Today, the inaugural Filipino Music Awards lights up the stage at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City in an event that brings together more than 500 musicians, creative professionals, industry heavyweights, and an enthusiastic live audience filling up a venue capacity of 5,000.
Throughout the evening, the Filipino Music Awards will bestow honors across 20 categories spanning Grand awards, Legacy Awards, Genre Awards, and People’s Choice Awards, all in recognition of both chart and culture-shaping impact.
As the performances and winners begin to roll in, this story will keep you in the loop with every triumph and unforgettable moment from the FMAs. Keep this page bookmarked for updates.
Last updated: October 21, 2025, 10:57p.m.
Genre Awards
Pop Song of the Year
Recognizing standout songwriting, melodies, and widespread appeal
Nominees:
- “Umaaligid” – Sarah Geronimo, SB19
- “Namumula” – Maki
- “All These Ladies” – BGYO
- “TANGA” – KAIA
- “DUNGKA!” – SB19
Winner: “DUNGKA!” – SB19
Alternative Song of the Year
Highlighting bold artistry and creative breakthroughs beyond the mainstream
Nominees:
- “I.N.A.S.” – Zild
- “Telepono” – ONE CLICK STRAIGHT
- “basura” – Sandwich, SUYEN
- “Mahal” – Dilaw
- “Misbehave” – Lola Amour
- “Sa Bawat Sandali” – Amiel Sol
Winner: “I.N.A.S.” – Zild
Rock Song of the Year
Celebrating groundbreaking music redefining Filipino rock
Nominees:
- “Hari ng Kapalpakan” – BLASTER
- “Verdugo” – JUGGERNAUT
- “Aura” – IV OF SPADES
- “Biktima” – Chicosci
- “Kandarapa” – Ely Buendia
Winner: “Aura” – IV OF SPADES
Folk Song of the Year
Celebrating storytelling rooted in acoustic and regional traditions
Nominees:
- “Sampung Mga Daliri” – dwta, justin
- “Aking Diwata” – Noel Cabangon
- “Lalim” – MATÉO
- “Saranggola” – Ben&Ben
Winner: “Sampung Mga Daliri” – dwta, justin
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
Honoring excellence in lyricism, flow, and production
Nominees:
- “Gusto Ko Sakin Ka Lang” – Robledo Timido
- “GUBAT NA SIYUDAD” – Morobeats
- “MAN IN THE MERROR” – WAIIAN
- “My Day” – HELLMERRY
- “SUBOMOTO REMIX” – Zae, Hev Abi
Winner: “GUBAT NA SIYUDAD” – Morobeats
R&B Song of the Year
Honoring vocal mastery, groove, and soulful expression
Nominees:
- “fool me twice” – Jess Connelly
- “Segundo, Siguro” – Arthur Nery
- “Marilag” – Dionela
- “Ikigai” – Dionela, Loonie
- “MAGIC” – Jason Dhakal
Winner: “Marilag” – Dionela
People’s Choice Awards
Artist
Honoring the Filipino performer most embraced by the public
Nominees:
- BINI
- Cup of Joe
- December Avenue
- Flow G
- G22
- Hev Abi
- Maki
- Rico Blanco
- SB19
- TJ Monterde
Winner: SB19
Song
Celebrating the music most cherished by fans nationwide
Nominees:
- “Aura” – IV OF SPADES
- “Blink Twice” – BINI
- “Daleng Dale” – GAT
- “DUNGKA!” – SB19
- “Kalimutan Ka” – Skusta Clee
- “Marilag” – Dionela
- “Multo” – Cup of Joe
- “My Day” – HELLMERRY
- “Namumula” – Maki
- “Sa Bawat Sandali” – Amiel Sol
Winner: “DUNGKA!” – SB19
International Artist
Recognizing the global act most loved by Filipino audiences
Nominees:
- J-HOPE
- JENNIE
- Justin Bieber
- KATSEYE
- NIKI
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Sabrina Carpenter
- SEVENTEEN
- SZA
- TWICE
Winner: J-HOPE
Legacy Awards
Tribute Award
Celebrating the enduring legacy of an artist whose music lives on beyond their passing
Winner: Pilita Corrales
Music Foundation Award
Recognizing the institution advancing Filipino music excellence
Winner: Ang Misyon, Inc.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honoring decades of contribution to Filipino music and culture
Winner: Jose Mari Chan
Grand Awards
Tour of the Year
Celebrating the year’s best performing tour
Nominees:
- “Huling El Bimbo” World Tour – Eraserheads
- “Sobrang Downtown” Tour – Hev Abi
- “Sarili Nating Mundo” World Tour – TJ Monterde
- “Simula at Wakas” World Tour – SB19
- “BINIverse” World Tour 2025 – BINI
Winner: “Simula at Wakas” World Tour – SB19
Concert of the Year
Highlighting the year’s most culturally impactful and commercially successful live event
Nominees:
- “Sarili Nating Mundo” at the Big Dome – TJ Monterde
- “PURE ENERGY: One More Time” – Gary Valenciano
- “RESET” Concert Series – Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
- “Simula at Wakas” World Tour Kickoff – SB19
- “Silakbo” – Cup of Joe
Winner: “Simula at Wakas” World Tour Kickoff – SB19
Music Company of the Year
Recognizing the collective redefining success in Filipino music
Nominees:
- ABS-CBN Music
- Live Nation Philippines
- Cornerstone Entertainment
- VIVA Records Corporation
- Sony Music Philippines
Winner: Sony Music Philippines
Song of the Year
Honoring the year’s most impactful and culturally-defining track
Nominees:
- “Kalimutan Ka” – Skusta Clee
- “Aura” – IV OF SPADES
- “DAM” – SB19
- “Marilag” – Dionela
- “Multo” – Cup of Joe
Winner: “Marilag” – Dionela
Album of the Year
Celebrating the year’s most defining and influential body of work
Nominees:
- BINIverse – BINI
- Himig at Pag-ibig – Earl Agustin
- Silakbo – Cup of Joe
- Simula at Wakas – SB19
- Method Adaptor – Ely Buendia
Winner: Silakbo – Cup of Joe
Artist of the Year
Honoring the artist whose excellence defined the year across charts, stages, and presence
Nominees:
- TJ Monterde
- BINI
- Earl Agustin
- SB19
- Cup of Joe
Winner: SB19
Filipino Music Awards 2025 is presented by Modern Media Group Inc.
Produced by AGC Power Holdings Corp.
Catch the official telecast on TV5 on the following dates:
Part 1: October 25, 2025 | 9:45 PM
Part 2: October 26, 2025 | 9:30 PM
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