KAIA Win Billboard Philippines Women In Music 2026 Listeners’ Choice Award
The bubblegum pop anthem stands out as one of the P-pop girl group’s fan-favorite tracks to date.
KAIA take home the Listeners’ Choice Award for their bubblegum pop anthem “Tanga” at the third Billboard Philippines Women in Music event, held at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC Arts Center, on March 24, 2026.
The award was presented by rising balladeer Rob Deniel to the P-popP-PopShort for Pilipino pop, a movement of Filipino idol groups and solo acts who combine pop music, choreography, and polished production for local and international audiences. P-pop has grown quickly,Go to P-Pop Glossary girl group, who are also inductees to Billboard Philippines’ P-Pop Rising Class of 2025.
Last March 10, KAIA were announced as one of the nominees for the Billboard Philippines Women In MusicWomen In MusicA Billboard franchise honoring female artists, executives, and creators for their achievements and influence on the global music industry. Billboard Philippines Women In Music celebrates trailblazers, veteran performers, and risingGo to Women In Music Glossary 2026 Listeners’ Choice Award, which gives listeners the power to vote in this fan-driven category that recognizes empowering anthems across genres in the local music scene.
The voting period ran from March 11 to March 20, with KAIA’s “Tanga” earning the most votes. The other nominees in the category were VVINK and their debut singleDebut SingleAn artist's first officially released song, introducing their sound, image, and voice to the public. A debut single often shapes first impressions, and its reception can determine early momentum, makingGo to Debut Single Glossary “Baduy”; dwta and her alternative rock/folk-pop track “Nasusunog (Pants On Fire)”; SHNTI and Zae’s hip-hop/rap collaboration “BWYB”; and SUYEN with “Isang Linggong Maghihintay” from her debut EP, Suyen Imnida.
The other honorees at the third Billboard Philippines Women in Music are Yeng Constantino for the Hitmaker award, G22 for the Rising Star award, Lolita Carbon for the Icon award, KZ Tandingan for the Rule Breaker award, BINI for the Powerhouse award, and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid for the Woman of the Year award.
Listen to KAIA’s Billboard Philippines Women In Music Listeners’ Choice Award-winning track “Tanga” below:
Frequently Asked Questions
KAIA won the Listeners’ Choice Award for their bubblegum pop anthem “Tanga” at the third Billboard Philippines Women in Music event, held March 24, 2026, at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC Arts Center. The award was presented by balladeer Rob Deniel.
The Listeners’ Choice Award is a fan-voted category recognizing empowering anthems across genres in the local music scene. Voting ran from March 11 to March 20, 2026, with KAIA’s “Tanga” earning the most votes among five nominees.
The other 2026 nominees were VVINK for “Baduy,” dwta for “Nasusunog (Pants On Fire),” SHNTI and Zae for “BWYB,” and SUYEN for “Isang Linggong Maghihintay” from her debut EP, Suyen Imnida.
Honorees included Yeng Constantino (Hitmaker), G22 (Rising Star), Lolita Carbon (Icon), KZ Tandingan (Rule Breaker), BINI (Powerhouse), and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, who received the Woman of the Year award.
Yes. KAIA are inductees of Billboard Philippines’ P-Pop Rising Class of 2025, a recognition that preceded their Listeners’ Choice Award win at the 2026 Women in Music event.
