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Filipino Music Awards 2025: The Complete List of Winners and Nominees
From SB19’s six-award sweep to Cup of Joe’s victories for Song and Album of the Year, here is the complete record of the artists, songs, albums, concerts, tours, and music institutions recognized at the Filipino Music Awards 2025.
The Filipino Music Awards 2025 brought together the breadth of the Philippine music industry for a major celebration of Filipino artistry, achievement, and cultural impact on October 21, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Hosted by Joey Mead King, Michael Sager, and Elijah Canlas, the ceremony recognized music across pop, rock, alternative, hip-hop, R&B, and folk, alongside some of the year’s most significant artists, recordings, albums, tours, concerts, and music companies. Special honors also celebrated individuals and institutions whose contributions have helped shape Philippine music across generations.
The awards were organized across four major groups: Grand Awards, Genre Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and Legacy Awards, with 18 honors presented throughout the evening.
Among the night’s biggest stories was SB19, who emerged as the most awarded act of the ceremony with six wins, including the top honor of Artist of the Year. Cup of Joe claimed two of the evening’s major Grand Awards, taking home Song of the Year for “Multo” and Album of the Year for Silakbo.
Here is the complete list of winners and nominees of the Filipino Music Awards 2025.
GRAND AWARDS
The Grand Awards recognized achievements that extended beyond individual genres, encompassing artists, songs, albums, live performances, touring, and the companies contributing to the growth of the Philippine music industry.
2025 Grand Awards
Album of the Year
Celebrating the year’s most defining and influential body of work.
BINIverse
BINI
Himig at Pag-ibig
Earl Agustin
Simula at Wakas
SB19
Method Adaptor
Ely Buendia
Silakbo
Cup Of Joe
BINIverse
BINI
Himig at Pag-ibig
Earl Agustin
Simula at Wakas
SB19
Method Adaptor
Ely Buendia
2025 Grand Awards
Artist of the Year
Honoring the act whose excellence defined the year across artistry, influence, and cultural presence.
SB19
TJ Monterde
BINI
Earl Agustin
Cup Of Joe
SB19
TJ Monterde
BINI
Earl Agustin
Cup Of Joe
2025 Grand Awards
Concert of the Year
Highlighting the year’s most culturally impactful and commercially successful live event.
'Simula at Wakas' World Tour Kickoff
SB19
'Sarili Nating Mundo' at the Big Dome
TJ Monterde
'PURE ENERGY: One More Time'
Gary Valenciano
'RESET' Concert Series
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
'Silakbo'
Cup of Joe
'Simula at Wakas' World Tour Kickoff
SB19
'Sarili Nating Mundo' at the Big Dome
TJ Monterde
'PURE ENERGY: One More Time'
Gary Valenciano
'RESET' Concert Series
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
'Silakbo'
Cup of Joe
2025 Grand Awards
Music Company of the Year
Recognizing the collective redefining success, innovation, and artistic development in the Filipino music scene.
Sony Music Philippines
ABS-CBN Music
Live Nation Philippines
Cornerstone Entertainment
VIVA Records Corporation
Sony Music Philippines
ABS-CBN Music
Live Nation Philippines
Cornerstone Entertainment
VIVA Records Corporation
2025 Grand Awards
Song of the Year
Honoring the year’s most impactful and culturally-defining track.
Multo
Cup Of Joe
Kalimutan Ka
Skusta Clee
Aura
IV OF SPADES
DAM
SB19
Marilag
Dionela
Multo
Cup Of Joe
Kalimutan Ka
Skusta Clee
Aura
IV OF SPADES
DAM
SB19
Marilag
Dionela
2025 Grand Awards
Tour of the Year
Celebrating the year’s best-performing tour.
'Simula at Wakas' World Tour
SB19
'Huling El Bimbo' World Tour
Eraserheads
'Sobrang Downtown' Tour
Hev Abi
'Sarili Nating Mundo': World Tour
TJ Monterde
'BINIverse' World Tour 2025
BINI
'Simula at Wakas' World Tour
SB19
'Huling El Bimbo' World Tour
Eraserheads
'Sobrang Downtown' Tour
Hev Abi
'Sarili Nating Mundo': World Tour
TJ Monterde
'BINIverse' World Tour 2025
BINI
GENRE AWARDS
Six Genre Awards recognized standout recordings representing distinct areas of contemporary Filipino music: Alternative, Folk, Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Rock.
2025 Genre Awards
Alternative Song of the Year
Celebrating bold artistry and creative breakthroughs beyond the mainstream.
I.N.A.S.
