The House Special Committee on Creative Industries chaired by Negros Occidental Third District Representative Javier Miguel Benitez congratulated BINI for making history as the first Filipino pop group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 on April 18.
“Their performances weren’t just a win for the fans, it was a massive milestone for our creative industries and a masterclass in bringing OPM to the global stage,” Benitez wrote on his official Facebook page.
House Resolution No. 930, which was filed by Benitez, underscored the significance of BINI’s achievement in promoting Filipino talent and culture globally, in line with the State’s mandate to foster and develop a dynamic national culture.
BINI performed on April 10 and 17, 2026, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, delivering a 45-minute set at the Mojave stage. Their performance featured songs such as “Pantropiko,” “Karera,” and “Salamin, Salamin,” as well as the debut of their single “Blush.”
The legislative measure recognizes the group’s contribution to the growth of Pinoy Pop (P-pop) as a globally competitive subgenre of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), helping expand the international reach of the Philippine creative industries.
It also emphasizes that while the Philippines has long been known as an importer of music, BINI’s performance on the global stage marks a turning point, one that inspires more Filipino artists to export OPM and showcase homegrown talent to the world.
Benitez further shared that they are currently considering and planning to include “music” explicitly as a commercial industry under the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act (PCIDA), through a proposed amendment, underscoring the growing economic potential of the sector.
It also highlights that participation in Coachella, one of the world’s most influential music festivals, signifies global recognition and cultural influence, marking a major milestone for any artist.*
