Ena Mori Receives Rule Breaker Award At Billboard Philippines Women In Music Event

After winning Album Of The Year for her 2022 record Don’t Blame The Wild One at the 2023 Awit Awards last November, indie artist Ena Mori adds another accolade to her list of achievements as she is honored as this year’s Rule Breaker at the first Billboard Philippines Women In Music event held on March 22 at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura in Taguig City.

The award was presented to her by friend and fellow award-winning indie artist Zild, who introduced Ena Mori by saying, “I am very proud to present this award to a fellow musician who constantly seeks to improve and innovate her craft through the exploration of cultures and sounds and the breaking of boundaries.”

Other honorees at the inaugural Billboard Philippines Women in MusicWomen In MusicA Billboard franchise honoring female artists, executives, and creators for their achievements and influence on the global music industry. Billboard Philippines Women In Music celebrates trailblazers, veteran performers, and risingGo to Women In Music Glossary event include BINI for Rising Star, Moira Dela Torre for Hitmaker, Pilita Corrales for Icon, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid for Powerhouse, and recent Billboard Women In Music Global Force honoree Sarah Geronimo for Woman of the Year.

Ena Mori recently released a new single, “Heartache Generation,” along with a revolutionary music video shot with smart glasses.

Jason Caballa

Managing Editor

Currently the Managing Editor at Billboard Philippines, Jason Caballa's career in music journalism has spanned decades, having most notably served as Music Editor of PULP Magazine and then Associate Editor for the now-defunct Pinoytuner.com.

He has also contributed music articles for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Rogue Magazine, Mabuhay Magazine, and other print publications from as early as his college years. After shifting to advertising as a copywriter in several agencies, he has returned to documenting local and international music with the establishment of Billboard Philippines in 2023.

Having been a musician himself in Manila's rock and indie scenes since the late '90s, Jason is often inclined towards featuring bands and recording artists who come from that world, as his firsthand experiences allow him to come up with insightful angles and questions for his subjects, resulting in unique and in-depth stories.

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