WATCH: PH stars perform ‘Miss Ko Na,’ crowdsourced song dedicated to OFWs

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino artists performed a song called “Miss Ko Na” dedicated to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) on Tuesday, September 1 at K-Pub BBQ in Bonifacio Global City. 

Among those who performed at the event were Ebe Dancel, Mikey Bustos, Kjwan, Spongecola and Itchyworms. (READ: Google PH crowdsources lyrics to build homes for abused OFWs) 

The event was organized by Google Philippines. 

The lyrics of “Miss Ko Na” were crowdsourced from people all over the world. Google asked the question, “Anong namimiss mo sa Pilipinas?” (What do you miss about the Philippines?) on their social media accounts. The musicians then put the answers together to compose the song. 

Equal turns cheery and bittersweet, the song and its accompanying video highlights the experience of loved ones who miss home. 

Pinoys everywhere will recognize specific experiences that are uniquely Filipino. “Miss kong kumain ng tapsilog kasamo ni Kuya / miss ko ang salu-salo pag nagluto si Lola.”

“Hindi ko nami-miss / all the traffic from EDSA / Hindi ko nami-miss ang paglulusob sa baha / Hindi ko nami-miss ang pagbo-brownout nang bigla / Ngunit pag naiisip ko / Nami-miss ko lang kayo.”

(I miss eating tapsilog with Kuya, I miss everyone eating together when Lola cooks. I don’t miss the EDSA traffic, I don’t miss wading through the floodwaters. I don’t miss sudden brownouts…but when I think of it, I just miss you.) 

Google also donated one peso to the Blas Ople Policy Center & Training Institute for every submission. 

What do you think of “Miss Ko Na?” Watch the video and tell us in the comments below! – Rappler.com