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A new major twist to music celebrations is coming to Bonifacio Global City as BGC Pinoy Playlist Musikahan (PPM) 2026 takes place at the BGC Arts Center on October 17-18, 2026, bringing Filipino artists, music lovers, families, friends, and communities together for two days of performances, experiences, and collective music-making. Under the spirit of “Musikahan”, the two-day celebration will explore the many ways Filipinos experience, share, and make music together.
From harmonizing with a group and singing songs through a reimagined karaoke session, to serenading (“harana”) special person/s and creating music through interactive activities, PPM 2026 celebrates how music can bring people together and connect us to different aspects of our lives featuring a series of especially curated musical experiences designed to encourage participation and showcase the evolving musicality of Filipinos. Before the main event, On Cue, an online live music and storytelling series will allow audiences to hear artists perform their songs and share their personal stories and experiences in music-making with a twist of a popular Pinoy game, Tumbang Preso. The series will air on BGC Arts Center’s social media channels and will be available to stream for free. Bringing music beyond the festival venue, Harana on the BGC Bus will surprise commuters with a special live serenade from a featured artist aboard a regular BGC Bus route. During the two-day celebration, audiences can experience a variety of programs that celebrate Pinoy music and honor artists who have contributed to the Philippine music scene comprising of Pinoy Playlist Conversations where speakers will share stories, insights, and their expertise about relevant topics in music; special performances from beloved Pinoy performers and rising artists; SALINAWIT performances where we can breathe new life to foreign songs as translated to our native languages; a Music-Making Zone where attendees can unleash their creativity through various interactive music experiences; and Modern Harana where you can have artist serenade a special person/s at special spots in BGC. PPM 2026 will also recognize the excellent life-long work of Pinoy musical figures through the Ryan Cayabyab Awards. This year’s awardees are Dr. Grace Nono, Prof. Chino Toledo, and Noel Cabangon.
On October 17, witness how individual voices can come together as one through One-Day Choir. In partnership with DIWA Singing Club facilitated by Toma Cayabyab and Irvs Redor, this offers a new experience to unleash voices and meet new people who share their interest in music. On October 18, sing your heart out in Community Karaoke where participants can sing along with a live show band playing favorite songs from a curated and voted list of Original Philippine Music. Experience these two unique experiences with the Special Highlight Event Bundle tickets, priced at Php1,900/person for PPM All Access October 17 (Day Pass + One-Day Choir) and Php2,000/person or Php18,000/table (maximum of 10 persons) for PPM All Access October 18 (Day Pass + Community Karaoke). At its core, PPM 2026 celebrates how Filipino musicality extends far beyond the concert stage. It lives in karaoke sessions, family gatherings, spontaneous sing-alongs, jam sessions, serenades, and everyday moments shared with friends and loved ones. Tickets to BGC Pinoy Playlist Musikahan 2026 are available via Ticketworld thru online at bit.ly/PPMTickets or accredited outlets nationwide including the BGC Arts Center Box Office. More details on participating artists, program highlights, and activities will be announced on BGC Arts Center’s social media pages. For more information, visit www.bgcartscenter.org/ppm2026. BGC Pinoy Playlist Musikahan 2026 is in partnership with Unilab and Dolmar Land.
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Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto Challenge Love, Destiny, And Time In “Always Yours, Never Mine”
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What if love could find its way through time and between different versions of who we are? Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto star in a sweeping love story that unfolds over years and through unexpected versions of themselves in “Always Yours, Never Mine”, slated to open in cinemas nationwide on September 30, 2026.
