Billboard Philippines Women in Music

Billboard Philippines Women in Music
Sarah Geronimo, most recent Woman of the Year honoree.
Awarded for	Contributions to the Philippine music industry by women
Country	Philippines
Presented by	Billboard Philippines
First awarded	2024
Currently held by	Sarah Geronimo (Woman of the Year)

Billboard Philippines Women in Music is an annual event by Billboard Philippines. The Philippine edition of Billboard's Woman of the Year event, it would "honor the most influential women in Filipino music," according to the magazine. Like its American counterpart, the main award is titled Woman of the Year. The inaugural ceremony was held on March 22, 2024, with Sarah Geronimo as the Woman of the Year awardee.^[1]

After the first edition of the Billboard Women in Music in 2007, the awards were given to artists from every nationality who gained achievements in the magazine's charts. In 2023 the publication launched the first international award outside the United States, the Billboard Latin Women in Music, specifically for Latin music.^[2] In 2024 Billboard Women in Music intruduced the Global Force Award, given to "singers, songwriters, instrumentalists and producers making groundbreaking contributions to the music industry" selected by Billboard publication around the world,^[3] including Sarah Geronimo selected by Billboard Philippines.^[4][5] Since that Billboard extended the Women in Music ceremony to the individual international territories in which the magazine is published, including Billboard Philippines.^[6][7]

• 2024: Sarah Geronimo

The Icon award honors a Filipina artist "whose musical work has led them to attain exceptional achievements as well as aided them in making momentous contributions within the music industry and towards the essence of Filipino artistry itself." It was first awarded to Pilita Corrales in 2024.^[8][9]

• 2024: Pilita Corrales^[10]

The Powerhouse award honors a Filipina artist "whose music has undisputedly shown utmost superiority when it comes to factors such as streamings, CD and ticket sales, as well as extensive radio play in the Philippines." Regine Velasquez was the first honoree in 2024.^[8][11]

• 2024: Regine Velasquez^[12]

First awarded to Moira dela Torre in 2024, the Hitmaker award is handed to "a Filipina artist whose musical work has caused significant changes and wielded influence on Filipino culture."^[8]

• 2024: Moira dela Torre^[10]

The Hitmaker award honors "those whose work and artistry has aided them in attaining an undeniable rise in the local music scene." Girl group BINI was the first recipient of the award in 2024.^[13]

• 2024: BINI^[12]

According to Billboard Philippines, the Rule Breaker award is bestowed to "a Filipina artist who has consistently torn down barriers alongside defying typical expectations within the music industry; demonstrating a strong resolve to impart a powerful message to the younger generation." Ena Mori received the inaugural award in 2024.^[8]

• 2024: Ena Mori^[10]

One of the key differences of Billboard Philippines Women in Music from its American counterpart is the presence of two fan-voted awards. The People's Choice Award is given to an artist chosen by the readers, while the Listeners' Choice Award is given to a song by a Filipina artist, also voted by readers.

Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface.

• Morissette^[14]
  • Armi Millare
  • Nadine Lustre
  • Yeng Constantino
  • KZ Tandingan
  • Barbie Almalbis

• "Bugambilya" — Belle Mariano^[15]
  • "Hinahanap-hanap" — Jikamarie
  • "Just Because" — Mrld
  • "Tsada Mahigugma" — Maymay Entrata
  • "Sitwasyonship" — Janine Berdin
  • "Sabik" — DENȲ ft. Arthur Nery
  • "B.A.D" — Denise Julia ft. P-Lo
  • "Glue Song" — Beabadoobee
  • "Kisame" — Rhodessa
  • "Delikado" — Dwta

• Billboard Women in Music

• Official Website of the Billboard Philippines