The Official Philippines Chart Adopts Principles for the Eligibility of Recordings Developed Using AI in the Philippines’ Official Music Charts

~ New framework helps ensure the Official Philippines Chart continues to celebrate human creativity while supporting responsible innovation ~

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 7 September 2026 – The Official Philippines Chart has today announced that it has adopted a new set of principles governing the eligibility of recordings developed using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). 

Launched in 2025, the Official Southeast Asia Charts brought together the official music charts of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam in a single destination for music fans, artists and industry professionals. Powered by IFPI and based on data from leading streaming services, it provides the definitive measure of music success across Southeast Asia.

The framework will establish a clear boundary between human-led creativity and works that are purely synthetic or generated by unauthorized AI models. It will also help to ensure that any tracks with a fraudulently boosted stream count are not recognised and celebrated in the charts. 

These principles, developed by IFPI and supported by a broad coalition of music companies - including Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group - will enable official charts to accommodate appropriate use of AI in the creative process whilst remaining an authentic celebration of human artistry. 

Under the new guidelines, a recording developed using AI will only qualify for chart inclusion if it meets three core criteria:

1. The AI service used is properly authorised and lawful, 

2. The track is substantially human made 

3. It does not raise stream or chart manipulation concerns 

Tracks created using generative AI systems have been appearing on streaming services, however many of these have been developed with tools that have been trained on artists’ music without authorisation.  To tackle this, record companies are driving the development and licensing of AI music services that respect the rights of music creators. 

The move follows the recent announcement by a broad spectrum of recorded music creators and companies around the world, of a unified approach to voluntary music track labelling to give fans clearer information about the use of generative AI (GenAI) in sound recordings. Distinguishing between “AI-Generated” and “AI-Assisted,” the labels are conceived with broad, global adoption in mind, across digital music services and other partners.

Victoria Oakley, CEO of IFPI said: 

“Official music charts do more than just track sales; they celebrate human artistry and endeavour. As fans, we want to recognise the achievements of the artists creating the music we love and it’s right that charts continue to showcase music with human creativity at its heart. 

“When properly licensed and authorised, AI provides exciting opportunities to enhance the creative toolkit.  These principles provide a pathway for that innovation, while ensuring we don’t include tracks generated by systems that are ripping off artists and their music.  

“AI is evolving rapidly and it’s critical that the music community takes the lead on how to ensure technology and human artistry grow together responsibly.” 

Mira Chatt, Regional Director, Asia, IFPI said: 

“The Official Southeast Asia Charts exist to celebrate the artists, songs and stories that are resonating with fans across our region.

“As technology evolves, it is important that our charts continue to recognise genuine artistic achievement while embracing responsible innovation. These principles help ensure that our charts remain a trusted measure of music success while supporting the appropriate use of fully authorised GenAI services.”

The full chart principles being rolled out to the IFPI-run official charts and National Group network:

Recordings developed with generative AI services must not be included in official charts where there is reason to believe that they do not satisfy all of the following criteria:

• Any generative AI services used to develop the recording are properly authorised and lawful.

• They are substantially human made.

• They do not raise manipulation concerns.

• They comply with applicable laws, including those relating to copyright, related rights, and personality rights. 

• The making available of the recordings does not breach the terms of the generative AI service used. 

• The use of generative AI services to develop the recording is appropriately signalled to consumers on downstream services (e.g., digital streaming platforms), in accordance with any applicable legislation and/or industry labelling standards.

About the Official Southeast Asia Charts

Launched in 2025, the Official Southeast Asia Charts brought together the official music charts of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam in a single destination for music fans, artists and industry professionals. Powered by IFPI and based on data from leading streaming services, it provides the definitive measure of music success across Southeast Asia. The launch also marked the introduction of the first-ever industry-backed official charts in the Philippines and Vietnam, alongside the rebranding of existing charts in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand as part of a unified regional ecosystem.

About IFPI

IFPI is the voice of the recording industry worldwide. Its mission is to promote the value of recorded music, campaign for the rights of record producers, and expand the commercial uses of recorded music in all markets where its members operate.