MNL48 History

2016

March

• 26 - MNL48 is officially announced.

December

• 3 - Registration for the 1st Generation members starts.

2017

December

• 3 - Application ends.

2018

January

• 20 - Top 200 Announcement
• 27 - Top 75 Announcement

April

MNL48 debuts

• 28 - The MNL48 1st General Election was held and the 1st Generation debuts with 72 members: Abelaine Trinidad, Alice Margarita De Leon, Althea Itona, Alyssa Nicole Garcia, Angelica Mae Batocael, Ashley Cloud Garcia, Aubrey Binuya, Aubrey Ysabelle Delos Reyes, Carol Reyes, Cassandra Mae Pestillos, Celinedion Dionisio, Christine Ann Coloso, Coleen Trinidad, Cristine Jan Elaurza, Dana Leanne Brual, Daniella Mae Palmero, Daryll Matalino, Dian Marie Mercado, Edelvira Bandong, Edralyn Tocop, Ella Mae Amat, Erica Maria Macabutas, Ericka Joyce Sibug, Eunys Abad, Faith Shanrae Santiago, Francinne Rifol, Gabrielle Skribikin, Guinevere Faith Muse, Hazel Joy Marzonia, Jamela Magbanlac, Jemimah Caldejon, Jennifer Nandy Villaruel, Jessel Montaos, Jhona Alyanah Padillo, Kaede Ishiyama, Karina Dannah Vital, Khyan Jewel Cacapit, Kleif Guillian Almeda, Kyla Angelica Marie De Catalina, Kyle Guillian Almeda, Lara Mae Layar, Lorraine Leigh Lacumba, Lorelaine Sañosa, Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Madelaine Epilogo, Mariz Iyog, Marsela Mari Guia, Mary Grace Buenaventura, Micaella Joy Yabut, Necca Adelan, Nica Mae Fortuno, Niña Editha Guirnalda, Polaris Yna Salazar, Princess Labay, Princess Erica Sanico, Princess Rius Briquillo, Quincy Josiah Santillan, Ruther Marie Lingat, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Sandee Garcia, Sayaka Awane, Shaina Duran, Shaira Duran, Sharei Engbino, Sharlene Trixie Tano, Sheccaniah Faith Baler, Shekinah Arzaga, Sherry Ann Rebadulla, Valerie Joyce Daita, Vanessa Yap, Vemberneth Villanueva, Zennae Inot
• 30 - Trainees Celinedion Dionisio, Kleif Guillian Almeda, Kyle Guillian Almeda, Nica Mae Fortuno, and Sherry Ann Rebadulla leave the group.
  • Remaining Trainees: Cassandra Mae Pestillos, Carol Reyes, Coleen Trinidad, Daniella Mae Palmero, Edelvira Bandong, Edralyn Tocop, Francinne Rifol, Erica Maria Macabutas, Jamela Magbanlac, Karina Dannah Vital, Lorelaine Sañosa, Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Micaella Joy Yabut, Niña Editha Guirnalda, Polaris Yna Salazar, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Sandee Garcia, Sheccaniah Faith Baler

