Filipino Music Awards 2025

Filipino Music Awards 2025
Official poster
DateOctober 21, 2025
VenueSM Mall of Asia Arena
Pasay, Metro Manila
CountryPhilippines
Presented byModern Media Group, Inc.
Hosted by
Preshow hostAiyana Perlas
Acts
Most winsSB19 (6)
Most nominationsSB19 (9)
Total18 categories
Websitefilipinomusicawards.com
Television coverage
NetworkTV5
Produced byAGC Power Holdings, Inc.
Directed byJohnny Manahan

The 1st Filipino Music Awards ceremony, presented by the Modern Media Group, Inc. (MMGI), took place on October 21, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila. During the ceremony, the MMGI presented the Filipino Music Awards (FMAs) in 18 categories to honor the best of Filipino music. Directed by Johnny Manahan, the ceremony was delay broadcast in the Philippines on TV5. Model Joey Mead King and actors Michael Sager and Elijah Canlas hosted the show,[1][2] while Aiyana Perlas hosted the red carpet.[3]

SB19 emerged as the night's biggest winner, winning six awards, including Artist of the Year; their Simula at Wakas World Tour also won Concert of the Year and Tour of the Year. Cup of Joe followed by two awards, winning Album of the Year and Song of the Year for Silakbo and "Multo", respectively.[4] Jose Mari Chan received the Lifetime Achievement Award while Pilita Corrales was posthumously awarded the Tribute Award.[2] Bini, Dionela, TJ Monterde, Hev Abi, IV of Spades and Maki also received multiple nominations.[5]

Winners and nominees

Awards

List of nominees are adapted from Billboard Philippines and Inquirer.[5][6][7] Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).[4][8]

Grand Awards

Genre Awards

People's Choice Awards

Legacy Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award

Music Foundation of the Year

  • Ang Misyon, Inc.

Tribute Award

Artists with multiple nominations and awards

Presenters

Presenters
Name(s) Role Ref.
Erik Santos Presented the award for Pop Song of the Year [9][10]
Basti Artadi
Kevin Roy 		Presented the award for Alternative Song of the Year [9]
Dilaw Presented the award for Rock Song of the Year
Adie
Arthur Nery 		Presented the award for Folk Song of the Year [11]
Gloc-9 Presented the award for Hip-hop Song of the Year [9][12]
Kyla Presented the award for R&B Song of the Year [9][13]
Darren Espanto Presented the award for People's Choice Awards – Artist [14]
Ashtine Olviga Presented the award for People's Choice Awards – Song [15]
Joao Constancia
Dylan Menor 		Presented the award for People's Choice Awards – International Artist
Jericho Rosales Presented the award for Tribute Award [16]
Noel Cabangon Presented the award for Music Foundation of the Year [17]
Michelle Dee
Jonathan Manalo 		Presented the award for Lifetime Achievement Award [18]
Angeline Quinto Presented the award for Tour of the Year [19]
Morissette Presented the award for Concert of the Year [20]
Anne Bernisca Presented the award for Music Company of the Year
TJ Monterde
KZ Tandingan 		Presented the award for Song of the Year [21]
Lola Amour Presented the award for Album of the Year [22]
Ely Buendia Presented the award for Artist of the Year [23]

Performers

Performers
Name(s) Song(s) performed Ref.
IV of Spades "Aura" [24]
BGYO "All These Ladies"
"Dance with Me"
Maki "Abelyana"
"Kahel na Langit"
Bini "First Luv"
apl.de.ap
Fana
Illest Morena 		"Wind It!"
Maxie "Tado"
"Halika Na Lika Na"
Gloc-9 "Upuan"
Lolita Carbon
Yeng Constantino
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra 		"Masdan Mo ang Kapaligiran"
Cup of Joe "Multo"
Ely Buendia "Kandarapa"
SB19 "Dam"
Ben&Ben
SB19 		"Kapangyarihan"

References

  1. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (October 22, 2025). "Filipino Music Awards: SB19 dominates inaugural ceremony with 6 wins". Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 25, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Orosa, Carlo (October 26, 2025). "The Night OPM Took Center Stage". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on October 25, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  3. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (October 20, 2025). "Filipino Music Awards 2025: What can we expect from its inaugural affair". Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 25, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Purnell, Kristofer (October 22, 2025). "SB19, Cup of Joe top winners at first Filipino Music Awards". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on October 25, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Saenz, Rome (October 12, 2025). "SB19, Bini, and More Nominated at the First-ever Filipino Music Awards". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on October 12, 2025. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  6. ^ Saenz, Rome (September 20, 2025). "SB19, IV of Spades, Bini, Cup of Joe, and More Nominated for People's Choice Awards at First-ever Filipino Music Awards". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on September 20, 2025. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  7. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (September 22, 2025). "Filipino Music Awards 2025: Bini, SB19 Are People's Choice Are Among Nominees". Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 25, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  8. ^ Basbas, Franchesca Judine (October 21, 2025). "Here Are Winners of the First-ever Filipino Music Awards". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on October 21, 2025. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
  9. ^ a b c d Gonzaga, Pie (October 22, 2025). "SB19, IV of Spades, Morobeats, Genre Winners at Filipino Music Awards 2025". Rolling Stone Philippines. Archived from the original on October 26, 2025. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  10. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "Recognizing artistry, innovation, and mastery in musical production, the 1st genre award to be announced by Erik Santos is the Pop Song of the Year!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  11. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "The next genre award, to be announced by Adie and Arthur Nery, is the Folk Song of the Year!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  12. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "The next genre award, to be announced by the hip-hop icon Gloc-9, is the Hip-Hop Song of the Year!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  13. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "Rounding out the first set of awards, to be announced by Kyla, is the R&B Song of the Year!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  14. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "Presented by Darren Espanto, SB19 takes home the People's Choice Award at the Filipino Music Awards!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  15. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "Presented by Ashtine Olviga, SB19's 'Dungka!' wins the People's Choice Song award at the Filipino Music Awards!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  16. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "Presented by Jericho Rosales, music icon and Asia's Queen of Songs Pilita Corrales is honored with the Tribute Award at the Filipino Music Awards!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  17. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "Presented by Noel Cabangon, Ang Misyon – Orchestra of the Filipino Youth is honored with the Music Foundation of the Year award at the Filipino Music Awards!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  18. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "Presented by Michelle Dee and Jonathan Manalo, Jose Mari Chan is honored with the Lifetime Achievement award at the Filipino Music Awards!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  19. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "Presented by Angeline Quinto, SB19 wins the Tour of the Year award at the Filipino Music Awards for their 'Simula at Wakas' World Tour!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  20. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "Presented by Morissette, SB19 wins the Concert of the Year award at the Filipino Music Awards for their 'Simula at Wakas' World Tour kick-off!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  21. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "Presented by TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan, Cup of Joe wins the much-deserved Song of the Year award at the Filipino Music Awards for 'Multo!'" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  22. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "Presented by Lola Amour, Cup of Joe wins the Album of the Year award at the Filipino Music Awards for Silakbo!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  23. ^ Pulp Magazine [@PulpMagazinePH] (October 21, 2025). "Presented by Ely Buendia, SB19 wins the final award of the night, Artist of the Year at the Filipino Music Awards!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 25, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  24. ^ Saenz, Rome (October 22, 2025). "12 Performance Highlights at the Filipino Music Awards 2025". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on October 25, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
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