Zild
Telepono
ONE CLICK STRAIGHT
basura
Sandwich, SUYEN
Mahal
Dilaw
Misbehave
Lola Amour
I.N.A.S.
Zild
Telepono
ONE CLICK STRAIGHT
basura
Sandwich, SUYEN
Mahal
Dilaw
Misbehave
Lola Amour
2025 Genre Awards
Folk Song of the Year
Honoring storytelling rooted in acoustic and regional traditions.
Sampung Mga Daliri
dwta, justin
Aking Diwata
Noel Cabangon
Lalim
MATÉO
Saranggola
Ben&Ben
Sa Bawat Sandali
Amiel Sol
Sampung Mga Daliri
dwta, justin
Aking Diwata
Noel Cabangon
Lalim
MATÉO
Saranggola
Ben&Ben
Sa Bawat Sandali
Amiel Sol
2025 Genre Awards
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
Highlighting excellence in lyricism, flow, and production.
GUBAT NA SIYUDAD
Morobeats
Gusto Ko Sakin Ka Lang
Robledo Timido
MAN IN THE MERROR
WAIIAN
My Day
HELLMERRY
SUBOMOTO REMIX
Zae, Hev Abi
GUBAT NA SIYUDAD
Morobeats
Gusto Ko Sakin Ka Lang
Robledo Timido
MAN IN THE MERROR
WAIIAN
My Day
HELLMERRY
SUBOMOTO REMIX
Zae, Hev Abi
2025 Genre Awards
Pop Song of the Year
Recognizing standout songwriting, melodies, and widespread appeal.
DUNGKA!
SB19
Umaaligid
Sarah Geronimo, SB19
Namumula
Maki
All These Ladies
BGYO
TANGA
KAIA
DUNGKA!
SB19
Umaaligid
Sarah Geronimo, SB19
Namumula
Maki
All These Ladies
BGYO
TANGA
KAIA
2025 Genre Awards
R&B Song of the Year
Honoring exceptional vocal mastery, groove, and soulful expression.
Marilag
Dionela
fool me twice
Jess Connelly
Segundo, Siguro
Arthur Nery
Ikigai
Dionela, Loonie
MAGIC
Jason Dhakal
Marilag
Dionela
fool me twice
Jess Connelly
Segundo, Siguro
Arthur Nery
Ikigai
Dionela, Loonie
MAGIC
Jason Dhakal
2025 Genre Awards
Rock Song of the Year
Celebrating raw energy, powerful instrumentation, and groundbreaking music redefining Filipino rock.
Aura
IV OF SPADES
Hari Ng Kapalpakan
BLASTER
Verdugo
JUGGERNAUT
Biktima
Chicosci
Kandarapa
Ely Buendia
Aura
IV OF SPADES
Hari Ng Kapalpakan
BLASTER
Verdugo
JUGGERNAUT
Biktima
Chicosci
Kandarapa
Ely Buendia
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
The People’s Choice Awards gave audiences a direct role in the Filipino Music Awards. Unlike the Grand and Genre Awards, the People’s Choice categories were decided entirely through public voting, with 10 nominees competing in each category.
2025 People’s Choice Awards
People’s Choice Awards: Artist
Honoring the Filipino performer most embraced by the public.
SB19
TJ Monterde
Rico Blanco
Maki
Hev Abi
G22
Flow G
December Avenue
Cup of Joe
BINI
SB19
TJ Monterde
Rico Blanco
Maki
Hev Abi
G22
Flow G
December Avenue
Cup of Joe
BINI
2025 People’s Choice Awards
People’s Choice Awards: International Artist
Recognizing the global act most loved by Filipino audiences.
j-hope
TWICE
SZA
SEVENTEEN
Sabrina Carpenter
Olivia Rodrigo
NIKI
KATSEYE
Justin Bieber
JENNIE
j-hope
TWICE
SZA
SEVENTEEN
Sabrina Carpenter
Olivia Rodrigo
NIKI
KATSEYE
Justin Bieber
JENNIE
2025 People’s Choice Awards
People’s Choice Awards: Song
Celebrating the music that resonates most with audiences across the nation.
DUNGKA!
SB19
Sa Bawat Sandali
Amiel Sol
Namumula
Maki
MY DAY
HELLMERRY
Multo
Cup of Joe
Marilag
Dionela
Kalimutan Ka
Skusta Clee
Daleng Dale
GAT
Blink Twice
BINI
Aura
IV OF SPADES
DUNGKA!
