List of Winners: 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV 2015

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) and and Airtime Marketing, Inc. officially announced the full list of winners and awardees for the 29th Star Awards for TV held on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Kia Theatre, Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City.

ABS-CBN Channel 2 was named Best TV Station this year by PMPC. This is the seventh consecutive years the Kapamilya Network received the said top award.

The Kapamilya Network also bagged the major awards such as Best Primetime TV Series for 'Bridges of Love' and Best Actress for Maja Salvador, also for 'Bridges of Love'.

Kapuso actor and one-half of the AlDub tandem Alden Richards received the Best Actor trophy for 'Ilustrado.'

Alden Richards and Maja Salvador won at the 2015 Star Awards for Television

PMPC Star Awards for TV is annual award giving body recognizing the outstanding programming produced by the several TV networks in the Philippines. The 29th edition is headed by its current president and over-all awards chairman Joe Barrameda.

Here is the complete list of winners for the 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV (updated):

• Best TV Station: ABS-CBN-2
• Best Drama Actor: Alden Richards (Ilustrado / GMA)
• Best Drama Actress: Maja Salvador (Bridges of Love / ABS-CBN)
• Best Supporting Actor: Baron Geisler (Nathaniel / ABS-CBN)
• Best Supporting Actress: Sheryl Cruz (Strawberry Lane / GMA)
• Best Single Performance by a Actor: John Lloyd Cruz (Maalala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Hat" / ABS-CBN)
• Best Single Performance by a Actress: Judy Ann Santos (Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Ilog" / ABS-CBN) and Sunshine Cruz (Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Barko" / ABS-CBN) - TIED
• Best Children's Show Host(s): Eric Cabobos, Bency Vallo, Moonlight Alarcon, Cid Capulong, Cedie Isip, Kim Enriquez, Tim Argallon, Angelica Tejana, Leanne Manalanzan, and Kyla Manarang (The KNC Show / UNTV Life)
• Best Children Show: The KNC Show (Kawan ng Cordero) (UNTV Life)
• Best Child Performer: Harvey Bautista (Wansapanataym presents: "Remote ni Eric" / ABS-CBN) and Marco Masa (Nathaniel / ABS-CBN) - TIED
• Best New Male TV Personality: Alonzo Muhlach (Inday Bote / ABS-CBN)
• Best New Female TV Personality: Jana Agoncilo (Dream Dad / ABS-CBN)
• Best Public Service Program Host(s): Vicky Morales (Wish Ko Lang! / GMA)
• Best Comedy Actor:Jayson Gainza (Banana Split Extra Scoop / ABS-CBN)
• Best Comedy Actress: Rufa Mae Quinto (Bubble Gang / GMA)
• Best Male TV Host: Vice Ganda (It's Showtime / ABS-CBN)
• Best Female TV Host: Anne Curtis (It's Showtime / ABS-CBN)
• Best Reality Show Host(s): Toni Gonzaga-Soriano, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, Enchong Dee and Robi Domingo (Pinoy Big Brother: 737 / ABS-CBN)
• Best Game Show Host(s): Luis Manzano (Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal / ABS-CBN) and Willie Revillame (Wowowin / GMA) - TIED
• Best Talent Show Program Host(s): Billy Crawford (Your Face Sounds Familiar / ABS-CBN)
• Best Educational Program Host(s): Kuya Kim Atienza (Matanglawin / ABS-CBN)
• Best Celebrity Talk Show Host(s): Kris Aquino, and Boy Abunda (Aquino and Abunda Tonight / ABS-CBN)
• Best Documentary Program Host(s): Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Jay Taruc and Howie Severino (I-Witness / GMA)
• Best Magazine Show Host(s): Korina Sanchez-Roxas (Rated K / ABS-CBN)
• Best Morning Show Host(s): Arnold Clavio, Rhea Santos, Ivan Mayrina, Connie Sison, Susan Enriquez, Nathaniel "Mang Tani" Cruz, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Lhar Santiago, Suzi Entrata-Abrera, Luane Dy, Love Añover, Tonipet Gaba, Prof. Solita "Mareng Winnie" Monsod, Regine Tolentino, and Atty. Gaby Concepcion (Unang Hirit / GMA)
• Best Male Newscaster: Erwin Tulfo (Aksyon Prime / TV5)
• Best Female Newscaster: Jessica Soho (State of the Nation / GMA News TV)
• Best Public Affairs Program Host(s): Boy Abunda (The Bottomline / ABS-CBN)
• Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host: Ricky Lo (Startalk / GMA)
• Best Female Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host: Toni Gonzaga (The Buzz / ABS-CBN)
• Best Travel Show Host(s): Drew Arellano (Biyahe ni Drew / GMA News TV)
• Best Lifestyle Show Host(s): Kris Aquino (Kris TV / ABS-CBN)
• Best Primetime Drama Series: Bridges of Love (ABS-CBN)
• Best Daytime Drama Series: The Half Sisters (GMA)
• Best Drama Mini-Series: Ilustrado (GMA)
• Best Drama Anthology: Magpakailanman (GMA)
• Best Public Service Program: T3: Enforced (now T3: Alliance) (TV5)
• Best Gag Show: Banana Split Extra Scoop (now Banana Sundae) (ABS-CBN)
• Best Comedy Program: Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento (GMA)
• Best Musical Variety Show: ASAP 20 (ABS-CBN)
• Best Reality Show: I Do (ABS-CBN)
• Best Game Show: Wowowin (GMA)
• Best Talent Search Program: A Song of Praise Music Festival (UNTV Life)
• Best Educational Program: Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
• Best Celebrity Talk Show: Aquino and Abunda Tonight (ABS-CBN)
• Best Documentary Program: I-Witness (GMA)
• Best Documentary Special: Spratlys: Mga Isla ng Kalayaan (aired last October 5, 2014 on ABS-CBN)
• Best Magazine Show: Rated K (ABS-CBN)
• Best News Program: State of the Nation with Jessica Soho (GMA News TV)
• Best Morning Show: Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)
• Best Public Affairs Program: The Bottomline with Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN)
• Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show: The Buzz (ABS-CBN)
• Best Travel Show: Biyahe ni Drew (GMA News TV)
• Best Lifestyle Show: Gandang Ricky Reyes (GMA News TV)