May

• 2
  • Team MII is formed with 16 girls: Alice Margarita De Leon, Angelica Mae Batocael, Cristine Jan Elaurza, Dana Leanne Brual, Eunys Abad, Faith Shanrae Santiago, Jessel Montaos, Necca Adelan, Princess Labay, Princess Erica Sanico, Sayaka Awane, Shaira Duran, Sharei Engbino, Sharlene Trixie Tano, Shekinah Arzaga, Vanessa Yap
  • Team NIV is formed with 16 girls: Abelaine Trinidad, Alyssa Nicole Garcia, Aubrey Binuya, Aubrey Ysabelle Delos Reyes, Daryll Matalino, Ella Mae Amat, Ericka Joyce Sibug, Hazel Joy Marzonia, Jennifer Nandy Villaruel, Jemimah Caldejon, Jhona Alyanah Padillo, Lara Mae Layar, Madelaine Epilogo, Ruther Marie Lingat, Valerie Joyce Daita, Zennae Inot
  • Team L is formed with 16 girls: Althea Itona, Ashley Cloud Garcia, Christine Ann Coloso, Dian Marie Mercado, Gabrielle Skribikin, Guinevere Faith Muse, Kaede Ishiyama, Khyan Jewel Cacapit, Kyla Angelica Marie De Catalina, Lorraine Leigh Lacumba, Mariz Iyog, Marsela Mari Guia, Mary Grace Buenaventura, Princess Rius Briquillo, Quincy Josiah Santillan, Shaina Duran
  • Trainees captain is elected: Carol Reyes
  • Karina Dannah Vital left the group.
    • Remaining Trainees: Cassandra Mae Pestillos, Carol Reyes, Coleen Trinidad, Daniella Mae Palmero, Edelvira Bandong, Edralyn Tocop, Francinne Rifol, Erica Maria Macabutas, Jamela Magbanlac, Lorelaine Sañosa, Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Micaella Joy Yabut, Niña Editha Guirnalda, Polaris Yna Salazar, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Sandee Garcia, Sheccaniah Faith Baler
• 3 - Alice Margarita De Leon elected as Team MII captain.
• 4 - Ericka Joyce Sibug elected as Team NIV captain.
• 5 - Kaede Ishiyama elected as Team L captain. Alice Margarita De Leon elected as the MNL48 Captain.
• 16 - Carol Reyes and Micaella Joy Yabut leave the group. Sandee Garcia appointed as the new Trainees captain. Ashley Nicole Somera joined the group.
  • Remaining Trainees: Ashley Nicole Somera, Cassandra Mae Pestillos, Coleen Trinidad, Daniella Mae Palmero, Edelvira Bandong, Edralyn Tocop, Francinne Rifol, Erica Maria Macabutas, Jamela Magbanlac, Lorelaine Sañosa, Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Niña Editha Guirnalda, Polaris Yna Salazar, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Sandee Garcia, Sheccaniah Faith Baler

June

• 8 - Angelica Mae Batocael, Sharlene Trixie Tano, Vanessa Yap, and Zennae Inot leave the group. Francinne Rifol, Niña Editha Guirnalda, and Sandee Garcia promoted to Team MII. Coleen Trinidad promoted to Team NIV.
  • Remaining Trainees: Ashley Nicole Somera, Cassandra Mae Pestillos, Daniella Mae Palmero, Edelvira Bandong, Edralyn Tocop, Erica Maria Macabutas, Jamela Magbanlac, Lorelaine Sañosa, Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Polaris Yna Salazar, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Sheccaniah Faith Baler, Vemberneth Villanueva

July

• 2 - Vemberneth Villanueva left the group.
  • Remaining Trainees: Ashley Nicole Somera, Cassandra Mae Pestillos, Daniella Mae Palmero, Edelvira Bandong, Edralyn Tocop, Erica Maria Macabutas, Jamela Magbanlac, Lorelaine Sañosa, Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Polaris Yna Salazar, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Sheccaniah Faith Baler
• 6 - Niña Editha Guirnalda left the group.
• 9 - Cassandra Mae Pestillos promoted to Team MII.
  • Remaining Trainees: Ashley Nicole Somera, Daniella Mae Palmero, Edelvira Bandong, Edralyn Tocop, Erica Maria Macabutas, Jamela Magbanlac, Lorelaine Sañosa, Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Polaris Yna Salazar, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Sheccaniah Faith Baler

September

• 28 - Aitakatta, MNL48's 1st single is released.

