Honoring OPM: MQuest Ventures teams up with PARI for the 38th Awit Awards
MQuest Ventures (MQV) and the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) have officially sealed their partnership to host the 38th Awit Awards, the country’s most prestigious and longest-running award-giving body in the Philippines that honors achievements in Original Pilipino Music (OPM).
A Nominees’ Vibe Night was held at Atmosfera, Poblacion, Makati on October 2, 2025 to announce this momentous partnership and reveal the official list of finalists. The partnership was officially sealed with a handshake among Jane Jimenez Basas, President and CEO of MediaQuest Holdings; Atty. Marivic A. Benedicto, PARI President and Chairman of the Awit Awards Organizing Committee; and Alvin F. De Vera, President of Alpha Music Corp. and PARI Auditor. MQV and PARI’s meaningful alliance is rooted in a shared mission—to honor the people and artistry that keep the local music industry thriving.
The 38th Awit Awards is powered by Vibe, the Philippines’ ultimate OPM countdown. By ranking the fan-voted Top 10 OPM songs, spotlighting fresh voices, and revisiting timeless classics, Vibe has successfully carved its name as the nation’s only multimedia platform dedicated exclusively to promoting OPM music and artists.
Vibe creator and MQuest Ventures executive Peter Edward Dizon shared, “The Awit Awards is the legit stamp of OPM greatness, and through Vibe, we are honored to echo and carry this legacy forward.”
The 38th Awit Awards will be held on November 16, 2025 at the iconic Meralco Theater. Directed by seasoned starmaker Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan, this year’s Awit Awards aims to celebrate the nation’s culture and identity and elevate OPM during one of its most dynamic eras yet. It also pays tribute to late OPM artists whose legacy continues to shape the industry’s path.
Vibe jocks Ana Ramsey, Maxie, Joao Constancia, Elijah Canlas, Dylan Menor, Ryle Santiago, Paolo Angeles, Kych Minemoto, and Queenay will host the awards night and kick it off with a special performance. Joining them are Vibe’s young Gen Vs, who will interview the nominees and bring exclusive behind-the-scenes moments.
Expect groundbreaking performances from some of OPM’s finest artists of today, Ben&Ben, Over October, Lola Amour, and Dionela.
The 38th Awit Awards has five categories: Performance Awards, Genre Recording Awards, Special Recording Awards, Technical Achievement Awards, and the coveted Grand Awards.
Here are the nominees for every category:
GRAND AWARDS
Album of the Year
- TALAARAWAN
Artist: BINI
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: Mat Olavides, Migz Cortes, Jumbo De Belen of FlipMusic
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - Olaholah
Artist: SunKissed Lola
Executive Producer: SunKissed Lola
Produced by: SunKissed Lola, Shadiel Chan
Record Label: Ditto Music - The Traveller Across Dimensions
Artist: Ben&Ben
Executive Producers: Ben&Ben, Ben&Ben Music Productions
Produced by: Poch Barretto, Ziv, Sam Marquez, timothy Run, Jean-Paul Verona,
Petra Sihombing
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Alegorya
Artist: Munimuni
Executive Producer: Sony Music Philippines
Produced by: Daniel Monong, Tim Recla, Nick Azurin
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Superpower
Artist: Zild
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez
Produced by: Zild Benitez
Record Label: Island Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. - Lola Amour
Artist: Lola Amour
Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines
Produced by: Lola Amour
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Record of the Year
- Nene
Artist: SunKissed Lola
Executive Producer: SunKissed Lola
Produced by: Shadiel Chan, SunKissed Lola
Recording Engineers: Shadiel Chan
Record Label: Ditto Music - Heartache Generation
Artist: ena mori
Executive Producer: Offshore Music Philippines
Produced by: ena mori, timothy Run
Recording Engineers: Audry Dionisio, Ena Patricia Villa, Tim Marquez
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines - Marilag
Artist: Dionela
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez
Produced by: Tim Dionela
Recording Engineer: Tim Dionela
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. - Love Is
Artist: The Ridleys
Executive Producer: Underdog Music
Produced by: Shadiel Chan
Recording Engineers: Shadiel Chan, Jan Fuertez
Record Label: Underdog Music - Namimiss Ko Na
Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines
Produced by: Lola Amour
Recording Engineer: Lola Amour
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Song of the Year - sining
Composers: Tim Dionela, Jay R
Lyricists: Dionela, Jay R
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. - Ikot
Composers: Joshua Buizon, Joshua Lua
Lyricists: Joshua Buizon, Joshua Lua
Record Label: Underdog Music
- Misteryoso
Composer: Gian Bernardino
Lyricist: Cup Of Joe
Record Label: Viva Records Corp. - Pagbigyan
Composers: Carl Angelo D. Guerzon, Francis Luis D. Beato
Lyricist: Sugarcane
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines - Namimiss Ko Na
Composers: Raymond Benedict Jovellano King, David Ligad Yuhico
Lyricist: Lola Amour
RECORD LABEL: Warner Music Philippines
PERFORMANCE AWARDS
Best Performance by a Solo Artist - ATM
Artist: Ice Seguerra
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - I’ll Be Somebody You Want
Artist: Jolianne
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Pauwi Na’Ko (Dito Ka Na Lang)
Artist: dwta
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Marilag
Artist: Dionela
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, UMG Philippines Inc. - Alas Dos Na!!!
