What If Tayo?
| "What If Tayo?" | ||||
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| Single by Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo | ||||
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| English title | What If Us? | |||
| Released | September 12, 2025 | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | Star | |||
| Songwriter | Jonathan Manalo | |||
| Producer | Jonathan Manalo | |||
| Mika Salamanca singles chronology | ||||
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What If Tayo? (transl. What If Us?) is a song by the Filipino internet personality Mika Salamanca and Filipino actor Brent Manalo. It was released on September 12, 2025, through Star Music, written and produced by Jonathan Manalo. "What If Tayo" explores the dynamic between two best friends, centering on the possibility of their bond into a romantic relationship.
Background and release
Brent and Mika were declared the winners of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition at the grand finale on July 5 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. The pair, known as "BreKa", received 33 percent of the combined votes and each won a cash prize of ₱1 million (US$20,304.57).[1] On August 7, Salamanca released a cover of Sarah Geronimo's song "Sino Nga Ba Siya"[2] (transl. Who Is He?), following the circulation of a viral video showing a younger version of her appeared to be her P.E uniform, running before dropping to the floor while singing a line.[3]
Following the cover song, Salamanca and Manalo released their single "What If Tayo" on digital streaming platforms, along with a lyric video.[4]
Composition
"What If Tayo" is three minutes and thirty-six seconds song. It was written and produced by Jonathan Manalo.[5] The track explores the story of two best friends reflecting on the possibility of their relationship turning romantic.[6] It was initially teased by Star Music through a fan fiction by Salamanca and Manalo.[7] The lyric video accumulated over 312,000 views on YouTube within five days of release and the song was included in Spotify's New Music Friday Philippines playlist.[8]
Music video
The music video, released on September 27, 2025, runs for five minutes and portrays a story of friendship with hints of unspoken feelings. It begins with Mika and Brent exchanging glances in a park before engaging in a cup-stacking game. He appears conflicted about confessing his emotions but dismisses the thoughts. As scene develops, Salamanca address him in Kapampangan, expressing that she has something important to share. She asks if he feels anything to her, to which Manalo replies that he does, though the lightens the moment by joking it is mostly from the "headache" caused by her constant stories. Later, they are shown reflecting on their bond, with Brent voicing his fear of losing their friendship. Mika reassures him that she chooses him every day, and the sequence concludes with him affirming that he chooses her as well.[9]
Credits
Credits are adapted by Apple Music[5] and music video.[10]
- Brent Manalo – lead vocal
- Mika Salamanca – lead vocal
- Gab Tagadtad – mastering engineer, mixing engineer
- Janno Queyquep – arranger, guitar
- Jonathan Manalo – producer, songwriter
References
- ^ Arnaldo, Steph (July 5, 2025). "Brent Manalo, Mika Salamanca are Big Winners of 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition'". Rappler. Archived from the original on September 8, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (August 8, 2025). "Mika Salamanca Drops Her Version of 'Sino Nga Ba Siya'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 8, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ Calub, Alexis (July 12, 2025). "Trending: Funniest takes on Mika Salamanca's viral 'Sino Nga Ba Siya' throwback video". Philstar Life. The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on October 13, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ Deveza, Reyma (September 12, 2025). "'PBB' big winners Mika Salamanca, Brent Manalo drop duet single 'What If Tayo?'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on October 13, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ a b "What If Tayo? by Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo". Apple Music (PH). September 12, 2025. Archived from the original on October 13, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ Bautista, Rafael (September 17, 2025). "Find Your Next On-Repeat Track with These New Music Picks". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on October 13, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ "Mika Salamanca, Brent Manalo explore spark of romance in 'What If Tayo'". Manila Standard. September 17, 2025. Archived from the original on October 13, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ "Mika and Brent Explore Spark of Romance In Single "What If Tayo?"". Pageone Philippines. September 24, 2025. Archived from the original on October 13, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ Yap, Jade Veronique (September 28, 2025). "Mika Salamanca, Brent Manalo are best friends in love in 'What If Tayo?' music video". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ What If Tayo? (Official Music Video) by Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo. Star Music. September 27, 2025. Archived from the original on September 29, 2025. Retrieved September 29, 2025 – via YouTube.