The Philippine pop music scene is buzzing with excitement as the PPOP Music Awards celebrates its remarkable 10th anniversary. Despite facing numerous challenges along the way, this award-giving platform has relentlessly pursued its mission. PPOP Awards, now recognized as the PPOP Music Awards or Philippine Popular Music Awards, it has flourished and left an indelible mark on the industry.
The journey began in 2016, ignited by Jhon Mark “Yuan” Quiblat, a passionate advocate for Filipino music, culture and the arts. His unwavering belief in the talent of young Filipino artists has ensured that their invaluable contributions to Philippine pop culture receive the recognition they deserve.
This 2025, PPOP has truly reached new heights, emerging as a vibrant force in the music industry. Numerous groups have been launched and debuted from various talent management and entertainment agencies, marking a significant milestone in the thrilling journey of PPOP stardom.
This evolution makes us proud of the exceptional Philippine pop artists representing this generation. We’ve witnessed a remarkable resurgence, highlighted by sold-out concerts and events, chart-topping hits, and engaging online programs and TV shows that spotlight PPOP artists. With a surge in commercial success, brand endorsements, the PPOP community is flourishing, dominating social media trends, and expanding its influence on the global music stage.
The 10th PPOP Music Awards is proud to present this year’s nominees vie for the grand categories:
RISING BOY GROUP OF THE YEAR
1STONE
VXON
CLOUD 7
AJAA
AZTER
6ENSE
RISING GIRL GROUP OF THE YEAR
MNL48
G22
CALISTA
4TH IMPACT
YGIG
SMS
NEW GROUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
WRIVE
NEO
RAYA
SY.NC
VVINK
ONE VERSE
SOLO ARTIST OF THE YEAR
EARL AGUSTIN
JAMES REID
ROB DENIEL
FELIP
HAZEL FAITH
GIGI DE LANA
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
UMAALIGID BY SARAH GERONIMO & SB19
SMAPUNG MGA DALIRI BY JUSTIN & DWTA
KASAMA KA BY HAZEL FAITH & X8
ATING PASKO BY SB19 & G22
KABATAANG PINOY BY BGYO & CLOUD 7
BREAKTHROUH ARTIST OF THE YEAR
KAIA
BGYO
HORI7ON
1STONE
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
DAM BY SB19
BLINK TWICE BY BINI
TANGA BY KAIA
HIRAYA BY ALAMAT
ALAS DOSE BY CALISTA
PA-PA-PA-PALABAN BY G22
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
SIMULA AT WAKAS BY SB19
BINIVERSE BY BINI
HEADLINES BY BGYO
TAWID BY THE JUANS
SARILI NATING MUNDO BY TJ MONTERDE
KOLORCOASTER BY MAKI
SONG OF THE YEAR
DUNKA BY SB19
DAM BY SB19
BLINK TWICE BY BINI
MULTO BY CUP OF JOE
MARILAG BY TJ MONTERDE
DALENG-DALE BY GAT
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
BINI
SB19
MAKI
CUP OF JOE
TJ MONTERDE
DIONELA
And here’s some thrilling special awards! We’re excited to honor the talented artists and music companies behind this year’s chart-topping hits and outstanding music videos that have truly stood out during the awards committee’s set timeline.
VOCAL ARRANGEMENT IN SONG RECORDING
CHOREOGRPAHY IN A LIVE PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTION DESIGN IN A MUSIC VIDEO
FAVORITE STREAMED ARTIST
REGIONAL SONG OF THE YEAR
CULTURAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
CONCERT OF THE YEAR
PPOP SPOTLIGHT AWARD
PPOP POTENTIAL AWARD
PPOP FRONTIER AWARD
PPOP ARTISTS OF THE DECADE
The official nominees for this year’s awards have been determined through a nomination poll, which is now moving into the evaluation phase. This process follows the established guidelines, taking into account the artists’ officially released songs, albums, music videos, and public appearances during the eligibility window from November 2024 to November 2025. In the major categories, the winners will be selected by an esteemed awards jury composed of professionals from the music industry, government agencies, music professionals and other entertainment specialists. This jury aims to ensure that the chosen winners reflect the preferences of the general public and align with the objectives of the PPOP Music Awards.
This year, the selection for Fan’s Favorite Choice in the special award category was thoughtfully put together and powered by JuanCast, a voting platform designed specifically for fans and for every Juan’s choice.
PPOP FAVORITE GROUP OF THE YEAR
PPOP FAVORITE LEADER OF THE YEAR
PPOP FAVORITE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
PPOP FAVORITE RAPPER OF THE YEAR
PPOP FAVORITE DANCER OF THE YEAR
PPOP FAVORITE VISUAL OF THE YEAR
PPOP FAVORITE FASHION ICON OF THE YEAR
PPOP FAVORITE FANDOM OF THE YEAR
The 10th PPOP Music Awards is packed with a whole day of thrilling activities joined by PPOP Music and Culture Caravan with the Free workshops of Baybayin, Tunog, Marketplace, with Pre-show of PPOP Stage featuring some of the newest PPOP idols DIV9, REY CARIASO, ANNA, GEM&I, EVERCHILD and Cebu’s VLST with stirring red carpet show and the most exciting awards show with the special performances from the brightest PPOP stars of this generation, MNL48, CALISTA, CLOUD 7, YGIG, ONE VERSE, 6ENSE, AZTER, NEO, SY.NC, PIXIE, VVINK and all the way from Mindanao ONE SOUTH. Plus, will be delighted with the awards presenters, TV and media personalities and more surprises.
This is truly a momentous and historic event for the PPOP industry as we celebrate 10 years of Pinoy Pop excellence happening on November 29, 2025, Saturday at the historical landmark of Philippine performing arts – The Metropolitan Theater.
The 10th PPOP Music Awards is presented by PPOP Artists League, powered by JuanCast, brought to you by PPOP Music and Culture Caravan, PPOP Stage, Sidus Production and Nudge+, with venue partnership of the Metropolitan Theater and the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA), with the support of National Youth Commission (NYC), Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), JCI Taytay, Cake Artist and Bakers Network and sponsored by NobleLife International, Vital Purified Drinking Water, ACLS Marketing, Shurewin Fruit Syrups, Good Baker, Mizpah Events, ShutterLight Digital, Miracle Barley, Awards Central Philippines and with the official media partners Philippine Star, CETV Philippines and 91.5 Win Radio
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