Artist: Janine Berdin
Record Label: Island Records Philippines, UMG Philippines Inc. - Fake Faces
Artist: Felip
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines - Umaycan
Artist: Noel Cabangon
Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation
Best Performance by a Group - Triumph
Artist: Ben&Ben
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Tayo Na Lang
Artist: Nobita
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Lampara
Artist: Press Hit Play
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - One Sided Love
Artist: G22
Record Label: Republic Records Philippines, UMG Philippines Inc. - sige, sayaw!
Artist: Dear Dahlia
Record Label: Universal Records Inc. - Nilalang
Artist: Dilaw
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best Performance by a New Solo Artist - Alintana
Artist: muninn
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/TARSIER RECORDS - Panggap
Artist: Plume
Record Label: GMA MUSIC (ALTG RECORDS) - Sickreet
Artist: Ryannah J
Record Label: O/C Records - ‘Di Maipagkakaila
Artist: ila
Record Label: PolyEast Records - Kahit Di Ako Ang Gusto Mo
Artist: Patricia Heart
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Seryoso
Artist: Lottie Bie
Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation
Best Performance by a New Group Artist - Aminin
Artist: Naiba
Record Label: Alpha Music Corporation - Hi, Tita
Artist: Sala
Record Label: GMA MUSIC (ALTG RECORDS) - Bituin
Artist: Letters From June
Record Label: KDR MUSIC HOUSE - Walang Humpay
Artist: 12th Street
Record Label: O/C Records - Alak
Artist: Karilyo
Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation
Best Collaboration - ‘Pag Ang Puso Ang Nagsabi
Artists: Jm Dela Cerna, Marielle Montellano
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - Ligaw na Bullet
Artists: Denise Laurel, Skusta Clee
Record Label: AWAL/Sony Music Philippines - ‘Di Ko Kasalanan
Artists: DEMI, gins&melodies
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Sining
Artists: Dionela, Jay R
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, UMG Philippines Inc. - Within
Artists: Ladine Roxas, Kris Lawrence
Record Label: VEHNEE SATURNO MUSIC - Sa Kahapon
Artists: Dilaw, Janine Berdin
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
GENRE RECORDING AWARDS
Best Ballad Recording - ethereal
Artist: Pappel
Executive Producers: Kean Cipriano, Vicente Del Rosario Jr., Verb Del Rosario,
Chynna Ortaleza-Cipriano
Produced by: Ashlee Michaela Factor
Composer: Ashlee Michaela Factor
Record Label: O/C Records - Lagi
Artist: Ica Frias
Executive Producer: Ricky Ilacad
Produced by: Ricky Ilacad, Stephen Tan
Composers: Ica Frias, Stephen Tan
Record Label: Off The Record/Sony Music PhilippineS - Kasing Kasing
Artists: juan karlos, Kyle Echarri
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez
Produced by: Xergio Ramos, juan karlos, Emil Dela Rosa
Composers: juan karlos, Kyle Echarri
Record Label: Island Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. - Medyo Ako
Artists: juan karlos, Moira Dela Torre
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez
Produced by: Xergio Ramos, juan karlos, Emil Dela Rosa
Composers: juan karlos, Moira Dela Torre
Record Label: Island Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. - Ihilak Lang Na
Artist: Morissette
Executive Producer: Morissette
Produced by: Morissette, Dave Lamar, Shadiel Chan
Composers: Jude Gitamondoc, Therese Villarante-Langit
Record Label: Underdog Music
- ‘Di Ko Masabi
Artist: Stell
Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines
Produced by: Ryan Cayabyab, Marlon Barnuevo
Composer: Ryan Cayabyab
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best Pop Recording - Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo
