CELEBRATING A NEW ERA OF AWIT: MQUEST VENTURES PARTNERS WITH PARI FOR UPCOMING 38TH AWIT AWARDS

MQuest Ventures, PARI unite for a night honoring OPM’s brightest at upcoming 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

1. 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

 

2. Olaholah

Artist: SunKissed Lola

Executive Producer: SunKissed Lola

Produced by: SunKissed Lola, Shadiel Chan

Record Label: Ditto Music

 

3. 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

 

4. Alegorya

Artist: Munimuni

Executive Producer: Sony Music Philippines

Produced by: Daniel Monong, Tim Recla, Nick Azurin

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

5. Superpower

Artist: Zild

Executive Producer: Enzo Valdez

Produced by: Zild Benitez

Record Label: Island Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc.

 

6. Lola Amour

Artist: Lola Amour

Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines

Produced by: Lola Amour

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

Record of the Year

1. Nene

Artist: SunKissed Lola

Executive Producer: SunKissed Lola

Produced by: Shadiel Chan, SunKissed Lola

Recording Engineers: Shadiel Chan

Record Label: Ditto Music

 

2. 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

 

3. 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.

4. Love Is 

Artist: The Ridleys

Executive Producer: Underdog Music

Produced by: Shadiel Chan

Recording Engineers: Shadiel Chan, Jan Fuertez

Record Label: Underdog Music

 

5. 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

1. sining

Composers: Tim Dionela, Jay R

Lyricists: Dionela, Jay R

Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, a division of UMG Philippines Inc.

 

2. Ikot

Composers: Joshua Buizon, Joshua Lua

Lyricists: Joshua Buizon, Joshua Lua

Record Label: Underdog Music

 

3. Misteryoso

Composer: Gian Bernardino

Lyricist: Cup Of Joe

Record Label: Viva Records Corp.

 

4. Pagbigyan

Composers: Carl Angelo D. Guerzon, Francis Luis D. Beato

Lyricist: Sugarcane

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

5. 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

1. ATM

Artist: Ice Seguerra

Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC

 

2. I'll Be Somebody You Want

Artist: Jolianne

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

3. Pauwi Na'Ko (Dito Ka Na Lang)

Artist: dwta

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

4. Marilag

Artist: Dionela

Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, UMG Philippines Inc.

 

5. Alas Dos Na!!!

Artist: Janine Berdin

Record Label: Island Records Philippines, UMG Philippines Inc.                                                                       

 

6. Fake Faces

Artist: Felip

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

7. Umaycan

Artist: Noel Cabangon

Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation

 

Best Performance by a Group

1. Triumph

Artist: Ben&Ben

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

2. Tayo Na Lang

Artist: Nobita

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

3. Lampara

Artist: Press Hit Play

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

4. One Sided Love 

Artist: G22

Record Label: Republic Records Philippines, UMG Philippines Inc. 

 

5. sige, sayaw! 

Artist: Dear Dahlia

Record Label: Universal Records Inc.

 

6. Nilalang 

Artist: Dilaw

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

Best Performance by a New Solo Artist

1. Alintana

Artist: muninn

Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/TARSIER RECORDS

 

2. Panggap

Artist: Plume

Record Label: GMA MUSIC (ALTG RECORDS)

 

3. Sickreet

Artist: Ryannah J

Record Label: O/C Records

 

4. ‘Di Maipagkakaila 

Artist: ila

Record Label: PolyEast Records

 

5. Kahit Di Ako Ang Gusto Mo

Artist: Patricia Heart

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

6. Seryoso

Artist: Lottie Bie

Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation

 

Best Performance by a New Group Artist

1. Aminin

Artist: Naiba

Record Label: Alpha Music Corporation

 

2. Hi, Tita

Artist: Sala

Record Label: GMA MUSIC (ALTG RECORDS)

 

3. Bituin

Artist: Letters From June

Record Label: KDR MUSIC HOUSE

 

4. Walang Humpay

Artist: 12th Street

Record Label: O/C Records

 

5. Alak

Artist: Karilyo

Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation

 

Best Collaboration

1. ‘Pag Ang Puso Ang Nagsabi 

Artists: Jm Dela Cerna, Marielle Montellano

Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC

 

2. Ligaw na Bullet

Artists: Denise Laurel, Skusta Clee

Record Label: AWAL/Sony Music Philippines

 

3. ‘Di Ko Kasalanan

Artists: DEMI, gins&melodies

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

4. Sining

Artists: Dionela, Jay R

Record Label: EMI Records Philippines, UMG Philippines Inc.

