"Sa inyo ay totoo ang pinakamagandang kwento

Sa madilim na gabi, isinilang Siya sa mundo

Sa inyo ay totoo

Ang Pasko ang pinakamagandang kwento..."

Netizens are feeling the spirit of Christmas and camaraderie as ABS-CBN launched the “Pasko Ang Pinakamagandang Kwento” Christmas Station ID for 2023, which made history as it featured GMA Network, TV5, and A2Z on its official music video released last December 1.

Netizens expressed their delight because of the appearance of Kapuso, Kapatid, and A2Z employees in the music video. Partner media companies Viu, Prime Video, and PIE Channel were also seen in the music video.

The star-studded even music video registered over 1 million views on Facebook and YouTube merely three hours upon its release and trended instantly on X (formerly Twitter), with multiple trending topics, as netizens praised the music video’s message, which resonated with them, about the different challenges we each face and how the beautiful story of our Christmas binds us together. The official videos connected to the song has garnered approximatelt over 7 million views on YouTube. It focuses on how the birth of Jesus is the greatest story ever told. 

This song has a heavier underlying urban flavor to it compared to Christmas Staion IDs of the past. That flavor is even given more life on the ABS-CBN Music Extended Version

“Pasko Ang Pinakamagandang Kwento” was written by ABS-CBN Creative Communication Management head Robert Labayen, who has been hevaily involved in all of ABS-CBN's Christmas Station IDs and Lawrence Arvin Sibug on the lyrics while certified hitmaker songwriter-producers Jonathan Manalo and Kiko Salazar composed the music. Theo Martel and Tommy Katigbak are the musical arrangers.

The more than 13-minute in-studio with lyrics video of the ABS-CBN Music Extended Version of the song is now uploaded on the official YouTube channel of Star Music.

It was interpreted by Ogie Alcasid, Bamboo, Kathryn Bernardo, Kim Chiu, Yeng Constantino, Teddy Corpuz, Anne Curtis, Darren, Moira Dela Torre, Kyle Echarri, Lyka Estrella, Sarah Geronimo, Khimo Gumatay, Jhong Hilario, Imogen, Jona, Juan Karlos, Jugs Jugueta, Karylle, Klarisse, Jed Madela, Jolina Magdangal, Belle Mariano, Coco Martin, Vhong Navarro, Martin Nievera, Daniel Padilla, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Donny Pangilinan, Piolo Pascual, Angeline Quinto, Erik Santos, KZ Tandingan, Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Vice Ganda, and the hosts of It’s Showtime!. 

1621BC, allen&elle, Angela Ken, Annrain, BGYO, BINI, Benedix Ramos, Bryan Chong, Carlo Bautista, Chloe, CESCA, Cool Cat Ash, Dani Zam, Derick, Drei Sugay, FANA, Gello Marquez, Jace Roque, Jamie Rivera, Janah Zaplan, Jason Dy, Jeremy G, Jel Rey, JM Yosures, Kakai Bautista, Kanishia, KHIMO, KIKX, Kyle Perry of Nameless Kids, LA Santos, Lizzy Aguinaldo, Lucas Garcia, Maki, Maymay Entrata, Misha, Prince Keino, Recio, Reiven Umali, SAB, Shanaia Gomez, Struggail, Trisha Denise, Viñas De Luxe, and Vivoree are the ABS-CBN Music artists you will find on the extended version.

With that being said, here are our Top 8 picks:

8). "Family Is Love" (2018)

"Pag-ibig, pag-asa at saya
'Yan ang lagi mong dala ('Yan ang lagi mong dala)
Sa pamilya mo ang tunay na Pasko
Family is love, family is love
Say we just love, love, love
Just love, love, love..."

Lyrics: Robert Labayen and Lloyd Oliver "Tiny" Corpuz

Music: Marcus and Amber Davis

In times of joy or despair, triumphs or trials, we all go back to where we feel love, comfort, acceptance and hope – our family.

7). "Andito Tayo Para Sa Isa't-Isa" (2021)

"Andito muli ang himala ng Pasko
Kabutihan ng tao ang ilaw ng mundo
Andito ang Diyos, dala Niya'y pag-asa
Andito tayo para sa isa't isa..."

Lyrics: Love Rose De Leon, Robert Labayen and Thyro Alfaro

Music: Thyro Alfaro and Xeric Tan

A loving tribute to our everyday heroes, the people who continually give us hope, strength and inspiration to keep moving forward despite the challenges. The song tells the story of how the Filipinos are able to overcome life’s hardships by having faith in God and by working together in love.

6). "Just Love Ngayong Christmas" (2017)

"Ngayong Pasko'y pag-ibig
Ang kailangan ng daigdig
Kay ganda ng lahat
If we will just love
If we will just love..."

Lyrics: Robert Labayen, Lloyd Oliver Corpuz and Christian Faustino

Music: Jimmy Antiporda

Love is the force that connects families across the world. Filipinos are known for being a loving people. We solve conflicts with compassion, respect our differences, heal pain with kindness, comfort each other during difficult times and possess a strong grip on our faith.

5). "Thank You for the Love" (2015)

"Salamat sa pag-ibig
Na subok ng panahon
Dala nito'y liwanag
Lalo na sa ngayon..."

Lyrics: Robert Labayen

Music: Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana

A heart full of love is a heart full of gratitude. The Filipino heart never forgets genuine and unconditional acts of love and generosity. More importantly, we, Filipinos, never cease to give this love back in simple or grand ways that one’s heart can ever imagine.

And this video could very well be the last time you'll ever see this image:

End of an era *sigh*.

4). "Ngayong Pasko Magniningning Ang Pilipino" (2010)

"Ngayong Pasko magniningning ang Pilipino
Saan man sa mundo tanaw nila ang liwanag mo
Duyan ka ng pagmamahal, pinagpala ng Maykapal
Ngayong Pasko magniningning ang Pilipino..."

Lyrics: Jordan Constantino

Music: Lloyd Oliver Corpuz

Sana ngayong pasko ay magpatawad tayo at tuluyang linisin ang ating mga puso sa mga hinanakit at sama ng loob natin sa buhay.

3). "Thank You, Ang Babait Ninyo" (2014)

"Kaya ngayong Pasko, ang blessings ko'y kayo
Thank you, thank you, ang babait ninyo..."

Lyrics: Robert Labayen, Love Rose de Leon and Lloyd Oliver Corpuz

Music: Amber and Marcus Davis

A meaningful take on the usual Filipino Christmas carol. It centers on gratitude that is innate in every Filipino.

2). "Ikaw Ang Liwanag At Ligaya" (2020)

"Ngayong pasko, magdiriwang ang mundo.
Sa pag-ibig mo’y may himala, may panibagong simula.
Ngayong pasko, babalik ang saya.
Dahil ikaw ang liwanag at ligaya.

Ikaw lang, ikaw lang
Ikaw ang liwanag at ligaya..."

Lyrics: Robert Labayen and Love Rose De Leon

Music: Thyro Alfaro

The song serves as a collective prayer of all Kapamilyas who continue to hope despite the odds. It is to honor the love we share to our fellowmen. It is gratitude to God’s faithful love that stands as our family’s primary source of light and joy.

1). "Bro, Ikaw Ang Star Ng Pasko" (2009)

"Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw
Walang iba kundi ikaw
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang Pasko
Salamat sa liwanag mo
Muling magkakakulay ang Pasko..."

Lyrics: Robert Labayen

Music: Marcus & Amber Davis

Do we really need to say anything more *wink, wink"?