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Lola Amour, Ben&Ben, Cup of Joe win big at the 38th Awit Awards

Published Nov 17, 2025 12:56 pm

At A Glance

  • The momentous event celebrated the best of OPM as highlighted by several young acts earning trophies.
The 38th Awit Awards, as organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) in partnership with MQuest Ventures, proved historic with a good number of young acts making a huge mark across several categories.
Among big winners are Lola Amour, Ben&Ben and Cup of Joe who took home three major awards: Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Record of the Year.
Trailblazing P-pop groups, SB19 and BINI brought home awards from the fandom section.
Here is the full list of winners for the 38th Awit Awards:
Grand Awards
Album of the Year –  ‘The Traveller Across Dimensions’ by Ben&Ben
Record of the Year – ‘Namimiss ko Na’ by Lola Amour
Song of the Year – “Misteryoso” by Cup of Joe
Performance Awards
Solo Artist – ‘Marilag’ by Dionela
Best Performance by a Group – ‘Triumph’ by Ben&Ben
Best Performance by a Solo Artist – ‘Di Mapagkaila’ by ila
Best Performance by a New Group –  ‘Walang Humpay’ by 12th Street
Best Collaboration – “Sining” by Dionela and Jay R 
Best Dance/Electronic Recording – “Salamin, Salamin” by BINI
Best Global Collaboration Recording – “Moonlight” by SB19, Terry Zhong
Genre Recording Awards
Best Ballad Recording –  ‘Medyo Ako’ by juan karlos, Moira dela Torre
Best Rock Recording –  ‘The Risk’ by Faspitch
Best Alternative Recording –  ‘Namimiss Ko Na’ by Lola Amour
Best Traditional/Contemporary Folk Recording: ‘ATM’ by Ice Seguerra
Best Rap/Hip-Hop Recording –  ‘Kalakal’ by SB19, Gloc-9
Best Jazz Recording: “Remedios Circle” by Alvin Cornista, Chuck Stevens, Abe Lagrimas Jr., Tim Lyddon and Dave Harder
Best Instrumental Recording – Alvin Cornista
  Best World Music Recording: “Sarung Banggi” by Overheat and Camsur Made
Best Recording by a Child or for Children –  ‘Jesus, Best Friend’ by Ateneo Boys Choir
Special  Awards
Best Regional Recording - "Kasing-Kasing" by Kyle Echarri and Juan Karlos 
Best Christmas Recording –‘Paskong Mag-isa’ by Debonair District
Original Soundtrack Recording – ‘Ulit Ulit’ by Regine Alcasid (Pamilya Sagrado)
Best Novelty Recording – "Atras Abante" by Introvert Fiesta, Ajji
Inspirational Recording – "Face of God" by December Avenue
Best Pop Recording – “Dilaw” by Maki
Best R&B Recording – "Sinning'' by Jay-R and Dionela
Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Awardee: Ely Buendia
Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Technical Achievement Awards
Sound Engineer of Best Winning Recording –  "Segundo, Siguro" by Arthur Nery - Axel Fernandez
Best Musical Arrangement –  "Umaycan" by Noel Cabangon - Khalil Refuerzo
Best Vocal Arrangement –  “Ache” by Felip - Luke Gabriel Isnani, Ken Suson
Best Remix Recording – “WHITE ROOM (Reimagined ver.)” by ena mori, “different… (kenyama remix)” by kenyama
Best Cover Art –  ‘Kalakal’ by SB19 and Gloc-9
Best Music Video –  ‘Kalakal’ by SB19 and Gloc-9
People's Choice Awards
People’s Voice Award for Favorite Solo Artist: Felip
People’s Voice Award for Favorite New Solo Artist: Stell
People’s Voice Award for Favorite Group Artist: BINI
People’s Voice Award for Favorite New Group Artist: NIOR
People’s Voice Award for Breakthrough Artist: Stell
People’s Voice Award for Favorite Collaboration: “Kalakal” by SB19 and Gloc-9
People’s Voice Award for Favorite Music Video of the Year: “surreal” by justin
People’s Voice Award for Favorite Song of the Year: “Akala” by Radkidz (Pablo and Josue)
People’s Voice Award for Record of the Year: “kaibigan” by justin
People’s Voice Award for Favorite Album of the Year: “Talaarawan” by BINI
Vibe Stan Award: Blooms (BINI)
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