Joshua and Julia play Apollo and Luna, respectively, in the latest Star Cinema movie directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana. The film, with screenplay by Vanessa R. Valdez, is a romantic drama that explores the limits of love, time, and destiny as Apollo and Luna’s lives unfold across three decades. Vanessa shared, “Yung kwento po kasi ng ‘Always Yours, Never Mine’ it spans 30 years, that’s why you’ll see the characters of Apollo and Luna in different stages and seasons of their lives. Ang magandang matatanong mo sa sarili mo kapag pinanood mo ang pelikulang ito: ‘Sa pagmamahal ko ba sa isang tao, napigilan ko siya na maging kung sino siya talaga dapat maging?’ I don’t think this is just a love story; it’s actually a life story. It’s about how we love our lives, the choices we make, and even the choices we don’t make.” “Always Yours, Never Mine” also stars Bianca Umali, Chandra Romero, Joy Barcoma, Bob Jbeili, Karen Reyes, Migs Almendras, Paulo Angeles, and Joy Barcoma. Completing the cast are Ina Raymundo, Franco Laurel, Reign Parani, and Jan Silverio.
The film will also be shown worldwide with screenings in UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Australia, and New Zealand starting on October 22; US, Canada & Guam on October 23; UK and Austria on October 31; and Spain, France, and Italy on November 1. It will also have a European premiere with a meet-and-greet session with Joshua and Julia in the UK at the Genesis Cinema London on October 31 with screenings at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Another premiere and meet-and-greet session with JoshLia will happen in Madrid, Spain at the Palacio de la Prensa Cinema on November 1 with 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm screenings. More information about these international screenings are available via MyTFC.com and TFC's official social media accounts.
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It's Showtime's Baby Dolls Scores Triple Wins With “Oohh Lala Baby”, “Ikembot Mo”, And “Meme”
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Breakout girl group Baby Dolls continues to make their mark in the music scene as their hit songs “Oohh Lala Baby” and “Ikembot Mo” draw more streams and views while their latest single “Meme” gains traction across streaming and social media platforms. The “It’s Showtime” girl group comprising of Arianne Dela Cruz, Chole Florendo, Eriel Reyes, Ina Ortega, Jelai Ahamil, Johaira Moris, and Juby Sabino made their breakthrough with the release of their debut EP “Zoom Baby Dolls” last March which introduced their fun and upbeat sound to music fans. Among its standout tracks were “Oohh Lala Baby” and “Ikembot Mo” which have since become two of the group’s biggest hits.
The group is now carrying that success into their latest release “Meme” which dropped last September 3. The new single has already surpassed 91,000 streams on Spotify while its lyric video has earned 162,000 views on YouTube. On TikTok, the track is also gaining traction with more than 15,700 posts using the song. “Meme” marks an exciting new chapter for Baby Dolls members as they get to showcase more of their personality and musicality through an original song. The group said, “Sobrang kinilig po kami ngayong meron kaming original song kasi mas mailalabas pa namin yung flavors na itinatago na namin.” Adding to the excitement, Baby Dolls is set to headline their first major concert “Baby Dolls: Ooh Lala Live Sa Skydome” on November 8, 2026 at SM City North Edsa Skydome. Tickets are priced at Php4,499 (SVIP), Php3,499 (VIP 1), Php2,799 (VIP 2), Php2,499 (Patron), and Php1,699 (Gen Ad) available via ticketmaster.ph.
Meanwhile, “Oohh Lala Baby” has surpassed 10.5 million streams on Spotify while the song has been used in more than 9.3 million TikTok posts. Its music video has also reached over 22 million views on YouTube after topping the YouTube Music chart, further cementing its popularity among fans. “Ikembot Mo” has earned 3.9 million streams on Spotify and over 6.8 million views for its lyric video on YouTube. The song has also been used in more than 2.5 million TikTok posts, extending its reach across social media.
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Nameless Kids, Cesca Go “mental” In Song Collab
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OPM indie band Nameless Kids teams up with singer-songwriter Cesca for “mental”, a playful pop track about the messy feelings that come with losing someone and becoming fixated on the person they’re dating next. Written by Nameless Kids’ Nhiko Sabiniano and Cesca during a songwriting camp in Davao in 2024, “mental” captures the all-too-familiar experience of struggling to move on while wondering who has taken your place. With its catchy pop sound and cheeky take on heartbreak, the song turns post-breakup obsession into something lighthearted and relatable.
