With the body recognizing their historic feat as the first homegrown act to perform in one of the world’s biggest music festivals.
On Monday, September 28, Senate Resolution No. 545, introduced by Senator Bam Aquino, was formally adopted by the upper chamber.
This piece commends P-pop band SB19, who made history when they performed at Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Aquino recognized SB19’s “outstanding achievements and contributions to the Philippine creative industries” in his speech.
According to him, the performance marked a significant milestone for Filipino artists and demonstrated the growing International recognition of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).
He also highlighted the group’s achievements on the Billboard charts, citing how SB19 became the first Filipino act to top a Billboard chart when their single Bazinga topped the Billboard Hot Trending Songs chart for seven consecutive weeks in January 2022.
GENTO also debuted at number 1 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart—the first Filipino act to do so.
Senator Aquino also looked back on the hardwork put on by the group since their early days, their vitality with Go Up, and their eventual rise to becoming a leading act in P-pop.
“Taon ng tiyaga, sakripisyo, at paniniwala sa sariling tunog ang nagdala sa kanila mula sa pagiging isang grupong nangangarap lang na makilala, tungo sa pagiging isa sa mga pangunahing mukha ng P-pop sa international stage. At sa Lollapalooza, tinotoo po nila ito,” he said.
He also mentioned the Summer Sonic 2026 participation of the quintet, which wad held last August in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan.
“SB19’s success is also a testament to the immense potential of our creative industries. When we provide opportunities and support to our artists, creators, musicians, dancers, producers, and other creative workers, we are not merely creating entertainment we are generating jobs, creating opportunities, and establishing a stronger global presence for Filipino culture,” Aquino also said.
The lawmaker also noted that the band’s mkst significant contribution is them carrying their Filipino identity with them on every stage they perform on.
The group was present inside the to receive the adopted Senate Resolution from Aquino and other senators.
In a post on their social media page, the P-pop group shared a brief message after the commendation.
“Amoy tagumpay! Palagi naming dala ang puso at talento ng Pilipino kahit saan sa mundo, sa A’TIN lahat to!”
