Philippines to host selection night for Eurovision Song Contest Asia

The Philippines will host the ‘Philippine Selection Night’ on August 30 at the New Frontier Theater in Manila to choose its official representative for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026. The event, hosted by Vice Ganda, features ten original songs and performers, including P-pop groups DNA and AJAA, as well as various alumni from televised music competitions.

The winner will be determined by a voting system composed of 40% jury votes, 40% from viewers within the Philippines, and 20% from international viewers. The selected artist will represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 14. The broadcast will be available via multiple local channels including ABS-CBN, ALLTV2, and Kapamilya Channel, with international streaming options available through TFC and YouTube.