 

5. Within

Artists: Ladine Roxas, Kris Lawrence

Record Label: VEHNEE SATURNO MUSIC

 

6. Sa Kahapon

Artists: Dilaw, Janine Berdin

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

GENRE RECORDING AWARDS

Best Ballad Recording

1. 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

 

2. 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

 

3. 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.

 

4. 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.

 

5. 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

 

6. ‘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

1. 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

 

2. 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

 

3. 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

 

4. 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

 

5. 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

1. Dahas

Artist: Kjwan

Executive Producer: Kjwan

Produced by: Joey Santos

Composers: Marc Abaya, Louis Isok, Kelly Mangahas, Emilio Marcos

Record Label: Backspacer Records

 

2. Pano

Artist: Caren Tevanny

Executive Producer: Caren Tevanny

Produced by: Brian Lotho

Composers: Caren Tevanny, Brian Lotho

Record Label: Curve Entertainment Inc.

 

3. Dragon

Artist: Mayonnaise

Executive Producer: Yellow Room Music

Produced by: Mayonnaise

Composer: Monty Macalino

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

4. 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

 

5. 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

 

6. 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

1. Homeostasis

Artist: Barbie Almalbis

Executive Producer: Barbie Almalbis

Produced by: Nick Lazaro

Composer: Barbie Almalbis

Record Label: Backspacer Records

 

2. 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

 

3. 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

 

 

4. 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

 

5. 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

1. 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

 

2. 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

 

3. 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

 

4. 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

 

5. 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

 

6. 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

1. 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

 

2. Ito Lamang

Artist: Project: Romeo

Executive Producer: Project: Romeo

Produced by: Sean Bullo

Composer: Fred Engay

Record Label: Ditto Music

 

3. 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

 

4. 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

 

5. 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

1. 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

 

2. Tension
Artist: Peyton

Executive Producers: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak

Produced by: Michael Cursebox

Composer: Peyton Garcia

Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STARPOP PH

 

3. Eksena

Artist: YARA

Executive Producer: Sony Music Philippines

Produced by: Thyro Alfaro

Composers: Kumander Kindat, YARA

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

4. 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

 

5. 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

1. SUBOMOTO (Hev Abi Remix)

Artists: Zae, Hev Abi

Produced by: Mark Beats

Composers: Gabriel Abilla, Jaezl Zia Espiritu

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

2. 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

 

3. UTANG CLAN

Artist: Gloc-9

Executive Producer: Universal Records, Inc.

Produced by: Raymund Marasigan

Composer: Aristotle Pollisco

Record Label: Universal Records, Inc.

 

4. Ako Lang ‘to

Artist: XYVRL

Executive Producer: Universal Records, Inc.

Produced by: madeindvn

Composer: XYVRL

Record Label: Universal Records, Inc.

 

5. 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

1. 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

 

2. 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

 

3. 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

 

4. 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

 

5. “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

1. TANGO

Artist: Jarlo Bâse

Executive Producer: Sony Music Philippines

Produced by: Jarlo Bâse

Composer: Dane (Jarlo Bâse) Hipolito

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

2. 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.

 

3. 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.

 

4. 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

 

5. 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

1. 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

 

2. 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

 

3. 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

 

4. 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.

 

5. 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

 

6. Ang Paghuwat

Artists: Morissette, Ferdinand Aragon

Executive Producer: Morissette

Produced by: Shadiel Chan, Morissette, Dave Lamar

Composer: Ferdinand Aragon

Record Label: Underdog Music

 

7. 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

1. 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

 

2. 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

 

3. 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

 

4. Noche Buena

Artist: Jan Roberts

Executive Producer: Warner Music Philippines

Produced by: Kenneth Ponce

Composer: Jan Roberts Baloloy

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

5. 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

1. Iyo (Can't Buy Me Love) 

Artist: Darren Espanto

Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC

 

2. Maskara (Theme From “Lavender Fields”) 

Artists: Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez

Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC

 

3. Ulit Ulit (Pamilya Sagrado) 

Artist: Regine Velasquez

Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC

 

4. Uuwian (WHAT'S WRONG WITH SECRETARY KIM?) (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK)

Artist: BGYO

Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC

 

5. Sa Akin Siya (Asawa Ng Asawa Ko OST) 

Artist: Crystal Paras & Jeniffer Maravilla

Record Label: GMA MUSIC

 

6. Nagbago Ang Daigdig (My Guardian Alien OST) 

Artist: Zephanie

Record Label: GMA MUSIC

 

7. 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

1. 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 

 

2. 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

 

3. 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.

 

4. 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

 

5. 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   

1. 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.

