BINI Pay Tribute To The 48th ASEAN Summit In New Single
The Nation’s Girl Group was previously named the country’s tourism ambassadors in July 2026 alongside fellow P-pop group SB19.
Courtesy of Star Music.
Courtesy of Star Music.
In honor of the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship, BINI have released a new track, “Sama-Sama Tayo,” in partnership with the Department of Tourism.
Officially made available through major digital streamingDigital StreamingThe delivery of music over the internet for immediate listening, without downloading a permanent copy, through services such as Spotify and Apple Music. Streaming has become the main way peopleGo to Digital Streaming Glossary platforms on November 3, 2026, the single comes as a tribute to the 48th ASEAN Summit and its related meetings in Cebu last May 6 to 8, 2026, which was when the country assumed the ASEAN Chairship in 2026.
Under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together,” BINI sing of coming together from different regions with one shared goal, with the lyrics, “We’ll cross the seas together / We’ll brave the stormy weather / We sail as one together.” The new release was composed by Ejay Yatco, Paw Castillo, as well as Moophs — who also produced the song.
The tribute song arrives just ahead of the 49th ASEAN Summit on November 16-18, 2026 to be hosted in Metro Manila, marking a full circle moment for the country as its chairmanship officially grows to a close.
On October 31, 2026, the Department of Tourism unveiled the official music video via their YouTube channel, seeing Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena recording the song.
Serving as the second track released as part of the Philippines’ chairship, “Sama-Sama Tayo” follows the digital release of SB19’s official ASEAN anthem, “TOGETHER IN MOTION,” on October 23, 2026.
The two 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 groups were previously appointed as the newest tourism ambassadors of the Philippines by the Department of Tourism earlier in the year.
In relevant news, BINI’s Signals World TourWorld TourA series of concerts held across multiple countries and continents, usually to support a new album or career milestone. World tours demonstrate an artist's international reach, and Philippine stops haveGo to World Tour Glossary is currently underway, with one final stop in Taipei, Taiwan on November 15, 2026 at the New Taipei City Exhibition Hall.
Listen to BINI’s official ASEAN tribute song, “Sama-Sama Tayo,” below:
Frequently Asked Questions
BINI’s “Sama-Sama Tayo” is a tribute to the 48th ASEAN Summit, made with the Department of Tourism, about coming together from different regions with one shared goal.
“Sama-Sama Tayo” was released on major streaming platforms on November 3, 2026. The Department of Tourism unveiled its official music video on YouTube on October 31, 2026.
BINI’s “Sama-Sama Tayo” was composed by Ejay Yatco, Paw Castillo, and Moophs, who also produced the track, in partnership with the Department of Tourism for the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship.
“Sama-Sama Tayo” is the second track released for the Philippines’ chairship, following SB19’s “TOGETHER IN MOTION” on October 23, 2026. Both groups are DOT tourism ambassadors.
The 49th ASEAN Summit will be hosted in Metro Manila on November 16-18, 2026, as the Philippines’ chairmanship nears its close. The 48th Summit was held in Cebu on May 6-8, 2026.
