Skateboarding has always been about community. The late nights filming, the DIY spots, the crews holding it down in their own corners of the city, none of it exists without the people who show up, push forward, and keep rolling no matter what.

That spirit is exactly what Silog Skate Awards 2025 is about.

This year, the awards double down on what matters most: the voices of the local skate community. From January 3 to January 17, skaters, filmmakers, homies, and supporters across the country cast their votes, not for hype, not for clout, but for the people who truly moved the culture forward in 2025.

And on January 31, we’re coming together to celebrate it properly at Kalawakan Space Time, right in the heart of Quezon City.

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Powered by the Community

The Silog Skate Awards isn’t about gatekeeping or industry approval. It’s about recognition from the ground up. Every vote represents a moment, a clip, a video part, a session, or a presence that meant something to someone out there.

By voting, the community didn’t just pick winners; they told the story of the year:

• Who showed real consistency
• Who pushed street skating forward
• Who documented the scene with honesty and heart
• Who inspired the next generation to pick up a board

This is skateboarding reflected back to itself.

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On the Line and the Ceremony

The community weighed in on the awards that actually mean something:

• Filipino Skater of the Year – honors a skater who has shown extraordinary skill, dedication, influence, and contribution to the Philippine skate community within the year. This award recognizes a skater who not only excels in their discipline but also uplifts others, pushes Filipino skate culture forward, and represents the spirit of passion, creativity, and resilience that defines skating in the Philippines.
• Skate Film of the Year – honors a skate video, or skate film released in 2025, that demonstrates creativity, storytelling, technical excellence, and impact on the skate community. This award recognizes projects that capture the spirit of skating, showcase the talent of Filipino skaters, and inspire audiences both locally and internationally.
• 8 Street Godz – are the skaters who define the now and next of Philippine street skateboarding. They are innovators, culture shapers, and icons-in-the-making—pushing boundaries and inspiring a new generation through creativity, grit, and community building. 

These aren’t trophies for the shelf. They’re statements. Proof of work put in, battles fought, and respect earned the hard way. The Silog Skate Awards have always been a snapshot of growth. From different regions, crews, and styles, the nominees reflect the scene’s remarkable breadth and vitality. It’s proof that skateboarding here doesn’t live in just one city or one sound; it thrives everywhere people are willing to put in the work.

January 31 isn’t just about handing out trophies. It’s about showing up for each other, celebrating progress, and reminding everyone why we started skating in the first place.

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Salute to Everyone Who Voted

To everyone who took the time to vote, this event exists because of you. Your voice helped shape this year’s awards, and your support keeps the culture honest and moving forward.

Scroll down for the full list of Silog Skate Awards 2025 nominees, and we’ll see you at Kalawakan Space Time as we celebrate the people who kept the scene alive and kicking all year long. 

Skater of the Year Nominees: John Flory “Motic” Panugalinog, Oyo Bruce Tan, Dave Gatchalian, Jundin Santos, Margielyn Didal, Hanz Guerrero, Xyril Enoc, Khyll “Smokey” Siarot, Mak Feliciano, Mark Anthony “Netoy” Villarosa, CL Paje, Cindy Lou Serna, Jerry Santillan, Roj “Musik” Gempesaw, McKinley “Max” Jacosalem, Atan Mancera, Tyrone “Tyyy” Cabas, Egie Chavez, Justin Castillo, KC Boyya Go, Jayboy Evangelio, Johnny “Bob” Tagay, Drix Peralta, Renz “Bunog” Gelig, Boy Maranga, John Michael “JM” Abarca, Kevin Almazan, and Trunks Manalo

Skate Film of the Year Nominees:  Balikbayan by Emilio Molave, Push Philippines, and Strap, “Nuff Said” Marky Garcia Brigade Part by Carl Calderon, Fool by Lurk, What the Sigma by Banchi Jimena, InfoLithium by WSH and Pao Mendoza, redbull by shitmane collective, GOSPEL VIDEO: THE OUTSIDERS by Bodega Distribution, Valenzuela Skate Park by PayGround, Boy Maranga Pro Part by MAOD, Always In Them Streets (Documentary) by Manila Confidential,  Oyo Bruce Tan Welcome Part by MAOD, Boyya Go Welcome Part by MAOD, Mendiola by PayGround, Musika is Blameless by Blameless Skateboards, The Android Video by Ethos Primeros, Where’d All the Time Go? by WIP Caps, Cindy Lou Welcome Part by MAOD, Unleaded by shitmane collective, Month of the Rail “Netoy” – Book of Dauntless, Nicko Bermudo for Blameless Skateboards by Venix PH, Kim Bon Stack Clips by Turf Skateboards, GOSPEL VIDEO 5 by Bodega Distribution, Turf Skateboards Justin Castillo Welcome Part, Scribble by Frame Up Media, Pajarakilla by Budmedia, Agawan sa Pamana (Inheritance Dispute) Documentary by Lambanog Skate Crew, “No Filler” by Indio Familia and Leeroy Guzman, WE DRINK COFFEE TO SLEEP by MAOD, Degauzzer by Degauus & Retakes, Coolintang by WIP Caps, GOSPEL VIDEO: Spot Hoppers by Bodega Distribution, and TRIP! by Mikey Acurin.

