Typecast’s “What Would It Take (For You To Realize The True Evil In This World?)” Wins Rock Song of the Year At The 2026 Filipino Music Awards
The Filipino emo rock band bested fellow nominees, including Janine Berdin, DILAW, and IV OF SPADES, among others.
By Ralph Regis
TYPECAST: Photographed by Lyndon Asuncion
TYPECAST: Photographed by Lyndon Asuncion
Typecast have received the Rock Song of the Year Award for “What Would It Take (For You To Realize The True Evil In This World?).”
Nominees in this category include “RARARA” by DILAW, “What if I miss you for the rest of my life?” by Janine Berdin, “Trip Lang” by ONE CLICK STRAIGHT featuring Raymund Marasigan, and “Monster” by IV OF SPADES.
The Filipino Music Awards (FMA) is the Philippine music industry’s annual celebration of artistic and technical excellence in Original Pilipino Music (OPMOPMShort for Original Pilipino Music, the body of songs created by Filipino artists, spanning genres from ballads and rock to hip-hop and pop. OPM expresses Filipino identity and heritage, andGo to OPM Glossary). Beginning with its 2026 edition, AGC Power Holdings Corp. presents and produces the Filipino Music Awards in cooperation with One MEGA Group Inc., MEGA Global Group Inc., Modern Media Group Inc., and DigistarPH Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typecast won Rock Song of the Year for “What Would It Take (For You To Realize The True Evil In This World?)” at the 2026 Filipino Music Awards.
Nominees were “RARARA” by DILAW, “Trip Lang” by ONE CLICK STRAIGHT, “Monster” by IV OF SPADES, and Janine Berdin’s “What if I miss you for the rest of my life?”
Yes. IV OF SPADES’ “Monster” was a nominee for Rock Song of the Year at the 2026 Filipino Music Awards, a category won by Typecast.
The Filipino Music Awards (FMA) is the Philippine music industry’s annual celebration of artistic and technical excellence in Original Pilipino Music (OPM).
AGC Power Holdings Corp. presents and produces the awards beginning with the 2026 edition, in cooperation with One MEGA Group, MEGA Global Group, Modern Media Group, and DigistarPH.

Ralph Regis
Ralph Regis is a Lifestyle and Culture Writer at Billboard Philippines, where he bridges the worlds of film, television, fashion, art, food, and cultural trends with both the local and international music scene.
He has written extensively about artist collaborations, brand partnerships, and pop culture moments that connect back to music. He also brings stories to life through in-depth interviews with musicians and personalities, drawing on their diverse perspectives, opinions, and reflections on the human condition.
In addition, Ralph also writes about music releases across a wide range of genres, including pop, hip-hop, P-pop, and rock, highlighting both rising and established artists. With a passion for storytelling that goes beyond trends, he explores how music is part of our daily lives in one form or another, connecting culture, experiences, and everything in between.