BINI and TJ Monterde earned accolades from the industry-backed music chart, scoring wins for Top Local Artist and Song of the Year, respectively.

The vibrant pulse of Filipino music echoed through the prestigious Clubhouse BGC at The Palace on February 19, 2025, as some of the most important names in the industry gathered together for the launch of The Official Philippines Chart.

The Official Philippines Chart is operated by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), with the launch event supported by Philippine Recorded Music Rights Inc. (PRM). The star-studded launch was a testament to the thriving artistry that defined OPM in recent years and provided a spotlight to an elite lineup of chart-topping talents, including Arthur Nery, Cup Of Joe, BINI, Dionela, Maki, TJ Monterde, Flow G, Al James, Ben&Ben, and Hev Abi.

These artists were recognized for their years of hard work and dedication to their craft, earning a well-deserved spot in the Top 10 Local Songs and Artists of 2024 rankings. Along with prominent industry professionals and media personalities, they also attended the event in support of The Official Philippines Chart and its role in legitimizing an artist’s reach, potential, and popularity in the ever-expanding digital landscape.

Among the highlights of the evening was the recognition of the Nation’s Girl Group BINI, who took home the coveted honor of Top Local Artist of the Year. Their impact in 2024 was undeniable, establishing them as a formidable force in pop culture. The multi-awarded OPM group also captivated the audience with a live performance of their latest hit, “Blink Twice.”

BINI expressed their heartfelt gratitude to The Official Philippines Chart for the prestigious recognition, dedicating the award to the management team, families, and loyal fanbase, BLOOMS. “Being recognized as Top Local Artist of the Year only helps us to strive even harder to put Filipino music on the global stage,” shares the eight-piece girl group. “This all started with a dream. We never imagined reaching this point, where we are given such a tremendous honor. This achievement is not just ours—it is shared with our dedicated team and management, our families, and of course, our Blooms, who have unwaveringly believed in and supported us. We are truly grateful. Thank you so much!”

The night also belonged to acclaimed singer-songwriter TJ Monterde, whose breakout single, “Palagi” was named Top Local Song of The Year. The pop ballad easily cemented him as one of the biggest streaming acts of 2024. With his recent sold-out three-night concert still fresh in everyone’s minds, Monterde graced the stage with a commanding presence that left an indelible mark on the event.

Monterde looked back on a successful year with gratitude and humility, crediting the fans for his success. “This past year has really been phenomenal and inspiring. I’m grateful to all my bituins for growing alongside me over the years. Truly honored to be acknowledged by the The Official Philippines Chart, and I’m incredibly excited for the future of OPM in the years to come!”

Other standouts include performances from Suyen, dwta, Nior, Xyvril, and One Click Straight, who also showcased their undeniable talent and helped make the evening a true celebration of music excellence in the Philippines.

The Official Philippines Chart is an industry-backed weekly music chart showcasing the top-performing tracks from local and international artists in the country based on streaming across all major platforms. It’s not just a weekly compilation of data, but also a reflection of the changing dynamics and trends in the music industry. The chart will be made publicly available every Tuesday at www.officialseacharts.com and on the Official SEA Charts Instagram and Facebook channels. The Official Philippines Chart is among six Official Charts available on the regional platform, which also includes the Official Indonesia Chart, Official Thailand Chart, Official Vietnam Chart, Official Singapore Chart and Official Malaysia Chart.

In her closing remarks, Roslyn Pineda, Sony Music Entertainment Philippines, General Manager and PRM Board Member, highlighted the importance of charts as a powerful tool that will inspire and inform artists, fans, and industry stakeholders alike. “Numbers don’t lie. They tell a story, a narrative that reflects the hard work, dedication, and passion that our artists pour into their craft every single day. With the transparency and visibility provided by The Official Philippine Charts, we now have a clear picture of who is resonating with our audiences, who is breaking barriers, and who is truly making waves in the music scene. This data is critical; it provides insights that can help us understand the ever-evolving landscape of our industry.”

Sarah Ismail, Warner Music Philippines Interim Managing Director, and PRM Board Member, said “These charts will offer valuable insights and recognition for our local artists, supporting their career growth and reinforcing Philippines’ position as an influential player in the global music scene”.

Enzo Valdez, Universal Music Philippines General Manager, and PRM Board Member, added: “We are very excited about the launch of The Official Philippines Chart, and believe it will be an important platform to showcase the incredible talent in the Philippines. Having a reliable and accurate measure of the top performing tracks on a weekly basis is also invaluable to the industry.”

Backed by key players in the recorded music industry, The Official Philippines Chart combines streams from global platforms Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, and YouTube. The charts are managed by IFPI and are built on data prepared by BMAT, in accordance with IFPI’s global charts principles and methodologies.

About the Official Southeast Asia Charts

The Official Southeast Asia Charts is a collection of weekly streaming singles charts – the Official Indonesia Chart, Official Malaysia Chart, Official Philippines Chart, Official Singapore Chart, Official Thailand Chart ,and Official Vietnam Chart. The data collection week runs from Friday to Thursday, with the charts released at www.officialseacharts.com and on the Official Southeast Asia Instagram and Facebook accounts each Tuesday.

In addition to the official charts for each country, four specialty charts are also delivered each week. In Indonesia, the Official Indonesia Domestic Chart, in Malaysia the Domestic and Chinese Charts, and the Regional Chart in Singapore.

All charts include chart-eligible streams from Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, and YouTube, while the Official Indonesia and Indonesia Domestic Charts also include Langit Musik. In accordance with IFPI’s global chart principles, streams from each market are weighted to take into account the difference in economic value between the free and paid tiers of streaming services. This delivers charts which reflect the volume and the value of streams across the region, celebrating the biggest songs of the week.

About IFPI

IFPI is the voice of the recording industry worldwide, representing over 8,000 record company members across the globe. We work to promote the value of recorded music, campaign for the rights of record producers and expand the commercial uses of recorded music around the world.

About BMAT

BMAT is a music innovation company with a mission to index all music usage and ownership data. In addition to its role in compiling official streaming charts around the world, they help music companies better their data operations to make sure artists get paid for their plays. Every day BMAT delivers 27 billion matches and 80 million identifications to CMOs, publishers, record labels, broadcasters and DSPs globally.

About PRM

Philippines Recorded Music Rights Inc. (PRM) is a non-stock, non-profit, joint music licensing organization that represents members who are the Producers and Performers of sound recordings. PRM’s purpose is to give credit to where credit is due. We license commercial establishments that play the sound recordings of our members and distribute these royalties directly to artists and labels.