Mabuhay ang musikang Pilipino!
Sony Music Philippines emerged as the biggest winner at the first-ever Filipino Music Awards (FMA), with its artists taking home nine major awards.
Global pop phenomenon SB19 led the group, sweeping a total of six awards, including Tour of the Year, Concert of the Year, and the much-coveted Artist of the Year. The boy band also bagged three People’s Choice Awards — for Artist and Song — and another one for Pop Song of the Year, driven by the wide-ranging appeal of their chart-topping single “DUNGKA!” from their latest EP, Simula At Wakas.
Also representing the label, IV of Spades marked their celebrated return to the spotlight, winning Rock Song of the Year for their hit single “Aura.” The track debuted at No. 4 on the Spotify Philippines Top 50 a few months ago, with their upcoming headlining concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena also sold out two months in advance.
Rising Bicol-born singer-songwriter dwta earned Folk Song of the Year for her track “Sampung Mga Daliri,” made in collaboration with SB19’s Justin. This recognition adds to her growing list of milestones, including contributions to the “Flower Girl” soundtrack and songwriting credits on BINI’s newest viral single, “First Luv.”
Sony Music Philippines also bagged the prestigious Music Company of the Year, reaffirming its position as the country’s leading powerhouse in music.
“These wins are a testament to the extraordinary talent, creativity, and hard work of our artists and to the collective passion of the Sony Music Entertainment team,” says Kevin Foo, Managing Director-Southeast Asia, Sony Music Entertainment. “Through this recognition, we remain committed in empowering Filipino musicians and showcasing the diversity and global potential of OPM as a music movement.”
Beyond the recognition, the night featured standout performances from IV of Spades, Ely Buendia, and Gloc-9, with a monumental finale brought SB19 and Ben&Ben together for their first live performance of “Kapangyarihan.”
The Filipino Music Awards (FMA) is a landmark celebration of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), which took place on Oct. 21, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The event gathered more than 500 artists, industry leaders, and executives, alongside music fans in a historic evening that celebrates the creativity, diversity, and global potential of Filipino music.
Catch the official telecast of the Filipino Music Awards this weekend on TV5 and via livestream on Facebook.
Part 1: Oct. 25, 2025, 9:45 PM
Part 2: Oct. 26, 2025, 9:30 PM
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