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Filipino singer-songwriter dwta releases “ Kung Ikaw Ay Masaya , ” a melancholic folk-pop track under  Sony Music Entertainment . The song is featured in the official soundtrack for the upcoming comedy-drama  Flower Girl , starring  Sue Ramirez . Directed by multi-awarded filmmaker and screenwriter  Fatrick Tabada , the quirk, fun, and deeply introspective film centers around Ena, a young woman in search of her lost “womanhood.” Tabada offers nothing but high praises for dwta’s latest song, pointing out its pivotal role in supporting the lead character’s journey of self-discovery and acceptance. “Amid the film’s absurdity, the song grounds Ena and brings out her humanity,” Tabada adds. “Though Ena may come off as unlikeable at first , Kung Ikaw ay Masaya  reminds the audience that she is a woman in the process of rediscovering her humanity—and that she, too, is allowed to stumble in her journey toward self-worth.” WATCH THE FLOWER GIRL TRAILER HERE “When I watch...

Dwta (stylistically spelled as dwta), or Jhasmine Villanueva in real life, has released her new single “ Pauwi Na 'Ko (Dito Ka Na Lang) ” via Sony Music Entertainment. The upbeat pop track expresses the breakthrough star’s excitement of going back home and experiencing a love filled with comfort and security. Written as a paean to her hometown and as a love letter to the person she considers her greatest confidante, “  Pauwi Na 'Ko (Dito Ka Na Lang)” showcases dwta’s earnest songwriting style, which combines Filipino and Bicolano language to convey a narrative that is both inclusive and personal. “Since I speak both languages fluently, why not just mix them?,” dwta reflects.  "When they hear a Bikol verse, it instantly transports those who don't understand Bikol into a different world, creating a magical feeling. It’s like letting them experience Bicol through the song.” The track stands out with the acclaimed folk-pop artist’s ability to turn sharp-witted and convers...