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MANILA -- The members of BINI were &quot;overwhelmed&quot; to be recognized by the Philippine Senate for their historic performance at music festival Coachella last month.All eight members appeared at the Senate on Wednesday as the upper house adopted Senate Resolution 370, sponsored by Senator Bam Aquino.In his sponsorship speech, Aquino hailed BINI for showcasing the talent of Filipinos on the global stage.&quot;Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, isang Filipino group ang nagtanghal sa isa sa pinakamalaki at pinakasikat na music festivals sa buong mundo. Masasabi natin na ang tagumpay na ito ay isang Salamin ng galing at talento ng Pilipino sa pandaigdigang entablado,&quot; he said.&quot;Ang tagumpay ng BINI ay isang panalong dapat ipagdiwang sa gitna ng mga hamon at krisis na kinakaharap ng ating bansa.&quot;<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2026/5/2/bini-back-in-ph-after-recording-multiple-milestones-in-la-trip-1042">READ: BINI back in PH after recording multiple milestones in LA trip</a></div>The Nation&#x27;s Girl Group were also praised by Senators Joel Villanueva, Erwin and Raffy Tulfo, Risa Hontiveros, Jinggoy Estrada, Loren Legarda and Kiko Pangilinan, who delivered their own manifestations.&quot;Sobrang overwhelming po ng ano sa loob, kasi parang yun nga’ng Sinabi ni Senator Loren Legarda kanina na sanay kaming makita na sobrang serious nila, and kanina nagbibiruan sila,&quot; BINI Jhoanna said afterward.&quot;And also sobrang grateful kami kasi di namin inexpect na mangyayari to, na makakatungtong kami sa ibang stage, sa Senate naman. So thank you po sa pagkilala. Parang navalidate din lahat ng hardwork, malaking bagay ito sa amin,&quot; she added.&quot;Laging joke namin, kaninong panaginip to? Kasi hindi namin akalain na marerecognize yung hardwork namin,&quot; said BINI Colet.&quot;It’s a good feeling po and we’re just so happy to be here!&quot; added BINI Aiah.BINI Mikha received a special mention from Hontiveros, who highlighted her event during Women&#x27;s Month. The Senator noted that during the event, she met Blooms and promoted the importance of mental health and safe spaces.&quot;Young women really do have a good role model in all of you,&quot; said Hontiveros.&quot;I&#x27;m so grateful and we’re so grateful to be recognized,&quot; said Mikha. &quot;The fact na namention po nila yung privacy and they offered a prayer for us, it was a touching moment.&quot;The girls are hopeful that with the recognition also comes increased support -- not just for them, but for Filipino artists and creatives whom they believe are more than capable of representing the country globally. &quot;Sobrang swerte namin kasi meron kaming means ma-put into reality yung mga creative juices namin,&quot; said BINI Maloi. &quot;Pero I believe na hindi lang siya dapat na-aapply sa amin.&quot;I believe na dapat ma-share ito to all of the artists, hindi lang mga OPM artists kungdi pati lahat ng mga creatives out there na walang means, walang outlet, walang platform for it,&quot; she stressed.&quot;Naniniwala po kaming lahat na malaki ang potential ng mga Pilipino artists, ang dami pang kayang ipakita, ibigay out there globally,&quot; added BINI Gwen.&quot;Now is the time na tayong mga Pinoy talents, mga Pinoy creativity, Pinoy culture ay makilala din internationally, Kasi kung kaya ng ibang lahi, kayang-kaya rin nating makipagsabayan kaya now is the time, mag-go tayo sa global stage,&quot; BINI Stacey said.After Coachella, BINI will kick off their &quot;Signals&quot; world tour and take part at the 2026 Summer Sonic Festival in Japan in August.There, the Nation&#x27;s Girl Group vows to stay true to their mission.&quot;Mayroon kaming goal, mayroon kaming stand,&quot; said BINI Sheena. &quot;Gusto namin, everywhere we go, we bring the whole OPM scene with us.&quot;

The members of BINI were "overwhelmed" to be recognized by the Philippine Senate for their historic performance at music festival Coachella last month.

The members of BINI were "overwhelmed" to be recognized by the Philippine Senate for their historic performance at music festival Coachella last month.

BINI 'overwhelmed' at Senate recognition: 'Malaking bagay ito sa amin'

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BINI 'overwhelmed' at Senate recognition: 'Malaking bagay ito sa amin'

MJ Felipe,

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Published May 07, 2026 12:14 AM PHT

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