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A Night of Icons: The 11th Wish Music Awards crowns OPM’s finest at the Big Dome

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QUEZON CITY—The 11th Wish Music Awards electrified the Araneta Coliseum last night, January 11, 2026, celebrating a stellar year for Filipino music. From P-pop dominance to soulful balladeers, the "Big Dome" witnessed a powerful showcase of talent and philanthropy.

Here is the complete breakdown of the night’s big winners.

The Top Honors

The evening's most prestigious titles went to the artists who defined the airwaves over the past year:

  • Wish Artist of the Year: TJ Monterde
  • Wish Group of the Year: Cup of Joe
  • Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Earl Agustin
  • Wishers’ Choice Award: SB19

Performance of the Year (Wishclusives)

These awards honor the best live recordings captured inside the iconic Wish Bus:

  • Pop: SB19 – “DAM”
  • Ballad: SB19 – “Time”
  • R&B: Lil Eddie and Jay R – “Statue (Tagalish Version)”
  • Rock/Alternative: Cup of Joe – “Multo”
  • Hip-Hop: Paul N' Ballin – “POGI”
  • Contemporary Folk: Amiel Sol – “Sa Bawat Sandali”
  • Contemporary R&B/Neo-Soul: Janine – “Hulaan”
  • Collaboration: James Reid and TJ Monterde – “Pahinga”

Song of the Year Categories

  • Pop Song: “DUNGKA!” – SB19
  • Ballad Song: “Darating Din” – TJ Monterde
  • R&B Song: “Marilag” – Dionela
  • Rock/Alternative Song: “Multo” – Cup of Joe
  • Hip-Hop Song: “Gusto Ko Sakin Ka Lang” – Robledo Timido
  • Contemporary Folk Song: “Saranggola” – Ben&Ben
  • Contemporary R&B/Neo-Soul Song: “Tayong Dalawa” – Earl Agustin
  • Song Collaboration: “Umaaligid” – Sarah Geronimo and SB19

Special Recognition & Icons

Wish 107.5 also paid tribute to legends who have shaped the industry:

  • KDR Icon of Musical Excellence: Apo Hiking Society
  • KDR Icon of Music and Philanthropy: Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM)
  • KDR Icon of Breaking Boundaries: TJ Monterde

SB19 and TJ Monterde emerged as the night's heavy hitters, with the P-pop kings sweeping performance and fan-voted categories, while Monterde solidified his status as a premier solo artist. True to the Wish tradition, each winner also received a cash prize for their chosen beneficiaries, proving that OPM sounds best when it gives back.

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