PMPC Star Awards: Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The PMPC Star Awards celebrate the Filipino film and TV industry as well as OPM artistry and talented Filipino singers and musicians, recognizing the country’s top performers across major categories, like music. Bagging major accolades in the recently concluded 17th awards night are Maki, BINI, TJ Monterde, and Ppop kings SB19, held at Teatrino, San Juan on June 25, 2026.
What Are the PMPC Star Awards?
What are the categories for the PMPC Star Awards? The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) holds an annual awards night to celebrate and honor top achievers/performers in the following categories (and example subcategories) –
- TV: News programs, shows, hosts/personalities
- Music: Songwriters, singers, albums, concerts
- Movies: Actors, actresses, directors
The recognition gives Filipino fans a glimpse of the whole local entertainment industry, with the artists and productions that contribute to local pop culture.
What Is the PMPC Star Awards for Music?
Its first awards night took place on October 29, 2009, at the SkyDome North Edsa, Quezon City, with Billy Crawford and Toni Gonzaga as hosts, honoring the best OPM artists, releases, and productions of 2018 (music video, pop, rap, R&B, group, etc.) from different genres.
Why the PMPC Star Awards Matter to Filipino Fans
The PMPC Star Awards for music, TV, and movies connect communities and allow fans to follow their idols that define PH pop culture.
And with social media and the internet, fandoms can actively discuss the results and highlights, share memorable performances, and celebrate the music they love.
The same goes for the Star Awards for movies and TV: connect fans to their most-loved movies and TV shows, share their reactions to the results and highlights, and actively discuss favorite movie and TV personalities online.
17th PMPC Star Awards for Music 2026 Highlights
June 25, Teatrino, San Juan City: The PMPC Star Awards for Music 2026 honored the Philippines’ top music artists, productions, and releases.
This year’s edition featured both new generation artists and icons, with TJ Monterde bagging 8 nominations; SB19, 7; and BINI, 6. Other major nominees across categories are Moira dela Torre, James Reid, Cup of Joe, and Maki.
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17th PMPC Star Awards for Music Winners
SB19 emerged as one of the major award winners, including “Concert of the Year” (PAGTATAG!), “Duo/Group Concert Performer of the Year,” and “Music Video of the Year” (Kalakal featuring Gloc-9).
The Ppop Kings also received the coveted “Playtime Fan Favorite Award,” being the most popular among fans after an online voting.
Meanwhile, the nation’s girl group BINI bagged the “Dance Recording of the Year” (Salamin, Salamin) and the “Pop Album of the Year” (Talaarawan).
And for the major recognition “Song of the Year,” Maki emerged victorious, also bringing home “Male Pop Artist of the Year” (Dilaw).
PMPC Star Awards Nominees to Watch
The 17th PMPC Star Awards for Music nominees were:
TJ Monterde with a total of eight, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Male Pop Artist of the Year. He also secured nominations for Concert of the Year and Collaboration of the Year.
SB19, on the other hand, was nominated for seven, including “Concert of the Year” (PAGTATAG! World Tour Manila), while BINI got six, such as “Album of the Year” and “Song of the Year.”
These nominations showcased the versatility of Filipino artists and talent across categories, including P-pop and mainstream music, as well as highlighted top performers, rising artists, and veterans in the music industry.
PMPC Star Awards Winners & Best Moments
Next, we present the major and other notable winners (moments) below.
SB19 at the PMPC Star Awards
The P-pop group won three awards, including the “Music Video of the Year” for Kalakal featuring “Gloc 9,” and the Manila concert tour “Pagtatag!” got honors for “Concert of the Year” and “Duo/Group Concert of the Year.”
SB19’s success only shows the growing influence of P-pop on the Filipino audience and OPM in general, building a huge fanbase for members, performances, songs, and albums.
BINI & Other Major Winners
The country’s top girl group, BINI, on the other hand, excelled, too, receiving the “Pop Album of the Year” for Talaarawan and “Dance Recording of the Year” for Salamin, Salamin.
Meanwhile, Maki stood out as well for the song Dilaw, earning the “Song of the Year” and him as “Male Pop Artist of the Year.”
The awards also honored other artists, including James Reid for “Album of the Year” (jgh), TJ Monterde for “Male Recording Artist of the Year,” Moira dela Torre for “Female Recording Artist of the Year,” and Ben&Ben for “Group/Duo Artist of the Year.”
PMPC Star Awards Favorite & Fan Culture
Active fan participation plays a significant role in how supporters experience entertainment awards and honors, like “PlayTime Fan Favorite Award,” a fan-voted award that allowed viewers to vote for their favorite artist, SB19, its latest recipient, who generated the most responses from fans.
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What Is the PMPC Star Awards Fan Favorite Award?
PlayTime Entertainment, a co-presenter and special partner of the 17th Star Awards for Music, organized the fan voting to determine this year’s winner of the “Fan Favorite Award,” which is directly connected to audience participation.
How Filipino Fans Follow Award Shows
If you’re a fan (and an active social media user), you can now follow your favorite stars and their nominations and award shows on Facebook and other social media channels instead of waiting for a TV broadcast.
Hence, you can always check the latest updates and announcements about PMPC Star Awards and other award shows in real-time, including predictions, nominations, and results.
This makes award ceremonies more like a live event for fandoms, keeping them engaged even right after the show.
Why PMPC Star Awards Remain Relevant
PMPC Star Awards for Music 2026 winners earned more visibility for their recognition, giving them more exposure and a chance to introduce and showcase their songs and performances to the public.
And with other categories – movies and TV – PMPC Star Awards give a quick glimpse of the local entertainment industry and what the audience wants to watch and listen to.
Overall, entertainment awards highlight PH showbiz trends and the broader OPM industry.
PMPC Star Awards & OPM’s Growing Influence
Recognition of newer generation artists, including BINI and SB19, only shows changing fan preferences, currently towards P-pop.
This new trend also reveals the music diversity available to fans instead of a single sound that we’re used to.
Adding to P-pop’s popularity are streaming platforms and social media, which allow musicians, singers, and producers to build fan communities.
What Fans Can Expect From Future PMPC Awards
The next #pmpcstarawards will continue reflecting how Filipino taste in music, movies, and TV shows change over time, including how they discover and support PH entertainment.
It’ll also show how fandoms and communities influence other awards, especially through online voting, making award ceremonies interactive.
Finally, future award ceremonies will continue to provide opportunities for rising artists and honor music icons.
FAQs
What are the PMPC Star Awards?
The Philippine Movie Press Club organizes it to recognize top achievers and showcase Filipino artistry across music, TV, and film.
Who won at the 17th PMPC Star Awards for Music?
SB19 (“Duo Group Concert Performer of the Year,” “Concert of the Year,” and “Music Video of the Year”); BINI “Dance Recording of the Year” and “Pop Album of the Year”; and Maki “Male Pop Artist of the Year” and “Song of the Year”
Where can I follow PMPC Star Awards updates in the Philippines?
You can follow Playtime, the country’s top source of entertainment news and fan-focused updates, as well as social media, showbiz news websites, and official artist channels.
What is the PMPC Star Awards Fan Favorite Award?
SB19 won the PlayTime-sponsored “PlayTime Fan Favorite Award,” a special, fan-driven recognition, giving fans (and fandoms) the chance to vote for their favorite artist.
Explore Philippine Award Shows!
PMPC Star Awards recognize the artists who excel in movie, TV, and music categories and show the changing preferences of the Filipino audiences on how they consume and support entertainment content.
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