Philippines

Billboard Philippines Hip-Hop Class of 2024 Billboard Philippines Hip-hop has always been one of the biggest and most vibrant genres in the Philippines. For decades, the Filipino hip-hop scene has been home to some of the country’s most riveting and innovative acts, unafraid to challenge norms and determined to tell their stories their own way. ...

Jose Mari Chan performs during the Christmas tree lighting at the Malacañan Palace, the official residence and office of the president of the Philippines, on November 26, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Imagine a land where it’s never cold but Christmas celebrations, and the holiday music associated with them, last for months. Such...