This week, El Manu has officially entered the top 5 of the Billboard Philippines Top Philippine Songs for the first time.
On January 14, 2026, Billboard Philippines revealed its chart rankings for the week of January 17, 2026. For the Top Philippine Songs, an entry that has made a significant leap in ranking comes in the form of El Manu’s “Tahanan” as it jumps from No. 14 last week to No. 4 this week. The song from the Filipino singer-songwriter and Agsunta frontman initially debuted on the chart during the week of January 3, 2026 at No. 17.
Additionally, “Tahanan” has also moved up in rank on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100, as it makes a major jump from No. 29 last week to No. 10 this week. It is joined by El Manu’s other song “Hindi Ako Mawawala,” which is at No. 88 on the chart this week.
Released on November 14, 2025, “Tahanan” soon found viral success online on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram thanks to its relatable lyrics that talk of everlasting love and being a home and safe space for one’s significant other.
For the rest of the top 10 of the Billboard Philippines Top Philippine Songs this week, fitterkarma’s “Pag-Ibig Ay Kanibalismo II” holds onto the No. 1 spot, followed by Cup of Joe’s “Multo” and fitterkarma’s “Kalapastangan” at No. 2 and No. 3 respectively. After them are “Tahanan” at No. 4 and Soapdish’s “Tensionado” at No. 5.
Meanwhile, Loonie and Arthur Nery’s “Palaisipan” is at No. 6, followed by Kyle Raphael’s “Libu-Libong Buwan” at No. 7 and Rob Deniel’s “Nandito Ako” at No. 8. Lastly, rounding off the chart’s top 10 this week are Le John’s “Naiilang” at No. 9 and December Avenue’s “Saksi Ang Langit” No. 10.
Billboard Philippines‘ Top Philippine Songs chart is the country’s music chart that focuses exclusively on Filipino songs, spotlighting the most notable as well as fast-rising musical acts and their songs from all over the Philippines. On a weekly basis, it ranks the top 25 tracks in the country based on both audio and streaming data compiled by leading music and entertainment data provider Luminate.