On October 6, the Filipino Music Awards returned to the SM Mall of Asia Arena for its second year of recognizing artistry, technical excellence, cultural impact, and audience support across its wide range of award categories. But before the trophies were handed out, the red carpet set the stage for what’s to come.
It was not by any measure a traditional red carpet. RockRockA guitar-driven genre that grew from rhythm and blues in the 1950s and splintered into countless styles, from punk and metal to alternative. With a long history of rebellion andGo to Rock Glossary icons Kamikazee, for example, turned heads by dressing up as “lolos,” while IV of Spades took the concept further and sent literal lolos to represent the band as they go on their U.S. tour.
The surprises gave way to star power as Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Apl. de Ap, and Morisette walked the red carpet. Artists BINI Maloi and Jhoanna, SB19, Maki, and Adie arrived with contemporary looks while XONARA, KAIA, BGYO, fitterkarma and other emerging artists showcased a more on-brand look to signify their artistry.
The red carpet also saw stars like Michelle Dee, Ashtine Olviga, Marina Summers, Kyle Echarri, and Wilbert Ross, each delivering their own take on reimagining a Filipino evening’s dress code of Gilded Red-Carpet.
Every great artist has their own unique style, and those at this year’s Filipino Music Awards proved that OPMOPMShort for Original Pilipino Music, the broad body of songs written and performed by Filipino artists, from kundiman and folk ballads to rock, pop, and hip-hop. OPM is a cornerstoneGo to OPM Glossary’s visual identity is as varied as its sound.
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The second Filipino Music Awards was held on October 6, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Kamikazee dressed up as “lolos,” while IV of Spades sent literal lolos to represent the band as they go on their U.S. tour.
Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Apl. de Ap, Morisette, SB19, Maki, Adie, BINI’s Maloi and Jhoanna, BGYO, and Michelle Dee were among those who walked the red carpet.
The dress code was Gilded Red-Carpet, a reimagined Filipino evening dress code.
The Filipino Music Awards 2026 recognizes artistry, technical excellence, cultural impact, and audience support across its wide range of award categories.
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