As Trinity University of Asia celebrates its 63^rd Founding Anniversary, the Media and Communication Department of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education on the 11^th year honors the media, communication, and the allied arts industries. Happening on February 18, 2026, Wednesday at 6:00 pm, attendees are expected to see performances from celebrities and meet them in person. The university theater opens at 5:30 pm and the program starts at 6:00 pm.

The Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2026 is an annual award honoring the individuals and organizations shaping the future of Philippine media. From television and radio to film, digital platforms, and the allied arts, this year’s awardees exemplify exceptional talent, innovation, and dedication to their craft. Each recognition reflects the impact of work and the passion that drives the media industry as well as the community forward.

This honor is made even more meaningful through the support of the university community, acknowledging hard work, influence, and commitment. The achievements inspire not only today, but will continue to shape the industry for years to come.

Congratulations to all our winners! Your excellence sets the standard and inspires us all.

AWARDS FOR TV AND NEWS

GMA Network
TV STATION OF THE YEAR
GMA7

GMA Regional TV
REGIONAL TV NETWORK OF THE YEAR
GMA NETWORK

24 Oras
BEST TV NEWS PROGRAM
GMA7

Atom Araullo
MALE NEWS ANCHOR OF THE YEAR
State of the Nation, GMA7

Zen Hernandez
FEMALE NEWS ANCHOR OF THE YEAR
TV Patrol, ABS-CBN

Jay Esteban
CITATION FOR TV NEWS PRESENTER
PTV News Tonight
People’s Television Network

Iskoolmates
YOUTH ORIENTED PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
People’s Television Network 

Magandang Buhay
CELEBRITY TALK SHOW OF THE YEAR
ABS-CBN

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho
BEST NEWS MAGAZINE PROGRAM
GMA7

Public Eye
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM
People’s Television Network

It’s Showtime
BEST NOONTIME SHOW
ABS-CBN

Wish Ko Lang
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM
GMA7

Vicky Morales
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM HOST
Wish Ko Lang, GMA7 

Sing Galing
BEST GAME SHOW
TV5 

Artsy Craftsy
CITATION FOR INFORMATIVE CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
People’s Television Network 

I-Witness
BEST DOCUMENTARY TV SHOW
GMA7

K Brosas
BEST VARIETY SHOW HOST
Sing Galing, TV5

Good Morning Kapatid
CITATION FOR BEST BROADCASTING TALK SHOW
TV5

One Sports
BEST TV SPORTS CHANNEL OF THE YEAR
TV5

PTV SPORTS
BEST TV SPORTS PROGRAM
People’s Television Network 

SAYANISTA
BEST CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
IBC TV 13 

COOLTURA
BEST CULTURAL AND TRAVEL PROGRAM
IBC TV 13

Martin Javier
BEST TV SPORTS PROGRAM HOST
GMA Sports, GMA7

Michael Ver Comaling
CELEBRITY SPORTS INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR
TV5

Rise and Shine Pilipinas
BEST MORNING NEWS PROGRAM
People’s Television Network

Unang Hirit
BEST MORNING SHOW
GMA7

ResTOURant
CITATION FOR OUTSTANDING FOOD FEATURE
IBC TV 13

AWARDS FOR FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT

Bar Boys: After School
FILM OF THE YEAR
901 Studios 

Kip Oebanda
FILM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Bar Boys: After School, 901 Studios

Will Ashley
BEST FILM ACTOR
Bar Boys: After School, 901 Studios

Angelica Panganiban
BEST FILM ACTRESS
UnMarry, Quantom Films

Mga Batang Riles
BEST PRIMETIME DRAMA SERIES
GMA7 

Ryrie Sophia
CHILD STAR OF THE YEAR
Mujigae, TV5

Kelvin Miranda
BEST PRIMETIME DRAMA SERIES ACTOR
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre, GMA7

Angel Guardian
BEST PRIMETIME DRAMA SERIES ACTRESS
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre, GMA7 

What Lies Beneath
SOCIALLY RELEVANT TV SERIES
ABS-CBN

Rhian Ramos
TV ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre, GMA7

Miguel Tanfelix
TV ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Mga Batang Riles, GMA7

Sassa Gurl
BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OF THE YEAR

 

AWARDS FOR RADIO

Super Radyo DZBB
AM RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
GMA 7

Love Radio
FM RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR

DJ Nicole Hyala
FEMALE DISC JOCKEY OF THE YEAR
Kumikinang Duo, Love Radio

DJ Adam
CITATION FOR MALE DISC JOCKEY OF THE YEAR
The Roadshow, Wish 107.5

DJ Chacha
CITATION FOR RADIO BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR
True FM

  

AWARDS FOR MUSIC

Klarisse de Guzman
MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Ikot
SONG OF THE YEAR
Over October

Multo
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Cup of Joe 

Over October
BREAKTHROUGH
MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR

ONEVERSE
CITATION FOR BREAKTHROUGH MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR
PH Entertainment

AWARDS FOR DIGITAL AND INNOVATIVE MEDIA

ABS – CBN
DIGITAL MEDIA NETWORK OF THE YEAR
ABS-CBN Corporation

Wish 107.5
INNOVATIVE FM RADIO BROADCASTING

 

TRINITIAN AWARDS

Carmen R. Zubiaga
TRINITIAN MEDIA PRACTITIONER for ADVOCACY COMMUNICATION

Angelo Diego K. Castro III
TRINITIAN MEDIA EDUCATOR for BROADCAST MEDIA
TV5