Artist: ITCHYWORMS
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: Jungee Marcelo, Jazz Nicolas, Mikey Amistoso
Composer: Jungee Marcelo
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - DILAW
Artist: Maki
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: Nhiko Sabiniano
Composer: Ralph William Datoon
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/TARSIER RECORDS - Toyo
Artist: KZ Tandingan
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: KZ Tandingan, Jonathan Manalo
Composer: KZ Tandingan
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - Yoko Na
Artists: JOSH CULLEN ft. Al James
Executive Producers: JOSH CULLEN, Black Star Entertainment, Sony Music
Philippines
Produced by: JOSH CULLEN, Black Star Entertainment, Sony Music Philippines
Composers: Alvin James Manlutac, Brian Lotho, John Remar Sabangan, Josh
Cullen Santos
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Hoodie
Artists: Dionela, Alisson Shore
Executive Producers: Enzo Valdez
Produced by: Dionela
Composers: Tim Dionela, Emmanuel Sambayan
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc.
Best Rock/Metal Recording
- Dahas
Artist: Kjwan
Executive Producer: Kjwan
Produced by: Joey Santos
Composers: Marc Abaya, Louis Isok, Kelly Mangahas, Emilio Marcos
Record Label: Backspacer Records - Pano
Artist: Caren Tevanny
Executive Producer: Caren Tevanny
Produced by: Brian Lotho
Composers: Caren Tevanny, Brian Lotho
Record Label: Curve Entertainment Inc. - Dragon
Artist: Mayonnaise
Executive Producer: Yellow Room Music
Produced by: Mayonnaise
Composer: Monty Macalino
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Orange
Artist: Amateurish
Executive Producer: Offshore Music Philippines
Produced by: Amateurish
Composers: Barry Ragaza, Dan Michael Pedernal, Kyle Ivan Lee, Reynel
Gagarin, Sean John Cabuaro
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines - The Risk
Artist: Faspitch
Executive Producer: TOWER OF DOOM
Produced by: Kyle Cayton
Composers: Henry Allen, Russell Manaloto, John Dinopol, Martin Macario,
Andrew Lauchengco
Record Label: TOWER OF DOOM - Bawal Lumingon
Artist: CHNDTR
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez
Produced by: Ryan Sarmiento, Jonathan Marco Reantaso, Josh Villena, Nikki
Erica Melchor
Composers: CHNDTR, Josh Villena, Nikka Melchor
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc.
Best Alternative Recording
- Homeostasis
Artist: Barbie Almalbis
Executive Producer: Barbie Almalbis
Produced by: Nick Lazaro
Composer: Barbie Almalbis
Record Label: Backspacer Records - A gentle reminder to rest
Artist: Amateurish
Executive Producer: Offshore Music Philippines
Produced by: Amateurish
Composers: Sean John Caburao, Dan Michael Pedernal, Barry Ragaza, Kyle Ivan
Lee, Reynel Gagarin
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines - Bulaklak Sa Buwan
Artist: Ely Buendia
Executive Producer: Offshore Music Philippines
Produced by: Jerome Velasco, Audry Dionisio
Composer: Ely Buendia
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines - Namimiss Ko Na
Artist: Lola Amour
Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines
Produced by: Lola Amour
Composers: Raymond Benedict Jovellano King, David Ligad Yuhico
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines - Wala Nang Saysay
Artist: Meds
Executive Producer: Vic De Vera
Produced by: Meds Rana/Supervising: Neil Gregorio
Composer: Meds Rana
Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation
Best World Music Recording
- Sarung Banggi
Artists: Overheat, Camsur Made
Executive Producer: Element East Entertainment
Produced by: Cepertino Gumabao, Boom Dayupay, Swidbert Bola Morallo
Composers: Cepertino Gumabao, Danica Esplana, Potenciano Gregorio Sr.
