may bata ako name nya Jian 🥹🥹

In today’s modern OPM landscape — diverse and varied in sound, direction, and musicality — Filipino queer artists continue to bring their unique perspectives, expressions, and identities to center stage. Marina Summers (@marinaxsummers), Gian Bernardino (@gianbernardino_), Sassa Gurl (@Itssassagurl), Jason Dhakal (@jasondhakal), and Ben&Ben's Patricia Lasaten (@patlasaten) and Agnes Reoma (@agnesreoma) are not only part of the empowering queer movement but are also key figures in OPM amplifying the sound, style, and representation of the LGBTQIA community. In our June digital cover, they share their distinct yet similar journeys of embracing their identities, and reflect on what it means to be loud and unapologetically proud as queer artists in the vast and colorful world of the local music scene. Read the full cover story here: billboardphilippines.com/cov… Photographed by Kieran Punay (@kieranpunay). Art and Fashion Direction by Gelo Quijencio (@geloquijencio). Styling by Ruru Christian (@ruru.christian) of H&M. Makeup by Team Nix Institute of Beauty Services (@nixinstituteofbeauty). Makeup for Gian Bernardino: Nix Soriano (@nixsoriano.mua) Hair for Gian Bernardino: Jessey Miranda (@miranda_jessey) Makeup Associate: Ces De Guzman (@hmuabyces) & Jazmeen Zapanta-Rebong (@makeupbyjazmeen) Makeup for Sassa Gurl: Alic Bernal Dumawing (@alicdumawing) Hair for Sassa Gurl: Ces De Guzman (@hmuabyces) & Angel Columna (@angelcolumna88) Makeup for Marina Summers: Zidjian Paul (@zidjianpaul) Hair for Marina Summers: Lian Napao (@liannapao) Hair and Makeup for Jason Dhakal: Jazmeen Zapanta-Rebong (@makeupbyjazmeen) Makeup for Pat Lasaten Leilani Bamba-Rizon (@labamba03) Hair for: Juhana Bautista (@juhanabautista.hmua) & Jeremie Gaurano Refran (@jeremiemay) Hair and Makeup for Agnes Reoma: Jeremie Gaurano Refran (@jeremiemay) Hair Assistant: Juhana Bautista (@juhanabautista.hmua) Production Design by Arj Madarang (arj_madz). Production by Liezel Restauro (@laarestauro). Written by Ralph Regis (@adrian_veidt). Billboard Philippines, June 2026. Special Thanks to H&M Philippines (@hm) #BillboardPH #BillboardPhilippines

“Maria Hiwaga, ikaw ang hanap…” 🔮 Our mhiema, @itssassagurl is officially joining us as our Surprise Guest Artist for Para Sa Bading 2: A Fundraising Gig for @GALANG_Phils 🌈 123Block Mandala Park, Mandaluyong June 20 | 4PM Score your tickets here: cognitoforms.com/PanganayPro…

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japanese peeps recognizing coj’s talent ✨ it is still a win after all 😌

tapos na pala sila hehe sorry nahuhuli livestream ko

ay tapos na ba??

🏆 MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 🏆 Cup of Joeがレッドカーペットに登場🟥 詳しくはこちらをチェック👇 musicawardsjapan.com #MAJ #MAJ2026 #MUSICAWARDSJAPAN

imagine being nominated under the same category with GOLDEN (an oscar and a grammy winner btw) 😭😭😭

coj in mama?

pag may mabasa lang talaga ako dyan na bat multo lang pinerform yun lang ba sikat na kanta eh YUN ANG NOMINATED NGANIII MAGULAT KAYO BIGLANG MAG OHH LALA SILA DYAN

pag nanalo coj best song asia, punta ako lipa (kimi 1/4)

“music connects us and it transcends all languages and this is proof of that…” OPM RISE !! so proud of you always, @cupofjoemusic !! 🇵🇭 @gianbernardino_ @raphridao @cjjfernandezz @xengareza @gab_clz

“thank you for giving OPM a chance, and as we stand here, from the bottom of our hearts, we welcome you to OPM, we’re happy to let you in” - @cupofjoemusic ♥️🇵🇭

special award for philippine popular music - multo by cup of joe ♥️♥️♥️

Cup of Joe being nominated for Best Song Asia is under the Major Category. This is just not huge for them but also for OPM. Win or lose, this nomination alone is already a huge recognition ✨ LFG! ❤️‍🔥 @cupofjoemusic @raphridao @gianbernardino_ @cjjfernandezz @xengareza @gab_clz

mind you, ngayon na lang ulit ako nanuod at nag abang sa isang awards show 😭

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Premiere Ceremony [授賞式］#COJatMAJ2026 youtube.com/live/JcdmfQs9Xpc…

let’s get itttttt! ❤️‍🔥 MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Premiere Ceremony [授賞式] #COJatMAJ2026 youtube.com/live/JcdmfQs9Xpc…

this is my cup of joe ❤️‍🩹