MANILA - Kapamilya artists Jonalyn Viray, Jolina Magdangal and Kyla are among the interpreters at this year's Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs songwriting contest.

Touted as the country's biggest songwriting competition, Himig Handog will hold its finals night on April 24 at the KIA Theater in Cubao.

Magdangal, who last interpreted a Himig Handog song in 2000, will perform the entry "Tama Lang."

"Nung una kong marinig 'yung kanta, naiyak ako sa kanta," she said in an interview on Thursday. "Kahit matagal na matagal ka na sa showbiz, iba pa din 'yung ganito na lalong nakikita ang passion mo sa pagkanta."

"Dahil magagaling ang composers at ibang interpreter ang sarap po talagang mapasama sa ganito. Hindi ko na lang iniisip na competition siya dahil interpreter ako dito. Isang malaking blessing na talaga yon," she added.

Jonalyn Viray, who just recently transferred to ABS-CBN, said she is just thankful to be given a chance to be one of the 15 interpreters this year.

"Bilang bagong Kapamilya singer, sobrang thankful and blessed dahil nagtiwala sila sa akin. Noong ni-reveal na magiging part ako ng Himig Handog 2016, sobrang natuwa at na-excite kasi matagal ko ng ipinagdarasal na sana ay makasama ako sa ganitong music fest," she said.

"Iba kasing klase itong Himig Handog na once na nakapaglabas ng materials ay iba ang epekto sa listeners. Sa ngayon ayaw kong i-consider ito na tough competition; gusto ko lang po at naming lahat na i-enjoy itong moment na ito. Bahala na lang po sa grand finals kung nandoon ang kaba at pressure but right now gusto lang naming i-enjoy," added Viray, who was given the song "Maghihintay Ako."

For her part, Kyla believes that more than a competition, Himig Handog is a venue to celebrate original Pilipino music or OPM.

"To be a part of this very big event is parang grand prize na for me. Katulad ng sinasabi nila siyempre may pressure for us interpreters kasi feeling namin kapag natalo ang kanta, kasalanan namin. It's so hard to win when you are trying to compete with everyone. For me, magfo-focus lang ako doon sa kakantahin ko, to give life doon sa song na iinterpret ko," said Kyla, who will be singing "Monumento" with Kris Lawrence.

The top 15 finalists are:

1. "Nyebe" - composed by Aries Sales, performed by Kaye Cal
2. "Sana'y Tumibok Muli" - composed by Jose Joel Mendoza, performed by Klarisse de Guzman
3. "Ambon" - composed by Gianina Camille del Rosario, performed by Barbie Almabis
4. "Maghihintay Ako" - composed by Dante Bantatua, performed by Jona
5. "Diamante" - composed by Jungee Marcelo, performed by Morissette
6. "O Pag-ibig" - composed by Honlani Rabe and Jack Rufo, performed by Ylona Garcia and Bailey May
7. "Mananatili" - composed by Francis Louis Salazar, performed by Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel
8. "Laban Pa" - composed by David Dimaguila, performed by KZ Tandingan feat. Jay-R
9. "Minamahal Pa Rin Ako" - composed by Rolando Azor, performed by Daryl Ong
10. "Patay na si Uto" - composed by Oliver Narag, performed by Nyoy Volante
11. "Parang Tayo Pero Hindi" - composed by Marlon Barnuevo, performed by Michael Pangilinan and Angeline Quinto
12. "Dalawang Letra" - composed by Davey Langit, performed by Itchyworms
13. "Tama Lang” - composed by Agatha and Melvin Morallos, performed by Jolina Magdangal
14. "Monumento" - composed by Jungee Marcelo, performed by Kyla and Kris Lawrence
15. "Bibitawan Ka" - Hazel Faith dela Cruz, performed by Juris

The grand finals of "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2016" will be hosted by Robi Domingo, Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano, Kathryn Bernardo and will feature special performances by Daniel Padilla and other surprise guests.

Grand winner of the competition will take home P1 million while the second best song will win P500,000.