
Billboard Philippines‘ Hot 100 chart tracks the most prominent and most popular songs in the Philippines from both local and international artists. It serves as one of Billboard Philippines’ official music charts, alongside the Top Philippine Songs chart. Updated every week, the Hot 100 ranks the top 100 tracks in the country using both audio and streaming data gathered and organized by the leading music and entertainment data provider, Luminate.
View this week’s Billboard Philippines‘ Hot 100 here.