The nation’s girl group, BINI, shares light moments with their fans, known as the “Blooms,” during the signing of their photobook Journey Through the Biniverse at the Dolphy Theater in the ABS-CBN headquarters, Quezon City, on August 21, 2025. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File
MANILA -- The Nation’s Girl Group BINI bagged multiple honors at the 38th Awit Awards powered by Vibe at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City, Sunday.
BINI was voted the People’s Voice Favorite Group Artist, while their album “Talaarawan” won People’s Voice Favorite Album of the Year.
The group’s hit “Salamin, Salamin” took home the Best Dance/Electronic Recording, while their fanbase, the Blooms, earned the Vibe Stan Award.
Other Kapamilya artists recognized at the ceremony included Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, who scored Best Original Soundtrack Recording for “Ulit-Ulit” from Pamilya Sagrado. Maki’s “Dilaw” was also named Best Pop Recording.
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Best Regional Recording was snagged by Juan Karlos, Kyle Echarri, and Noel Cabangon while Best Ballad Recording was awarded to Moira and Juan Karlos.
The grand awards at the 38th Awit Awards were given to beloved OPM bands.
Song of the Year went to “Misteryoso” by Cup of Joe, while Ben&Ben’s “The Traveller Across Dimensions “ earned Album of the Year. Record of the Year, meanwhile, went to the hit of Lola Amour, “Namimiss Ko Na.”
Special recognitions were also given to industry pillars, including Ely Buendia, who received the Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Award.
“I'm happy and proud,” he said. “I try to stay relevant by supporting younger artists. That is why I formed a music label.”
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Performances included BINI’s “Salamin, Salamin,” Regine Velasquez’s duet with Rob Deniel, and the aces of P-pop, BGYO.
“This is a way for us para maghilahan pataas and ma-acknowledge natin mga dapat ma-acknowledge,” BGYO member Gelo said.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS:
Grand Awards
• Album of the Year – Ben&Ben
• Record of the Year – Lola Amour
• Song of the Year – Cup of Joe – “Misteryoso”
Performance Awards
• Solo Artist – Dionela
• Best Performance by a Group – Ben&Ben
• Best Performance by a Solo Artist – iLA
• Best Performance by a New Group – 12th Street
• Best Collaboration – Dionela and Jay-R
• Best Dance/Electronic Recording – BINI – “Salamin, Salamin”
• Best Global Collaboration Recording – SB19, Terry Zhong – “Moonlight”
Genre Recording Awards
• Best Ballad Recording – Moira, Juan Karlos
• Best Rock Recording – Fast Pitch
• Best Alternative Recording – Lola Amour
• Best Alternative Rock Recording – Ice Seguerra
• Best Rap/Hip-Hop Recording – SB19 and Gloc-9
• Best Jazz Recording – Devonaire District and Alvin Cornista
• Best Instrumental Recording – Alvin Cornista
• Best World Music Recording – Over Heat and CamSur Made
• Best Recording by a Child or for Children – Ateneo Boys Choir
Special Recording Awards
• Regional Recording – Juan Karlos and Kyle Echarri + Noel Cabangon
• Best Christmas Recording – Devonaire District
• Original Soundtrack Recording – Regine Velasquez
• Best Novelty Recording – Introvert Fiesta ft. AJi
• Inspirational Recording – December Avenue
• Best Pop Recording – Maki – “Dilaw”
• Best R&B Recording – Jay-R and Dionela
Technical Achievement Awards
• Sound Engineer of Best Winning Recording – Axel Fernandez
• Best Musical Arrangement – Khalil Refuerzo
• Best Vocal Arrangement – Luke Isnani, Felip Suson
• Best Remix Recording – Ena Mori and Kenyema
• Best Cover Art – SB19
• Best Music Video – SB19 and Gloc-9