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BINI, ALAMAT, John Roa Lead 11th PPOP Music Awards 2026 Winners at Araneta Coliseum
Established P-pop acts and emerging regional talent share the honors across Main, Special, Spotlight, Potential and Fans’ Choice awards.
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — October 20, 2026. Filipino pop celebrated its established stars and its next generation as the 11th PPOP Music Awards, also known as the Philippine Popular Music Awards, concluded at Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 18, 2026.
BINI led the major honorees with Artist of the Year. ALAMAT received Song of the Year for “LuzViMinda,” OONA. won Music Video of the Year for “Darama,” and John Roa was named Solo Artist of the Year.
Produced and presented by NobleLife International as part of its 20th-anniversary celebration, and co-presented by DLM Eventive Singapore, the event brought music and wellness together on one stage. Its recognitions reached beyond headline acts to emerging groups, regional performers, creative productions, cultural advocates and the communities supporting Filipino music.
This report records 41 award entries across five classifications. The Main, Special, Spotlight and Potential results are transcribed from the organizer graphics supplied for this article. Fans’ Choice results were announced separately before the ceremony. It is the complete set documented by those materials.
A bigger stage for Filipino pop
In its 11th edition, a platform that began in 2016 at the Rizal Park Open-Air Auditorium reached the Big Dome. Founder and chairman Yuan Quiblat has continued to advocate for homegrown artists and a dedicated space for recognizing their work.
The event’s progression reflects a wider creative landscape: performers, songwriters, composers, choreographers, video producers, labels, independent teams and fandoms all contribute to P-pop’s development. The 2026 honorees also point to talent emerging from Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao.
Read Sir Next’s original feature on the awards’ history, advocacy and partners for the journey leading to this edition.
Main Awards — the 11 jury-selected categories
The following recipients appear in the organizers’ Main Awards winners poster.
| Award category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Artist of the Year | BINI — ABS-CBN Star Music |
| Song of the Year | “LuzViMinda” — ALAMAT (Viva Records) |
| Music Video of the Year | “Darama” — OONA. (Very Very Studios) |
| Solo Artist of the Year | John Roa (Viva Records) |
| New Group Artist of the Year | XONARA (1Z Entertainment) |
| Rising Girl Group of the Year | VVINK (FLIPMUSIC) |
| Rising Boy Group of the Year | 6ENSE (N.EXT Entertainment) |
| Collaboration of the Year | “Toyfriend” — SB19 and BE:FIRST (Sony Music Philippines) |
| Vocal Arrangement in a Song Recording | “Kupido” — AZTER (ABS-CBN Star Music) |
| Production Design in a Music Video | “Lawless” — SB19 |
| Choreography in a Video Performance | “Forever Tonight” — BGYO |
The results recognize different parts of the creative process. Alongside the major recording and artist honors, “Toyfriend” by SB19 and Japan’s BE:FIRST earned Collaboration of the Year, highlighting the possibilities of cross-border work.
The honors for XONARA, VVINK and 6ENSE also place rising acts alongside established names. The vocal arrangement, production design and choreography awards acknowledge the craft that helps a song become a complete performance and visual experience.
Special Awards — industry, culture and community
Ten special recognitions extend the celebration into cultural representation, digital entertainment, regional music and community service.
| Award category | Winner |
|---|---|
| PPOP Community Male Star of the Night | PLAY PH |
| PPOP Community Female Star of the Night | KITTRIX |
| TikTok Live Fan Favorite — Solo Category | Dylan Burton |
| TikTok Live Fan Favorite — Group Category | ONE SOUTH |
| International Breakthrough Artist of the Year | ALAMAT (Viva Records) |
| Cultural Excellence Award | HEXUS (Lentekula Productions) |
| Regional Song of the Year | “Chase the Sky” — LEEYAN (Yauna Music) |
| Community Service Appreciation Award | CABNP — Cake Artist & Bakers Network Philippines |
| PPOP Frontier Award | CHICSER |
| PPOP Icon Award | SEX BOMB |
ALAMAT added International Breakthrough Artist of the Year to its Song of the Year recognition. CHICSER received the PPOP Frontier Award, while SexBomb was honored with the PPOP Icon Award.
HEXUS, LEEYAN and CABNP were recognized for cultural excellence, regional music and community service respectively—a reminder that the celebration includes contributions beyond commercial releases and stage performance.
PPOP Spotlight Award
Five recipients representing different parts of the country received the PPOP Spotlight Award.
| Recipient | Representing |
|---|---|
| VRAJA | South Cotabato |
| BELAMOUR | Cebu |
| Dylan Burton | Bulacan |
| ARZA | Cebu |
| ECHO | Metro Manila |
From South Cotabato and Cebu to Bulacan and Metro Manila, the recipients show the geographical breadth of the community developing around Filipino pop.
PPOP Potential Award
Five additional acts were recognized through the PPOP Potential Award.
| Recipient | Representing |
|---|---|
| AJ COLICO | Bulacan |
| PIX!E | Metro Manila |
| ONE SOUTH | South Cotabato |
| BABY DOLLS | Metro Manila |
| MEI MEI | Metro Manila |
Together, the Spotlight and Potential recipients point to a growing pipeline of performers building audiences through music, digital platforms, live appearances and community support. Recognition is a starting point; sustained opportunities and professional support will help that promise develop.
