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Inside the 38th Awit Awards Nominees’ Vibe Night: where the future of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) sounds like now.

Tuesday night in Poblacion, and the humidity hangs heavy over Makati. Inside Atmosfera, though, the air is lighter… thick with synths, basslines, and the low hum of voices tuned into one thing: the music. 

This is Vibe Night: the official kickoff to the 38th Awit Awards, but far from a buttoned-up industry mixer. Think less awards show, more underground club, with better lighting and a sharper guest list.

At the heart of it: nominees, producers, execs, and fans orbiting the same crowded floor, clutching drinks and weaving between conversations, verses, and the kind of laughter you only get when no one’s posturing. It’s a rare scene in an industry that often thrives on the polished and the poised. Here, everything feels looser. Realer. Like OPM unbuttoned its collar for the night.

 

(L-R) Baileys Acot, Ana Ramsey, Elijah Canlas hosted the event at the Atmosfera in Makati.
(L-R) Baileys Acot, Ana Ramsey, Elijah Canlas hosted the event at the Atmosfera in Makati.
Joao Constancia, Maxie Andreison, Queenay Mercado entertains the crowd
Joao Constancia, Maxie Andreison, Queenay Mercado were also present to entertain the crowd

 

Co-presented by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) and Vibe PH, the night was less about who was nominated and more about who’s next—what Filipino music is becoming and who’s pushing it there.

“The Awit Awards is the legit stamp of OPM greatness,” said Peter Edward Dizon, Vibe creator and MQuest Ventures exec. “Through Vibe, we’re honored to carry that legacy forward.”

Legacy, sure, but tonight, it’s evolution that’s on display. Onstage, acts like Karilyo prove that pop can still surprise you. Across the room, you catch whispers about Dionela, buzz around BINI, and side conversations dissecting Lola Amour’s chances. And yet, it doesn’t feel competitive. The vibe, fittingly, is communal, almost conspiratorial. Like everyone’s in on something big about to break.

This year, the Awit Awards leans harder into the shape-shifting face of local music. Genre lines blur. Pop collides with R&B, indie moods bend into hip-hop grooves, and the industry, for once, seems content to let the artists lead.

It’s been a long road for OPM to get here,  not just popular but cool again. International-facing but deeply local. And nights like this, raw and full of promise, are reminders of just how far it’s come.

 

Caren Tevanny performing at the Awit Awards 2025
Caren Tevanny
Cueshé performing at the Awit Awards 2025
Cueshe
Jan Roberts performing at the Awit Awards 2025
Jan Roberts
Karilyo performing at the Awit Awards 2025
Karilyo
Revisor performing at the Awit Awards 2025
Revisor
SUD performing at the Awit Awards 2025
SUD

 

The awards ceremony itself drops on Nov. 16 at Meralco Theater, directed by none other than Johnny “Mr. M. Manahan. But don’t we hear the real pulse of OPM here? It’s already beating, right here, in a low-lit club in Makati, where tomorrow’s sound is already playing.

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Here are the nominees for every category: 

GRAND AWARDS 

Album of the Year 

1. TALAARAWAN 
Artist: BINI 
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak 
Produced by: Mat Olavides, Migz Cortes, Jumbo De Belen of FlipMusic Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

2. Olaholah 
Artist: SunKissed Lola 
Executive Producer: SunKissed Lola 
Produced by: SunKissed Lola, Shadiel Chan 
Record LabelDitto Music 

3. The Traveller Across Dimensions 
Artist: Ben&Ben 
Executive Producers: Ben&Ben, Ben&Ben Music Productions 
Produced by: Poch Barretto, Ziv, Sam Marquez, timothy Run, Jean-Paul Verona, Petra Sihombing 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

4. Alegorya 
Artist: Munimuni 
Executive Producer: Sony Music Philippines 
Produced by: Daniel Monong, Tim Recla, Nick Azurin 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

5. Superpower 
Artist: Zild 
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez 
Produced by: Zild Benitez 
Record Label: Island Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. 

6. Lola Amour 
Artist: Lola Amour 
Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines 
Produced by: Lola Amour
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

Record of the Year 

1. Nene 
Artist: SunKissed Lola 
Executive Producer: SunKissed Lola 
Produced by: Shadiel Chan, SunKissed Lola 
Recording Engineers: Shadiel Chan 
Record Label: Ditto Music 

2. Heartache Generation 
Artist: ena mori 
Executive Producer: Offshore Music Philippines 
Produced by: ena mori, timothy Run 
Recording Engineers: Audry Dionisio, Ena Patricia Villa, Tim Marquez Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines 

3. Marilag 
Artist: Dionela 
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez 
Produced by: Tim Dionela 
Recording Engineer: Tim Dionela 
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. 