Speccial Awards Winners

• Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award: Coney Reyes
• Excellence in Broadcasting Award: Maria A. Ressa (Founder and CEO of Rappler and Former Head of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs)
• German Moreno's Power Tandem Award: "AlDub" (Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza) and "LizQuen" (Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil)
• Male Star of the Night: Bailey May
• Female Star of the Night: Ylona Garcia

Alden Richards receiving the German Moreno Power Tandem Award for him and Maine on the 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV pic.twitter.com/ZTcWYwEfGK

— MaiDen_USA (@MaiDen_d_USA) December 3, 2015

Male and Female face of the night at the 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV, @OfficialBaileyM and @ylona_garcia 💙 pic.twitter.com/r66ueBBNXS

— Pinoy Big Brother (@PBBabscbn) December 3, 2015

The awards night is hosted by Star Magic talents Maja Salvador and Enchong Dee, with performances by Christian Bautista, Klarisse de Guzman and Darren Espanto, additional musical performances from Grae Fernandez, Ataska Mercado, Bailey May, Ylona Garcia, Sofia Andres, Rodjun Cruz, Ella Cruz, and a tribute number for the Lifetime Achievement Awardees will be performed by Mark Mabasa, Lucky Robles, Lilibeth Garcia and JV Decena.

PMPC Star Awards 2015 is set for telecast on ABS-CBN Channel 2 on December 6, 2015 ("Sunday's Best", 11:15pm).

