nicole Breaks Into The Top 10 Of The Philippines Hot 100 With “Panaginip”

On this week’s Billboard Philippines charts (dated February 28, 2026), rising OPM artist nicole earns his first Top 10 entry on the Philippines Hot 100 with “Panaginip,” following its debut on the chart at No. 64 in December of last year.

The track rises to No. 9 this week, marking a career milestone for the young musician. Since its release, “Panaginip” has steadily gained traction across digital and streaming platforms, resonating with listeners through its heartfelt raw lyricism and dreamy production. The song has also translated strongly on social media, where it has soundtracked countless confessionals, late-night yearnings, and romantic short-form videos on TikTok and Instagram.

Elsewhere on the Philippines Hot 100 this week, chart mainstays continue to dominate the upper tier, while new releases and viral hits shuffle positions across the Top 10. nicole’s breakthrough moment, however, stands as one of the week’s most notable movements, signaling a potential new peak in the coming weeks.

Billboard Philippines’ Hot 100 chart tracks the most prominent and most popular songs in the Philippines from both local and international artists. Serving as one of Billboard Philippines’ official music charts alongside the Top Philippine Songs chart, the Hot 100 is updated weekly and ranks the country’s top 100 tracks using audio and streaming data compiled by leading music analytics provider Luminate.

View this week’s Billboard Philippines Hot 100 here.