Broadcast leader GMA Network continues to earn the approval of various institutions, winning several awards from a number of award-giving bodies recently.
Recognizing the Kapuso Network’s commitment to promote good governance, the Office of the Ombudsman gave the network a Plaque of Appreciation for Bayan Ko—the six-part original TV series produced created by GMA Public Affairs Head Nessa Valdellon and directed by Adolf Alix, Jr., a film showing was also held during the Office of the Ombudsman’s 29th Anniversary, May 16 to 18.
Meanwhile, at the 19th Gawad Pasado on May 3, several Kapuso personalities were recognized for their work in television and film.
Mike Enriquez was conferred the “Pinakapasadong Lingkod-Bayan”.
Meant To Be leading lady Barbie Forteza was named “Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres” for the film Tuos.
Jaclyn Jose received “Natatanging Gawad Pasado 2016” for her performance in Ma’Rosa. Paulo Ballesteros, in turn, was cited for his role in Die Beautiful.
Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza received the special award “Dangal ng Kabataan”.
The Gawad PASADO (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro or Film Association of Professors) is a group of film educators in the country that annually honors artists, directors, films, TV shows and music that have positively contributed in the disciplines of social studies, language, arts, and humanities.
Numerous Kapuso programs and personalities were also cited at the Gawad Tanglaw (Tagapuring mga Akademisyan ng Aninong Gumagalaw) Awards in April.
Longest-running investigative program Imbestigador was recognized as this year’s “Best Investigative Program,” while award-winning investigative program Reporter’s Notebook won “Best Documentary Program”.
Taking home the “Best Comedy/Gag Show” award was Pepito Manaloto, the country’s first-ever reality sitcom on television.
At the same time, GMA News TV’s I Juander was hailed as “Best Magazine Show”.
Rhea Santos was given the “Best Morning Show Host” award for the longest-running morning TV show, Unang Hirit.
Sue Prado was recognized for her role in Magpakailanman’s “Nabaliw na Ina” episode, earning the “Best Performance by an Actress” award.
Jose won “Best Actress”, again, for Ma’Rosa.
Meanwhile, Enriquez added another feather in his cap when he won “Best Male Radio Anchor” award. Fellow DZBB anchor Susan Enriquez was named “Best Female Radio Anchor”.