The red carpet’s been rolled up, the trophies are safe in their new homes, and the curtains have officially closed on the 37th Awit Awards! Held on December 4 at The Music Museum in San Juan, this year’s show proved once again why OPM (Original Pinoy Music) deserves its spot in the global spotlight.
This year, the Awit Awards paid homage to the diverse tapestry of Filipino music, honoring everything from heart-wrenching ballads to head-bopping dance tracks. With over 30 categories, it was a night that celebrated the artists who shaped our playlists, TikTok trends, and karaoke nights over the past year.
A Night to Remember
Taking the lion’s share of the glory was Lola Amour. Their viral sensation “Raining in Manila” swept not one, not two, but three major awards—Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Recording. And honestly, who’s surprised? That song was everywhere this year, from jeepneys blasting it on full volume to your bestie humming it out of nowhere.
Meanwhile, SB19 continued their unstoppable reign as the kings of P-pop. Their smash hit “Gento” earned them two wins, including Best Performance by a Group and Best Dance/Electronic Recording. Josh Cullen also flexed his solo skills, snagging Best Music Video for “Wild Tonight.” Not to be outdone, BINI, the P-pop queens, owned the People’s Voice Awards categories. They walked away with honors for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Favorite Music Video for “Karera,” and Favorite Record of the Year for “Pantropiko.”
A Complete Roll Call of Winners
Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of who took home what because you deserve the tea—and the receipts:
Major Awards:
Album of the Year: Daisy
- Artist: Unique T. Salonga
- Executive Producers: Kean Cipriano, Vicente Del Rosario Jr., Verb Del Rosario, Chynna Ortaleza-Cipriano
- Record Producer: Unique T. Salonga
- Record Label: O/C Records
Record of the Year: Raining In Manila
- Artist: Lola Amour
- Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines
- Record Producer: Lola Amour
- Recording Engineer: Rene Serna
- Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Song of the Year: Raining In Manila
- Composer: Pio Antonio Benitez Dumayas, Raymond Benedict Jovellano King, David Ligad Yuhico
- Lyricist: Lola Amour
- Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best Performance by a Solo Artist: Letting You Go
- Artist: Joey G
- Record Label: Icons Music/Widescope Entertainment
Best Performance by a Group: Gento
- Artist: SB19
- Record Label: Sony Music Philippines
Best Performance by a New Solo Artist: Hawak Mo
- Artist: Lyka Estrella
- Record Label: Star Music/ABS-CBN Music
Best Performance by a New Group: Pasabay
- Artist: Uncle Bob’s Funky Seven Club
- Record Label: Backspacer Records
Best Collaboration: Walang Pumapalakpak
- Artists: Gloc-9 feat. Gary Valenciano
- Record Label: Universal Records, Inc.
Genre-Specific Awards:
Best Dance/Electronic Recording: Gento
- Artist: SB19
- Executive Producer: 1Z Entertainment/Sony Music Philippines
- Record Producers: Radkids (Pablo and Josue), Simon Servida
- Record Label: Sony Music Entertainment Philippines
Best Global Collaboration Recording: Come In Out Of The Rain
- Artists: Troy Laureta, Sheryn Regis, Wendy Moten
- Record Label: Star Music/ABS-CBN Music
Best Ballad Recording: Tapusin Na Natin ‘To (Feat. Paolo Benjamin)
- Artist: Juan Karlos
- Executive Producers: Gabriel Tagadtad, Juan Karlos Labajo
- Record Label: UMG Philippines
Best Rock/Metal Recording: XXV
- Artist: Greyhoundz featuring Gloc-9
- Record Label: Tower Of Doom Music
Best Alternative Recording: Ere
- Artist: Juan Karlos
- Record Label: UMG Philippines
Best Traditional Contemporary Folk Recording: Gabay
- Artist: syd hartha
- Record Label: Sony Music Entertainment Philippines
Best Rap/Hip-Hop Recording: Bad Type
- Artist: Shanti Dope
- Record Label: Universal Records, Inc.
