SB19 Lend Their Voice To The Official ASEAN 2026 Song
Named Philippine tourism ambassadors in July, the group continues its role in representing the country through music.
Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment.
Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment.
SB19 continue to extend their influence beyond the stage, lending their voices to “Together In Motion,” the official song for the Philippines’ ASEAN 2026 chairship.
Released by the Department of Tourism, the song features Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken, and Justin delivering a message of unity through its central hookHookThe catchy musical or lyrical phrase in a song designed to grab the listener's attention and stay in their memory. A strong hook defines a hit, and songwriters spend effortGo to Hook Glossary, “Together, one heart, one dream, one ocean.” Composed by Anya Lagman and arranged by Jimmy Antiporda and Louie Ocampo, the anthem echoes the Philippines’ ASEAN 2026 theme, “Navigating Our Future, Together.”
As this year’s ASEAN chair, the Philippines will host the 49th ASEAN Summit on November 16 to 18, 2026.
The music video shows SB19 recording and performing the song alongside scenes of the country’s destinations and culture. The project follows the boy group’s appointment as Philippine tourism ambassadors in July, adding to their growing role beyond their work as recording artists.
“Together In Motion” comes amid a year of increased visibility for SB19 in spaces outside the music industry. On September 28, 2026, the Philippine Senate recognized the boy group for their historic Lollapalooza 2026 performance and contributions to the country’s creative industry.
Together with their label, 1Z Entertainment, SB19 have also worked with Senator Bam Aquino on Senate Bill No. 2517 or the proposed Philippine Agency for the Creative Economy (PACE) Act. The measure aims to strengthen support for creatives, including assistance with visas, travel, logistics, and international participation.
In related news, SB19 took home three awards at the 2026 Filipino Music Awards: People’s Choice – Artist, People’s Choice – Song for “VISA” as well as Concert of the Year for Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale.
Check out the official ASEAN song, “Together In Motion,” performed by SB19 below:
Frequently Asked Questions
“Together In Motion” is the official song of the Philippines’ ASEAN 2026 chairship, released by the Department of Tourism and composed by Anya Lagman.
The Philippines hosts the 49th ASEAN Summit on November 16 to 18, 2026, as ASEAN chair. The theme is “Navigating Our Future, Together.”
Yes. SB19 were appointed Philippine tourism ambassadors in July, before recording “Together In Motion” for the Department of Tourism’s ASEAN 2026 campaign.
SB19 won three awards: People’s Choice – Artist, People’s Choice – Song for “VISA,” and Concert of the Year for Wakas at Simula.
Senate Bill No. 2517, the proposed PACE Act, would create an agency to support creatives with visas, travel, logistics, and international participation. SB19 worked on it with Senator Bam Aquino.
