Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Sarah Geronimo, Pilita Corrales honored at Billboard Philippines Women in Music Awards
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Sarah Geronimo, and Pilita Corrales were among the honorees at the 1st Billboard Philippines Women in Music Awards held on March 22 in Taguig City.
Regine received the Powerhouse award for her 7-year career in Original Pilipino Music, expressing gratitude and reflecting on the challenges of aging in the industry.
Sarah Geronimo was honored with the Woman of the Year award, becoming the first Filipina to receive this distinction both at the global and Philippines editions of the awards.
Pilita Corrales, a music icon, received the Icon award posthumously through her daughter Jackie Lou Blanco, who highlighted her mother's influence on younger generations.
Regine was accompanied by her husband, singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid, and their son Nate during the emotional acceptance speech where she opened up about aging in the industry.
The event also recognized Ena Mori with the Rulebreaker award and P-pop girl group BINI as Rising Stars, while Morissette won the People's Choice Award and Belle Mariano's single 'Bugambilya' received the Listener's Choice Award.
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