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - YOU DID IT
Artist: KAIA
Executive Producers: Black Star Entertainment, Sony Music Philippines
Produced by: Oh-won Lee (RealBros), Heo ChanGoo
Composers: Jonell “J.O.” Sarmiento, Michael James Down, Oh-won Lee
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Chinese Restaurant
Artist: Nicole Adeya
Executive Producer: Nicole Adeya
Produced by: Ysabel Ferráz, Yñigo Ferráz
Composers: Nicole Almayda, Troy Del Rosario, Ysabel Ferráz, Yñigo Ferráz
Record Label: Underdog Music - Careless Fools (feat. Jacques Dufourt)
Artist: Debonair District
Executive Producer: Debonair District
Produced by: Debonair District
Composer: Antonio Maria P. Cayabyab
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines - Sabado
Artist: SinoSikat?
Executive Producers: Kat Agarrado, Francis De Veyra
Produced by: Kat Agarrado, Francis De Veyra
Composer: Dominador Gallardo
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines - 100 Mensahe
Artists: Dan Gil, Marga Jayy
Executive Producer: Dan Gil
Produced by: Dan Gil
Composer: Danny Albert Gil
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best Traditional/Contemporary Folk Recording
- ATM
Artist: Ice Seguerra
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: Jonathan Manalo
Composer: Francis Contemplacion
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - Ito Lamang
Artist: Project: Romeo
Executive Producer: Project: Romeo
Produced by: Sean Bullo
Composer: Fred Engay
Record Label: Ditto Music - You’ll Never Feel Alone Again
Artist: Earl Generao
Executive Producer: Earl Generao
Produced by: Nikhil Amarnani, Earl Generao
Composer: Earl Generao
Record Label: Ditto Music - Nandiyan Pa Ba?
Artists: 6cyclemind, Gloc-9, Josh Villena, Bayang Barrios
Executive Producer: Sony Music Philippines
Produced by: Josh Villena, Darwin Hernandez, Rye Sarmiento, Kyle Cayton
Composers: Joseph Darwin Hernandez, Ryan Sarmiento, Roberto Cañamo Jr.,
Aristotle Pollisco
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Huling Liham
Artists: Paham, dwta
Executive Producer: Ricky Ilacad
Produced by: Ricky Ilacad, Nikhil Amarnani, Francis Dayao
Composers: Kian Francis Grajo, Jhasmine Villanueva
Record Label: Off The Record/Sony Music Philippines
Best Dance/Electronic Recording - Salamin, Salamin
Artist: BINI
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: Mat Olavides, Jumbo De Belen of FlipMusic
Composers: Mart Sam Emmanuel Olavides, John Michael Conchada, Paula Rose
Alcasid, & Paulo Miguel Rañeses
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC
- Tension
Artist: Peyton
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: Michael Cursebox
Composer: Peyton Garcia
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STARPOP PH - Eksena
Artist: YARA
Executive Producer: Sony Music Philippines
Produced by: Thyro Alfaro
Composers: Kumander Kindat, YARA
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Come Over
Artists: POP MONEY WORLDWIDE feat. Carrot Mayor, SHNTI, aunt robert
Executive Producer: Albert Christian Santos
Produced by: Albert Santos, Angelo Paz
Composers: Camille Santos, Ashanti Bulanadi, Gabriel Gomez
Record Label: Underdog Music - Hilo
Artist: Paul Pablo
Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines
Produced by: DJ Young, Jhay Ehidio
Composer: Paul Ramirez
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best Rap/HipHop Recording - SUBOMOTO (Hev Abi Remix)
Artists: Zae, Hev Abi
Produced by: Mark Beats
Composers: Gabriel Abilla, Jaezl Zia Espiritu
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - KALAKAL
Artists: SB19, Gloc-9
Executive Producers: 1Z Entertainment, Sony Music Philippines
Produced by: RADKIDZ (PABLO and josue)
Composers: Aristotle Pollisco, Felip Jhon Suson, John Paulo Nase, Josh Cullen
Santos, Justin De Dios, Stellvester Ajero
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines
- UTANG CLAN
Artist: Gloc-9
Executive Producer: Universal Records, Inc.