Fans’ Choice Awards — 10 separate categories
These fan-voted honors were announced ahead of the ceremony. Voting ran through JuanCast from September 18 to October 15, 2026, as reported by Billboard Philippines.
| Award category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Group of the Year | KAIA |
| Emerging Group of the Year | AJAA |
| Rookie of the Year | OONA. |
| Vocalist of the Year | Stell — SB19 |
| Rapper of the Year | Josh Cullen — SB19 |
| Fandom of the Year | A’TIN — SB19 fandom |
| Ace of the Year | Colet — BINI |
| Leader of the Year | Jhoanna — BINI |
| Dancer of the Year | Sheena — BINI |
| Visual of the Year | Aiah — BINI |
KAIA, AJAA and OONA. received the group honors. SB19 members Stell and Josh Cullen, the A’TIN fandom, and BINI members Colet, Jhoanna, Sheena and Aiah were also recognized.
The results reflect the active role fans play in Filipino pop: supporting releases, voting, attending shows and helping artists reach new listeners. Their participation forms an important part of the industry’s continuing growth.
NobleLife International: 20 years through music and wellness
The ceremony also marked NobleLife International’s 20th anniversary. Its presentation brought the recognition of Filipino talent together with the company’s stated health mission and community-oriented wellness initiatives.
Co-presenter DLM Eventive Singapore added its experience in Filipino entertainment productions. The collaboration illustrates how brand partnerships can support a creative platform while connecting with communities through shared experiences.
From recognition to lasting opportunity
The awards offer a snapshot of an industry with established stars, emerging performers, independent teams and regional voices. International collaborations sit alongside songs grounded in Filipino cultural identity. Technical honors recognize the professionals working behind the finished recording or performance.
The next challenge is to turn visibility into sustainable opportunities for artists, songwriters, producers, choreographers and the wider creative workforce. Recognition matters most when it helps open doors to further work, learning and collaboration.
Congratulations to every honoree and to the teams and communities behind them. Mabuhay ang Musikang Pilipino! Mabuhay ang talentong Pilipino! PPOP, RISE! 🇵🇭🎶
About the 11th PPOP Music Awards
The Philippine Popular Music Awards is an annual program recognizing Filipino pop performers, creators and industry contributors. The 2026 edition took place on October 18 at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, under founder and chairman Jhon Mark “Yuan” Quiblat.
Event credits and partner acknowledgments
Founder & Chairman
Jhon Mark “Yuan” Quiblat
Official event channels
PPOP Music Awards
Presenter
NobleLife International
Co-Presenter
DLM Eventive SingaporeOrganizations, media partners & platforms
Organization
OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit)
Organization
Philworld Care Foundation Inc.
Media partner
Wish 107.5
Media partner
PLUS Media
Media partner
Buzz Access
Ticketing platform
MyTicketSeatsLogos, portrait and billing information supplied by Sir Next. Select any logo or name to visit its linked page.
Dr. Mon Del Rosario is identified as a jury member. Sir Next met him on the red carpet during the 11th PPOP Music Awards; their photo appears in the personal event gallery below.
Sources and image acknowledgments
The supplied PPOP Music Awards announcement cover and three winners graphics are the primary references for the 11 Main, 10 Special, five Spotlight and five Potential entries. The separate Fans’ Choice list was cross-referenced with Billboard Philippines. The nominee report supports category names and nominated works; it is not used as proof of post-event winners.
- PPOP Music Awards — official website
- PPOP Music Awards — official Facebook page
- Billboard Philippines — 2026 Fans’ Choice winners
- Starmometer — 11 Years of Leading the PPOP Movement
- Billboard Philippines — 2026 official nominees
- NextEVENTS — original pre-event feature
Image courtesy: PPOP Music Awards 2026 for the official announcement and winners posters. The black-and-gold NextEVENTS sharing artcard was supplied by Sir Next. Logos retain their respective ownership. Select each poster above to read the original graphic.
The 41 entries reflect the supplied winners graphics plus the separately published Fans’ Choice results. Detailed technical-production credits have not been expanded beyond the supplied readable information.
A personal post-event acknowledgment
More photos, more memories: reconnecting at the Big Dome
By Nestor “Sir Next” Layderos
Beyond the performances and awards, one of the most meaningful parts of the evening was reconnecting with my former bosses and colleagues from DLM Eventive Singapore and NobleLife International.
Lahat busy with our own schedules and commitments, pero siyempre, hindi puwedeng umuwi nang walang photo together. Moments like these do not happen every day. When a rare opportunity comes to reconnect, reminisce and capture a memory, grab it while you can.
Grateful for the invitation—and the chance to catch up
Special thanks to Ms. Nancy Deocareza for the VIP ticket. I truly appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness. Kahit saglit lang ang pagkikita, it was good to see familiar faces again in the middle of such a busy and productive evening.
Hindi man tayo nagkatagpo-tagpo nang sabay-sabay, especially with Ma’am Nancy’s busy schedule, these individual photos still bring the memories into one story. Hopefully, we can have a proper catch-up pagbalik ko from Bicol, kapag nag-align na ang schedules nating lahat. Here’s to more meaningful conversations and collaborations ahead.
I also had the opportunity to meet influencer and blogger David Ricardo Valencia Ferro. It was a pleasure to connect with people documenting and supporting the celebration in their own ways.
On the red carpet with Dr. Mon Del Rosario
I was glad to meet Dr. Mon Del Rosario, identified as a jury member, on the red carpet during the 11th PPOP Music Awards. It was a pleasure to meet him and have a photo together.
With founder and chairman Yuan Quiblat, in the middle of the action
I also caught a moment with Jhon Mark “Yuan” Quiblat, founder and chairman of the PPOP Music Awards. Wearing his headset and moving through a busy event, Yuan was right in the middle of making the evening happen. Congratulations, my friend, on another milestone for Filipino pop.
Until our next event or catch-up! Mabuhay ang Musikang Pilipino! PPOP, RISE!
Personal recollections and photo identifications in this section were supplied by Sir Next. #PPOPMusicAwards #PPopRise #MusicAndWellness #SirNext
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