Bleachers’ “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call” Debuts On The Philippines Hot 100
The somber holiday ballad, which continues to resonate with listeners on social media, makes its debut on the chart.
By Ralph Regis
BLEACHERS: Photographed by Alex Lockett
BLEACHERS: Photographed by Alex Lockett
Bleachers‘ “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call” enters the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 chart, dated September 12, 2026.
Debuting at No. 84, the Jack Antonoff-led pop-rock band’s first-ever Christmas single continues to resonate with listeners mainly because it is not a typical jolly holiday jingle. The track leans on the somber and yearning tone that mourns a past relationship during the Christmas season, while becoming a popular anthem for those who are longing to reconcile with a special person.
This week’s top 10 features ADELA remaining on top with “Ain’t In LA” at No. 1, followed by fitterkarma‘s “Kalapastangan” placing at No. 2, Cup of Joe‘s “Multo” at No. 3, nicole‘s “Panaginip” at No. 4, and Olivia Rodrigo‘s “the cure” closing the top 5.
Meanwhile, fitterkarma’s “Pag-Ibig ay Kanibalismo II” takes No. 6, followed by Skusta Clee and Flow G‘s “Since Day One,” Kyle Raphael‘s “Libu-Libong Buwan” at No. 8, and Bruno Mars‘ “Risk It All” at No. 9, and HELLMERRY‘s “Summer Crush” at No. 10.
Billboard Philippines‘ Hot 100 chart ranks the biggest songs in the country by both local and international artists every week, using audio and streaming data collected by data provider Luminate. The Hot 100 is one of Billboard Philippines’ official music charts, alongside the Top Philippine Songs chart, with both updated every Wednesday.
View this week’s Billboard Philippines‘ Hot 100 here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The track debuts at No. 84 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 dated September 12, 2026, marking Bleachers’ first Christmas single on the chart.
Rather than a jolly jingle, the track leans on a somber, yearning tone, mourning a past relationship and resonating as an anthem for those wanting to reconcile.
Yes. “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call” is the Jack Antonoff-led band’s first-ever Christmas single, now debuting on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100.
ADELA’s “Ain’t In LA” stays at No. 1, followed by fitterkarma’s “Kalapastangan” at No. 2 and Cup of Joe’s “Multo” at No. 3.
nicole’s “Panaginip,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “the cure,” fitterkarma’s “Pag-Ibig ay Kanibalismo II,” Skusta Clee and Flow G’s “Since Day One,” Kyle Raphael, Bruno Mars, and HELLMERRY complete the list.

Ralph Regis
Ralph Regis is a Lifestyle and Culture Writer at Billboard Philippines, where he bridges the worlds of film, television, fashion, art, food, and cultural trends with both the local and international music scene.
He has written extensively about artist collaborations, brand partnerships, and pop culture moments that connect back to music. He also brings stories to life through in-depth interviews with musicians and personalities, drawing on their diverse perspectives, opinions, and reflections on the human condition.
In addition, Ralph also writes about music releases across a wide range of genres, including pop, hip-hop, P-pop, and rock, highlighting both rising and established artists. With a passion for storytelling that goes beyond trends, he explores how music is part of our daily lives in one form or another, connecting culture, experiences, and everything in between.