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