MCA Music Awardees at the 25th Awit Awards (L-R): Tricia Garcia (Best Jazz Recording for "Sa Iyo Lang"), Johnny Alegre of Humanfolk (Best World Music Recording for "Para Sa Tao"), MCA Music President Ricky R. Ilacad and Asia's Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina (Most Downloaded Artist)

MCA Music artists took home honors at the 25th Awit Awards held recently at the Glorietta Activity Center. Asia’s acoustic sweetheart Sabrina was the recipient for the second year as I-Gateway Mobile Philippines Inc.’s “Most Downloaded Artist”.

Noel Cabangon’s 2011 release Panaginip is undoubtedly the most awarded album of 2011 having been named Acoustic Album of the Year of the Star Awards for Music, the Secular Album of the Year of the Catholic Mass Media Awards, and the Album of the Year of the Awit Awards. This 3-peat-victory may well be considered a grandslam.

For all Kimpoy Feliciano fans this is your chance to see him and perhaps get a chance to have an autograph, as online heartthrob Kimpoy Feliciano will be launching his debut album this November 30, 4 p.m., at the Entertainment Center of SM City Manila. The album includes the hit single Ikaw Lang, which topped www.mymusicstore.com.ph and MYX Charts.

Thirty years after the song “Be My Lady” have been one of the most favourite love songs of OPM and as the rise of the Concert King Martin Nievera, PolyEast Records celebrates a legendary career with the release of the album MARTIN NIEVERA 3D: Tatlong Dekada.

Twenty five years into the business and Ogie Alcasid has established himself as one of the most successful hitmakers and most prolific songwriters of the Philippine music industry. In celebration of this milestone, Universal Records is releasing his most ambitious project, the 18 track album The Songwriter And The Hitmakers.

GMA artist and tween star Barbie Forteza joins the number 1 music company in the Philippines MCA Music as one of its recording artists. She recently signed a record deal which was witnessed by MCA Music President Ricky Ilacad and its executives Wilson Cruz (Marketing and Sales Director), Kiko Guevarra (Artist and Repertoire Manager) and Mark Bonifacio (OPM Label Manager) as well as GMA Artist Center Head Arsi Baltazar and Contracts Administration Section Manager Vic Del Rosario.

To all Moonstar88 fans, this should be on your list this Christmas to complete the year.

After the success of their studio albums and chart-topping hits like “Torete”, “Sulat”, and “Migraine”, Moonstar88, composed of vocalist/guitarist May Chelle Baay, guitarist Herbert Hernandez, bassist Paolo Bernaldo and drummer Bon Sundlang, rises to new heights with the release of their newest album “This Year”.

Another proud moment for us Filipinos!

Our very own Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart – Sabrina has once again achieved another milestone, bagging a cumulative album sales of more than 175,000 across Asia from her “I Love Acoustic Series 1-4” and her latest album “Acoustic Love Notes.” A special recognition from MCA Music was presented to her last November 4 at GMA7’s Party Pilipinas.

Good day Sponge Cola fans!

Diamond Recording Band Sponge Cola is all set to disprove naysayers’ claim that the local music industry is dead, by launching their latest release District this November 9, 7 p.m., at the Eastwood Central Plaza.

Online celebrity Kimpoy Feliciano’s debut single Ikaw Lang zoomed to the top spot of the weekly MyMusicStore charts after only a few days after its release. Produced by multi-platinum record producer Ito Rapadas for Universal Records, Kimpoy’s take on the original Chad Borja hit is sincere, straightforward and heartfelt.

Carrier single features collaboration with PBB Teen Edition 4 big winner Myrtle … R&B SINGER YOUNG JV IS ‘DOIN’ IT BIG’ IN PH MUSIC SCENE

Popular R&B singer Young JV is bringing a new sound and unique music styles in his debut album under Star Records aptly titled “Doin' It Big.”

Alternative rock band She’s Only Sixteen has been creating buzz in the local music scene with the release of their self-titled debut EP, which contains four tracks and an acoustic version of their first single Dying To Meet You.

The band, composed of Roberto Sena (lead vocals, guitar), Anjo Silvoza (bass), Andrew Panopio (guitar), and King Puentespina (drums), has been hailed by Status Magazine as one of the most promising local bands of today.

Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha has invaded the live entertainment scene in Las Vegas, earning her the titles Siren of the Strip and Diva of Las Vegas. Now, she is back in country to topbill her Resorts World concert Journey With Me this November 28.

I think it was a month ago when me and some of my blogger friends bump in to this amazing and wonderful singer who happens to be a true disciple of Christ.  He has moved everyone with his songs and he made the spirit dancing again.

Online personality Kimpoy Feliciano acknowledges how his followers on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr have paved the way for him to be part of groundbreaking projects. His debut single Ikaw Lang is a proof of his gratitude to all the friends, who have supported him all these years.

A few weeks ago there are numbers of personalities been recognized as National Peace Ambassadors by Malacanang. Some of them were from the music and entertainment industry.

Universal Records artists Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, Gloc-9, and Sam Concepcion were named National Peace Ambassadors by Malacanang. The awarding ceremony was held at the Palace, and was attended by no less than the President, His Excellency Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino.

Few of the stars in the showbiz industry reached their 25th anniversary.  I think there are only a handful stars are able to have that shining silver anniversary and Aiza Seguerra is one of these stars. She's been in the industry since her childhood so who wouldn't know her, She has shared with us her 25 years of musical and artistic craftsmanship.

After the released of Noel Cabangon’s latest album “Tuloy Ang Byahe” two months ago, the number of its download has soared high in www.mymusicstore.com.ph. With this, it is believed that it will reach its Gold Status record very soon.

After seven fruitful years in the recording industry, rock band Callalily remains to be one of the country’s foremost acts, and the band has all the reason to be thankful. The band’s gratitude is lovingly expressed in their newest single Pasasalamat, which will be part of their soon-to-be-released first album under Universal Records.

Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart SABRINA releases her new single “Sa Bawat Paghinga” off her latest album “Acoustic Love Notes”. The track, written by award-winning composer/ singer Toto Sorioso, is the theme song of GMA’s latest Korean series “Angel’s Temptation” which will premiere this August 27. It will be aired on prime time before the newscast “Saksi.”