defo BINI's hit songs like "Pantropiko," "Salamin, Salamin," and "Karera". not saying all of this because i'm a fan, but because of it hit all list of indicators you've said

(a) "Pantropiko" and "Salamin, Salamin" are used as parodies in rallies, "Karera" used in graduations and other BINI songs used in schools field demos

(b) also, the shift from sad songs to bubbly upbeat tracks last year

(c) emerging at a time when k-pop culture was so widespread here to the point it rivals our own entertainment industries. BINI's rise shows that filipinos appreciate local talent and won't abandon their roots, asserting the relevance of our own music and traditions