8 Street Godz Nominees: Oyo Bruce Tan, Jerry Santillan, John Flory “Motic” Panugalinog, Jerwin “Spanky” Santos, Margielyn Didal, Boy Maranga, Boyya Go, Iking Diaz, McKinley Jacosalem, CL Paje, Trunks Manalo, Egie Chavez, Dani Bautista, Mark “Netoy” Villarosa, Khyll “Smokey Siarot, Kevin Almazan, Akihiro Gatongay, Drix Peralta, Cindy Lou Serna, Vince Roldan, Joseph Balan, Banchi Jimena, Jenny Rose, Roj “Musik” Gempesaw, Jack Nonato, Troy Balatbat, Tyrone Cabas, John Michael “JM” Abarca, Cliff Rigor, Izza Mae “Skate Mami” Abalde, Jerome “Scumbag” Pielago, Daniel Ledermann, John “Tete” Ravanera, Xyril Enoc, Jerome “Esh” Francisco, Johnny “Bob” Tagay, Ansey Flores, Justine Estenzo, Mike Melarpis, Justinne “Atty.” Carpio, JB Ogaya, Atan Mancera, Xander “Dok” Flores, Sinag Gempesaw, Marion “Ion” Gudoy, Kurt “Passa Mela Coca” Arcigal, Vheyya Figueroa, Ambet Alfaro, Jundin Santos, Demitrio Cuevas, Ken Macedonio, Mark Villero, Anthony Dorot, Jun Castor, Aljon Bacsal, Kyle Masula, Hanz Guerrero, Patrick Cubillas, Dee-ar Carrera Santos, Adrian Florendo, VJ Chua, Christian Luna, Guide Dancogan, Alphonsus Mandigma, Mazel Paris, Mari Torres, Bernie Celeste, Toby / Shikidro, Dean Schmidth, Mike Torio, Roanne Arguelles Boleche, Jayboy Evangelio, Tristan Pardillo, Tong Facundo, Kiko Francisco Jr., Dylan Astilla, Anths Claravall, Louie Oliva, Lloyd “Bass Relief” Briones, Daniel Achenta, and John “Illaphino” Santos.

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An Event Powered by Local Support and Giving Back

We would not be able to make everything possible without the community behind us, as well as our partners and supporters who helped bring this idea to reality.

A big love to our Partners: Vans Philippines, Sucks Hardwear, DC Shoes Philippines, Mid Age of Dawn Skateboards, Vestigial 47, MultoMedia, Small World Ramps, and Kalawakan Space Time; as well as our supporters: Tagaytay Skate Organization, 1210 / TwelveTen Catalog, Mushroom Skate Park, PayGround, Kobra Skateboards, Sports Paradise PH, WIP Caps, Serenity Wax MFG, Wild Dawgs Skateboarding, Lakai Philippines, Explore Co. 22, High Flyer, Wang Hardware, Calle PH, Hideaway HQ, R.I.Paradise, ShettoiMedia, Nueve, Don Kaiju, Illaphino Entertainment, Clavel Media, SlamCam, and Blunt Magazine.

And not only that, as we all gather in one place, we are also making sure to make this event an avenue to support the grassroots. We’ve partnered up with Push Philippines and made sure to support their cause in creating opportunities for your people to grow through skateboarding. The donation box will be placed at the event for everyone to donate any goods that are either new or lightly used.

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Where We Go From Here

This isn’t a finish line. It’s a checkpoint.

What we’re seeing right now is a scene that’s learning how to stand on its own. More skaters filming, more crews building, more stories being told without waiting for permission. The Silog Skate Awards are proof that local skateboarding doesn’t need validation from the outside. It already has its own voice, its own standards, and its own future.

The next wave is already out there, skating rougher spots, filming harder clips, and pushing the culture further than before. If this year showed us anything, it’s that Philippine skateboarding is only getting louder, sharper, and more fearless.

January 31 is a celebration, but it’s also a reminder. Keep skating. Keep filming. Keep showing up. The scene grows every time someone refuses to stop rolling.

See you at Kalawakan Space Time.