LOOK: Lucky UBER riders win Samsung Galaxy Note5

MANILA, Philippines - For these lucky individuals, it came as a surprise that on their booked Uber ride, they would come home with the latest Samsung Galaxy Note5. Without their knowledge, their booking made them instant participants of the Galaxy Note5 Luck 5 on A Ride Promo, where five lucky Uber riders were selected when he or she booked a car at select locations. It was truly a matter of being at the right place at the right time.

Five lucky Uber riders went home with a Samsung Galaxy Note5, the only ultra-premium Dual SIM phone, through  the Galaxy Note5 Lucky 5 on A Ride Promo, a partnership between innovation leader and Uber. The Samsung Galaxy Note5 is a true productivity tool with game-changing features such as an enhanced S-Pen, a professional-grade camera, and ultra-fast charging. Stephanie Sy, Marketing Manager for Uber Manila, poses with winner (from left to right )Katrina Romualdez, Diana Ecija, Justin Poniente and Fe Reyes. Joining them is  Patty Rodriguez, Product Manager Head for Samsung Electronics Philippines (rightmost).

One of the winners, Katrina Ronwaldo, gushed “How lucky can I get? All I really wanted was a quick ride but hey, I won’t say no to Samsung’s newest baby—I’ve just had the Galaxy Note5 for a few days and I’m totally blown away by it. It has all sorts of fun features and apps that have made my life so much easier and better -- from a really useful S-Pen to a very powerful camera and really fast charging. It’s a pity I only learned about the Galaxy Note5 now—it’s what I’ve always needed.”

“We at Samsung like surprising people with possibilities that they never thought existed—like getting a cutting-edge smartphone in the most unexpected way. Through this promo with Uber, we hope to open people’s eyes to infinite possibilities out there, which they will also discover once they get their hands on the Galaxy Note5,” said Patty Rodriguez, Samsung Product Marketing Head.

PRC postpones September 2015 LET passers registration

MANILA, Philippines - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Thursday, December 3 the deferment of September 2015 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) passers registration due to implementation of new system.

The commission postponed the registration which is supposed to start on Monday, December 7, 2015 in view of the implementation of the new Licensure examination registration and Information System (LERIS).

PRC through a Memorandum signed by Angeline T. Chua Chiaco, Acting Chairperson advised that start of registration date in all offices (Manila and provincial branches) will be announced later.

The agency on Monday, November 30 released the results of professional teachers exam. A total of 21,461 elementary teachers out of 68,442 examinees (31.36%) and 34,010 secondary teachers out of 81,463 examinees (41.75%) successfully hurdled the exam.

The results of examination with respect to seven (7) examinees were withheld pending final determination of their liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examination.

Meanwhile, PRC already activated the verification of results page for September 2015 LET. Details can be found here as well as the updates on oathtaking schedule and venue.

TheSummitExpress will provide on this page once the new schedule has been announced online. Like Us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter to receive relevant updates. You may also subscribe to our E-mail list.

LOOK: Dingdong, Marian share photos of Baby Zia

MANILA, Philippines - Kapuso stars Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera shared photos of their first baby Maria Letizia or Baby Zia on Thursday, December 3.

"I may have a thousand photos of you already, but this one taken 8 days ago is definitely in my top 10," Dingdong shared on Instagram.

"41 weeks akong nag hintay , 18 hrs na nag labor. Sa mga oras na iyon, hindi ko inaasahang makakaya ko ang lahat. Pero dahil andiyan ka sa tabi ko, sa iyo ako kumuha ng lakas. Salamat Mahal ko. @dongdantes," Marian posted.

The royal couple welcomed Baby Zia on November 23 via normal delivery at the Makati Medical Center.

"At sa araw nga na iyon ng Nov 23, tuluyan na talaga tayong naging kumpleto; kasama ng Panginoon, ikaw, ako, at siya- si Maria Letizia. Ngayon, masasabi ko na tayo'y isa nang ganap na pamilya, at ako'y isa nang ganap na ina. Napakasarap ng biyayang ito," she added.