AGC Power Holdings Corp. Champions Filipino Excellence at the First Filipino Music Awards

Honoring team behind a milestone moment in music

Produced by AGC PHC and presented by its subsidiary Modern Media Group Inc. (MMGI)—home of Billboard Philippines, Rolling Stone Philippines, NYLON Manila, and Robb Report Philippines—the event set a new benchmark for Original Pilipino Music (OPM), combining world-class production value with deep national pride.

“This milestone is not just an achievement for Modern Media Group Inc. or AGC Power Holdings Corp.—it is a step forward in our nation-building mission as a whole ecosystem,” said Archie G. Carrasco, Chairman and CEO of AGC Power Holdings Corp. “Through this platform, we are showing the world that the Philippines can host a high-production-value awards night that celebrates the artistry and spirit of our people.”

Echoing this vision, Anne Bernisca, Managing Partner & Chief Operations Officer of MMGI added, “The FMAs mark a major milestone for MMGI because this embodies our group’s mission—to champion Filipino creativity and give local artists a world-class platform that celebrates their excellence, passion, and hard work for their craft.”

The Filipino Music Awards 2025 brought together over 500 musicians and industry professionals to celebrate artistic excellence across four key categories—Genre Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Legacy Awards, and Grand Awards—reflecting both expert judgment, commercial success, and public participation.

Grand Awards

Album of the Year: Silakbo by Cup of Joe
Song of the Year: “Multo” by Cup of Joe
Tour of the Year: ‘Simula at Wakas’ World Tour by SB19
Concert of the Year: ‘Simula at Wakas’ World Tour Kickoff by SB19
Artist of the Year: SB19 — Winner of six awards, leading the night’s tally
Music Company of the Year: Sony Music Philippines

Through this diverse recognition, the FMAs validated the vibrancy of today’s OPM landscape while celebrating its enduring roots. The complete list of winners can be viewed here.

From spectacular staging to star-studded performances, the FMAs showcased the strength and diversity of Filipino music. The event featured performances from SB19, Ben&Ben, IV of Spades, BINI, Gloc-9, Maki, BGYO, alongside apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas, Ely Buendia, and Lolita Carbon with Yeng Constantino and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra.

The performances bridged eras and genres—a cultural statement that the Philippines can produce a show rivaling the world’s top music awards while remaining authentically Filipino.

The Filipino Music Awards embodies AGC PHC’s long-standing mission of nation-building through media, culture, and creativity.

More than an entertainment event, the FMAs are a strategic platform for Filipino global visibility—showing that the country can mount large-scale, high-value cultural productions that inspire pride and unity while attracting global attention.

“Masdan Mo Ang Kapaligiran” — A Song That Still Speaks

Legendary folk-rock artist Lolita Carbon performed her timeless anthem with Yeng Constantino and the Philharmonic Orchestra, reaffirming the song’s message of hope and accountability for the next generation.

“Kapangyarihan” — When Music Becomes Resistance

A historic finale performance by SB19 and Ben&Ben electrified the arena with a call for truth and empowerment—music as a mirror of collective power.

Icons and Visionaries Return

Joey Mead, the country’s original VJ, returned to the stage under the direction of the legendary Johnny Manahan, who described the project as one he took on “because of its purpose.”

Honoring Legacy, Investing in the Future

The FMAs paid tribute to Pilita Corrales and celebrated Ang Misyon, an organization that has provided formal music education to over 1,000 scholars—ensuring the next generation of Filipino musicians thrives.

At its core, the Filipino Music Awards reaffirmed AGC PHC’s belief that music is both art and identity—a vessel for resilience, pride, and purpose.

Through this event, AGC PHC and MMGI proved that when creativity is guided by purpose, the result transcends entertainment—it becomes nation-building in motion.

Photo courtesy of Roxy Nebres, Excel Panlaque, and Ed Simon.