Coco Martin, Kara David Lead Winners at First FAMAS Broadcast Awards
Key Takeaways
- •The first FAMAS Broadcast Awards recognized work across television, radio, podcasts, and online platforms.
- •Batang Quiapo won four series-related awards, including Best Series and honors for Coco Martin and Joel Lamangan.
- •Kara David received three awards, including Best Public Affairs Talk Show and Best Documentary.
- •Vice Ganda won Best Host for Entertainment, while It’s Showtime was named Best Variety Show.
- •Digital-native winners included CongTV for Best Comedy Show and Facts First for Best Podcast.

FPJ's Batang Quiapo, led by actor, director, and screenwriter Coco Martin, dominated the series categories at the 1st Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Broadcast Awards, held on July 20 at the Manila Hotel and streamed live on Facebook. The awards recognized work across television, radio, podcasts, and online channels, marking the first time the historically cinema-focused institution expanded its scope to Philippine broadcast media.
Batang Quiapo, an ABS-CBN action-drama series adapted from the 1986 Fernando Poe Jr. film, won Best Series, Best Screenplay for Mr. Martin, Best Director for Mr. Martin, and Best Supporting Performer for Joel Lamangan.
Broadcast journalist Kara David also emerged as one of the top winners with three awards. She won Best Public Affairs Talk Show for I-Listen, Best Documentary for the I-Witness episode "Embalsamador de Motor," and Best Host for Public Service, which she shared with vlogger-actress Ivana Alawi for Ms. Alawi's eponymous YouTube channel. The inclusion of YouTube channels and podcasts among the categories reflects the growing prominence of digital-native content in the Philippine media landscape, with winners such as CongTV (Best Comedy Show) and Facts First (Best Podcast) alongside traditional network programs.
Vice Ganda received Best Host for Entertainment for their work on It's Showtime, which also won Best Variety Show.
FAMAS, established in 1952, is the oldest existing film industry award-giving body in the Philippines. Its members are writers and movie columnists. — Brontë H. Lacsamana
Complete list of winners
Best Series (Long/Short Form) – Batang Quiapo (ABS-CBN)
Best Anthology – Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN)
Best Variety Show – It's Showtime (ABS-CBN)
Best Host for Entertainment – Vice Ganda for It's Showtime
Best Screenplay for Series and Anthology – Coco Martin for Batang Quiapo
Best Director for Series and Anthology – Coco Martin for Batang Quiapo
Best Supporting Performer for Series and Anthology – Joel Lamangan for Batang Quiapo
Best Performer for Series and Anthology – Kelvin Miranda for Encantadia
Best Comedy Show (Long/Short Form) – CongTV (YouTube)
Best Educational Show – Born to Be Wild (GMA)
Best Show for Game, Reality, and Competition – Family Feud (GMA)
Best Entertainment Talk Show – Fast Talk (GMA)
Best Lifestyle Show – Biyahe ni Drew (GMA)
Best AM Radio Anchor – Papa Ahwel Paz
Best FM Radio DJ – Papa Jack
Best Radio Drama Show – DZRH (666 AM) – Gabi ng Lagim
Best AM Radio Program – Healing Mass sa Veritas
Best Radio Drama Performer – Nong Lading for Nong Lading Official Drama, 96.7 FMR Iligan
Best FM Radio Program – Dr. Love
Best Podcast – Facts First
Best Podcast Host – Christian Esguerra for Facts First
Best News Program – The World Tonight (ANC)
Best News Anchor – Korina Sanchez
Best Public Service Show – Ivana Alawi (YouTube)
Best Host for Public Service – Ivana Alawi and Kara David
Best Documentary – "Embalsamador de Motor," I-Witness
Best Magazine Show – Rise and Shine Pilipinas (PTV)
Best Public Affairs Talk Show – I-Listen (GMA Public Affairs YouTube Channel)
Special Citation for Excellence in Children's Art Education – Sining Bulilit (YouTube)
FAMAS Breakthrough Award – Lincoln Cortez Velasquez
Rosa Rosal Lifetime Achievement Award – Tina Loy