4. Love Is 
Artist: The Ridleys 
Executive Producer: Underdog Music 
Produced by: Shadiel Chan 
Recording Engineers: Shadiel Chan, Jan Fuertez 
Record Label: Underdog Music 

5. Namimiss Ko Na 
Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines 
Produced by: Lola Amour 
Recording Engineer: Lola Amour 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

Song of the Year 

1. sining 
Composers: Tim Dionela, Jay R 
Lyricists: Dionela, Jay R 
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc.

2. Ikot
Composers: Joshua Buizon, Joshua Lua 
Lyricists: Joshua Buizon, Joshua Lua 
Record Label: Underdog Music 

3. Misteryoso 
Composer: Gian Bernardino 
Lyricist: Cup Of Joe 
Record Label: Viva Records Corp. 

4. Pagbigyan 
Composers: Carl Angelo D. Guerzon, Francis Luis D. Beato
Lyricist: Sugarcane 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

5. Namimiss Ko Na 
Composers: Raymond Benedict Jovellano King, David Ligad Yuhico
Lyricist: Lola Amour 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

PERFORMANCE AWARDS 

Best Performance by a Solo Artist 

1. ATM 
Artist: Ice Seguerra 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

2. I’ll Be Somebody You Want 
Artist: Jolianne 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

3. Pauwi Na’Ko (Dito Ka Na Lang) 
Artist: dwta 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

4. Marilag 
Artist: Dionela 
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, UMG Philippines Inc. 

5. Alas Dos Na!!! 
Artist: Janine Berdin 
Record Label: Island Records Philippines, UMG Philippines Inc.  

6. Fake Faces 
Artist: Felip 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

7. Umaycan 
Artist: Noel Cabangon 
Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation 

Best Performance by a Group 

1. Triumph 
Artist: Ben&Ben 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

2. Tayo Na Lang 
Artist: Nobita 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

3. Lampara 
Artist: Press Hit Play 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

4. One Sided Love 
Artist: G22 
Record Label: Republic Records Philippines, UMG Philippines Inc. 

5. sige, sayaw! 
Artist: Dear Dahlia 
Record Label: Universal Records Inc. 

6. Nilalang 
Artist: Dilaw 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

Best Performance by a New Solo Artist 

1. Alintana 
Artist: muninn 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/TARSIER RECORDS 

2. Panggap 
Artist: Plume 
Record Label: GMA MUSIC (ALTG RECORDS) 

3. Sickreet 
Artist: Ryannah J 
Record Label: O/C Records 

4. ‘Di Maipagkakaila 
Artist: ila
Record Label: PolyEast Records

5. Kahit Di Ako Ang Gusto Mo 
Artist: Patricia Heart 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

6. Seryoso 
Artist: Lottie Bie 
Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation 

Best Performance by a New Group Artist 

1. Aminin 
Artist: Naiba 
Record Label: Alpha Music Corporation 

2. Hi, Tita
Artist: Sala 
Record Label: GMA MUSIC (ALTG RECORDS) 

3. Bituin 
Artist: Letters From June 
Record Label: KDR MUSIC HOUSE 

4. Walang Humpay 
Artist: 12th Street 
Record Label: O/C Records 

5. Alak 
Artist: Karilyo 
Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation 

Best Collaboration 

1. ‘Pag Ang Puso Ang Nagsabi 
Artists: Jm Dela Cerna, Marielle Montellano 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

2. Ligaw na Bullet 
Artists: Denise Laurel, Skusta Clee 
Record Label: AWAL/Sony Music Philippines 

3. ‘Di Ko Kasalanan 
Artists: DEMI, gins&melodies 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

4. Sining 
Artists: Dionela, Jay R 
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, UMG Philippines Inc.

5. Within 
Artists: Ladine Roxas, Kris Lawrence 
Record Label: VEHNEE SATURNO MUSIC 

6. Sa Kahapon 
Artists: Dilaw, Janine Berdin 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

GENRE RECORDING AWARDS 

Best Ballad Recording 

1. ethereal 
Artist: Pappel 
Executive Producers: Kean Cipriano, Vicente Del Rosario Jr., Verb Del Rosario, Chynna Ortaleza-Cipriano 
Produced by: Ashlee Michaela Factor 
Composer: Ashlee Michaela Factor 
Record Label: O/C Records 

2. Lagi 
Artist: Ica Frias 
Executive Producer: Ricky Ilacad 
Produced by: Ricky Ilacad, Stephen Tan 
Composers: Ica Frias, Stephen Tan 
Record Label: Off The Record/Sony Music PhilippineS 

3. Kasing Kasing 
Artists: juan karlos, Kyle Echarri 
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez 
Produced by: Xergio Ramos, juan karlos, Emil Dela Rosa 
Composers: juan karlos, Kyle Echarri 
Record Label: Island Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. 

