Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist

Record Label

1  

Love Will Lead You Back

Kyla

EMI Philippines

2  

Ikaw Pa Rin

Aicelle

GMA Records

3  

Tulak Ng Bibig

Julianne

MCA Music, Inc.

4  

Promise Me

Lea Salonga

Sony BMG Music Phils.

5  

Ikaw

Sarah Geronimo

Viva Records Corp.

Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist

Record Label

1  

Hard Habit To Break

Martin Nievera

EMI Philippines

2  

I’ll Take Care Of You

Richard Poon

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Sana Maulit Muli

Gary Valenciano

Star Recording, Inc./ASAP Music

4  

Tagumpay

Guji Lorenzana

Synergy Music Corp./Lukas Music Philippines

5  

Windmills Of Your Mind

Jose Mari Chan

Universal Records, Inc.

Best Performance by a Duet
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Lando

Gloc-9 with
Francis Magalona

Sony BMG Music Phils.

2  

Paano Kita Iibigin

Piolo Pascual &
Regine Velasquez

Star Recording, Inc./
Viva Records

3  

Hard Habit To Break

Jed Madela &
Gary Valenciano

Universal Records, Inc.

4  

Ang Aking Awitin

Ronnie Liang &
Nikki Gil

Universal Records, Inc.

5  

Unsaid

Lala &
Christian Baustista

Warner Music Phils.

Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Tatsulok

Bamboo

EMI Philippines

2  

Evidence

Urbandub

EMI Philippines

3  

Sala

Pupil

Sony BMG Music Phils.

4  

Argos

Bamboo

Star Recording, Inc./
EMI Philippines, Inc.

5  

So Blue

Sinosikat?

Warner Music Phils.

Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist

Record Label

1  

Oh Lori

Olivia

Ivory Music & Video

2  

Grateful

Julianne

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Laya

Nityalila

Universal Records, Inc./
Manna Records

4  

Ugly Girl

Miki Hahn

Viva Records Corp.

5  

Stars

Lala

Warner Music Phils.

Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist

Record Label

1  

All My Life

Daniel Razon

EMI Philippines /
Breakthrough & Milestones Productions Int’l.

2  

I’ll Take Care Of You

Richard Poon

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Crazy But Incredible

Brian Josef

Sony BMGMusicPhils./
Talentfolio/Upperhand Entertainment

4  

Shake Yo Thang

Gabriel Valenciano

Star Recording, Inc.

5  

Someone In The Dark

Miguel Aguila

Warner Music Phils.

Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists
 Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Ale

The Bloomfields

EMI Philippines

2  

Let Me Love You Tonight

Ryan Cayabyab RCS

Sony BMG Music Phils.

3  

Sabihin

Zelle

Sony BMG Music Phils./
Talentfolio/UpperHand Entertainment

4  

Why Can’t It Be

3^rd Avenue

Universal Records, Inc./
Barnyard Music Phils.

5  

Magic

Sinosikat?

Warner Music Phils.

Album of the Year
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Album Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. & Line)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Aiza Seguerra Para Lang Sa’yo

Malou N. Santos &
Annabelle R. Borja
Jonathan Manalo,
Mike Villegas,
Moy Ortiz &
Arnold Jallores
Aiza Seguerra

Star Recording, Inc.

2  

Yeng Constantino Salamat

Laurenti Dyogi,
Malou N. Santos &
Annabelle R. Borja
Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Civ Fontanilla
Yeng Constantino

Star Recording, Inc. /
Dream Big Productions

3  

Solid

Kathleen Dy Go
Parokya Ni Edgar
Parokya Ni Edgar

Universal Records, Inc.

4  

Taking Flight

Vic del Rosario, Jr. &
Vincent del Rosario
Alwyn Cruz &
Baby Gil
Sarah Geronimo

Viva Records Corp.

Song of the Year
 Melody (40%) Lyrics (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title (Artist)

Nominee(s)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)

Record Label

1  

Tulak Ng Bibig – Julianne

Julianne Tarroja

MCA Music, Inc.

2  

Para Lang Sa’yo – Aiza Seguerra

Jonathan Manalo

Star Recording, Inc.

3  

Salamat – Yeng Constantino

Yeng Constantino

Star Recording, Inc. /
Dream Big Productions

4  

Ikaw – Sarah Geronimo

Medwin Marfil

Viva Records Corp.

5  

So Blue – Sinosikat?

Sinosikat?