Best Jazz Recording: Tawid Bago Tingin
- Artist: Debonair District
- Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best Instrumental Recording: Beyond The Rizal Sky
- Instrumentalist: Alvin Cornista
- Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best World Music Recording: Luzviminda
- Artist: Chocolate Factory
- Record Label: Numinous Philippines
Special Awards:
Best Recording by a Child or for Children: Magmasid, Bayang Hinirang
- Artist: Young Voices of The Philippines
- Record Label: Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc.
Best Regional Recording: Lubi Lubi
- Artist: Faye Yupano and Project Yazz
- Record Label: Widescope Entertainment
Best Christmas Recording: Isang Taong Lumipas
- Artists: Ryan Cayabyab, Emmy Cayabyab, Krina Cayabyab, Toma Cayabyab
- Record Label: Curve Entertainment Inc.
Best Original Soundtrack Recording: Sa Duyan ng Bayan (Sindihan Song Inspired by Gomburza)
- Artists: Noel Cabangon, Ebe Dancel, Gloc-9
- Record Label: Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc.
Best Novelty Recording: Waiting Here Sa Pila
- Artists: Lola Amour, Michael V.
- Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best Inspirational Recording: Seek First
- Artist: Quest
- Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Technical & Creative Awards:
Best Pop Recording: Raining In Manila
- Artist: Lola Amour
- Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best R&B Recording: Oksihina
- Artist: Dionela
- Record Label: UMG Philippines
Best Engineered Recording: Bibitaw Na
- Sound Engineer: Theo Martel
- Recording Studio: Academy Of Rock
- Record Label: Star Music/ABS-CBN Music
Best Musical Arrangement: Dirty Linen Theme
- Musical Arrangers: Rommel & Idonnah Villarico
- Record Label: Star Music/ABS-CBN Music
Best Vocal Arrangement: G.K.Y.A.M
- Vocal Arrangers: Adie, Franz Sacro
- Record Label: O/C Records
Best Remix Recording: Autodeadma Remix Ft. Wooseok
- Producers: Rox Santos
- DJs (Remixers): Theo Martel, Justine Catalan
- Record Label: Starpop/ABS-CBN Music
Best Cover Art: Rebirth
- Graphic Designer: Brandon P. Garcia
- Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best Music Video: Wild Tonight
- Artist: Josh Cullen
- Record Label: Sony Music Entertainment Philippines
People's Voice Awards:
- Breakthrough Artist of the Year: BINI
- Favorite Music Video of the Year: Karera by BINI
- Favorite Record of the Year: Pantropiko by BINI
- Favorite New Group Artist: Yes My Love
- Favorite Album of the Year: Somber by Belle Mariano
- Favorite Collaboration: Treading Waters by Sarah Geronimo with Bamboo
- Favorite Song of the Year: Pantropiko by BINI
- Favorite Solo Artist: Sarah Geronimo (Habang Buhay)
- Favorite Group Artist: BINI
- Favorite New Solo Artist: Cedric Escobar
Lifetime & Special Achievements:
- Dangal ng Musikang Filipino Awardee: Parokya Ni Edgar
- Lifetime Achievement Awardees: Ramon Chuaying, Buddy de Vera, Danilo Olivares (Posthumous)
- Digital Platform Awardees:
- Most Streamed Recording: Uhaw by Dilaw
- Most Streamed Artist: Ben&Ben
The Awit Awards isn’t just about handing out trophies; it’s about celebrating the culture, passion, and talent that make Filipino music an unstoppable force. Whether it’s SB19 lighting up the stage with their electrifying performances or Parokya ni Edgar being honored for their decades-long contribution to OPM, this night proved that our music is in good hands—and headed for greater heights.
So, here’s to another year of belting, bopping, and vibing to OPM. Until next year, Awit Awards
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