Filipino Music Awards 2025
2025 awards ceremony for music
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The 1st Filipino Music Awards ceremony, presented by the Modern Media Group, Inc. (MMGI), took place on October 21, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila. During the ceremony, the MMGI presented the Filipino Music Awards (FMAs) in 18 categories to honor the best of Filipino music. Directed by Johnny Manahan, the ceremony was delay broadcast in the Philippines on TV5. Model Joey Mead King and actors Michael Sager and Elijah Canlas hosted the show,[1][2] while Aiyana Perlas hosted the red carpet.[3]
| Filipino Music Awards 2025 | |
|---|---|
Official poster | |
| Date | October 21, 2025 |
| Venue | SM Mall of Asia Arena Pasay, Metro Manila |
| Country | Philippines |
| Presented by | Modern Media Group, Inc. |
| Hosted by | |
| Preshow host | Aiyana Perlas |
| Acts | |
| Most wins | SB19 (6) |
| Most nominations | SB19 (9) |
| Total | 18 categories |
| Website | filipinomusicawards |
| Television coverage | |
| Network | TV5 |
| Produced by | AGC Power Holdings, Inc. |
| Directed by | Johnny Manahan |
SB19 emerged as the night's biggest winner, winning six awards, including Artist of the Year; their Simula at Wakas World Tour also won Concert of the Year and Tour of the Year. Cup of Joe followed by two awards, winning Album of the Year and Song of the Year for Silakbo and "Multo", respectively.[4] Jose Mari Chan received the Lifetime Achievement Award while Pilita Corrales was posthumously awarded the Tribute Award.[2] Bini, Dionela, TJ Monterde, Hev Abi, IV of Spades and Maki also received multiple nominations.[5]
Winners and nominees
Awards
List of nominees are adapted from Billboard Philippines and Inquirer.[5][6][7] Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).[4][8]
Grand Awards
Artist of the Year
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Album of the Year
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Song of the Year
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Music Company of the Year
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Concert of the Year
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Tour of the Year
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Genre Awards
R&B Song of the Year
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Hip-hop Song of the Year
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Folk Song of the Year
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Rock Song of the Year
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Alternative Song of the Year
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Pop Song of the Year
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People's Choice Awards
People's Choice Awards – International Artist
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People's Choice Awards – Song
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People's Choice Awards – Artist
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Legacy Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Music Foundation of the Year
- Ang Misyon, Inc.
Tribute Award
- Pilita Corrales (posthumous)
Artists with multiple nominations and awards
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Presenters
| Name(s) | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Erik Santos | Presented the award for Pop Song of the Year | [9][10] |
| Basti Artadi Kevin Roy |
Presented the award for Alternative Song of the Year | [9] |
| Dilaw | Presented the award for Rock Song of the Year | [citation needed] |
| Adie Arthur Nery |
Presented the award for Folk Song of the Year | [11] |
| Gloc-9 | Presented the award for Hip-hop Song of the Year | [9][12] |
| Kyla | Presented the award for R&B Song of the Year | [9][13] |
| Darren Espanto | Presented the award for People's Choice Awards – Artist | [14] |
| Ashtine Olviga | Presented the award for People's Choice Awards – Song | [15] |
| Joao Constancia Dylan Menor |
Presented the award for People's Choice Awards – International Artist | [citation needed] |
| Jericho Rosales | Presented the award for Tribute Award | [16] |
| Noel Cabangon | Presented the award for Music Foundation of the Year | [17] |
| Michelle Dee Jonathan Manalo |
Presented the award for Lifetime Achievement Award | [18] |
| Angeline Quinto | Presented the award for Tour of the Year | [19] |
| Morissette | Presented the award for Concert of the Year | [20] |
| Anne Bernisca | Presented the award for Music Company of the Year | [citation needed] |
| TJ Monterde KZ Tandingan |
Presented the award for Song of the Year | [21] |
| Lola Amour | Presented the award for Album of the Year | [22] |
| Ely Buendia | Presented the award for Artist of the Year | [23] |
Performers
| Name(s) | Song(s) performed | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| IV of Spades | "Aura" | [24] |
| BGYO | "All These Ladies" "Dance with Me" | |
| Maki | "Abelyana" "Kahel na Langit" | |
| Bini | "First Luv" | |
| apl.de.ap Fana Illest Morena |
"Wind It!" | |
| Maxie | "Tado" "Halika Na Lika Na" | |
| Gloc-9 | "Upuan" | |
| Lolita Carbon Yeng Constantino Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra |
"Masdan Mo ang Kapaligiran" | |
| Cup of Joe | "Multo" | |
| Ely Buendia | "Kandarapa" | |
| SB19 | "Dam" | |
| Ben&Ben SB19 |
"Kapangyarihan" |