The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is set to recognize exceptional contributions to Filipino music at the NCCA SUDI National Music Awards at the historic Metropolitan Theater, Manila, on July 28, 2026.
Launched in 2020, the SUDI National Music Awards recognize outstanding musical achievements across genres and disciplines that have significantly shaped the Philippine music landscape. Sudi, an Ilokano adjective meaning celebrated, famous, or renowned, reflects the spirit of the award and its commitment to honoring musical excellence.
The awardees are overseen by the Board of Jury headed by the National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, and its prominent members: former NCCA Chairman Dr. Felipe De Leon, Ma. Cristina Arceo-Dumlao, Roberto Barreiro, Noel Cabangon, Lucenio Letaba, Dr. Grace Nono, Vadim Sisenand “Moy” Ortiz, Dr. Raul Sunico, Dr. Arwin Tan, and Melchor Villen.
12 awardees from 2021 to 2024 are set to receive their recognition, namely; Ben&Ben, The New Cebu Arts Foundation, Inc., and MSU-IIT Integrated Performing Arts Guild for 2021; Alfonso ‘Coke’ Bolipata, Gary Valenciano, Maria Alexandra Chua, Regine Velasquez, and SB19 for 2022; Dr. Marie Jocelyn Marfil, University of Santo Tomas Singers, and Vincent De Jesus for 2023; and a Lifetime Achievement Award for National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) Foundation, Inc. The awards ceremony will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will feature special performances by the awardees.
The SUDI National Music Awards is also a highlight of Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (Filipino Music Week), celebrated annually during the last week of July. This celebration is in accordance with Proclamation No. 933, with NCCA designated as the lead agency in coordination with the National Committee on Music and the SUDI National Music Awards Technical Working Group to ensure the successful celebration in the Philippines.
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For more details on this press release, contact Mr. Rene S. Napeñas, Chief Administrative Officer and Head, Public Affairs and Information Office, through paio@ncca.gov.ph or 0945 788 5698. Visit www.ncca.gov.ph and the Facebook page @NCCAOfficial.
