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Manila Hotel to host first-ever PAFTA Awards Night on Feb. 21

Published Feb 19, 2026 06:56 pm
The Philippine Arts, Film & Television Awards (PAFTA) has revealed the winners in both the television and film categories. The first-ever awards night will take place at Manila Hotel’s Centennial Hall on Feb. 21, starting at 7 p.m., with the red carpet opening at 6 p.m.
The officers of the Philippine Arts, Film & Television Awards (PAFTA) pose during a media conference at the Manila Hotel on Feb. 17. (Robert Requintina)
The officers of the Philippine Arts, Film & Television Awards (PAFTA) pose during a media conference at the Manila Hotel on Feb. 17. (Robert Requintina)
PAFTA is composed of Dr. Billy James Uy (Chairman of the Board), Teresita Tolentino Pambuan (President & Founder), Christina U. Aliada (Executive Vice President), Charlemagne Arceta (Vice President), Atty. Jocelyn Reyala (Corporate Secretary), Jenalyn Aliada (Secretary), Rafy Gellang (Treasurer), Edward Ralph Santos (Auditor), and Nico Lizardo (PRO).
The mission of PAFTA is to reward excellence, recognize individual distinction and advance the creative and cultural life of the country by celebrating outstanding achievements in film, television, theater, modeling and performing arts.
PAFTA also recognizes significant contributions to cultural leadership, public service and philanthropy. It also honors individuals and institutions whose work inspires communities and strengthens the nation.
Television category:
Best Station - GMA 7
Best Morning Show - Unang Hirit
Best Noontime Show - It's Showtime
Best News Program - 24 Oras
Best Documentary Program - I-Witness
Best Reality Show - Pinoy Big Brother 2.0
Best Drama Series - FPJ Batang Quiapo
Best Comedy Show - Bubble Gang
Best Drama Anthology - Magpakailanman
Best Variety Show - ASAP
Best Celebrity Talk Show - Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
Best Drama Actor - Coco Martin (Batang Quiapo)
Best Drama Actress - Carla Abellana (Widows War)
Best Male TV Host - Dingdong Dantes (Family Feud)
Best Female TV Host - Anne Curtis (It's Showtime)
Excellence in Business News Awards - AGENDA
Journalism Lifetime Achievement Awards - Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho
PAFTA Iconic Film Performance Award - Judy Ann Santos
Breakthrough Performance Award - Maris Racal,
PAFTA Youth Icon Award - Andres Muhlach and Kai Montinola
Movies category
Best Director - Gabby Ramos (When Magic Hurts)
Best Actress - Marian Rivera and Rebecca Chuaunsu
Best Actor - Dennis Trillo (Green Bones)
Best Supporting Actress - Gabby Padilla (Uninvited)
Best Supporting Actor - Will Ashley (Balota)
Best Child Actor - Enzo Osorio
Best Child Actress - Elia Ilano
Breakthrough Performance - Euwenn Mikaell
Most Promising Star - Kian Co
Best Film - Balota
Best Screenplay - Anj Atienza and Ricky Lee
Best Cinematography - Neil Daza (Green Bones)
Best Production Design - Jed Sicanggco and Jerann Ordinario (Outside )
Best Editing -The Hearing
Best Visual Effects - Espantaho
Best Original Story - Her Locket
Best Sound - Narra Post Production (Balota)
Best Original Theme Song - Guilty Pleasure (Luha sa Dilim by Yanco).
For more details and inquiries, visit the Philippine Arts, Film & Television, Inc. (PAFTA) Facebook page.
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