4. Medyo Ako 
Artists: juan karlos, Moira Dela Torre 
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez 
Produced by: Xergio Ramos, juan karlos, Emil Dela Rosa 
Composers: juan karlos, Moira Dela Torre 
Record Label: Island Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. 

5. Ihilak Lang Na 
Artist: Morissette 
Executive Producer: Morissette 
Produced by: Morissette, Dave Lamar, Shadiel Chan
Composers: Jude Gitamondoc, Therese Villarante-Langit 
Record Label: Underdog Music 

6. ‘Di Ko Masabi 
Artist: Stell 
Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines 
Produced by: Ryan Cayabyab, Marlon Barnuevo 
Composer: Ryan Cayabyab 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

Best Pop Recording 

1. Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo 
Artist: ITCHYWORMS 
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak 
Produced by: Jungee Marcelo, Jazz Nicolas, Mikey Amistoso 
Composer: Jungee Marcelo 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

2. DILAW 
Artist: Maki 
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak 
Produced by: Nhiko Sabiniano 
Composer: Ralph William Datoon 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/TARSIER RECORDS 

3. Toyo 
Artist: KZ Tandingan 
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak 
Produced by: KZ Tandingan, Jonathan Manalo 
Composer: KZ Tandingan 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

4. Yoko Na 
Artists: JOSH CULLEN ft. Al James 
Executive Producers: JOSH CULLEN, Black Star Entertainment, Sony Music Philippines 
Produced by: JOSH CULLEN, Black Star Entertainment, Sony Music Philippines
Composers: Alvin James Manlutac, Brian Lotho, John Remar Sabangan, Josh Cullen Santos

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

5. Hoodie 
Artists: Dionela, Alisson Shore
Executive Producers: Enzo Valdez 
Produced by: Dionela 
Composers: Tim Dionela, Emmanuel Sambayan 
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. 

Best Rock/Metal Recording 

1. Dahas 
Artist: Kjwan 
Executive Producer: Kjwan 
Produced by: Joey Santos 
Composers: Marc Abaya, Louis Isok, Kelly Mangahas, Emilio Marcos Record Label: Backspacer Records 

2. Pano 
Artist: Caren Tevanny 
Executive Producer: Caren Tevanny 
Produced by: Brian Lotho 
Composers: Caren Tevanny, Brian Lotho 
Record Label: Curve Entertainment Inc. 

3. Dragon 
Artist: Mayonnaise 
Executive Producer: Yellow Room Music 
Produced by: Mayonnaise 
Composer: Monty Macalino 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

4. Orange 
Artist: Amateurish
Executive Producer: Offshore Music Philippines 
Produced by: Amateurish 
Composers: Barry Ragaza, Dan Michael Pedernal, Kyle Ivan Lee, Reynel Gagarin, Sean John Cabuaro 
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines 

5. The Risk 
Artist: Faspitch 
Executive Producer: TOWER OF DOOM 
Produced by: Kyle Cayton 
Composers: Henry Allen, Russell Manaloto, John Dinopol, Martin Macario, Andrew Lauchengco 
Record Label: TOWER OF DOOM 

6. Bawal Lumingon
Artist: CHNDTR 
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez 
Produced by: Ryan Sarmiento, Jonathan Marco Reantaso, Josh Villena, Nikki Erica Melchor 
Composers: CHNDTR, Josh Villena, Nikka Melchor 
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. 