November

• 7 - Sheccaniah Faith Baler left the group.
  • Remaining Trainees: Ashley Nicole Somera, Daniella Mae Palmero, Edelvira Bandong, Edralyn Tocop, Erica Maria Macabutas, Jamela Magbanlac, Lorelaine Sañosa, Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Polaris Yna Salazar, Ruth Carla Dela Paz

December

• 1 - Koi Suru Fortune Cookie, MNL48's 2nd single is released.
• 13 - Edralyn Tocop left the group.
  • Remaining Trainees: Ashley Nicole Somera, Daniella Mae Palmero, Edelvira Bandong, Erica Maria Macabutas, Jamela Magbanlac, Lorelaine Sañosa, Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Polaris Yna Salazar, Ruth Carla Dela Paz
• 24 - Amazing Grace, MNL48's first digital single is released.

2019

March

• 25 - 2nd Generation debuts with 20 members: Abbigail Shaine De Guzman, Alexie Iris Dimaayo, Alyssandra Corteza, Amanda Isidto, Anne Nicole Casitas, Chelsey Yssacky Bautista, Christina Samantha Tagana, Chrisylle Joy Mondejar, Dana Yzabel Divinagracia, Francese Therese Pinlac, Je-ann Benette Guinto, Karla Jane Tolentino, Klaire Presno, Maria Jamie Beatrice Alberto, Miho Hoshino, Missy Ainza, Naomi Roniele De Guzman, Nicelle Joy Bozon, Shay Anne Enciso, Trisha Labrador

April

• 6 - The MNL48 First Generation: Living The Dream Concert was held at the New Frontier Theater.
• 11 - MNL48's 3rd Single 365nichi no Kamihikouki is released.
• 27 - MNL48 2nd General Election was held.

May

• 1 - Cassandra Mae Pestillos, Ella Mae Amat, Eunys Abad, Guinevere Faith Muse, Hazel Joy Marzonia, Jessel Montaos, Khyan Jewel Cacapit, Madelaine Epilogo, Necca Adelan, Princess Erica Sanico, Princess Rius Briquillo, Sharei Engbino, Edelvira Bandong, Jamela Magbanlac, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Polaris Yna Salazar and all non-ranked 2nd Generation members graduate from the group.
• 2
  • Maria Jamie Beatrice Alberto, Erica Maria Macabutas, Dana Yzabel Divinagracia, Lorelaine Sañosa, Klaire Presno, Ashley Nicole Somera promoted to Team MII.
  • Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Miho Hoshino, Daniella Mae Palmero promoted to Team NIV.
  • Amanda Isidto, Chelsey Yssacky Bautista, Nicelle Joy Bozon promoted to Team L.
• 7 - TGC Senbatsu/Trainee was announced with the following members: Ella Mae Amat, Guinevere Faith Muse, Jamela Magbanlac, Princess Rius Briquillo, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Anne Nicole Casitas, Christina Samantha Tagana, Francese Therese Pinlac, Je-ann Benette Guinto, Trisha Labrador
• 23 - Quincy Josiah Santillan resigned from the group. Ella Mae Amat promoted to Team L. Jessel Montaos joined as a Trainee.
  • Remaining Trainees: Guinevere Faith Muse, Jamela Magbanlac, Jessel Montaos, Princess Rius Briquillo, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Anne Nicole Casitas, Christina Samantha Tagana, Francese Therese Pinlac, Je-ann Benette Guinto, Trisha Labrador

June

• 3 - Princess Rius Briquillo promoted to Team MII.
  • Remaining Trainees: Guinevere Faith Muse, Jamela Magbanlac, Jessel Montaos, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Anne Nicole Casitas, Christina Samantha Tagana, Francese Therese Pinlac, Je-ann Benette Guinto, Trisha Labrador
• 9 - Sayaka Awane graduated from the group.

July

• 26 - MNL48's 4th Single Kimi wa Melody is released.

September

• 6 - Francese Therese Pinlac promoted to Team L.
  • Remaining Trainees: Guinevere Faith Muse, Jamela Magbanlac, Jessel Montaos, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Anne Nicole Casitas, Christina Samantha Tagana, Je-ann Benette Guinto, Trisha Labrador
• 15 - Ashley Cloud Garcia graduated from the group.

