ABS-CBN wins in 1st GCIC Innovative Awards

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN Corp. was recognized as the Most Innovative Network in the inaugural Global City Innovative College (GCIC) Awards held recently.

ABS-CBN programs, stars and personalities won a total of 11 awards during the ceremonies including Most Innovative Television Series for On The Wings Of Love and Most Innovative Sunday Noontime Show for ASAP 20.

On The Wings Of Love was recognized as Most Innovative Television Series while ASAP 20 was awarded the Most Innovative Sunday Noontime Show.

Jodi Sta. Maria, meanwhile, won the Most Innovative Actress award for her portrayal of Amor Powers in Pangako Sa ’Yo and Paulo Avelino was named the Most Innovative Actor for his role as Carlos Antonio in Bridges of Love.

Citations were also given to Karen Davila, who won the Most Innovative Female Newscaster award, Boy Abunda as the Most Innovative Male Television Host and Kris Aquino was chosen as the Most Innovative Female Television Host.

News and Current Affairs programs TV Patrol, Matanglawin and Umagang Kay Ganda, on the other hand, were named as Most Innovative News Program, Most Innovative Educational Program and Most Innovative Morning Program, respectively.

Organized by Global City Innovative College, the GCIC is awarded to media products in TV that are deemed innovators in the industry.