After getting 15 million views on their viral ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID lyric video in a week, the response to “Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya”, the official music video of ABS-CBN’s Christmas Station ID 2020, is already a massive hit.
The music video highlights tales of hope, light, and joy derived from faith in God in the midst of a difficult year that saw a global health crisis, successive calamities, and other challenges.
The song, written by Robert Labayen and Love Rose de Leon with music by Thryo Alfaro, also “highlights the love we share with our fellow men and our gratitude to God, the primary source of light and joy for every family,” said ABS-CBN.
Within 24 hours, its total viewership on ABS-CBN platforms has surpassed a total of 5 million views, specifically on Facebook a total of 3 million views, 2 million views on YouTube and Twitter.
Netizens who were able to watch the music video of Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya” couldn’t help but be amazed at how ABS-CBN once again created the best Christmas Station ID.
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You can never changed the fact that ABS-CBN is still the only network that always have prayers in everything, remember the 3 o'clock prayer in the afternoon, and now the prayer in the opening of the Christmas Station ID, It melts my heart.#IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya
— Gabby (@deloso_gabriel) December 1, 2020
A netizen also pointed out how ABS-CBN didn’t use their music video to give a statement to anyone who wants the network shut down.
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Others also pointed out their favorite part of the music video, the ‘walk’ that was made by prized talents of ABS-CBN and the 3 leaders of ABS-CBN.
the power of this scene talaga arghh just wow#IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya pic.twitter.com/Jdwqbkjhfs
— Reese (@ViFeelings) December 1, 2020
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Avengers Endgame is the most ambitious crossover event in history, nothing else will compare.
— Jeff Canoy (@jeffcanoy) December 1, 2020
CCM: Hold my beer #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya pic.twitter.com/50ebmuy8iG
Moreover, the official lyric video released ahead of the Christmas ID has proven to resonate among Filipinos as it drew millions of views across platforms.
Kapamilya or not, ABS CBN CSID is still the best!
— Lisaiah ❤️🩹 (@beshielalisa) December 1, 2020
They make the most simple yet meaningful catchy heartfelt song na tatatak sa puso nateng mga pinoy. Pinasara man pero they still continue to bring light and joy to our kababyans worldwide.#IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya pic.twitter.com/i2AR3q3N3y
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The song was performed by ABS-CBN stars Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Ogie Alcasid, Morissette Amon, Bamboo, Janine Berdin, Darren Espanto, Vice Ganda, Sarah Geronimo, Toni Gonzaga, Jona, Moira, Martin Nievera, Elha Nympha, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Inigo Pascual, Angeline Quinto, Lea Salonga, Erik Santos, KZ Tandingan, and Gary Valenciano.
The music video also included Arjanmar and Khaye Rebeta, whose story was centered on a proposal in the middle of the pandemic; Monching Bueno, who supported the frontliners despite his own loss; Rodolfo Ariño, a PWD breadwinner, and Peter Roncales, who braved the odds to reunite with his loved ones.
Since 2002, ABS-CBN has created annual Christmas Station IDs, delivering unforgettable tunes that have become holiday classics, such as “Star ng Pasko” and Just Love,” among others.
The 2018 version marked one of the biggest gatherings of celebrities in local showbiz, as some 400 ABS-CBN stars and personalities assembled for the “Family is Love” ID.
