Billboard Philippines Women in Music
| Billboard Philippines Women in Music | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Bini, the most recent Woman of the Year honoree. | |
| Awarded for | Contributions to the Philippine music industry by women |
| Country | Philippines |
| Presented by | Billboard Philippines |
| First award | 2024 |
| Currently held by | Bini (Woman of the Year) |
| Website | billboardphilippines |
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Billboard Philippines Women in Music is an annual event organized by Billboard Philippines that recognizes the most influential women in Filipino music. As the Philippine edition of Billboard's Women of the Year event, it mirrors its American counterpart by featuring a main accolade titled Woman of the Year. The inaugural ceremony took place on March 22, 2024, with Sarah Geronimo being honored as the Woman of the Year.[1]
History
[edit]After the inaugural Billboard Women in Music event in 2007, the awards were presented to artists of different nationalities who achieved success on the magazine's charts. In 2023, Billboard introduced its first international edition outside the United States, the Billboard Latin Women in Music, dedicated to recognizing achievements in Latin music.[2] In 2024, the Billboard Women in Music ceremony introduced the Global Force Award, honoring "singers, songwriters, instrumentalists, and producers making groundbreaking contributions to the music industry". Recipients are selected by Billboard's international editions,[3] including Sarah Geronimo, who was chosen by Billboard Philippines.[4][5] Following this, Billboard expanded the Women in Music ceremonies to individual international editions of the magazine, including Billboard Philippines.[6][7]
Woman of the Year Award
[edit]In 2024, Sarah Geronimo was the first to receive the Woman of the Year award during the inaugural of the event.[1] Since then, Billboard Philippines has honored a Filipino female artist with the award every year. The most recent honoree is the girl group Bini.[8]
- 2024: Sarah Geronimo
- 2025: Bini
Other awards
[edit]Icon Award
[edit]The Icon award honors a Filipina artist "whose musical work has led them to attain exceptional achievements as well as aided them in making momentous contributions within the music industry and towards the essence of Filipino artistry itself." It was first awarded to Pilita Corrales in 2024.[9][10]
- 2024: Pilita Corrales[11]
Powerhouse Award
[edit]The Powerhouse award honors a Filipina artist "whose music has undisputedly shown utmost superiority when it comes to factors such as streamings, CD and ticket sales, as well as extensive radio play in the Philippines." Regine Velasquez was the first honoree in 2024.[9][12]
- 2024: Regine Velasquez[13]
Hitmaker Award
[edit]First awarded to Moira dela Torre in 2024, the Hitmaker award is handed to "a Filipina artist whose musical work has caused significant changes and wielded influence on Filipino culture."[9]
- 2024: Moira dela Torre[11]
Rising Star Award
[edit]The Hitmaker award honors "those whose work and artistry has aided them in attaining an undeniable rise in the local music scene." Girl group BINI was the first recipient of the award in 2024.[14]
Rule Breaker Award
[edit]According to Billboard Philippines, the Rule Breaker award is bestowed upon "a Filipina artist who has consistently torn down barriers alongside defying typical expectations within the music industry; demonstrating a strong resolve to impart a powerful message to the younger generation." Ena Mori received the inaugural award in 2024.[9]
Fan-voted awards
[edit]One of the key differences of Billboard Philippines Women in Music from its American counterpart is the presence of two fan-voted awards. The People's Choice Award is given to an artist chosen by the readers, while the Listeners' Choice Award is given to a song by a Filipina artist, also voted by readers.
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface.
People's Choice Award
[edit]2024
[edit]Listeners' Choice Award
[edit]2024
[edit]- "Bugambilya" — Belle Mariano[16]
- "Hinahanap-hanap" — Jikamarie
- "Just Because" — Mrld
- "Tsada Mahigugma" — Maymay Entrata
- "Sitwasyonship" — Janine Berdin
- "Sabik" — DENȲ ft. Arthur Nery
- "B.A.D" — Denise Julia ft. P-Lo
- "Glue Song" — Beabadoobee
- "Kisame" — Rhodessa
- "Delikado" — Dwta
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Agan, Karan (March 22, 2024). "Sarah Geronimo Accepts Billboard Philippines Woman Of The Year Award". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Roiz, Jessica; Calcagno, Michael (May 8, 2023). "Billboard Latin Women In Music 2023: Backstage Photos of the Honorees". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (March 7, 2024). "Billboard's 2024 Women in Music Global Force Honorees". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Fernandez, Jenny (March 7, 2024). "Sarah Geronimo On Winning The Global Force Award At Billboard Women In Music 2024". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Lagundi, Celine (March 20, 2024). "Sarah Geronimo is awarded the Global Force Award in Understated Style". Vogue Philippines. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ "Learn More About The Billboard Women In Music Global Force Awardees". Billboard Philippines. March 8, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ "Sarah Geronimo, Regine Velasquez & More Honored at First Billboard Philippines Women In Music Awards: Photos". Billboard Philippines. March 26, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Basbas, Franchesca Judine (March 26, 2025). "BINI Are Billboard Philippines' 2025 Women Of The Year". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "List of Awards For Billboard Philippines Women In Music 2024". billboardphilippines.com. February 28, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Pilita Corrales Is Billboard Philippines Women In Music Icon Awardee". billboardphilippines.com. March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c Evangelista, Jessica Ann (March 15, 2024). "BINI, Pilita Corrales, Regine Velasquez to be honored by Billboard PH". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Regine Velasquez Is Billboard Philippines' Powerhouse Awardee". billboardphilippines.com. March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Deala, Joanna (March 14, 2024). "BINI gets first-ever Billboard PH Women in Music Rising Stars award". RepublicAsia Media, Inc. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "BINI Is Billboard Philippines' Women In Music Rising Stars". billboardphilippines.com. March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Go, Mayks (March 22, 2024). "Morissette Secures Billboard Philippines Women In Music People's Choice Award". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen (March 24, 2024). "Belle Mariano wins Listeners' Choice at 1st Billboard Philippines Women in Music". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.