Best Alternative Recording 

1. Homeostasis 
Artist: Barbie Almalbis 
Executive Producer: Barbie Almalbis 
Produced by: Nick Lazaro 
Composer: Barbie Almalbis 
Record Label: Backspacer Records 

2. A gentle reminder to rest 
Artist: Amateurish 
Executive Producer: Offshore Music Philippines 
Produced by: Amateurish 
Composers: Sean John Caburao, Dan Michael Pedernal, Barry Ragaza, Kyle Ivan Lee, Reynel Gagarin 
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines 

3. Bulaklak Sa Buwan 
Artist: Ely Buendia 
Executive Producer: Offshore Music Philippines 
Produced by: Jerome Velasco, Audry Dionisio 
Composer: Ely Buendia 
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines 

4. Namimiss Ko Na 
Artist: Lola Amour
Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines 
Produced by: Lola Amour 
Composers: Raymond Benedict Jovellano King, David Ligad Yuhico Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

5. Wala Nang Saysay 
Artist: Meds 
Executive Producer: Vic De Vera 
Produced by: Meds Rana/Supervising: Neil Gregorio 
Composer: Meds Rana
Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation 

Best World Music Recording 

1. Sarung Banggi 
Artists: Overheat, Camsur Made 
Executive Producer: Element East Entertainment
Produced by: Cepertino Gumabao, Boom Dayupay, Swidbert Bola Morallo Composers: Cepertino Gumabao, Danica Esplana, Potenciano Gregorio Sr.
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

2. YOU DID IT 
Artist: KAIA 
Executive Producers: Black Star Entertainment, Sony Music Philippines
Produced by: Oh-won Lee (RealBros), Heo ChanGoo 
Composers: Jonell “J.O.” Sarmiento, Michael James Down, Oh-won Lee
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

3. Chinese Restaurant 
Artist: Nicole Adeya 
Executive Producer: Nicole Adeya 
Produced by: Ysabel Ferráz, Yñigo Ferráz 
Composers: Nicole Almayda, Troy Del Rosario, Ysabel Ferráz, Yñigo Ferráz
Record Label: Underdog Music 

4. Careless Fools (feat. Jacques Dufourt) 
Artist: Debonair District 
Executive Producer: Debonair District 
Produced by: Debonair District 
Composer: Antonio Maria P. Cayabyab 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

5. Sabado 
Artist: SinoSikat? 
Executive Producers: Kat Agarrado, Francis De Veyra 
Produced by: Kat Agarrado, Francis De Veyra 
Composer: Dominador Gallardo 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

6. 100 Mensahe 
Artists: Dan Gil, Marga Jayy 
Executive Producer: Dan Gil 
Produced by: Dan Gil 
Composer: Danny Albert Gil 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

Best Traditional/Contemporary Folk Recording 

1. ATM 
Artist: Ice Seguerra 
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak 
Produced by: Jonathan Manalo 
Composer: Francis Contemplacion 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

2. Ito Lamang 
Artist: Project: Romeo 
Executive Producer: Project: Romeo 
Produced by: Sean Bullo 
Composer: Fred Engay 
Record Label: Ditto Music 

3. You’ll Never Feel Alone Again 
Artist: Earl Generao 
Executive Producer: Earl Generao 
Produced by: Nikhil Amarnani, Earl Generao 
Composer: Earl Generao 
Record Label: Ditto Music 

4. Nandiyan Pa Ba? 
Artists: 6cyclemind, Gloc-9, Josh Villena, Bayang Barrios 
Executive Producer: Sony Music Philippines 
Produced by: Josh Villena, Darwin Hernandez, Rye Sarmiento, Kyle Cayton
Composers: Joseph Darwin Hernandez, Ryan Sarmiento, Roberto Cañamo Jr., Aristotle Pollisco 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

5. Huling Liham 
Artists: Paham, dwta 
Executive Producer: Ricky Ilacad 
Produced by: Ricky Ilacad, Nikhil Amarnani, Francis Dayao 
Composers: Kian Francis Grajo, Jhasmine Villanueva 
Record Label: Off The Record/Sony Music Philippines 

Best Dance/Electronic Recording 

1. Salamin, Salamin 
Artist: BINI 
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak 
Produced by: Mat Olavides, Jumbo De Belen of FlipMusic
Composers: Mart Sam Emmanuel Olavides, John Michael Conchada, Paula Rose Alcasid, & Paulo Miguel Rañeses 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

2. Tension 
Artist: Peyton 
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak 
Produced by: Michael Cursebox 
Composer: Peyton Garcia 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STARPOP PH 

3. Eksena 
Artist: YARA 
Executive Producer: Sony Music Philippines 
Produced by: Thyro Alfaro 
Composers: Kumander Kindat, YARA 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

4. Come Over 
Artists: POP MONEY WORLDWIDE feat. Carrot Mayor, SHNTI, aunt robert
Executive Producer: Albert Christian Santos 
Produced by: Albert Santos, Angelo Paz 
Composers: Camille Santos, Ashanti Bulanadi, Gabriel Gomez 
Record Label: Underdog Music 

