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Tingin

"Tingin"
The cover art shows a woman among starts and the moon.
Single by Cup of Joe featuring Janine Teñoso
from the EP Patutunguhan
LanguageFilipino
English titleLook
ReleasedApril 28, 2023 (2023-04-28)
Genre
Length3:42
LabelViva
Songwriters
ProducerShadiel Chan
Cup of Joe singles chronology
"Tataya"
(2023) 		"Tingin"
(2023) 		"Lahat ng Bukas"
(2024)
Janine Teñoso singles chronology
"Pelikula"
(2021) 		"Tingin"
(2023) 		"Apat na Buwan"
(2024)
Music video
"Tingin" on YouTube

"Tingin" (lit. 'Look') is a song by Filipino band Cup of Joe featuring Janine Teñoso from their extended play (EP) Patutunguhan (transl. Destination) (2023). It was released on April 28, 2024 by Viva Records. The song was written by three of the five members of Cup of Joe, Gian Bernardino, Vixen Gareza and Raphaell Ridao, with additional contributions from Redentor Ridao, Teñoso and production from Shadiel Chan. The song was accompanied by a music video released on October 23, 2023, directed by Jay-Ar Villarojas, which follows separate storylines centered on Teñoso, Bernardino and Ridao before converging in a rooftop jam session and stage performance.

"Tingin" debuted at number 25 on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart on October 27, 2023, marking both its first week on the chart and its peak position. Its entry contributed to a new milestone, with 17 Filipino acts charting simultaneously. The song has been performed live on several occasions, including a Wish 107.5 Bus performance uploaded in July 2023, appearances during the band's Silakbo concert tour in 2025, and live sets as an opening act for Lola Amour in April 2024 and at Billboard Philippines: Mainstage at the SM Mall of Asia Arena later that year. In 2024, the song won Wish Song Collaboration of the Year at the Wish Music Awards.

Background and composition

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Cup of Joe began production on their debut extended play (EP) Patutunguhan, which was featured on Billboard Philippines' list of top albums and EPs of 2023.[1] The EP includes a mix of new material and previously released singles.[2] "Tingin" was released on April 28, 2023 and later included as the opening track of Cup of Joe's EP Patutunguhan (2023).[3] The song marked the first chart entry for both Janine Teñoso and the band on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart.[4]

"Tingin" is an alternative pop song featuring "dream pop" and "atmospheric" instrumentals.[5][6] It was written by three of the five members of Cup of Joe, Gian Bernardino, Vixen Gareza and Raphaell Ridao, with additional songwriting from Redentor Ridao and Janine Teñoso. The former four also contributed with arrangements, while production was handled by Shadiel Chan, who also served as recording and mixing engineer.[7] Mayks Go writing for Billboard Philippines, stated that the song explore the viewpoint of someone who stays entirely focused on the person they love, even when surrounded by the chaos of the world.[8] According to the band, the song connected with listeners across different age groups, especially Generation Z and millennials.[9] They said the experience felt surreal and that their focus was on expressing their stories and emotions through the music, rather than chasing commercial success.[10]

Music video and promotion

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The official music video for "Tingin" was released by Cup of Joe's YouTube channel on October 23, 2023, and was directed by Jay-Ar Villarojas. The video depicts three perspectives, focusing on Teñoso, Bernardino and Ridao. Each is shown experiencing personal struggles before ultimately coming together for a rooftop jam session, followed by a stage performance.[11]

Cup of Joe and Janine Teñoso's performance of "Tingin" on the Wish 107.5 Bus was uploaded on July 17, 2023 to YouTube.[12] In March 2025, the band performed "Tingin" during their Silakbo concert tour in Cebu.[13] The band served as the opening act for Lola Amour's concert at the Circuit Makati Event Grounds in April 2024, where they performed "Tingin".[14] On October 15, Cup of Joe performed at Billboard Philippines: Mainstage, the first anniversary show, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, where they performed their single "Tingin" with the entire arena singing along.[15]

Commercial performance

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Following its release on April 28, 2023, "Tingin" debuted at number 25 on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart dated October 27, 2023, also marking its peak position. The song contributed to a week where 17 Filipino acts charted simultaneously on the Philippines Songs chart.[16] By August 10, 2024, the single entered the top 10 of the Billboard Philippines Top Philippine Songs chart, climbing to number 10.[17] The song later climbed to number 4 on the Philippines Hot 100, reached number 5 on the Top Philippine Songs chart, and peaked at number 7 on the Philippines chart under the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).[18]

