۟

sardinas sa sikmura ko anong gagawin

[༒ did іsаbеllа strоng come back yet @hollyfinalgirl]

geez i wonder what today's wordle is!
the humble ivos guitarist:

[rae♠️ @aemondzyrys]

the entire timeline going on a synchronized zildter crashout

[lou 🫀🩺 @seraphruffilo]

"relax! relax! yung puso mo,"

"sa'yo."

[lou 🫀🩺 @seraphruffilo]

it them

[b @belovedblaster]

hes like “u have games on ur phone? :3”

[lou 🫀🩺 @seraphruffilo]

whatever the hell that was

[༒ did іsаbеllа strоng come back yet @hollyfinalgirl]

#WhoRemembers

[b @belovedblaster]

panzild canton?! @zildbenitez

[anya @Bb_menita03]

14. alex gonzaga's unity tweet and blaster salonga's reaction to it

[†did ivos play spin the bottle yet @verdwijnen_]

good afternoon ive been reminded of him again

[۟ @forivos]

IV OF SPADES LIVE AT SPOTIFY HOUSE OF SPADES

thx, @SpotifyPH! 🖤🤍

@IVOFSPADES
#SpotifyXIVOS

[IVOS ON TOP // Andalucia @ivosontop]

SOBRANG CUTE

[zyl🪻 @remremmustdie]

Oo na beh sayong sayo na si unik Walang aagaw sa kanya

[zyl🪻 @remremmustdie]

Happy na, new year pa!!! owshieee Minecraft

[BLASTER @Bsilonga]

Like a sailor in a big green boat

[tita hazze 🦋 @heyspadeious]

👀

(‘wag naman po sana tayo ma-kean 2.0 dito lods)

[Billboard Philippines @BBPHOfficial]

“Kung gaano kahalaga ‘yung collaboration.‘Yan talaga ‘yung natutunan ko nung nag-solo ako, na hinanap ko.” – #UniqueSalonga

#IVOFSPADES (@IVOFSPADES) singer and guitarist Unique may have the distinction of being the first member to leave the band in 2018, but even as he navigated a highly acclaimed solo career, he eventually realized that something was missing from his musical growth. After months of slowly reconnecting with his former bandmates one by one and as a group, IV OF SPADES are back, and with a new album that showcases the collaboration that he longed for.

Today, the band is more confident, with its members more at ease with each other out of genuine respect. “Dumating na sa point na parang wala na kaming kailangang i-prove sa isa’t isa,” he continues.

Read the full cover story in the Billboard Philippines 2025 Anniversary Issue. Pre-orders open soon on https://t.co/DS8tmTCPi0 for limited-edition reunion bundles, including all four members’ solo covers, plus the special edition fold-out cover issue.

Photographed by Shaira Luna. Creative & Fashion Direction by Daryl Chang. Art Direction by Nicole Almero & Gelo Quijencio. Styling by Bettina Bañez assisted by Mel Estillore & Arn Dela Cruz. Glam team by Nix Institute of Beauty. Makeup by Nix Soriano, Hair by WanWan Amarillo (Unique & Zild). Make up by Jean Anganangan & Hair by WanWan Podadera Amarillo (Blaster & Badjao). Production Design by Migs Alcid assisted by Jael Faelnar, Saryn Magallano, & John Lorwen Honor. Photography assisted by Emelito Lansangan & Crisaldo Soco. Production by Mika Cruz.

Written by Jason Caballa. Billboard Philippines, November 2025.

On Unique: Antonina Leather jacket and tie.

#BillboardPH
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[Billboard Philippines @BBPHOfficial]

“Nagkaroon kami ng usapan na, ‘Gawin natin ‘to nang walang outside noise. Literal na kung ano lang ‘yung gusto nating gawing music.’” – Blaster Silonga (@Bsilonga)

When the reunited #IVOFSPADES (@IVOFSPADES) reconvened in the studio to craft what would become the band’s comeback album ‘Andalucia,’ they made sure that the only pressure they would feel was from themselves, and not involve any outside input apart from their co-producer Brian Lotho. “Para wala ‘yung halong tunog na hindi tunog kami,” he continues. “Parang ‘yung pressure na lang [was], ‘Sana magustuhan ni Zild.’”

The result was an album that reflected maturity and freedom. “Hinayaan na lang namin ipanganak ‘yung kanta kung paano siya ipanganak. Mas tunog malaya.”

Read the full cover story in the Billboard Philippines 2025 Anniversary Issue. Pre-orders open soon on https://t.co/DS8tmTCPi0 for limited-edition reunion bundles, including all four members’ solo covers, plus the special edition fold-out cover issue.

