dwta, on behalf of SB19’s justin, has received the Folk Song of the Year Award for “Sampung Mga Daliri.”

The track, which debuted live at the 10th Wish Music Awards last January 19, 2025, is an acoustic guitar-driven folk pop track inspired by the Filipino nursery rhyme of the same name. It served as the follow-up to justin’s 2024 track, “kaibigan” and dwta’s 2024 single, “‘Di Naman.”

Other nominees in the category were “Sa Bawat Sandali” by Amiel Sol, “Saranggola” by Ben&Ben, “Lalim” by MATÉO, and “Aking Diwata” by Noel Cabangon.

The first-ever Filipino Music Awards is happening today at the Mall of Asia Arena. The event brings together the OPM industry’s biggest artists and influential figures, honoring their contributions to the wider industry at large, presenting a total 20 honors across five major categories and is organized by Modern Media Group Inc. — home to renowned global titles such as Billboard Philippines, Rolling Stone Philippines, Nylon Manila, and Robb Report Philippines — and produced by AGC Power Holdings Corp.

Ralph Regis

Ralph Regis

Lifestyle and Culture Writer

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.

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