Produced by: Raymund Marasigan
Composer: Aristotle Pollisco
Record Label: Universal Records, Inc. - Ako Lang ‘to
Artist: XYVRL
Executive Producer: Universal Records, Inc.
Produced by: madeindvn
Composer: XYVRL
Record Label: Universal Records, Inc. - Marikit sa Dilim
Artists: Juan Caoile, Kyleswish feat. JAWZ
Executive Producer: Vicente R. del Rosario, Jr.
Produced by: Weckly Panuncio
Composers: Jap, Kyle Caplis, Justine Oquendo
Record Label: Viva Records Corp.
Best Jazz Recording - SuperFunk
Artist: GundamFunk
Executive Producer: Offshore Music Philippines
Produced by: Heero Angeles, Duo Angeles
Composers: Heero Angeles, Duo Angeles
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines - Get It Right
Artists: Nicole Asensio, Solo .Cal
Executive Producer: Gabe Dandan
Produced by: Gabe Dandan
Composers: Nicole Laurel Asensio, Wilfred Gabriel Dandan
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines - Careless Fools (feat. Jacques Dufourt)
Artist: Debonair District
Executive Producer: Debonair District
Produced by: Debonair District
Composer: Antonio Maria P. Cayabyab
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
- Remedios Circle (feat. Chuck Stevens, Abe Lagrimas, Jr., Tim Lyddon, Dave
Harder)
Artist: Alvin Cornista
Executive Producer: Salvador III S. Cornista
Produced by: Salvador III S. Cornista
Composer: Salvador III S. Cornista
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines - “What is it all about?”
Artists: Nicole Asensio, Solo .Cal
Executive Producer: Gabe Dandan
Produced by: Gabe Dandan
Composers: Nicole Laurel Asensio, Wilfred Gabriel Dandan
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best R&B Recording - TANGO
Artist: Jarlo Bâse
Executive Producer: Sony Music Philippines
Produced by: Jarlo Bâse
Composer: Dane (Jarlo Bâse) Hipolito
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Marilag
Artist: Dionela
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez
Produced by: Tim Dionela
Composer: Tim Dionela
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. - sining
Artists: Dionela, Jay R
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez
Produced by: Tim Dionela
Composers: Tim Dionela, Jay R
Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. - Call Me What You Want
Artist: Elise Huang
Executive Producer: Elise Huang
Produced by: Sam De Leon, Karlo Maglasang
Composer: Elise Huang
Record Label: Underdog Music
- Fighting For You
Artists: Thyro Alfaro, JP Bacallan
Executive Producer: Vicente R. del Rosario, Jr.
