The jazz piece "Hiwaga" from the Philippines features a blend of traditional Filipino folk instruments and modern jazz improvisation. The composition incorporates the use of the kulintang, a gong-chime instrument, and the bandurria, a 14-string lute, alongside a standard jazz trio of piano, bass, and drums. Its melody draws inspiration from indigenous Philippine scales, recontextualizing them within a contemporary jazz framework. The arrangement of "Hiwaga" alternates between tightly composed sections and open-ended improvisational passages, allowing each instrument to contribute to the evolving texture.