5. Hilo 
Artist: Paul Pablo 
Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines 
Produced by: DJ Young, Jhay Ehidio 
Composer: Paul Ramirez 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

Best Rap/HipHop Recording 

1. SUBOMOTO (Hev Abi Remix) 
Artists: Zae, Hev Abi 
Produced by: Mark Beats 
Composers: Gabriel Abilla, Jaezl Zia Espiritu 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

2. KALAKAL 
Artists: SB19, Gloc-9 
Executive Producers: 1Z Entertainment, Sony Music Philippines 
Produced by: RADKIDZ (PABLO and josue)
Composers: Aristotle Pollisco, Felip Jhon Suson, John Paulo Nase, Josh Cullen Santos, Justin De Dios, Stellvester Ajero 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

3. UTANG CLAN 
Artist: Gloc-9 
Executive Producer: Universal Records, Inc. 
Produced by: Raymund Marasigan 
Composer: Aristotle Pollisco 
Record Label: Universal Records, Inc. 

4. Ako Lang ‘to 
Artist: XYVRL 
Executive Producer: Universal Records, Inc. 
Produced by: madeindvn 
Composer: XYVRL 
Record Label: Universal Records, Inc. 

5. Marikit sa Dilim 
Artists: Juan Caoile, Kyleswish feat. JAWZ 
Executive Producer: Vicente R. del Rosario, Jr. 
Produced by: Weckly Panuncio 
Composers: Jap, Kyle Caplis, Justine Oquendo 
Record Label: Viva Records Corp. 

Best Jazz Recording 

1. SuperFunk 
Artist: GundamFunk 
Executive Producer: Offshore Music Philippines 
Produced by: Heero Angeles, Duo Angeles 
Composers: Heero Angeles, Duo Angeles 
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines 

2. Get It Right 
Artists: Nicole Asensio, Solo .Cal 
Executive Producer: Gabe Dandan 
Produced by: Gabe Dandan 
Composers: Nicole Laurel Asensio, Wilfred Gabriel Dandan 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

3. Careless Fools (feat. Jacques Dufourt) 
Artist: Debonair District 
Executive Producer: Debonair District
Produced by: Debonair District 
Composer: Antonio Maria P. Cayabyab 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

4. Remedios Circle (feat. Chuck Stevens, Abe Lagrimas, Jr., Tim Lyddon, Dave Harder) 
Artist: Alvin Cornista 
Executive Producer: Salvador III S. Cornista 
Produced by: Salvador III S. Cornista 
Composer: Salvador III S. Cornista 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

5. “What is it all about?” 
Artists: Nicole Asensio, Solo .Cal 
Executive Producer: Gabe Dandan 
Produced by: Gabe Dandan 
Composers: Nicole Laurel Asensio, Wilfred Gabriel Dandan 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

Best R&B Recording 

1. TANGO 
Artist: Jarlo Bâse
Executive Producer: Sony Music Philippines 
Produced by: Jarlo Bâse 
Composer: Dane (Jarlo Bâse) Hipolito 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

2. Marilag
Artist: Dionela 
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez 
Produced by: Tim Dionela 
Composer: Tim Dionela 
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. 

3. sining 
Artists: Dionela, Jay R 
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez 
Produced by: Tim Dionela 
Composers: Tim Dionela, Jay R 
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. 

4. Call Me What You Want 
Artist: Elise Huang 
Executive Producer: Elise Huang
Produced by: Sam De Leon, Karlo Maglasang 
Composer: Elise Huang 
Record Label: Underdog Music 

5. Fighting For You 
Artists: Thyro Alfaro, JP Bacallan 
Executive Producer: Vicente R. del Rosario, Jr. 
Produced by: Thyro Alfaro 
Composers: Thyro Alfaro, John Paul Bacallan 
Record Label: Viva Records Corp. (Diwang Records) 

SPECIAL RECORDING AWARDS 

Best Regional Recording 

1. Buhi 
Artist: Ferdinand Aragon 
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak 
Produced by: Ferdinand Aragon 
Composer: Keith John Quito 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

2. Dili Na Lang 
Artist: Jolianne 
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak 
Produced by: Luigi Balazo, Francis Gaitmaitan, Relden Campanilla, Careless Music 
Composer: Relden Campanilla 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

3. Panata 
Artist: Tothapi 
Executive Producer: Sony Music Philippines 
Produced by: Tothapi, Kobe Andrei Dionela, Ben Joseph Dellosa
Composers: Ben Joseph Dellosa, Kobe Andrei Dionela, Tothapi, Vince Dominic Dionela 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

4. Kasing Kasing 
Artists: juan karlos, Kyle Echarri 
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez 
Produced by: Xergio Ramos, juan karlos, Emil Dela Rosa 
Composers: juan karlos, Kyle Echarri 
Record Label: Island Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc.