Produced by: Thyro Alfaro
Composers: Thyro Alfaro, John Paul Bacallan
Record Label: Viva Records Corp. (Diwang Records)
SPECIAL RECORDING AWARDS
Best Regional Recording - Buhi
Artist: Ferdinand Aragon
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
PRODUCED BY: Ferdinand Aragon
Composer: Keith John Quito
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - Dili Na Lang
Artist: Jolianne
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: Luigi Balazo, Francis Gaitmaitan, Relden Campanilla, Careless
Music
Composer: Relden Campanilla
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - Panata
Artist: Tothapi
Executive Producer: Sony Music Philippines
Produced by: Tothapi, Kobe Andrei Dionela, Ben Joseph Dellosa
Composers: Ben Joseph Dellosa, Kobe Andrei Dionela, Tothapi, Vince Dominic
Dionela
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Kasing Kasing
Artists: juan karlos, Kyle Echarri
Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez
Produced by: Xergio Ramos, juan karlos, Emil Dela Rosa
Composers: juan karlos, Kyle Echarri
Record Label: Island Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc. - Ihilak Lang Na
Artist: Morissette
Executive Producer: Morissette
Produced by: Morissette, Dave Lamar, Shadiel Chan
Composers: Jude Gitamondoc, Therese Villarante-Langit
Record Label: Underdog Music
- Ang Paghuwat
Artists: Morissette, Ferdinand Aragon
Executive Producer: Morissette
Produced by: Shadiel Chan, Morissette, Dave Lamar
Composer: Ferdinand Aragon
Record Label: Underdog Music - Umaycan
Artist: Noel Cabangon
Executive Producer: Vic De Vera
Produced by: Noel Cabangon, Kahlil Refuerzo, Neil Gregorio
Composers: Noel Cabangon, Ramonne Rodriguez
Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation
Best Christmas Recording - Hesus Aming Hari
Artists: Jonathan Manalo, John Roa, EJ De Perio, Vee Jay Dela Calzada, Diwa,
Hazel Faith, Shekinah Gram, Viola Natividad, Caleb Santos, Jacob Sean Bacal,
Naomi Jessi Ferrer, Elizabeth Clemente, Ezekiel Clemente
Executive Producers: Peter Kairuz, Robert John Tan
Produced by: Ivy Catucod, Kikx Salazar
Composer: Shekinah Gram
Record Label: CBN Asia – Reverb Worship - Ganito Ang Pasko
Artist: Sparkle Singers
Executive Producers: Felipe S. Yalong, Rene A. Salta
Produced by: GMA NETWORK
Composers: Cristine Autor, Natasha L. Correos, Joe-Edrei Cruz, Ann Margaret
Figueroa, Lorraine Intes & Samantha Toloza
Record Label: GMA MUSIC - Weather with You
Artists: Lucas Pison, Chezka
Executive Producer: Lucas Pison
Produced by: Lucas Pison, Rau Layug
Composers: Lucas Pison, Franchezka Sabalza, Miguel Austriaco, Franz Guico
Record Label: Underdog Music
- Noche Buena
Artist: Jan Roberts
Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines
Produced by: Kenneth Ponce
Composer: Jan Roberts Baloloy
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines - Paskong Mag-Isa
Artist: Debonair District
Executive Producer: Acoustic Underground
Produced by: Acoustic Underground
Composer: Toma Cayabyab
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best Original Soundtrack Recording - Iyo (Can’t Buy Me Love)
Artist: Darren Espanto
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - Maskara (Theme From “Lavender Fields”)
Artists: Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - Ulit Ulit (Pamilya Sagrado)
Artist: Regine Velasquez
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - Uuwian (WHAT’S WRONG WITH SECRETARY KIM?) (ORIGINAL
SOUNDTRACK)
Artist: BGYO
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - Sa Akin Siya (Asawa Ng Asawa Ko OST)
Artist: Crystal Paras & Jeniffer Maravilla
Record Label: GMA MUSIC - Nagbago Ang Daigdig (My Guardian Alien OST)
Artist: Zephanie
Record Label: GMA MUSIC - Aabutin Ang Tadhana “Chasing In The Wild” (A Viva One Original Series
Soundtrack)
Artist: Hyacinth Callado
Record Label: Viva Records Corp. / OC Records
Best Recording By A Child Or For Children
- Ang Init Init
Artist: IMOGEN
Executive Producer: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: Rey Cantong
Composers: Rey Cantong, Kaye Cantong
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - The Phonics Song
Artist: Teacher Cleo
Executive Producer: Alvin F. de Vera
Produced by: Rhaniel V. Torres
Composer: Leonora P. Varela
Record Label: Alpha Music Corporation - Tadhana (Easy Lang)
Artist: Giani Sarita
Executive Producer: Geng Sarita
Produced by: Albert Tamayo, Rey Jacildone
Composer: Ron Jefferson Zapanta Perez
Record Label: Curve Entertainment Inc. - Jesus, Best Friend
Artist: Ateneo Boys Choir
Executive Producer: Emmanuel L. Alfonso SJ
Produced by: JESUIT COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION
Composer: Dom Bulan Sj
Record Label: JESUIT COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION - Nasa Palad Mo
Artists: Ateneo Boys Choir featuring Marcel Roy S. Navarro and Generoso R.
