Apo Hiking Society is adding another love song to its musical catalog with the release of ‘Woman Divine,’ a track that carries a story spanning almost four decades.
The new single, credited to the duo Jim Paredes and Boboy Garrovillo, arrives as a long-awaited addition to the group's body of work, having originated from an unfinished composition written in the 1980s.
Paredes recently opened up about the song's origins in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Nov. 11, revealing that the idea came to him shortly after they recorded the classic OPM hit ‘When I Met You.’
Although he had already started working on the composition during that period, the song remained incomplete for years. It was only earlier in 2026 that Paredes found the inspiration to finish writing it.
In another post, the singer-songwriter described ‘Woman Divine’ as a musical expression of love and admiration, particularly inspired by the qualities that make women fascinating.
He also reflected on how the song's long journey serves as a reminder that music does not always have to be created around commercial expectations, emphasizing the value of artistic instinct and personal expression.
The release also comes as Apo Hiking Society prepares for its upcoming concert, ‘naRYAN nAPO Kami,’ featuring Ryan Cayabyab and Mitch Valdes.
The three-day musical event will take place on Dec. 4, 5, and 6 at the Proscenium Theater at Rockwell Center in Makati.