5. Ihilak Lang Na
Artist: Morissette 
Executive Producer: Morissette 
Produced by: Morissette, Dave Lamar, Shadiel Chan 
Composers: Jude Gitamondoc, Therese Villarante-Langit 
Record Label: Underdog Music 

6. Ang Paghuwat 
Artists: Morissette, Ferdinand Aragon 
Executive Producer: Morissette 
Produced by: Shadiel Chan, Morissette, Dave Lamar 
Composer: Ferdinand Aragon 
Record Label: Underdog Music 

7. Umaycan 
Artist: Noel Cabangon 
Executive Producer: Vic De Vera 
Produced by: Noel Cabangon, Kahlil Refuerzo, Neil Gregorio 
Composers: Noel Cabangon, Ramonne Rodriguez 
Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation 

Best Christmas Recording 

1. Hesus Aming Hari 
Artists: Jonathan Manalo, John Roa, EJ De Perio, Vee Jay Dela Calzada, Diwa, Hazel Faith, Shekinah Gram, Viola Natividad, Caleb Santos, Jacob Sean Bacal, Naomi Jessi Ferrer, Elizabeth Clemente, Ezekiel Clemente 
Executive Producers: Peter Kairuz, Robert John Tan 
Produced by: Ivy Catucod, Kikx Salazar 
Composer: Shekinah Gram 
Record Label: CBN Asia – Reverb Worship 

2. Ganito Ang Pasko 
Artist: Sparkle Singers 
Executive Producers: Felipe S. Yalong, Rene A. Salta 
Produced by: GMA NETWORK 
Composers: Cristine Autor, Natasha L. Correos, Joe-Edrei Cruz, Ann Margaret Figueroa, Lorraine Intes & Samantha Toloza 
Record Label: GMA MUSIC 

3. Weather with You 
Artists: Lucas Pison, Chezka 
Executive Producer: Lucas Pison 
Produced by: Lucas Pison, Rau Layug 
Composers: Lucas Pison, Franchezka Sabalza, Miguel Austriaco, Franz Guico
Record Label: Underdog Music 

4. Noche Buena 
Artist: Jan Roberts 
Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines 
Produced by: Kenneth Ponce 
Composer: Jan Roberts Baloloy 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

5. Paskong Mag-Isa 
Artist: Debonair District 
Executive Producer: Acoustic Underground 
Produced by: Acoustic Underground 
Composer: Toma Cayabyab 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

Best Original Soundtrack Recording 

1. Iyo (Can’t Buy Me Love) 
Artist: Darren Espanto 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

2. Maskara (Theme From “Lavender Fields”) 
Artists: Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

3. Ulit Ulit (Pamilya Sagrado) 
Artist: Regine Velasquez 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

4. Uuwian (WHAT’S WRONG WITH SECRETARY KIM?) (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) 
Artist: BGYO 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

5. Sa Akin Siya (Asawa Ng Asawa Ko OST) 
Artist: Crystal Paras & Jeniffer Maravilla 
Record Label: GMA MUSIC 

6. Nagbago Ang Daigdig (My Guardian Alien OST) 
Artist: Zephanie 
Record Label: GMA MUSIC 

7. Aabutin Ang Tadhana “Chasing In The Wild” (A Viva One Original Series Soundtrack)
Artist: Hyacinth Callado 
Record Label: Viva Records Corp. / OC Records 

Best Recording By A Child Or For Children 

1. Ang Init Init 
Artist: IMOGEN 
Executive Producer: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak 
Produced by: Rey Cantong 
Composers: Rey Cantong, Kaye Cantong 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

2. The Phonics Song 
Artist: Teacher Cleo 
Executive Producer: Alvin F. de Vera 
Produced by: Rhaniel V. Torres 
Composer: Leonora P. Varela 
Record Label: Alpha Music Corporation 

3. Tadhana (Easy Lang) 
Artist: Giani Sarita 
Executive Producer: Geng Sarita 
Produced by: Albert Tamayo, Rey Jacildone 
Composer: Ron Jefferson Zapanta Perez 
Record Label: Curve Entertainment Inc. 

