Mariah Deborah Makes Her Debut On The Philippines Hot 100 With “Na Para Bang”
The track has been gaining traction on social media for its lyrics, “Sabi sa sarili ko ‘wala lang ‘to’ / Pero ba’t sayo na’ng aking Sabado?“
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Courtesy of @mariahdeborahofficial.
Entering the Billboard Philippines charts for the first time, Mariah Deborah lands at the No. 56 spot with “Na Para Bang,” dated September 26, 2026.
Released on February 13, 2026, the track marks the rising independent artist’s debut entry on the Hot 100. Exploring the frustrating tension between friendship and wanting something more, Deborah sings about hoping for the relationship between a friend she has fallen for to not change despite her developing feelings.
Gaining significant traction on social media, “Na Para Bang” has sparked a trend with its chant-like bridge, particularly the lines: “Sabi sa sarili ko ‘wala lang ‘to’ / Pero ba’t sayo na’ng aking Sabado? / Ang sabi sa sarili ko ‘wala lang ‘to’ / ‘Wala lang ‘to, wala lang ‘to.‘” Listeners have been resonating with the song’s message and vulnerable lyrics, confessing the things they are willing to give up for the person they love.
“Na Para Bang” serves as the Filipina singer-songwriter’s first release of 2026, followed by “Bahagya” which was released in June.
Elsewhere on the Hot 100, ADÉLA remains at the very top of this week’s chart with “Ain’t In LA,” followed by fitterkarma‘s “Kalapastangan” at No. 2 and Cup of Joe‘s “Multo” at No. 3. Marking their second entry in the Top 10, fitterkarma’s “Pag-Ibig ay Kanibalismo II” places at No. 4, with nicole‘s “Panaginip” at No. 5 and Olivia Rodrigo‘s “the cure” at No. 6.
Remaining at the No. 7 spot is Kyle Raphael with “Libu-Libong Buwan,” followed by another entry from ADÉLA, with “Nicole Kidman” rising to No. 8. Likewise seeing an impressive climb, Esremborak‘s “Mahal Magmahal” also enters this week’s Top 10 at No. 9 from the No. 23 position last week. Finally, RAPROJECT SIX‘s “Shuloks” rounds out the lineup 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.
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Mariah Deborah’s “Na Para Bang” debuted at No. 56 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 dated September 26, 2026, marking the independent singer-songwriter’s first chart entry.
“Na Para Bang” explores the tension between friendship and romantic longing, told from the perspective of someone who has fallen for a close friend but hopes nothing changes.
The song gained traction through a trend built around its chant-like bridge, with listeners sharing what they are willing to give up for the person they love.
Mariah Deborah released “Na Para Bang” on February 13, 2026, as her first single of the year. She followed it with “Bahagya” in June.
The Billboard Philippines Hot 100 ranks the country’s 100 most popular songs weekly, using audio and streaming data from Luminate, covering both local and international artists.

Andrea Manuel
Andrea Manuel is a Writer at Billboard Philippines, covering the latest developments in Filipino music and culture. She reports on daily news spanning OPM, P-pop, hip-hop, and mainstream international releases that resonate with Filipino audiences, helping readers stay informed on the artists, releases, and trends shaping today’s music landscape.
Her coverage includes music releases, artist debuts, concert announcements, festival appearances, industry developments, and notable milestones, with a particular interest in documenting the evolving stories of both emerging and established artists across genres.
Andrea has also written concert and album reviews, as well as feature stories drawn from artist interviews. Through timely and engaging reporting, she highlights artists, releases, and cultural moments driving conversations across the Philippine music industry and beyond.