October

• 6 - The MNL48 2nd Generation Members Team Concert: No To Oshihen! Team MII Concert was held at Movie Stars Cafe.
• 7 - Jamela Magbanlac, Je-ann Benette Guinto, and Jessel Montaos resigned from the group.
  • Remaining Trainees: Anne Nicole Casitas, Christina Samantha Tagana, Guinevere Faith Muse, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Trisha Labrador
• 13 - The MNL48 2nd Generation Members Team Concert: No To Oshihen! Team NIV Concert was held at Movie Stars Cafe.
• 20 - The MNL48 2nd Generation Members Team Concert: No To Oshihen! Team L Concert was held at TIU Theater.
• 21 - MNL48's first documentary ICYMI: I See Me is released.

November

• 5
  • Princess Labay is dismissed from the group.
  • Guinevere Faith Muse is promoted to Team MII.
    • Remaining Trainees: Anne Nicole Casitas, Christina Samantha Tagana, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Trisha Labrador
• 25 - MNL48's fifth single High Tension is released.

2020

January

• 13 - Daniella Mae Palmero is dismissed from the group.
• 18 - MNL48 1st Stage Team NIV Shonichi. Ruth Carla Dela Paz is promoted to Team NIV.
  • Remaining Trainees: Anne Nicole Casitas, Christina Samantha Tagana, Trisha Labrador
• 25 - MNL48 1st Stage Team MII Shonichi.
• 26 - Faith Shanrae Santiago graduated from the group. Christina Samantha Tagana is promoted to Team MII.
  • Remaining Trainees: Anne Nicole Casitas, Trisha Labrador

February

• 1 - MNL48 1st Stage Team L Shonichi.
• 2 - MNL48 1st Stage 1st Generation Shonichi.
• 9 - MNL48 1st Stage 2nd Generation Shonichi.

March

• 15 - 3rd Generation debuts with 16 members: Allyza Mae Roxas, Aubrey Lopez, Bhrianna Chua, Charmaine Tosoc, Christine Joyce Dela Cruz, Glaciana Marie Pelagio, Jana Ross Angeles, Jashmin Iballo, Kathlene Apduhan, Klaryle Mercado, Lorraine Pingol, Mheijie Calis, Miyaka Montoro, Querubin Gonzalez, Rachel Frances Suazo, Yiesha Amera Ungad.
• 24 - Querubin Gonzalez withdrew from the group.
  • Remaining Trainees: Allyza Mae Roxas, Anne Nicole Casitas, Aubrey Lopez, Bhrianna Chua, Charmaine Tosoc, Christine Joyce Dela Cruz, Glaciana Marie Pelagio, Jana Ross Angeles, Jashmin Iballo, Kathlene Apduhan, Klaryle Mercado, Lorraine Pingol, Mheijie Calis, Miyaka Montoro, Rachel Frances Suazo, Trisha Labrador, Yiesha Amera Ungad
• 26 - Jillian Shane Pilones joined the group as part of the 3rd Generation.

May

• 29 - Yiesha Amera Ungad withdrew from the group.
  • Remaining Trainees: Allyza Mae Roxas, Anne Nicole Casitas, Aubrey Lopez, Bhrianna Chua, Charmaine Tosoc, Christine Joyce Dela Cruz, Glaciana Marie Pelagio, Jana Ross Angeles, Jashmin Iballo, Jillian Shane Pilones, Kathlene Apduhan, Klaryle Mercado, Lorraine Pingol, Mheijie Calis, Miyaka Montoro, Rachel Frances Suazo, Trisha Labrador

August

• 4 - Anne Nicole Casitas and Trisha Labrador are promoted to Team NIV.
  • Remaining Trainees: Allyza Mae Roxas, Aubrey Lopez, Bhrianna Chua, Charmaine Tosoc, Christine Joyce Dela Cruz, Glaciana Marie Pelagio, Jana Ross Angeles, Jashmin Iballo, Jillian Shane Pilones, Kathlene Apduhan, Klaryle Mercado, Lorraine Pingol, Mheijie Calis, Miyaka Montoro, Rachel Frances Suazo
• 31 - A new sub-unit, Baby Blue was announced.

