Ernesto Dela Peña (October 26, 1932 – March 12, 2024[1]) was a Filipino composer and lyricist.
[2] In 2018 he would become associated with Star Music, a recording company owned by the Philippine media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation.
Among the singers he wrote songs for was Rico J. Puno; this includes the 1978 song "May Bukas Pa" and 1979 Metro Manila Popular Music Festival entry "Lupa" both of which he wrote with Charo Unite.
[2] He made songs for various artists such as Sharon Cuneta, Bibeth Orteza, Sylvia La Torre, and Bobby Gonzales as well as bands like VST & Company.
[1] Dela Peña died on March 12, 2024, due to a lingering illness.