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BINI, Ben&Ben, Lola Amour, Cup of Joe and more OPM artists shines bright at 38th Awit Awards
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The 38th Awit Awards delivered a vibrant celebration of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) as the nation's most credible and long-standing music honors returned to the Meralco Theater on November 16, 2025.
For 38 years, the Awit Awards—organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI)—has stood as the country's premier platform recognizing Filipino musical artistry, originality, and achievement.
This year's ceremony embraced a renewed mission: to honor the best in OPM while championing innovation, digital reach, and fan-centered engagement. The result was a show that felt both iconic and refreshingly contemporary.
Below are the official winners of the 38th Awit Awards:
Grand Awards
• Album of the Year - Ben&Ben
• Record of the Year - Lola Amour
• Song of the Year - Cup of Joe - “Misteryoso”
Performance Awards
• Solo Artist - Dionela
• Best Performance by a Group - Ben&Ben
• Best Performance by a Solo Artist - iLA
• Best Performance by a New Group - 12th Street
• Best Collaboration - Dionela and Jay-R
• Best Dance/Electronic Recording - BINI - “Salamin, Salamin”
• Best Global Collaboration Recording - SB19, Terry Zhong - “Moonlight”
Genre Recording Awards
• Best Ballad Recording - Moira, Juan Karlos
• Best Rock Recording - Fast Pitch
• Best Alternative Recording - Lola Amour
• Best Alternative Rock Recording - Ice Seguerra
• Best Rap/Hip-Hop Recording - SB19 and Gloc-9
• Best Jazz Recording - Devonaire District and Alvin Cornista
• Best Instrumental Recording - Alvin Cornista
• Best World Music Recording - Over Heat and CamSur Made
• Best Recording by a Child or for Children - Ateneo Boys Choir
Special Recording Awards
• Regional Recording - Juan Karlos and Kyle Echarri + Noel Cabangon
• Best Christmas Recording - Devonaire District
• Original Soundtrack Recording - Regine Velasquez
• Best Novelty Recording - Introvert Fiesta ft. AJi
• Inspirational Recording - December Avenue
• Best Pop Recording - Maki - “Dilaw”
• Best R&B Recording - Jay-R and Dionela
Technical Achievement Awards
• Sound Engineer of Best Winning Recording - Axel Fernandez
• Best Musical Arrangement - Khalil Refuerzo
• Best Vocal Arrangement - Luke Isnani, Felip Suson
• Best Remix Recording - Ena Mori and Kenyema
• Best Cover Art - SB19
• Best Music Video - SB19 and Gloc-9
The 38th Awit Awards reaffirmed its mission of spotlighting artists whose work reflects authenticity, originality, and excellence—the core of what it means to be #LEGIT in OPM. With its strengthened digital presence and dedication to uplifting Filipino creatives, the Awit Awards continues to champion music that inspires, unites, and elevates culture.
As this year's winners carve their place in OPM history, the Awit Awards remains committed to honoring Filipino talent—celebrating the best of what OPM has been and the limitless possibilities of what it can become.