At the inauguration of the Official Philippines Chart on February 19, 2025, the song was recognized as the ninth Local Song of the Year.[19] As of November 2023, the song had surpassed 22 million streams on Spotify. It also became the top-performing song by an OPM band on several Spotify editorial playlists in the Philippines.[6]

Reception

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In 2024, "Tingin" won Wish Song Collaboration of the Year at the Wish Music Awards.[20] In December 2025, Spotify Philippines included the song among its Top Local Songs of the year, placing seventh.[21] It was also recognized by Apple Music Philippines on December 2, 2025, listing it seventh among its Top OPM Songs.[22]

Credits and personnel

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Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[7]

Cup of Joe members

  • Gian Bernardino – songwriting, arranger
  • Vixen Gareza – songwriting, arranger
  • Raphaell Ridao – songwriting, arranger

Contributors

  • Redentor Ridao – songwriting, arranger
  • Janine Teñoso – featured vocals, songwriting

Production

Charts

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Chart performance for "Tingin"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[23] 4
Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[24] 4
Philippines (IFPI)[18] 7

References

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  1. ^ Fernandez, Jenny (December 15, 2023). "Cup Of Joe Share More Details On February 2024 Concert". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on December 15, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  2. ^ Gil, Baby A. "Cup of Joe scores with Tingin". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  3. ^ Juan, Ratziel San (October 27, 2023). "Cup Of Joe And Janine Teñoso Chart A Milestone Together". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on October 27, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  4. ^ Angan, Kara (January 25, 2024). "Janine Teñoso To Release New Single, 'Hulaan'". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on January 25, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  5. ^ Go, Mayks (July 2, 2025). "The Longest-Charting Songs On The Philippines Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on July 3, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Liwanag, Punch (November 21, 2023). "Cup Of Joe is No. 1 streamed OPM group on Spotify". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  7. ^ a b "Tingin - Song Cup of Joe & Janine Teñoso", Apple Music, April 28, 2023, retrieved July 3, 2025
  8. ^ Go, Mayks (July 2, 2025). "The Longest-Charting Songs On The Philippines Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. Modern Media Group Inc. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  9. ^ Alcantara, Carissa (December 23, 2023). "What Cup of Joe says about their music journey: 'Parang up until now po hindi pa rin po kami sanay'" [It's like up until now, we're still not used to it]. Manila Bulletin. Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  10. ^ Wang, Nickie (January 3, 2024). "A phenomenal year for Cup of Joe". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  11. ^ Juan, Ratziel San (October 24, 2023). "Cup of Joe and Janine Teñoso Release Music Video of 'Tingin'". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on October 24, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  12. ^ "Cup of Joe and Janine Teñoso perform "Tingin" LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus". Viva Records. July 19, 2023. Archived from the original on July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  13. ^ amgomez (April 3, 2025). "Cup of Joe brings SILAKBO: The concert tour 2025 to Cebu". Cebu Daily News. Archived from the original on April 3, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  14. ^ Roque, Nika (April 14, 2024). "10 epic moments from the Lola Amour album concert that will go down in OPM history". GMA Network. Archived from the original on April 14, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  15. ^ Go, Mayks (November 6, 2024). "Cup Of Joe To Hold 'SILAKBO' Solo Concert This February 2025". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  16. ^ Juan, Ratziel San (October 27, 2023). "Cup Of Joe And Janine Teñoso Chart A Milestone Together". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on October 27, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  17. ^ Go, Mayks (August 21, 2024). "Cup Of Joe, Janine's 'Tingin' Rises On The Top Philippine Songs Chart". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  18. ^ a b "The official Southeast Asia Chart | Weekly Chart". Official Southeast Asia Charts. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  19. ^ Payo, Jasmine (February 19, 2025). "BINI tops local artists in The Official Philippines Chart". Rappler. Archived from the original on February 19, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  20. ^ Angan, Kara (January 14, 2024). "Full List Of Winners Of The 2024 Wish Music Awards". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  21. ^ "'Multo' is most streamed song on Spotify PH in 2025; Cup of Joe is most streamed OPM artist". GMA Network. December 4, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  22. ^ "Cup of Joe's 'Multo' lands No. 1 spot on Top OPM Songs of 2025 on Apple Music PH". ABS-CBN. December 4, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  23. ^ "Philippines Songs (Week of December 30, 2023)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  24. ^ "Top Philippine Songs (Week of July 26, 2025)". Billboard Philippines. July 23, 2025. Archived from the original on July 23, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.