 

2. 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

 

3. 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 

 

4. 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

 

5. 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

1. 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

 

2. 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

 

3. 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

 

4. 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

 

5. 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

1. Nang Buo Kong Buhay

Instrumentalists: Jay Gomez Featuring Yvette Parcom

Record Label: JESUIT COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION

 

2. SuperFunk

Instrumentalists: GundamFunk

Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines

 

3. See You On The Other Side

Instrumentalists: LUSTBASS, RJ Pineda

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

4. Good Nights

Instrumentalists: LUSTBASS

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

5. Remedios Circle (feat. Chuck Stevens, Abe Lagrimas, Jr., Tim Lyddon, Dave Harder)

Instrumentalists: Alvin Cornista

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

Best Global Collaboration Recording

1. Winna Winna

Artists: Pangina Heals, Moophs

Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/TARSIER RECORDS

 

2. Comets

Artists: Ben&Ben ft. Petra Sihombing

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

3. Moonlight

Artists: Ian Asher, SB19, Terry Zhong

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

4. Sunny When I'm With You

Artists: Ysanygo, Purplecat

Record Label: Underdog Music

 

5. lust (feat. Cyra Gwynth)

Artists: Felip, Cyra Gwynth

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

 

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Best Engineered Recording

1. Pahinga

Sound Engineer: Nikhil Armanani

Recording Studio: Line in Studio

Record Label: Ditto Music

 

2. Nobya

Sound Engineer: Carlo Jay Cruz

Recording Studio: Mix Machine Audio & Production Studio

Record Label: O/C Records

 

3. Pauwi Na'ko (Dito Ka Na Lang)

Sound Engineer: Brian Lotho

Recording Studio: Sonic State Audio

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

4. Segundo, Siguro

Sound Engineer: Axel Fernandez

Recording Studio: Runt Collective Studios

Record Label: Viva Records Corp.

 

5. Namimiss Ko Na

Sound Engineer: Rene Serna

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

Best Musical Arrangement

1. Nobya

Musical Arrangers: Franz Sacro, Choi Padilla

Record Label: O/C Records

 

2. Bittersweet

Musical Arrangers: Ashlee Mickaela Factor, Alyssa Janine Cruz

Record Label: O/C Records

 

3. Namimiss Ko Na

Musical Arranger: Lola Amour

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

4. Get It Right

Musical Arranger: Gabe Dandan

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

5. Umaycan

Musical Arranger: Kahlil Refuerzo

Record Label: Widescope Entertainment Corporation

 

Best Vocal Arrangement

1. Desperate Hours

Vocal Arranger: Nick Lazaro

Record Label: Backspacer Records

 

2. Tomorrow With You

Vocal Arrangers: Paolo Benjamin G. Guico, Miguel Benjamin G. Guico

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

3. Heartache Generation

Vocal Arranger: ena mori

Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines

 

4. KALAKAL

Vocal Arrangers: SB19, GLOC–9

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

5. ache

Vocal Arranger: Luke Gabriel Isnani, Felip Jhon Suson

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

6. Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko

Vocal Arranger: LUSTBASS

Record Label: Warner Music Philippines

 

Best Remix Recording

1. Welcome To My World

Produced by: Jonathan Manalo

DJ (Remixer): Theo Martel

Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC

 

2. Love Is The Answer

Produced by: Jonathan Manalo, Moy Ortiz

DJ (Remixer): The Company

Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC

 

3. small town (crwn's crying in the parking lot edit)

Produced by: crwn

DJ (Remixer): crwn

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

4. different… (kenyama remix)

Produced by: kenyama

DJ (Remixer): kenyama

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

5. WHITE ROOM (Reimagined ver.)

Produced by: ena mori

DJ (Remixer): ena mori

Record Label: Offshore Music Philippines/Sony Music Philippines

 

Best Cover Art

1. Patibong

Creative Artist: Gracenote

Graphic Designer: Rj Villanueva

Cover Concept by: Darwin Hernandez

Photography by: RJ Villanueva

Record Label: Backspacer Records

 

2. 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

 

3. KALAKAL

Creative Artist: SB19

Graphic Designer: Louis Duran, IC Forbes

Cover Concept by: Louis Duran, IC Forbes

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

4. “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.

 

5. 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

1. Salamin Salamin

Produced by: Roxy Liquigan, Carlo L. Katigbak, Carlo Jorge Reyes

Director: Kerbs Balagtas

Record Label: ABS-CBN MUSIC/STAR MUSIC

 

2. 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

 

3. 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

 

4. SB19 X GLOC-9 'KALAKAL' Music Video

Produced by: 1032 Lab, Iana Cris Forbes

Directors: Alanshiii, XY Pintoy

Record Label: Sony Music Philippines

 

5. 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

 

With this partnership, MQuest Ventures strengthens its commitment to fuel and support the talent of both emerging and veteran OPM artists, opening greater opportunities for them to be seen, heard, and celebrated across diverse platforms.

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.