AJAA, VVINK, DNA, And WRIVE Are Among The Filipino Acts Participating At Philippine Selection Night 2026
These P-pop acts are vying to represent the Philippines at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia.
AJAA, VVINK: Courtesy of @ajaaofc and @VVINKph.
AJAA: Courtesy of @ajaaofc.
P-pop continues to make its mark in the local music industry as AJAA, VVINK, DNA, and WRIVE join the lineup of artists bringing songs to life in the Philippine Selection Night 2026, the country’s national selection for Eurovision Song Contest Asia.
ABS-CBN announced the participating Filipino acts on August 11, 2026 through its social media. The official song entries are set to be released on August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM PHT, ahead of the Finals Night on August 30, 2026, where the Philippines’ official entry for the music competition will be determined.
Among the P-pop acts in the running are AJAA, whose entry, “Make It Exist,” was composed by Angelo Calucin and produced by Gabriel Tagadtad. VVINK will compete with “Round N’ Round,” in collaboration with WRIVE’s Russu. The song was composed by Julius James De Belen and Michael Conchada and produced by Bojam.
Meanwhile, DNA will submit their entry, “Between Bituin,” composed and produced by Jungee Marcelo with Thyro Alfaro credited as a producer, for the opportunity to represent the country on the Asian stage.
Check out the full lineup of entries below:
- “Between Bituin” – DNA
- “Broken Beyond Repair” – SAGA
- “Cheri(e)” – Elha Nympha, Esang de Torres, Lance Reblando, and Nar Cabico
- “Di Yan (Red Flag)” – Jason Dy and Sassa Dagdag
- “Good For You” – Ryssi Avila
- “Mapadama” – JM Dela Cerna and Marielle Montellano
- “Make It Exist” – AJAA
- “Reason to Live” – KHIMO
- “Round N’ Round” – VVINK and WRIVE Russu
- “Sobra-Sobra” – Carmelle
AJAA and VVINK were both part of this year’s P-Pop Class of 2026 and performed at the inaugural P-POP UNITE: The Convention last June 24, 2026. Likewise, DNA and WRIVE also took the stage alongside fellow P-pop acts, celebrating the growing presence of the genre in the Philippine music scene.
The Philippines joins participating countries Bhutan, South Korea, Nepal, Laos, Thailand, and more for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia. The competition will culminate in the Grand Final in Bangkok on November 14, 2026.
With the official entries arriving soon, fans can look forward to hearing the songs and finding out which Filipino act will ultimately earn the chance to represent the Philippines.
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The Philippines’ national selection round for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, determining which Filipino act advances to the Bangkok Grand Final on November 14, 2026.
Ten entries, including AJAA’s “Make It Exist,” DNA’s “Between Bituin,” and VVINK and WRIVE Russu’s “Round N’ Round,” alongside SAGA, Jason Dy and Sassa Dagdag, Ryssi Avila, and others.
August 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM PHT — ahead of Finals Night on August 30, when the Philippines’ official Eurovision Asia entry is chosen.
AJAA and VVINK are part of the P-Pop Class of 2026; both, along with DNA and WRIVE, performed at P-POP UNITE: The Convention on June 24, 2026.
The Philippines joins Bhutan, South Korea, Nepal, Laos, Thailand, and others, culminating in the Grand Final in Bangkok on November 14, 2026.
