Filipino all-girl idol group MNL48 has been awarded with Pinoy POP (PPOP) Awards For Young Artists’, “Youth Model of the Year – Huwaran ng Kabataan Award” last December 29, as announced on Pinoy POP’s official Facebook page.
The special award is intended to recognize the girls’ influence for being a good role model to the young generation in uplifting the Filipino talents and showcasing the Filipino culture through their music and performances.
The winners are based on the criteria and votes of PPOP Awards Committee consisting of young professionals from different youth sectors and organizations in the Philippines.
MNL48 was also nominated in the Rising Pop Group of the Year category, competing against U Go Girls (UGG) of Viva Records, One Up of GMA Records, Nitro of Viva Records, and Mico & Gab of Star Music and Asian Artists Agency, where UGG won the title.
Meanwhile, the girls will be flying to Thailand to take part and join their overseas sister groups at the “AKB48 Group Asia Festival 2019” on January 27.
To get the latest updates and events, follow the MNL48 website www.mnl48.ph and their official social media accounts.