MANILA, Philippines — Pillars of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), industry experts, and breakout contemporary acts were honored for their stellar contributions to the local music scene at the Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino 2026, held on October 14.
Organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), the prestigious ceremony paid tribute to excellence across various fields of music production, performance, and composition.
Concert powerhouse Gary Valenciano was honored with the Concert Artist Award for his unmatched legacy as a live performer. Deeply appreciative of the recognition, he expressed gratitude for being celebrated alongside talents spanning multiple generations.
Renowned singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid received the Recording Artist Award for his enduring footprint in the recording industry. He described accepting the tribute from his own peers as a deeply emotional milestone.
Meanwhile, veteran musician Jose Mari Chan was bestowed the Composer Award, recognizing his timeless songwriting contributions that continue to shape the cultural fabric of Filipino music.
In the technical field, Angelo “Angee” Rozul earned the Recording Engineer Award for his excellence in music production and engineering, while Vicor Records executive Antonio Ocampo was given the Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades-long dedication to the industry.
The contemporary music scene also took center stage, with three major acts sharing the prestigious Global Impact Award for taking Filipino music to international heights.
P-pop powerhouse groups BINI and SB19, alongside rising OPM band Cup of Joe, were recognized for expanding the global reach of local music, though SB19 and Cup of Joe were unable to attend the ceremony in person to accept their trophies.