well, today, the rendition of international songs to "tagalog" is uber popular.
what can you say about this?
example:
Rihanna's umbrella= Ms. Ganda's Payong
is translating english songs to tagalog
I agree that OPM is not original. Like, since when did they become so original? Way, way back, I appreciate the older songs from bands like Eraserheads, Parokya Ni Edgar and Wolfgang. They might be influenced by Western Music but "Revives" are a rip.
Same to other singers right now. I only appreciate Yeng Constantino's songs than any other. Although punkish, but still original.