Warner Music Phils.

Best Ballad
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

It’s Over Now

Francis Guevarra
Louie Ocampo,
Joey Albert &
Janice de Belen
Kyla

EMI Philippines, Inc.

2  

Sabihin

Myke Sarthou
Jeazell Grutas
Zelle

Sony BMG Music Philippines /
Talentfolio/Upperhand Entertainment

3  

Para Lang Sa’yo

Jonathan Manalo
Jonathan Manalo
Aiza Seguerra

Star Recording, Inc.

4  

Catch Me I’m Falling

Christian Martinez
Christian Martinez
Toni Gonzaga

Star Recording, Inc.

5  

Iisa Lang

Parokya Ni Edgar
Alfonso Miranda, Jr.
Parokya Ni Edgar

Universal Records, Inc.

Best Rock
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Guillotine

Urbandub &
Angee Rozul
Gabby Alipe
Urbandub

EMI Philippines

2  

Probinsyana

Bamboo
Alex Cruz &
Edmund Fortuno
Bamboo

EMI Philippines

3  

Tatsulok

Bamboo
Romeo Dongeto
Bamboo

EMI Philippines

4  

Sala

Pupil &
Jerome Velasco
Dianne Ventura
Pupil

Sony BMG Music Philippines

5  

Argos

Bamboo &
Jonathan Manalo
Bamboo
Bamboo

Star Recording, Inc./
EMI Philippines

Best World/Alternative/Bossa Music
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Buwan

Jack Rufo &
Kitchie Nadal
Kitchie Nadal
Kitchie Nadal

GMA Records

2  

 Empty Chairs

Ricky R. Ilacad
Julianne Tarroja/
Julianne Tarroja &
Carrise Escueta
Julianne

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Sala

Pupil &
Jerome Velasco
Dianne Ventura
Pupil

Sony BMG Music Philippines

4  

Sorry Na, Pwede Ba?

Ferdie Marquez
Rey Valera
Brownman Revival
feat. Rico J. Puno

Sony BMG Music Philippines

5  

Turning My

Safety Off

Neil Gregorio &
Sinosikat?
Sinosikat?
Sinosikat?

Warner Music
Philippines

Best Novelty
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Berting

1017
Jam Ruiz &
Beam Beam Longakit
1017

EMI Philippines

2  

Gimik

Ricky R. Ilacad
Monet Cajipe
Zoo

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Itaktak Mo

Rudy Y. Tee
Josephous Ybanez/
Joey de Leon
Joey de Leon

Sony BMG Music Philippines

4  

Sayaw Darling

Willie Revillame &
Lito Camo
Lito Camo
Willie Revillame

Star Recording, Inc./
‘D Loverboy Productions

5  

Cowboy - Cowgirl

Andrew E.
Andrew E.
Andrew E.

Viva Records Corporation

Best Dance
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Tarat Tat

William S. Lim
Mohammed Bansil &
Clifford Ronquillo
Dos Fuertes

Galaxy Records, Inc.

2  

Sexy Mama

Kedy Sanchez &
Janno Gibbs
Janno Gibbs
Janno Gibbs

GMA Records

3  

Sumayaw Ka

Rudy Y. Tee
Aristotle Pollisco
Gloc 9

Sony BMG Music Philippines

4  

Sugarpop

Danny Tan
Danny Tan &
Jaya Ramsey
Sugarpop

Sony BMG Music Philippines

5  

Reggae Fever

Ferdie Marquez
“Disco Fever” by
Marvic Sotto &
Joey de Leon with
excerpts from
“Hinahanap-hanap
Kita” by Rico Blanco
Brownman Revival

Sony BMG Music Philippines

Best Inspirational/Religious
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Isang Kinabukasan

Kedy Sanchez
Wency Cornejo
Various Artists

GMA Records

2  

Grateful

Ricky R. Ilacad
Julianne Tarroja &
Daniel Crisologo/
Julianne Tarroja
Julianne

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Reach For The Sky

Jonathan Manalo
Jonathan Manalo
Sarah Geronimo

Star Recording, Inc.

4  

Kasama

Arnold Jallores

Ricky Sanchez
Aiza Seguerra

Star Recording, Inc.

5  

Salamat

Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Civ Fontanilla
Yeng Constantino
Yeng Constantino

Star Recording, Inc./
Dream Big Productions

Best Christmas
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Ngayong Pasko

Jonathan Manalo,
Paulo Zarate &
Erik Santos
Jonathan Manalo
Erik Santos

Star Recording, Inc.

