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GMA Network continues to uphold its position as a powerhouse of child-friendly television content by securing multiple wins at the 2025 Anak TV Seal Awards held on December 2 at The Peninsula Manila.
A total of 33 programs from GMA Network, including five GTV programs, and beloved Kapuso personalities earned recognition at this year’s Anak TV Seal Awards.
Leading the Network’s accolades in the Anak TV Seal Awards (Television) category were GMA Integrated News’ flagship newscast “24 Oras” and “24 Oras Weekend.”
Also recognized in the same category were GMA Public Affairs’ top-rating program “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” for its Zipline to School episode, the country’s longest-running morning show “Unang Hirit,” investigative documentary series “Reporter’s Notebook” for its story Upuan ni Ipiw; environment and wildlife show “Born to Be Wild,” trivia show “Dami Mong Alam, Kuya Kim,” and health and wellness program “Pinoy MD.”
GMA Entertainment programs also triumphed in the television category at the 2025 Anak TV Seal Awards: the highly-acclaimed “Pulang Araw,” top-rating sitcom “Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy Ang Kuwento,” anthology series “Magpakailanman,” inspiring GMA Afternoon Prime drama “Prinsesa ng City Jail,” and musical variety program “All-Out Sundays.”
Joining the list of Kapuso winners were educational programs “Ibilib” and “Amazing Earth,” children’s favorite “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko,” reality talent show “The Clash” and “The Voice Kids,” and fun-filled shows “TiktoClock” and “Family Feud.”
Rounding up the winners for GMA in the television category were GMA Synergy’s “NCAA Season 100 Opening Ceremony,” GMA Regional TV’s “Balitang Bisdak” and “One Western Visayas,” and the blocktime program “Agripreneur.”
GTV programs were also recognized at the 2025 Anak TV Seal Awards: “Balitanghali,” “Biyahe ni Drew,” “Farm to Table,” “Good News,” and “Pinas Sarap.”
In addition, several GMA programs were also given the Makabata Awards for Television (Top 10 Favorite Programs): “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho,” “Family Feud,” “I-‘Witness,” “24 Oras,” “IBilib,” “AHA!” “Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko,” and “Amazing Earth.”
Various Kapuso artists and personalities also won in other Anak TV categories.
Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards was inducted into the Anak TV Hall of Fame.
Pambansang Ginoo David Licauco, “iBilib” host Chris Tiu, and Sparkle artists Marco Masa and Will Ashley emerged as winners in the Anak TV Makabata Star Television (male category), while Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza, Global Endorser Gabbi Garcia, and Sparkle star Shaira Diaz won in the female category.
Alden Richards and Will Ashley were again recognized in the Net Makabata Star (male category), while Sparkle artists Mika Salamanca and Caprice Cayetano were included in the female category.
GMA Pinoy TV, the flagship international channel of GMA Network, won honors in the Online Anak TV Seal category for its projects and programs: “Pinoys at Sea,” “Hanap ng Pusong Global Pinoys,” and “Global Pinoy Unlimited.”
Anak TV is an organization that promotes media literacy and advocates for child-friendly content. Through its annual awards, television programs that earn the distinction sport the Anak TV Seal while being aired, informing viewers that the content is child-friendly and appropriate for children and their families.
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GMA Network and Save the Children Philippines Renew Partnership to Advance Children’s Rights
Marking the culmination of National Children’s Month, GMA Network and Save the Children Philippines renewed their partnership on November 24 to strengthen collaborative efforts promoting the rights, protection, and participation of Filipino children through responsible and inclusive media. The event, held at the GMA Network Center, brought together GMA Senior Vice President Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, Save the Children Philippines CEO Atty. Alberto Muyot, Kapuso Primetime Princess and Save the Children Ambassador Barbie Forteza, and child representatives from partner communities.
Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes highlighted the importance of ensuring that children’s perspectives are recognized in public discourse. “Ang kabataan, they are the hope of our nation, they are the hope of the world, and we need to really listen to their voice kasi they are very empowered,” she said. “We at GMA, we are here to make your voice heard, papakinggan namin kayo at talagang gagawa kami ng paraan para marinig kayo ng buong bansa.”
During the child-led engagement, Barbie Forteza delivered a message emphasizing the responsibility of adults and institutions to listen to children and act on their concerns. “Lahat ng boses natin, lahat ’yan nagma-matter, lahat ’yan importante. And again, kayo na po ang aming future leaders, kaya most definitely, nagma-matter talaga ang boses ninyo,” she said. “Lahat ng concerns ninyo dapat pinapakinggan naming matatanda, ino-honor natin, nirerespeto natin, at isinasaaksyon naming matatanda; dahil sa inyo nakalaan ang future namin at future ng magiging mga pamilya namin.”
The program included a Speakers’ Bureau session led by Mike Rivera, Creative Consultant of GMA’s Entertainment Group, and Mariz Umali, a Kapuso reporter and anchor. The session introduced children to principles of effective communication, safe self-expression, and the use of storytelling in advancing their rights, supporting children’s participation as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The day was capped with a guided tour of GMA Network’s newsroom, studios, and broadcast facilities, where children saw how information is gathered, produced, and shared with the public. The visit created a learning space beyond the classroom—allowing them to observe how creativity, innovation, and reporting come together in responsible media production.
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