September

• 1 - Baby Blue's debut single Sweet Talking Sugar was released.

October

• 30
  • Chelsey Yssacky Bautista, Daryll Matalino, Ericka Joyce Sibug, Francinne Rifol, Lorraine Leigh Lacumba, Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, and Valerie Joyce Daita graduated from the group.
  • Jillian Shane Pilones withdrew from the group.
    • Remaining Trainees: Allyza Mae Roxas, Aubrey Lopez, Bhrianna Chua, Charmaine Tosoc, Christine Joyce Dela Cruz, Glaciana Marie Pelagio, Jana Ross Angeles, Jashmin Iballo, Kathlene Apduhan, Klaryle Mercado, Lorraine Pingol, Mheijie Calis, Miyaka Montoro, Rachel Frances Suazo

November

• 25 - Baby Blue's second single NEGASTAR was released.
• 27 - MNL48's sixth single RIVER was released.

December

• 23 - HASHLOVE, MNL48's 2nd digital single and first original song is released.
• 31 - Erica Maria Macabutas, Shaina Duran, and Shaira Duran are terminated from the group.

2021

February

• 6 - First day of the announcement of the Top 48 from MNL48 3rd General Election.
• 13 - Announcement of Ranks 48 to 17 from MNL48 3rd General Election. Allyza Mae Roxas, Bhrianna Chriszell Chua, Jana Ross Angeles, Kathlene Claire Apduhan, Klaryle Mercado promoted to Team Unknown. Christina Samantha Tagana, Kyla Angelica Marie De Catalina, Lorelaine Sañosa, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Trisha Labrador demoted to Trainees.
• 20 - Announcement of Ranks 16 to 1 from MNL48 3rd General Election live from It's Showtime.

March

• 17 - Shekinah Arzaga is appointed as the group's new general captain replacing Alice Margarita De Leon.

April

• 21 - Baby Blue's third single Stuck On You was released.

May

• 15 - Aubrey Ysabelle Delos Reyes, Jhona Alyanah Padillo, Lorelaine Sañosa, Marsela Mari Guia, Nicelle Joy Bozon, Ruth Carla Dela Paz graduated from the group.
• 21 - Alice Margarita De Leon graduated from the group.

June

• 29 - Aubrey Binuya and Gabrielle Skribikin graduated from the group.

July

• 1 - Mheijie Calis promoted to Team Unknown.
  • Remaining Trainees: Aubrey Lopez, Charmaine Tosoc, Christine Joyce Dela Cruz, Kyla Angelica Marie De Catalina, Lorraine Pingol, Miyaka Montoro, Rachel Frances Suazo
• 20 - Anne Nicole Casitas and Mariz Iyog graduated from the group.

November

• 21 - Aubrey Lopez, Charmaine Tosoc, Christine Joyce Dela Cruz, Rachel Frances Suazo promoted to Team Unknown.
  • Remaining Trainees: Kyla Angelica Marie De Catalina, Lorraine Pingol, Miyaka Montoro

December

• 15 - Jana Ross Angeles graduated from the group.

2022

February

• 26 - Baby Blue's 4th single HEAD UP was released.

April

• 1 - MNL48's 7th single NO WAY MAN was digitally released.

June

• 18 - The first MNL48 Sportsfest was held.
• 30 - Cristine Jan Elaurza graduated from the group.

July

• 31 - Jennifer Nandy Villaruel graduated from the group.

August

• 26 - Mariz Iyog returns to the group.

October

• 1 - Ruther Marie Lingat graduated from the group.

December

• 15 - MNL48 Christmas Concert Magical Night of Love was held. Dissolution of teams was announced and the group will only be partitioned by generation: 1st Generation, 2nd Generation, 3rd Generation.