ABS-CBN continues to earn nods from students as a number of its programs and personalities won major recognitions across various categories at the 7th ALTA Media Icon Awards.
Joshua Garcia was hailed as Best Actor for Television for his powerful portrayal of Patrick Gonzales in the Philippine adaptation of the mystery-drama, “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay.”
Melai Cantiveros-Francisco was also recognized and took home the Best Talent Search Host award for “Pilipinas Got Talent Season 7,” which also won the Best Talent Search Program recognition.
Up-and-coming actor Lucas Andalio earned the Best Child Performer award for his role in the heartwarming comedy film “Call Me Mother.”
Meanwhile, the nation’s girl group BINI was recognized as Best P-Pop Group for their growing presence in the local and international music scene, while the well-loved pairing of Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan, popularly known as DonBelle, received the Best Love Team award.
Kapamilya artist and “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab” big winner Brent Manalo was also named Most Promising Male Star.
In news and current affairs, ABS-CBN’s flagship newscast “TV Patrol” bagged the Best News Program award for its commitment to delivering timely and relevant news to Filipinos.
Veteran broadcast journalist Karen Davila won the Best Magazine Show Host award for “My Puhunan: Kaya Mo!,” which features the inspiring journeys of Filipino entrepreneurs.
Johnson Manabat and Zen Hernandez received the Best Male News Personality and Best Female News Personality awards, respectively, for their contributions to news reporting and journalism.
Organized by the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA’s Department of Communication, the ALTA Media Icon Awards honors outstanding programs and personalities who have made significant contributions to the Philippine media and entertainment industry.
