ABS-CBN continues to prove its excellence in news and public affairs after winning major international and local awards at the 2025 Asia Pacific Broadcasting Awards, Leyte Normal University’s PAGDASIG 2025: Communication Students’ Choice Awards, and the 14th Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) Students’ Choice Awards for Radio and Television.
🌏 Global Honor for ANC’s “Beyond the Exchange”
Marking its first international win, ABS-CBN News Channel’s (ANC) current affairs program “Beyond the Exchange,” hosted by Rico Hizon, earned the Current Affairs – Philippines award at the 2025 Asia Pacific Broadcasting Awards (APB Awards).
The APB Awards spotlight outstanding broadcasting projects across the Asia-Pacific region, celebrating innovation, journalistic integrity, and impactful storytelling.
🏆 Student Recognition for ABS-CBN Journalists
At PAGDASIG 2025, organized by Leyte Normal University in collaboration with Asian Development Foundation College and UP Tacloban College, ABS-CBN reigned supreme:
- Best TV Station: ABS-CBN
- Best Radio News Anchor (Male): Kabayan Noli De Castro
- Best TV News Anchor (Female): Karen Davila
- Best TV Reporter (Male): Jeff Canoy, ABS-CBN Chief of Reporters
PAGDASIG honors media figures who have inspired and influenced communication students through impactful reporting and credible journalism.
📺 More Wins at NwSSU Students’ Choice Awards
ABS-CBN continued its winning streak at the 14th NwSSU Students’ Choice Awards for Radio and Television, with students voting for their favorite personalities and programs:
- Best News and Public Affairs Male Anchor: Noli De Castro (TV Patrol)
- Best Television Business Oriented Program Host: Karen Davila (My Puhunan)
- Best Television Business Oriented Program: My Puhunan
These recognitions reflect the continued trust and admiration of the youth for ABS-CBN’s brand of service, truth, and public engagement.
ABS-CBN remains committed to delivering quality content that informs, educates, and empowers Filipinos across all platforms.
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