Maquirang IV
Executive Producer: Emmanuel L. Alfonso SJ
Produced by: JESUIT COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION
Composer: Manoling V Francisco SJ
Record Label: JESUIT COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION
Best Novelty Recording - Da Coconut Nut (DJ Sandy Remix)
Artists: Giani Sarita, DJ Sandy
Executive Producer: Curve Entertainment Inc.
Produced by: Reck Cardinales, DJ Sandy
Composer: Ryan Cayabyab
Record Label: Curve Entertainment Inc.
- Walang Label
Artist: Eugene Layug
Executive Producer: Kean Cipriano, Vicente Del Rosario Jr., Verb Del Rosario,
Chynna Ortaleza-Cipriano
Produced by: Eugene Layug, Allen Hao
Composer: Eugene L. Layug
Record Label: O/C Records - WALA AKONG PAKE
Artists: Johan Kyle (ft. ANNUHBAE)
Executive Producer: Johan Kyle
Produced by: Daniel Kelvin, Calvin Borja
Composers: Daniel Kelvin, Johan Kyle
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Art Song
Artist: Pinkmen
Executive Producer: Offshore Music Philippines
Produced by: Offshore Music Philippines, Pinkmen
Composers: Paul Gene Alvarado II, Matthew Medrano, Jed Zulaybar, Mark
Armas, Paolo Santos, Ricardo Recla Jr.
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines - Atras Abante
Artists: Introvert Fiesta (feat. Aji)
Executive Producer: Element East Entertainment
Produced by: Boom Dayupay, Edwinson Fernandez
Composer: Boom Dayupay
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines
Best Inspirational Recording - Beautiful Day
Artist: The Company
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: Jonathan Manalo
Composer: Jermaine Edwards
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - Little World Changer
Artist: Belle Mariano
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: Rox Santos
Composers: Moira Dela Torre, Joseph Landreth-Smith
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STARPOP PH
- Ningas Ng Pag-Asa
Artists: Jamie Rivera ft. 92AD
Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak
Produced by: Jamie Rivera
Composer: Maestro Franscesco Sequeri
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/INSPIRE MUSIC - Dahil Sa ‘Yo
Artist: Viola Natividad
Executive Producers: Peter Kairuz, Robert John Tan
Produced by: Ivy Catucod, Icko Gonzalez, Viola Natividad
Composer: Viola Natividad
Record Label: CBN Asia – Reverb Worship - Face of God
Artist: December Avenue
Executive Producer: TOWER OF DOOM
Produced by: Macoy Manuel
Composer: Ronzel Bautista
Record Label: TOWER OF DOOM
Best Instrumental Recording - Nang Buo Kong Buhay
Instrumentalists: Jay Gomez Featuring Yvette Parcom
Record Label: JESUIT COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION - SuperFunk
Instrumentalists: GundamFunk
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines - See You On The Other Side
Instrumentalists: LUSTBASS, RJ Pineda
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines - Good Nights
Instrumentalists: LUSTBASS
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines - Remedios Circle (feat. Chuck Stevens, Abe Lagrimas, Jr., Tim Lyddon, Dave
Harder)
Instrumentalists: Alvin Cornista
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best Global Collaboration Recording - Winna Winna
Artists: Pangina Heals, Moophs
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/TARSIER RECORDS - Comets
Artists: Ben&Ben ft. Petra Sihombing
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Moonlight
Artists: Ian Asher, SB19, Terry Zhong
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Sunny When I’m With You
Artists: Ysanygo, Purplecat
Record Label: Underdog Music - lust (feat. Cyra Gwynth)
Artists: Felip, Cyra Gwynth
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Best Engineered Recording
- Pahinga
Sound Engineer: Nikhil Armanani
Recording Studio: Line in Studio
Record Label: Ditto Music - Nobya
Sound Engineer: Carlo Jay Cruz
Recording Studio: Mix Machine Audio & Production Studio
Record Label: O/C Records - Pauwi Na’ko (Dito Ka Na Lang)
Sound Engineer: Brian Lotho
Recording Studio: Sonic State Audio
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Segundo, Siguro
Sound Engineer: Axel Fernandez
Recording Studio: Runt Collective Studios
Record Label: Viva Records Corp. - Namimiss Ko Na
