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Broadcast media giant GMA Network has once more proven its mettle on the global stage, taking home two Bronze Medals for the Philippines alongside seven Finalist Certificates at the 2026 New York Festivals (NYF) TV & Film Awards. GMA Public Affairs’ special documentary “Broken Roads, Broken Promises” won its first international award, taking home the Bronze Medal in the Documentary: Human Concerns category. Mr. Dingdong Dantes led a compelling journey across the Philippines, exposing the devastating human cost of corruption amid anomalies in the multi-billion-peso flood-control project that has been haunting the country. The multi-decorated GMA Public Affairs program, The Atom Araullo Specials, adds another award to its collection of NYF wins, receiving the Bronze Medal for the documentary “Golden Tree” under the Environment & Ecology category. The episode probed the high-stakes illegal trade of Agarwood (Lapnisan), considered one of the most expensive natural raw materials in ...

  Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Anton Vinzon dedicated his first leading television role to his father, acclaimed character actor Roi Vinzon, as he debuts in the action-drama series "Kamao," premiering on GMA Network on May 25. "Papa, natupad na rin ang pangarap natin. (Papa, our dream has finally come true)," Anton expressed at the "Kamao" media conference held at Studio 6 of GMA Network on May 18. Anton added, "It’s a huge responsibility to be given a project like this. The fear, nerves, and challenges never go away. "But the joy outweighs everything. For me, I’m not the only lead here—everyone is a star in their own story, and I’m proud of them all." "This is my first time, so I still get nervous, and sometimes I’m unsure of what I’m doing. There’s pressure, but now I’m here, and I’m with them. Anton Vinzon (Images courtesy of Instagram) "I’m grateful to Direk, the production team, and the writers for giving me this chance....

GMA Network’s hit fantasy series, "Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre," has achieved a major digital milestone. The show’s official YouTube channel (@EncantadiaGMA) recently surpassed one million subscribers, earning both the Gold and Silver Play Button Creator Awards from YouTube. The channel currently boasts 1.47 million subscribers. This digital achievement comes just in time for the series’ highly anticipated finale week, airing until May 8. During #SanggreFinaleMediaDay on April 30 at the GMA Network Center, the New Generation Sang’gres—Prime Gem Biana Umali (Sang’gre Terra), Angel Guardian (Sang’gre Deia), and Kelvin Miranda (Sang’gre Adamus)—along with Infinite Star Rhian Ramos (Mitena), were presented the awards by YouTube representatives. “Receiving both the Gold and Silver Play Buttons highlights the power of digital platforms like YouTube in expanding the reach of our content,” said JR Remigio, GMA New Media, Inc. (GMA NMI) Assistant Vice President for AVOD Busine...