“mental” follows Nameless Kids’ recent releases “temporary”, “sinungaling”, and “kuha mo na” which are set to be part of the band’s forthcoming album. The song has been featured in Spotify’s New Music Friday playlists across various territories Thailand, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, and more. It is also featured on Spotify’s Pop Brandneu and Pop All Day playlists. Since making their debut with the single “Outlaws” in 2020, Nameless Kids has steadily built a following with their distinct indie sound and heartfelt songwriting. They released their debut EP “Shoes Out The Door!” in 2021 before gaining wider recognition with “Sayo (Ang Mundo)” and “Gabi” which have both surpassed three million streams on Spotify. In 2023, the band released their first album “Manila In Bloom” featuring tracks such as “Hotel Runs” and “Bukas Na Lang”.
Meanwhile, Cesca has carved her own space in the OPM scene with her soft melodies and heart-wrenching lyrics, as heard in songs such as “Lovesick – Pagmahalasakit”. She released her debut EP “Travel” in 2022 which has since amassed more than 20 million streams on Spotify. She followed it with her sophomore EP “Balse Ng Gabi” featuring a collaboration with Maki on the title track. Early this year, she returned to music with “I’m Nilalamig” and “Lovesick (Mas Pinasakit)”.
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Inigo Releases New Single “Pagdating Ng Panahon”
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Inigo Pascual celebrated his 29th birthday with the release of his new self-penned single “Pagdating Ng Panahon”, now available worldwide on digital music streaming platforms, which he described as an “anthem for a special someone who lives across the world”. The Kapamilya singer-songwriter also unveiled the song’s official music video on the ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube channel featuring BINI member Mikha Lim as his best friend and love interest. Shot in the Philippines and Australia, the music video was directed by Richard Goot and Inigo’s father, Kapamilya actor Piolo Pascual.
Inigo shared, “It was my dad’s idea when we were on a tour in Australia. My dad was doing everything — he was finding locations where we were going to shoot. It was the first time my dad has ever done something like that.” Inigo also shared how he personally chose Mikha to be his leading lady in the music video, expressing his gratitude that she agreed to take part despite BINI’s demanding schedule, expressing, “She was our first choice when my dad decided to film the stuff in Australia. We have the same group of friends. I’m glad she was nice enough and willing to do it.”
“Pagdating Ng Panahon” captures the quiet hope of someone willing to wait for love to arrive at the right time, holding on to the belief that the person he loves will eventually look back and realize he has always been there. The single follows Inigo’s comeback release “Ikaw At Ikaw” whose message is closely connected to the new song. He shared, “It was like a continuation of my thoughts from ‘Ikaw at Ikaw’.” Both “Pagdating Ng Panahon” and “Ikaw At Ikaw” will be part of Inigo’s upcoming album.
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Will Ashley Turns Love Letters Into Songs In Debut Album “Liham”
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Kapuso star Will Ashley has dropped his debut album “Liham”, a collection of eight letters turned into songs featuring heartfelt stories on the many facets of love. The pop album contains “Paborito”, the “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” 2nd big placer’s first song released last month serving as the album’s key track, and new songs “AAKH!”, “Harana Para Sa’Yo”, “Dito Ka Na Lang”, “Sa Piling Mo”, “Sinta”, “Matutulog”, and “Kasalanan”.
Each song carries a different version of love. “Paborito” is about finding that one person who becomes one’s favorite in the world, “AAKH!” is about patiently loving someone amid uncertainties, “Harana Para Sa’Yo” is a modern take on music serenade, and “Dito Ka Na Lang” is about vowing commitment and wanting one’s love to stay. Meanwhile, “Sa Piling Mo” is about one’s experience of finding his way back to that personhe should let go but couldn’t, “Sinta” is about choosing and loving someone difficult circumstances, “Matutulog” is a dreamy song about finding happiness in someone special, and “Kasalanan” is about asking for forgiveness and making things right.
Will co-wrote three songs in the album including “Paborito”, “Sinta”, and “Kasalanan”. The album was produced by StarPop label head Roque “Rox” Santos and is now available worldwide on digital music streaming platforms under StarPop PH.
