Celebrating a New Era of Awit: MQuest Ventures Partners With Pari for 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

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