2  

Ikaw At Ako

Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Jonathan Manalo
Yeng Constantino
Yeng Constantino

Star Recording, Inc./
Dream Big Productions &
Star Magic

3  

Pasko Sa Pinas

Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Jonathan Manalo
Yeng Constantino
Yeng Constantino

Star Recording, Inc./
Dream Big Productions &
Star Magic

4  

A Perfect Christmas

Ito Rapadas
Jose Mari Chan
Jed Madela

Universal Records, Inc.

5  

Parol

Jonathan Ong,
Robert Javier,
Kerwin Rosete &
Silent Sanctuary
Sarkie Sarangay/
Chino David
Silent Sanctuary

Universal Records, Inc.

6  

Best Rap
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Shagiddy Shapopo

Jojo Espino
Kawago
Kawago

Alpha Music Corporation

2  

May Pulis Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay

Jojo Espino
Kawago except chorus
part by Mar Lopez
Kawago

Alpha Music Corporation

3  

Tarat Tat

William S. Lim
Mohammed Bansil &
Clifford Ronquillo
Dos Fuertes

Galaxy Records, Inc.

4  

Lando

Jonathan Ong
Chito Miranda &
Aristotle Pollisco
Gloc 9 featuring
Francis M.

Sony BMG Music Philippines

5  

Tabatsoy Pinoy

Dothy Nacilla & Rey Nacilla
Rey Nacilla
Brownian Method

Viva Records Corporation

Best Jazz Recording
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Beacon Call

Johnny Alegre &
Gerard Salonga
Johnny Alegre
Johnny Alegre Affinity
Eastern Skies

Candid Records Phils. Corporation

2  

Empty Chairs

Ricky R. Ilacad
Julianne Tarroja &
Daniel Crisologo/
Julianne Tarroja
Julianne

MCA Music, Inc.

3  

Choose To Believe

Ricky R. Ilacad
Julianne Tarroja
Julianne

MCA Music, Inc.

4  

Magic

Neil Gregorio &
Sinosikat?
Sinosikat?
Sinosikat?

Warner Music Philippines

5  

Akin Ka

Neil Gregorio &
Sinosikat?
Sinosikat?
Sinosikat?

Warner Music Philippines

Best R & B
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Back Into You

Bellhaus Entertainment
Marcus Davis, Jr.
Amber Davis

Bellhaus Entertainment, Inc.

2  

Ikaw Pa Rin

Marvin Querido
Janno Gibbs
Aicelle

GMA Records

3  

Let Me Love You Tonight

Ryan Cayabyab
Ryan Cayabyab
Ryan Cayabyab RCS

Sony BMG Music Philippines

4  

Pangako Yan

Bobby Velasco
Arnee Mendaros
Luke Mejares

Sony BMG Music Philippines

5  

Rainbow Coloured Sky

Freestyle
Rommel dela Cruz
Freestyle

Viva Records Corporation

Best Regional Recording
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Charing

1017
Jam Ruiz
1017

EMI Philippines

2  

Matud Nila

Patty Mayoriago,
Djhonna Geraldoy &
Civ Fontanilla
Ben Zubiri
Mark Bautista

Star Recording, Inc./
ASAP Music

3  

Naglibog

Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Civ Fontanilla
Avsev &
Scrambled Eggs
JayR Siaboc

Star Recording, Inc./
Dream Big Productions

4  

Maanyag Ka

Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Civ Fontanilla
Avsev &
Scrambled Eggs
JayR Siaboc

Star Recording, Inc./
Dream Big Productions

5  

Lami Ang Guidili

Dothy Nacilla &
Rey Nacilla
Rey Nacilla
Brownian Method

Viva Records Corporation

Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play
 Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Alinlangan

        “Super Twins”

Michael V.
Michael V.
Jolina Magdangal

GMA Records/
GMA Network

2  

Paano Kita Iibigin

        “Paano Kita Iibigin”

Regine Velasquez,
Diana Velasquez-Roque, Civ Fontanilla & Mon Faustino
Ogie Alcasid
Piolo Pascual &
Regine Velasquez

Star Recording, Inc./
Viva Records Corporation

3  

Argos

        “Rounin”

Bamboo &
Jonathan Manalo
Bamboo
Bamboo

Star Recording, Inc./
EMI Philippines

4  

Walang Susuko

       “Lastikman”

Parokya Ni Edgar
Alfonso Miranda, Jr.
Parokya Ni Edgar

Universal Records, Inc.