4. Jesus, Best Friend 
Artist: Ateneo Boys Choir 
Executive Producer: Emmanuel L. Alfonso SJ 
Produced by: JESUIT COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION 
Composer: Dom Bulan Sj 
Record Label: JESUIT COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION 

5. Nasa Palad Mo 
Artists: Ateneo Boys Choir featuring Marcel Roy S. Navarro and Generoso R. Maquirang IV 
Executive Producer: Emmanuel L. Alfonso SJ 
Produced by: JESUIT COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION 
Composer: Manoling V Francisco SJ 
Record Label: JESUIT COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION 

Best Novelty Recording  

1. Da Coconut Nut (DJ Sandy Remix) 
Artists: Giani Sarita, DJ Sandy 
Executive Producer: Curve Entertainment Inc.
Produced by: Reck Cardinales, DJ Sandy 
Composer: Ryan Cayabyab 
Record Label: Curve Entertainment Inc. 

2. Walang Label 
Artist: Eugene Layug 
Executive Producer: Kean Cipriano, Vicente Del Rosario Jr., Verb Del Rosario, Chynna Ortaleza-Cipriano 
Produced by: Eugene Layug, Allen Hao 
Composer: Eugene L. Layug 
Record Label: O/C Records 

3. WALA AKONG PAKE 
Artists: Johan Kyle (ft. ANNUHBAE) 
Executive Producer: Johan Kyle 
Produced by: Daniel Kelvin, Calvin Borja 
Composers: Daniel Kelvin, Johan Kyle 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

4. Art Song 
Artist: Pinkmen 
Executive Producer: Offshore Music Philippines 
Produced by: Offshore Music Philippines, Pinkmen
Composers: Paul Gene Alvarado II, Matthew Medrano, Jed Zulaybar, Mark Armas, Paolo Santos, Ricardo Recla Jr. 
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines 

5. Atras Abante 
Artists: Introvert Fiesta (feat. Aji) 
Executive Producer: Element East Entertainment 
Produced by: Boom Dayupay, Edwinson Fernandez 
Composer: Boom Dayupay 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

Best Inspirational Recording 

1. Beautiful Day 
Artist: The Company 
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak 
Produced by: Jonathan Manalo 
Composer: Jermaine Edwards 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

2. Little World Changer 
Artist: Belle Mariano
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: Rox Santos 
Composers: Moira Dela Torre, Joseph Landreth-Smith
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STARPOP PH 

3. Ningas Ng Pag-Asa 
Artists: Jamie Rivera ft. 92AD 
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: Jamie Rivera 
Composer: Maestro Franscesco Sequeri 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/INSPIRE MUSIC 

4. Dahil Sa ‘Yo 
Artist: Viola Natividad 
Executive Producers: Peter Kairuz, Robert John Tan 
Produced by: Ivy Catucod, Icko Gonzalez, Viola Natividad
Composer: Viola Natividad 
Record Label: CBN Asia – Reverb Worship 

5. Face of God 
Artist: December Avenue 
Executive Producer: TOWER OF DOOM 
Produced by: Macoy Manuel 
Composer: Ronzel Bautista 
Record Label: TOWER OF DOOM 

Best Instrumental Recording 

1. Nang Buo Kong Buhay 
Instrumentalists: Jay Gomez Featuring Yvette Parcom
Record Label: JESUIT COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION 

2. SuperFunk 
Instrumentalists: GundamFunk 
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines 

3. See You On The Other Side 
Instrumentalists: LUSTBASS, RJ Pineda 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

4. Good Nights 
Instrumentalists: LUSTBASS 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

5. Remedios Circle (feat. Chuck Stevens, Abe Lagrimas, Jr., Tim Lyddon, Dave Harder) 
Instrumentalists: Alvin Cornista 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

Best Global Collaboration Recording 

1. Winna Winna 
Artists: Pangina Heals, Moophs 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/TARSIER RECORDS 

2. Comets 
Artists: Ben&Ben ft. Petra Sihombing 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

3. Moonlight 
Artists: Ian Asher, SB19, Terry Zhong 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

4. Sunny When I’m With You 
Artists: Ysanygo, Purplecat 
Record Label: Underdog Music 

5. lust (feat. Cyra Gwynth) 
Artists: Felip, Cyra Gwynth 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 

Best Engineered Recording 

1. Pahinga 
Sound Engineer: Nikhil Armanani 
Recording Studio: Line in Studio 
Record Label: Ditto Music 

2. Nobya 
Sound Engineer: Carlo Jay Cruz 
Recording Studio: Mix Machine Audio & Production Studio 
Record Label: O/C Records 

3. Pauwi Na’ko (Dito Ka Na Lang) 
Sound Engineer: Brian Lotho 
Recording Studio: Sonic State Audio 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

4. Segundo, Siguro 
Sound Engineer: Axel Fernandez 
Recording Studio: Runt Collective Studios 
Record Label: Viva Records Corp. 