SB19
Sa Bawat Sandali
Amiel Sol
Namumula
Maki
MY DAY
HELLMERRY
Multo
Cup of Joe
Marilag
Dionela
Kalimutan Ka
Skusta Clee
Daleng Dale
GAT
Blink Twice
BINI
Aura
IV OF SPADES
LEGACY AWARDS
Beyond recognizing the music of the year, the Filipino Music Awards honored artists and organizations whose contributions extend across generations.
Unlike the competitive Grand, Genre, and People’s Choice categories, the three Legacy Awards were presented as special honors and did not have publicly announced nominee slates.
2025 Legacy Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honoring pioneering artistry, enduring influence, and decades of contribution to Filipino music.
Jose Mari Chan
Jose Mari Chan received the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing a career and body of work that have made him one of the enduring figures in Philippine music.
Jose Mari Chan
Jose Mari Chan received the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing a career and body of work that have made him one of the enduring figures in Philippine music.
2025 Legacy Awards
Music Foundation of the Year
Recognizing the foremost institution advancing Filipino music excellence.
Ang Misyon, Inc.
Ang Misyon, Inc., home of the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth, received the Music Foundation Award in recognition of its work in nurturing young Filipino musicians and expanding access to music education.
Ang Misyon, Inc.
Ang Misyon, Inc., home of the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth, received the Music Foundation Award in recognition of its work in nurturing young Filipino musicians and expanding access to music education.
2025 Legacy Awards
Tribute Award
Celebrating the enduring legacy of an artist whose music lives beyond their passing.
Pilita Corrales
Pilita Corrales was posthumously honored with the Tribute Award. The recognition celebrated the life and legacy of one of Philippine music’s most enduring and influential performers.
The award was accepted by her grandchildren, Diego and Janine Gutierrez.
Pilita Corrales
Pilita Corrales was posthumously honored with the Tribute Award. The recognition celebrated the life and legacy of one of Philippine music’s most enduring and influential performers.
The award was accepted by her grandchildren, Diego and Janine Gutierrez.
The Biggest Winners of FMA 2025
At the end of the evening, SB19 stood as the most awarded act of the Filipino Music Awards 2025, taking home six honors:
Artist of the Year
SB19
Tour of the Year
'Simula at Wakas' World Tour
SB19Concert of the Year
'Simula at Wakas' World Tour Kickoff
SB19Pop Song of the Year
DUNGKA!
SB19People’s Choice: Artist
SB19
People’s Choice: Song
DUNGKA!
SB19Cup of Joe, meanwhile, captured two of the ceremony’s most prominent Grand Awards: Song of the Year for “Multo” and Album of the Year for Silakbo.
The night also distributed genre honors across a wide field of Filipino music. Zild represented alternative music with “I.N.A.S.,” dwta and Justin won for folk with “Sampung Mga Daliri,” Dionela took the R&B honor for “Marilag,” Morobeats won in hip-hop for “GUBAT NG SIYUDAD,” and IV Of Spades took the rock award for “Aura.”
FMA 2025 By the Numbers
| Award Group | Awards Presented | Nomination Format |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Awards | 6 | 5 nominees per category |
| Genre Awards | 6 | 5 nominees per category |
| People’s Choice Awards | 3 | 10 nominees per category |
| Legacy Awards | 3 | Special honors |
| TOTAL | 18 |
A Celebration of Filipino Music
More than an awards presentation, the Filipino Music Awards 2025 brought together established icons, contemporary hitmakers, emerging voices, music companies, live entertainment, and an audience of ardent fans of homegrown music within a single national platform.
Its honorees reflected that breadth: from Jose Mari Chan and Pilita Corrales to SB19, Cup of Joe, Zild, Dionela, IV Of Spades, Morobeats, dwta and Justin; from individual recordings and albums to world tours, arena concerts, music companies, and institutions helping develop the next generation of Filipino musicians.
Across Grand, Genre, People’s Choice, and Legacy Awards, the Filipino Music Awards 2025 celebrated the many dimensions of Philippine music, recognizing the work resonating with listeners today while honoring the artists and institutions whose contributions continue to shape its legacy.
Sources: Billboard Philippines — Complete FMA 2025 Winners · Billboard Philippines — Complete FMA 2025 Nominees · Billboard Philippines — People’s Choice Nominees
2025
Performers
SB19
IV OF SPADES
BINI
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra
Lolita Carbon
Yeng Constantino
BGYO
Maki
Ely Buendia
Ben&Ben
Gloc-9
Apl.de.Ap
Cup Of Joe
2025
Hosts
Michael Sager
Elijah Canlas
Joey Mead King
2025 FMA