5  

Collide

Digi  Film “Xenoa”

Neil Gregorio
Edwin Marollano
Nina

Warner Music Philippines

Best Musical Arrangement
 Musicality (50%) Creativity (50%)

Song Title (Artist)

Nominee(s)
Musical Arranger(s)

Record Label

1  

Probinsyana

Bamboo

EMI Philippines

2  

Cool Change

Romeo C. Velasco, Jr.

GMA Records

3  

Grateful

Julianne Tarroja

MCA Music, Inc.

4  

Tulak Ng Bibig

Julianne Tarroja &

Daniel Crisologo

MCA Music, Inc.

5  

Healing

Dan Gil

MCA Music, Inc.

Best Vocal Arrangement
 Creativity (40%) Vocal Harmony (40%) Interpretation (20%)

Song Title (Artist)

Nominee(s)
Vocal Arranger(s)

Record Label

1  

Love Will Lead You Back

Arnie Mendaros

EMI Philippines

2  

Written In The Sand

Danny Tan &
Annie Nepomuceno

Sony BMG Music Philippines

3  

Christmas Medley:  Joy To The World/

Good King Wenceslas/O’Come All Ye

Faithful/Hard The Herald

Ito Rapadas, GW &
Alkemi Productions

Universal Records, Inc.

4  

Bato Sa Buhangin

Moy Ortiz

Viva Records Corporation

5  

Souvenirs

Moy Ortiz

Viva Records Corporation

Best Engineered Recording
 Technical Excellence (40%) Artistry or Creativity (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Song Title (Artist)

Nominee(s)
Sound Engineer(s)
Recording Studio

Record Label

1  

Probinsyana

Angee Rozul
Tracks Studio

EMI Philippines

2  

A Little Too Perfect

Arnold Jallores
Mixsonic Recording Studio

Star Recording, Inc.

3  

Our Love Is Here To Stay

Chaitanya Das Tamayo
Carmel House Studio
Don Manalang
MXN Studio

Universal Records, Inc.

4  

Waiting

Ferdie Marquez
Freq Studio

Warner Music Philippines

5  

So Blue

Angee Rozul
Tracks Studio

Warner Music Philippines

Best Album Package
 Creativity (70%) Innovation (30%)

Album

Nominee(s)
Creative Artists:
Graphic Designer(s)
Concept
Photography

Record Label

1  

Inspired

Graphic Designer,
Album Concept &
Photography By:
Ronnie Salvacion

Sony BMG Music Philippines

2  

Moonlane Gardens

Graphic Designer &
Photography By:
Sarah Gaugler
Album Concept By:
Clementine

Universal Records, Inc.

3  

Hopia Mani Popcorn 2

Graphic Designers:
Denim, Inc.,
Mia Marigomen,
Bleps Carlos,
Hans Malang &
Mel Buensalido
Album Concept By:
Paul Basinillo
Photography By:
Bleps Carlos

Viva Records Corporation

4  

Kwento Pop

Graphic Designer:
John Ed De Vera
Album Concept By:
John Ed De Vera &
Blue Ketchup
Photography By:
Erik Liongoren

Viva Records Corporation

5  

Sinosikat?

Graphic Designers:
Unintentional.net,
Aram Beheshti,
Ella Saballa &
Randell Centeno
Photography By:
Steve Tirona

Warner Music Philippines

Music Video of the Year
 Creativity (40%) Production Value (30%) Appeal (15%) Technical Excellence (15%)

Song Title

Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec.& Line)
Director
Artist(s)

Record Label

1  

Probinsyana

Christopher Sy
Bamboo
Pancho Esguerra
Bamboo

EMI Philippines

2  

So Far Away

Christopher Sy
Bamboo
Pancho Esguerra
Bamboo

EMI Philippines

3  

Break Na Tayo

Tommy Tanchanco
Avid Liongoren
Rocksteady

Sony BMG Music Philippines /
12 Stone Records

4  

Time In

Laurenti Dyogi,
Malou N. Santos &
Annabelle R. Borja
Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Civ Fontanilla
Avid Liongoren
Yeng Constantino

Star Recording, Inc.

5  

Ang Katulad Mong
Walang Katulad

Kathleen Dy Go
Robert Javier &
Jonathan Ong
Marie Jamora
Orange & Lemons

Universal Records, Inc.