PRM to Roll Out First Wave of Royalty Distribution to Artists and Record Labels This May

Manila, Philippines — May 2026 — Philippines Recorded Music Rights Inc. (PRM) is set to release its first wave of royalty distributions to artists and record labels in the first week of May 2026—an important step for the organization as it continues to establish itself as a trusted collective management organization (CMO) in the country.

For a relatively new CMO, this first rollout of the year is less about scale and more about setting the standard. PRM has spent the past years putting the right systems in place, from licensing to data validation, to ensure that collections are properly tracked and, more importantly, returned to the people they belong to.  

“This is a defining moment for PRM,” said Enzo Valdez, Managing Director of Universal Music Group and Board Member of PRM. “As a new CMO, we know that credibility comes from action. This coming distribution shows that we are serious about delivering value back to the industry in a clear and responsible way.” 

Early distribution insights point to both global and local heavyweights in music usage. Internationally, Taylor Swift leads this cycle—unsurprising, given her consistent global performance. Closer to home, Zack Tabudlo and Ben&Ben rank among the top earners, highlighting how strongly Filipino music continues to resonate across different platforms and public spaces. 

On the label side, the top-performing recording companies include Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group—the industry’s long-standing “major three,” whose catalogs naturally account for a significant share of music usage both globally and in the Philippines. PRM’s growing roster of member record labels also includes companies such as Star Records (ABS-CBN Music), GMA Records, PolyEast Records, Universal Records, Galaxy Records, Alpha Music, Dyna Music, BMG Right Entertainment, The Orchard. 

According to PRM Chairman Atty. Ric Blancaflor, the real goal goes beyond releasing figures. “For us, it’s about building a system that rights holders can trust. Transparency in collection and distribution is not optional—it’s the standard we hold ourselves to.” 

Newly appointed General Manager Ace C. Acosta echoed this, noting that consistency is the next priority. “We are putting in place stronger systems to make distributions more regular, more efficient, and easier to understand for our members. This is just the starting point.” 

PRM has also confirmed a second wave of royalty distributions in August 2026, as part of its move toward a more predictable and sustainable payout cycle. 

As the organization continues to grow its licensing network and work more closely with businesses that use music, the focus remains simple: make sure music is valued, and the people behind it are properly paid. “Giving credit where credit is due,” as PRM champions. 

This first distribution of the year may be the beginning, but it already signals where PRM is headed: a more transparent, accountable, and working system for music rights in the Philippines. 

About PRM

Philippines Recorded Music Rights Inc. (PRM) is a collective management organization representing producers and performers of sound recordings in the Philippines. PRM is dedicated to protecting music rights and ensuring that royalties are fairly collected and distributed to its members. 

Protecting music is our passion.