Saksi Ang Langit

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"Saksi Ang Langit"
Single by December Avenue
LanguageFilipino
English titleHeaven's a Witness
ReleasedNovember 25, 2022 (2022-11-25)
Genre
Length4:19
LabelTower of Doom
Songwriter(s)
  • Ronzel Bautista
  • Muriel Danao
Producer(s)
  • December Avenue
  • Tower of Doom
December Avenue singles chronology
"Isang Himala"
(2021) 		"Saksi Ang Langit"
(2022) 		"Ilang Beses Kita Mamahalin?"
(2023)
Music video
"Saksi Ang Langit" on YouTube

"Saksi Ang Langit" (lit. 'Heaven's a Witness') is a song by Filipino band December Avenue. It was released as a digital single on November 25, 2022, through Tower of Doom, and was written by Ronzel Bautista and Muriel Danao. Different from the bands' regular previous songs about difficult experiences, "Saksi Ang Langit" is an indie pop alternative rock[citation needed] track that speaks profoundly about love in its best forms.[1]

The song went viral on social media nearly three years later due to Zeinab Harake and Bobby Ray Parks Jr. wedding and later on to become a sleeper hit.[2] It made a strong debut at number six on Billboard Philippines Hot 100 and number 3 on Top Philippine Songs on June 28, 2025, marking December Avenue's highest debut for a song in the Billboard Philippines charts.[3]

Background and release

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Following their successful tour in Canada and the United States, Filipino band December Avenue releases their single, "Saksi Ang Langit" on November 25, 2022.[1][4]

Composition and lyrics

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"Saksi Ang Langit"
A 21-second sample of "Saksi Ang Langit", where the chorus can be heard.
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The song was composed by Ronzel Bautista and Muriel Danao, and produced by December Avenue and Tower of Doom.[5] Different from the bands' regular previous songs about difficult experiences, "Saksi Ang Langit" is an indie pop alternative rock[citation needed] track that speaks profoundly about love in its best forms.[1][4]

Commercial performance

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Originally released in November 2022, the song gained popularity again in 2025, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Philippines Top Philippine Songs and No. 6 on the Philippine Hot 100. By the following week, the song rose to No. 2 on the Top Philippine Songs chart and No. 3 on the Philippines Hot 100.[6]

The band achieved significant success on two Spotify charts, reaching 2 on Viral 50 Philippines and Top 50 Philippines, 3 on Spotify Top Artists Philippines, and 31 on the Viral Top 50 Global chart.[7]

Accolades

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Award Year Category Result Ref.
Wish Music Awards 2024 "Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year" Nominated [8]
Awit Awards 2023 "Music Video of the Year" Nominated [9]
"People's Voice Favorite Song" Nominated

Charts

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Chart performances for "Saksi Ang Langit"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Philippines (IFPI)[10] 2
Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[11] 2
Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[12] 3

Credits and personnel

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Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[5]

  • December Avenue — performer, producer
  • Zel Bautista — vocals, songwriter[a]
  • Don Gregorio — bass
  • Gelo Cruz — keyboards
  • Jem Manuel — lead guitar
  • Muriel Danao — drums, songwriter[b]
  • Tower of Doom — producer

Notes

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  1. ^ Zel is short for Ronzel
  2. ^ Also known as Jet Danao

References

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  1. ^ a b c "December Avenue's new song 'Saksi Ang Langit' is an ode to love in its best forms". adobo Magazine. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  2. ^ "December Avenue's 'Saksi Ang Langit' Charts After Zeinab Harake and Ray Parks' Wedding". ABS-CBN. June 23, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  3. ^ Go, Mayks (June 25, 2025). "December Avenue's "Saksi Ang Langit" Makes Big Debut On The Top Philippine Songs Chart". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "December Avenue drops 'Saksi Ang Langit'". Manila Bulletin. November 27, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Saksi Ang Langit — Song by December Avenue — Apple Music". Apple Music (PH). Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  6. ^ Saenz, Rome (July 2, 2025). "December Avenue Climbs To No. 3 On The Philippines Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  7. ^ "December Avenue's 'Saksi Ang Langit' Charts After Zeinab Harake and Ray Parks' Wedding". ABS-CBN. June 23, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  8. ^ Angan, Kara (January 14, 2024). "Here Are The Winners Of The 9th Wish Music Awards". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  9. ^ Liwanag, Punch (August 22, 2023). "First batch of Awit Awards 2023 nominees revealed". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  10. ^ "The Official Southeast Asia Charts – This Week's Official Philippines Chart Top 20 from 06/20/2025 to 06/26/2025". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 2, 2025. [Select 2025 Week 26]
  11. ^ "Philippines Hot 100 for the week of July 5, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  12. ^ "Top Philippine Songs – Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 2, 2025.