Original Pilipino

Original Pilipino Music (frequently abbreviated to OPM) originally referred only to Filipino pop songs, especially those in the ballad

Original Pilipino Music (frequently abbreviated to OPM) originally referred only to Filipino pop songs, especially those in the ballad form; such as songs popularized by major and commercial Filipino Pop artists like Ryan Cayabyab, Sharon Cuneta, Martin Nievera, Rey Valera, and APO Hiking Society. In the passage of time as well as the development of many diverse musical styles in the Philippines, however, the term OPM now refers to any type of music produced in the Philippines or composed by Filipinos, regardless of their location during the time when they composed it. The lyrics may be in any language.

One may further classify OPM into more specific genres which include Filipino Rock, Filipino Pop, Filipino Jazz, Filipino Rap / Hip hop, and Filipino Folk / Ethnic.