Photographed by Shaira Luna. Creative & Fashion Direction by Daryl Chang. Art Direction by Nicole Almero & Gelo Quijencio. Styling by Bettina Bañez assisted by Mel Estillore & Arn Dela Cruz. Glam team by Nix Institute of Beauty. Makeup by Nix Soriano, Hair by WanWan Amarillo (Unique & Zild). Make up by Jean Anganangan & Hair by WanWan Podadera Amarillo (Blaster & Badjao). Production Design by Migs Alcid assisted by Jael Faelnar, Saryn Magallano, & John Lorwen Honor. Photography assisted by Emelito Lansangan & Crisaldo Soco. Production by Mika Cruz.

Written by Jason Caballa. Billboard Philippines, November 2025.

On Blaster: Thian Rodriguez Leather jacket. Urban Revivo Shirt. Thy Roots Shoes.

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[Billboard Philippines @BBPHOfficial]

“Nung nag-separate ways kami, ang nilu-look up ko pa ring music is ‘yung sa kanila.” – Zild Benitez (@zildbenitez)

Even while he was forging his own path as a solo artist, #IVOFSPADES (@IVOFSPADES) bassist and vocalist #Zild admits that he always anticipated the music that his former bandmates put out during that period, and secretly wished to collaborate with them out of a deep-seated respect and longtime admiration for them. “Lagi akong tinatanong sa interviews, ‘Sino ang gusto mong ka-collab?’ Realistically, sila talaga. Kasi nire-respect ko ‘yung craft nila. Pag sila ‘yung nag-critique sa akin, OK lang. Pag ibang tao, hindi ko matanggap.”

Now that he, Blaster, Unique, and Badjao are back together as IV OF SPADES, Zild couldn’t be happier to make music and perform live with people he considers as his true equals and peers.

Read the full cover story in the Billboard Philippines 2025 Anniversary Issue. Pre-orders open soon on https://t.co/DS8tmTCPi0 for limited-edition reunion bundles, including all four members’ solo covers, plus the special edition fold-out cover issue.

Photographed by Shaira Luna. Creative & Fashion Direction by Daryl Chang. Art Direction by Nicole Almero & Gelo Quijencio. Styling by Bettina Bañez assisted by Mel Estillore & Arn Dela Cruz. Glam team by Nix Institute of Beauty. Makeup by Nix Soriano, Hair by WanWan Amarillo (Unique & Zild). Make up by Jean Anganangan & Hair by WanWan Podadera Amarillo (Blaster & Badjao). Production Design by Migs Alcid assisted by Jael Faelnar, Saryn Magallano, & John Lorwen Honor. Photography assisted by Emelito Lansangan & Crisaldo Soco. Production by Mika Cruz.

Written by Jason Caballa. Billboard Philippines, November 2025.

On Zild: Le Ngok Flowing line jacket. Urban Revivo Pants.

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#BillboardPhilippines
#IVOFSPADESforBillboardPH
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[Billboard Philippines @BBPHOfficial]

“Nung nag-break up, parang ni-resent ko ‘yung music. Tapos pina-realize nila — mga kasama ko nung pandemic — na gusto ko pala talaga magbanda.” – Badjao De Castro

After #IVOFSPADES (@IVOFSPADES) disbanded in 2020, drummer #BadjaoDeCastro joined Party Pace, an indie supergroup of established musicians from the likes of Sandwich and Chicosci, with whom he spent most of his time post-breakup. But he would still make it a point to watch the solo shows of his former bandmates as often as he could, so he could watch them with pride.

Now that IV OF SPADES are back together, he can’t wait to play gigs with them again. “Excited ako tumugtog ulit. Ibang halimaw din sila sa live, eh. Pag pinapanood ko silang solo, parang, ‘Yeah, that’s my boy!’”

Read the full cover story in the Billboard Philippines 2025 Anniversary Issue. Pre-orders open soon on https://t.co/DS8tmTDn7y for limited-edition reunion bundles, including all four members’ solo covers, plus the special edition fold-out cover issue.

Photographed by Shaira Luna. Creative & Fashion Direction by Daryl Chang. Art Direction by Nicole Almero & Gelo Quijencio. Styling by Bettina Bañez assisted by Mel Estillore & Arn Dela Cruz. Glam team by Nix Institute of Beauty. Makeup by Nix Soriano, Hair by WanWan Amarillo (Unique & Zild). Make up by Jean Anganangan & Hair by WanWan Podadera Amarillo (Blaster & Badjao). Production Design by Migs Alcid assisted by Jael Faelnar, Saryn Magallano, & John Lorwen Honor. Photography assisted by Emelito Lansangan & Crisaldo Soco. Production by Mika Cruz.

Written by Jason Caballa. Billboard Philippines, November 2025.

On Badjao: Yana Kalaw Shirt and Pants. Thy Roots Loafers.

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