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    • MIchelle Frances Villegas

    Michelle Villegas, age 58, passed away on June 19, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM.

    She was a beloved wife, best mom, loving sister, daughter, doting aunt, and cousin. She had a big heart with so much love to give. She is survived by her husband, Richard Villegas and her son Nico Villegas. She is also survived by her mother Delia Addy, sister Lisa Funaro, brother Mike Sedillo and many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and in-laws that all loved her dearly.

    Michelle was born to Mike and Delia Sedillo on July 13, 1965, and was raised in Albuquerque, NM. Michelle graduated from UNM with a double bachelor’s degree in English and Philosophy.

    Michelle was a devout Christian and loved sharing the beauty of God with those around her. She would send her family and friends nightly verses to share words of comfort and encouragement. She would also volunteer to share the word of God with children at the Good News club. Michelle was dedicated to spreading happiness to those around her.

    Michelle was very talented artistically as a musician, writer, painter and baker. As a musician she played the trumpet, keyboard, bass and loved to sing and harmonize with her sister. She also loved working on songs with her husband and playing in bands with her family.

    As a writer, she was very accomplished and had her work published while she was still in college. As a painter and crafts artisan, she loved creating memories with her nieces and nephews and passing on her crafting skills.

    As a baker, Michelle was always making sweet treats for everyone around her. Her creativity was expressed in this area through the unique and incredible birthday cakes she made for her family members.

    Michelle’s talents extended into cultivating her garden. She was a lover of all plants and flowers and created an oasis in her backyard. If anyone needed help with gardening, she was the go-to resource.

    Michelle had an insatiable love for learning. She particularly lo

    The battle is on for the next song to break “Dati”’s 23 million (aggregated) video hits—and counting.

    The 2013 winning song written by Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana was a mega hit for stream-crazy Filipino netizens.

    So Philpop Foundation executive director Ryan Cayabyab was hopeful when he announced Wednesday, March 19, this year’s 12 finalists:

    “NSGB (No Girlfriend Since Break)” by Davey Langit

    “The Only One” by Venelyn San Pedro

    “Awit Mo’y Nandito Pa” by Ronaldo Sorioso

    “Torpe” by Daryl Ong

    “Babalikan Mo Rin Ako” by Soc Villanueva

    “Song on a Broken String” by Jude Gitamondoc and Therese Marie Villarente

    “Salbabida” by Jungee Marcelo

    “Dear Heart” by Mike Villegas

    “Hangout Lang” by Allan Feliciano and Isaac Joseph Garcia

    “Qrush on You” by QYork’s James Palma (aka Flava Matikz) and Cedric Bonjoc (aka Knowa Lazarus)

    “Kung Akin Ang Langit” by Chi Bocobo and Isaac Joseph Garcia

    “Langit Umaawit” by Ronaldo Sorioso

    The top 12 were handpicked by a group of adjudicators from 2,500 entries submitted from all over the country. The entries were whittled down to 100, then 30 and finally, to 12.

     

    Getting their game on

    The finalists have four months to get their game on—from producing music videos to getting public support through aggressive promotions—until finals night on July 26 at the Meralco Theater.

    They also share the pressure of surpassing last year’s streams, which totaled 43 million hits over the past year.

    While some of those shortlisted are familiar names that have joined previous Philpop and other song-writing contests, first timers like Daryl Ong (“Torpe”) also made the cut. It was the first foray into songwriting by the 26-year-old full-time musician and singer.

    And TV news anchor Chi Bocobo’s entry “Kung Akin Lang” may resonate strongly with netizens. The song is about her four-year-old son Sancho born with the genetic condition spinal muscle atrophy.

    Philippine Popular Music Festival

    Annual songwriting competition

    The Philippine Popular Music Festival (also known as Philpop) is an annual songwriting competition organized by the Philpop MusicFest Foundation and was launched in 2012. The creation of the festival was inspired by the defunct Metro Manila Popular Music Festival. The foundation itself is headed by the chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, executive director Ryan Cayabyab and administrator and communications director Patricia Bermudez-Hizon. The competition is only open to original and previously unreleased songs in English, Filipino and other Philippine languages. Since its inception, it has been airing annually in TV5.

    There are three prizes given: Grand Prize (₱1,000,000), 2nd Prize (₱500,000) and 3rd Prize (₱250,000). An additional award is given named Smart People's Choice Award (₱200,000), which is the most popular song based on the text votes sent by the people. People who win these prizes also receive trophies while the defeated finalists each receive ₱50,000 and a plaque.

    In its first year, the festival has received many controversies regarding to its finalists and its rules. On its second year, all the interpreters were able to film music videos for their respective song entries.

    Viva Records released the compilation albums of the PhilPop Music Festival finalists.

    In 2020, the Philpop Foundation formed a partnership with Warner Music Philippines and telecommunications company Smart Communications for its 2020 Edition of the competition.

    1st Philippine Popular Music Festival (2012)

    Result Song Composer/sInterpreter/sSpecial Awards
    — "3 AM" Keiko Necesario Marié Digby—
    Grand Winner "Bawat Hakbang" (Every Step)Karl Villuga Mark Bautista & Akafellas —
    — "Bigtime" Trina Belami

    Michael Adam Villegas

    It is with great sadness that we announce Michael Adam Villegas, 50, of Pewaukee, formerly of Watertown, passed away on February 5th, 2025.

    Michael Villegas was born on January 10, 1975, in Watertown, WI to Sixto and San Juanita (deceased) Villegas. He had one sibling, Sixto O. Villegas.First and foremost, Michael was a devoted father to Josie, Amelia, and Nolan Villegas. 

    His immense love, dedication, and admiration for his children was always present and truly shined.Michael loved sharing his love of music and art with his children, introducing them to new music through vinyl records and maintaining an ever-evolving custom playlist with favorite songs. He spent hours drawing and doing crafts with his kids, and instilled a love for art that will live on with them throughout their lives. Michael also loved spending time with his children playing board games, playing at the park, swimming, and volunteering at their school.

    Michael cared deeply about his parents, brother, Rebecca Evenson, the Evenson family, close friends Andrew Smith and Shannon Schweitzer, cousin Tory Jaeck, many extended family members, and the Prairie Hill families. He also held a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews, Alyssa, Alex (Sierra), Abbygail, and Aden Villegas, and his great-niece Oaklynn Grace and great-nephew James Sixto for whom he was always there with a listening ear or funny joke. He was funny, direct, caring, and passionate in his close relationships with others.

    Michael was also a very talented artist. One would always find him sketching in his book of ideas, on his Ipad or anything else that he could express himself upon. His artwork reflected his take on life, his smart wit, and was always concise, expressive, and full of color. He enjoyed sharing his passion with the world and inspiring others through Instagram and editorial work. 

    Family and friends are invited to a visitation at the Pagenkopf Funeral Home 2228 Silver Ma