Sound Engineer: Rene Serna
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best Musical Arrangement - Nobya
Musical Arrangers: Franz Sacro, Choi Padilla
Record Label: O/C Records - Bittersweet
Musical Arrangers: Ashlee Mickaela Factor, Alyssa Janine Cruz
Record Label: O/C Records - Namimiss Ko Na
Musical Arranger: Lola Amour
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines - Get It Right
Musical Arranger: Gabe Dandan
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines - Umaycan
Musical Arranger: Kahlil Refuerzo
Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation
Best Vocal Arrangement - Desperate Hours
Vocal Arranger: Nick Lazaro
Record Label: Backspacer Records - Tomorrow With You
Vocal Arrangers: Paolo Benjamin G. Guico, Miguel Benjamin G. Guico
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Heartache Generation
Vocal Arranger: ena mori
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines - KALAKAL
Vocal Arrangers: SB19, GLOC–9
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines
- ache
Vocal Arranger: Luke Gabriel Isnani, Felip Jhon Suson
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines - Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko
Vocal Arranger: LUSTBASS
Record Label: Warner Music Philippines
Best Remix Recording - Welcome To My World
Produced by: Jonathan Manalo
DJ (Remixer): Theo Martel
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - Love Is The Answer
Produced by: Jonathan Manalo, Moy Ortiz
DJ (Remixer): The Company
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - small town (crwn’s crying in the parking lot edit)
Produced by: crwn
DJ (Remixer): crwn
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - different… (kenyama remix)
Produced by: kenyama
DJ (Remixer): kenyama
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - WHITE ROOM (Reimagined ver.)
Produced by: ena mori
DJ (Remixer): ena mori
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines
Best Cover Art - Patibong
Creative Artist: Gracenote
Graphic Designer: Rj Villanueva
Cover Concept by: Darwin Hernandez
Photography by: RJ Villanueva
Record Label: Backspacer Records - The Traveller Across Dimensions
Creative Artist: Ben&Ben
Graphic Designer:
- Creative Direction – Puppeteer Studios
- Art Direction – Jether Dane Guadalupe
- Graphic Design – Katrina Urmatam
Cover Concept by: Puppeteer Studios
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines
- KALAKAL
Creative Artist: SB19
Graphic Designer: Louis Duran, IC Forbes
Cover Concept by: Louis Duran, IC Forbes
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - “I’m Okay”
Creative Artist: Moira Dela Torre
Graphic Designer: Equinox Manila Productions, Jason Maxx
Cover Concept by: Moira Dela Torre
Photography by: Artu Nepomuceno
Record LabeL: UMG Philippines Inc. - Misteryoso
Creative Artist: Cup Of Joe
Graphic Designer: Nica Angeles
Cover Concept by: Gian Bernardino
Record Label: Viva Records Corp.
Music Video of the Year - Salamin Salamin
Produced by: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak, Carlo Jorge Reyes
Director: Kerbs Balagtas
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - Namumula by Maki (Official Music Video)
Produced by: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak, Carlo Jorge Reyes
Directors: Kirby Balagtas, Maki
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/TARSIER RECORDS - BINI | ‘Cherry On Top’ Official Music Video
Produced by: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak, Carlo Jorge Reyes
Director: Kerbs Balagtas
Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC - SB19 X GLOC-9 ‘KALAKAL’ Music Video
Produced by: 1032 Lab, Iana Cris Forbes
Directors: Alanshiii, XY Pintoy
Record Label: Sony Music Philippines - Tagpi-tagping Piraso
Produced by: August Lyle Espino, Cedric Hornedo, Lemuel Francia, Geoffrey
Collera
Director: August Lyle Espino
Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines
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The 38th Awit Awards will be broadcast nationwide via Vibe on TV5. Audiences can also catch the event via livestream on the official social media platforms of Vibe PH, TV5, MQuest Ventures, and Awit Awards.
