Ben&Ben Wins Album of the Year as SB19 and BINI Dominate 38th Awit Awards

The 38th Awit Awards, hosted by MQuest Ventures and broadcast via TV5’s music program Vibe on November 16 at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City, celebrated exceptional achievements in the Philippine music industry. Ben&Ben captured the prestigious Album of the Year award for "The Traveller Across Dimensions." However, P-pop sensations SB19 and BINI emerged as the night’s most awarded acts.

SB19 claimed accolades for their collaboration with Gloc-9, "Kalakal," winning Music Video of the Year, Best Rap/Hip-hop Recording, and Best Cover Art. Their track "Moonlight," featuring Ian Asher and Terry Zhong, earned them Best Global Collaboration Recording. Additionally, individual members received recognition: Stell was honored as Favorite New Solo Artist, while Felip was named Favorite Solo Artist.

Girl group BINI took home Favorite Group Artist and Most Streamed Artist of the Year. Their album "Talaarawan" won Favorite Album of the Year, and their track "Salamin, Salamin" was awarded Best Dance/Electronic Recording. BINI’s fanbase, known as BLOOMS, received the Vibe Stan Award for their dedicated support.

Ben&Ben also secured Best Performance by a Group for their song "Triumph."

Among other notable winners, Lola Amour earned Record of the Year and Best Alternative Recording for "Namimiss Ko Na." Singer-songwriter Juan Karlos was recognized with Best Regional Recording for "Kasing Kasing" alongside Kyle Echarri and Best Ballad Recording for "Medyo Ako" with Moira.

The Awit Awards, an annual event organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), honors the outstanding contributions of Filipino artists, composers, and music professionals. Esteemed veteran Ely Buendia was also celebrated with the Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino award for his significant impact on the country’s music landscape.

Complete list of select winners at the 38th Awit Awards:

• Album of the Year: Ben&Ben, The Traveller Across Dimensions
• Song of the Year: Cup of Joe, "Misteryoso"
• Record of the Year: Lola Amour, "Namimiss Ko Na"
• Best Performance by a Solo Artist: iLA, "Di Maipagkakaila"
• Best Collaboration Performance: Dionela & Jay-R, "Sining"
• Best Performance by a Group: Ben&Ben, "Triumph"
• Best Performance by a New Group: 12th Street, "Walang Humpay"
• Best Global Collaboration Recording: SB19, Ian Asher, Terry Zhong, "Moonlight"
• Best Ballad Recording: Moira, Juan Karlos, "Medyo Ako"
• Best Pop Recording: Maki, "Dilaw"
• Best Rock Recording: Fast Pitch, "The Risk"
• Best Alternative Recording: Lola Amour, "Namimiss Ko Na"
• Best Musical Arrangement: Khalil Refuerzo, "Umaycan"
• Best Vocal Arrangement: Luke Isnani & Felip Suson, "ache"
• Best Engineered Recording: Arthur Nery & Axel Fernandez, "Segundo, Siguro"
• Best World Music Recording: Overheat, Camsur Made, "Sarung Banggi"
• Best Novelty Recording: Introvert Fiesta ft. AJi, "Atras Abante"
• Best Dance/Electronic Recording: BINI, "Salamin, Salamin"
• Best Inspirational Recording: December Avenue, "Face of God"
• Best Christmas Recording: Debonair District, "Paskong Mag-Isa"
• Best Rap/Hip-Hop Recording: SB19, Gloc-9, "Kalakal"
• Best Jazz Recording: Debonair District, "Careless Fools"; Alvin Cornista, "Remedios Circle"
• Best R&B Recording: Jay-R & Dionela, "Sining"
• Best Regional Recording: Juan Karlos & Kyle Echarri, "Kasing Kasing"; Noel Cabangon, "Umaycan"
• Best Cover Art: SB19 & Gloc-9, "Kalakal"
• Best Music Video: SB19 & Gloc-9, "Kalakal"
• Best Recording by a Child or for Children: Ateneo Boys Choir, "Nasa Palad Mo"
• Most Streamed Artist: BINI
• People’s Voice Breakthrough Artist: Stell of SB19
• People’s Voice Favorite Album: BINI, Talaarawan
• People’s Voice Favorite Group Artist: BINI

The night underscored the evolving vibrancy of the local music scene, with traditional and contemporary genres alike receiving recognition. The collaborative spirit and rising popularity of P-pop groups continue to shape the industry’s future.