The country has several bands and sound systems that play reggae and dancehall music in a style faithful to its expression in Jamaica.
The provinces of Aklan (mainly Boracay Island), Quezon, Pampanga and Pangasinan, Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, Palawan, Surigao del Norte (mainly Siargao Island) and Marinduque, and the cities of Manila, Cebu and Davao are some of the places that reggae has found a base, with many artists residing in these cities and performing at local bars and clubs.
In early 2007, Ziggy Marley performed at the MTV Philippines festival, "Reggae Fest by the Bay" in Manila.
Dub music also found its place within the islands, with bands like Junior Kilat popularizing the genre with songs like "Sigbin".
Bands like Badjao Roots and Tropical Depression displayed cultural awareness by using traditional instruments in their songs.