MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines won the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday with Carmelle Collado emerging as the competition’s first champion.
The former “Tawag ng Tanghalan” winner claimed the title with her song “Sobra-Sobra,” composed by Nica del Rosario and Mat Olavides.
The Philippine entry garnered 211 points, comprising 93 points from the juries and 118 from the public vote.
It also received the maximum 12 points from five national juries: Bhutan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Laos and Cambodia.
Host country Thailand, represented by singers Mang and Daou, finished second with 170 points, while Vietnam’s Toc Tien placed third with 164 points.
Malaysia’s Aina Abdul came in fourth with 152 points, while Laos’ Thinla finished fifth with 139 points despite experiencing technical difficulties during the performance.
Comedian and television host Vice Ganda announced the Philippines’ jury points during the grand final.
