October 22, 2025 | 12:15pm
MANILA, Philippines — P-Pop kings SB19 dominated the inaugural Filipino Music Awards with six trophy wins including Artist of the Year.
The boy band’s hit track “DUNGKA!” won Pop Song of the Year and People’s Choice Award (Song) while “Simula at Wakas” kickoff show and tour won Concert of the Year and Tour of the Year, respectively.
Rounding out SB19’s wins was the People’s Choice Award (Artist) as the international counterpart went to BTS member J-Hope.
Following SB19 in the trophy haul was the band Cup of Joe which took home Album of the Year and Song of the Year for “Silakbo” and hit single “Multo.”
Legacy awards were handed out to Jose Mari Chan, the late Pilita Corrales, and Ang Misyon Inc. while Sony Music Philippines won Music Company of the Year.
Here is the full list of winners for the first Filipino Music Awards, hosted by Billboard Philippines:
Grand Awards
- Artist of the Year – SB19
- Album of the Year – “Silakbo” by Cup of Joe
- Song of the Year – “Multo” by Cup of Joe
- Tour of the Year – “Simula at Wakas” world tour by SB19
- Concert of the Year – “Simula at Wakas” world tour kickoff by SB19
- Music Company of the Year – Sony Music Philippines
Genre Awards
- Pop Song of the Year – “DUNGKA!” by SB19
- R&B Song of the Year – “Marilag” by Dionela
- Rock Song of the Year – “Aura” by IV of Spades
- Alternative Song of the Year – “I.N.A.S.” by Zild
- Hip-Hop Song of the Year – “Gubat na Siyudad” by Morobeats
- Folk Song of the Year – “Sampung Mga Daliri” by dwta and Justin
People’s Choice Awards
- Artist – SB19
- International Artist – J-Hope
- Song – “DUNGKA!” by SB19
Legacy Awards
- Tribute Award – Pilita Corrales
- Lifetime Achievement – Jose Mari Chan
- Music Foundation Award – Ang Misyon, Inc.
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