5. Namimiss Ko Na 
Sound Engineer: Rene Serna 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

Best Musical Arrangement 

1. Nobya 
Musical Arrangers: Franz Sacro, Choi Padilla 
Record Label: O/C Records 

2. Bittersweet 
Musical Arrangers: Ashlee Mickaela Factor, Alyssa Janine Cruz
Record Label: O/C Records 

3. Namimiss Ko Na 
Musical Arranger: Lola Amour 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

4. Get It Right 
Musical Arranger: Gabe Dandan 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

5. Umaycan 
Musical Arranger: Kahlil Refuerzo 
Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation 

Best Vocal Arrangement 

1. Desperate Hours 
Vocal Arranger: Nick Lazaro 
Record Label: Backspacer Records 

2. Tomorrow With You 
Vocal Arrangers: Paolo Benjamin G. Guico, Miguel Benjamin G. Guico
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

3. Heartache Generation 
Vocal Arranger: ena mori 
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines 

4. KALAKAL 
Vocal Arrangers: SB19, GLOC–9
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

5. ache 
Vocal Arranger: Luke Gabriel Isnani, Felip Jhon Suson
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

6. Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko 
Vocal Arranger: LUSTBASS 
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines 

Best Remix Recording 

1. Welcome To My World 
Produced by: Jonathan Manalo 
DJ (Remixer): Theo Martel 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

2. Love Is The Answer 
Produced by: Jonathan Manalo, Moy Ortiz 
DJ (Remixer): The Company 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

3. small town (crwn’s crying in the parking lot edit) 
Produced by: crwn 
DJ (Remixer): crwn 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

4. different… (kenyama remix) 
Produced by: kenyama 
DJ (Remixer): kenyama 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

5. WHITE ROOM (Reimagined ver.) 
Produced by: ena mori 
DJ (Remixer): ena mori 
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines 

Best Cover Art 

1. Patibong 
Creative Artist: Gracenote 
Graphic Designer: Rj Villanueva 
Cover Concept by: Darwin Hernandez 
Photography by: RJ Villanueva 
Record Label: Backspacer Records

2. The Traveller Across Dimensions 
Creative Artist: Ben&Ben 
Graphic Designer: 
– Creative Direction – Puppeteer Studios  
– Art Direction – Jether Dane Guadalupe  
– Graphic Design – Katrina Urmatam 
Cover Concept by: Puppeteer Studios 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

3. KALAKAL 
Creative Artist: SB19 
Graphic Designer: Louis Duran, IC Forbes 
Cover Concept by: Louis Duran, IC Forbes 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

4. “I’m Okay” 
Creative Artist: Moira Dela Torre 
Graphic Designer: Equinox Manila Productions, Jason Maxx Cover Concept by: Moira Dela Torre 
Photography by: Artu Nepomuceno 
Record Label: UMG Philippines Inc. 

5. Misteryoso 
Creative Artist: Cup Of Joe 
Graphic Designer: Nica Angeles 
Cover Concept by: Gian Bernardino 
Record LabelViva Records Corp. 

Music Video of the Year 

1. Salamin Salamin 
Produced by: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak, Carlo Jorge Reyes
Director: Kerbs Balagtas 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC 

2. Namumula by Maki (Official Music Video) 
Produced by: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak, Carlo Jorge Reyes
Directors: Kirby Balagtas, Maki 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/TARSIER RECORDS 

3. BINI | ‘Cherry On Top’ Official Music Video 
Produced by: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak, Carlo Jorge Reyes
Director: Kerbs Balagtas 
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC

4. SB19 X GLOC-9 ‘KALAKAL’ Music Video 
Produced by: 1032 Lab, Iana Cris Forbes 
Directors: Alanshiii, XY Pintoy 
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines 

5. Tagpi-tagping Piraso 
Produced by: August Lyle Espino, Cedric Hornedo, Lemuel Francia, Geoffrey Collera 
Director: August Lyle Espino 
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines