Bernadette Sembrano, Coco Martin, and Judy Ann Santos receive awards at the USTV+ Awards 2026, September 23, 2026. MJ Felipe, ABS-CBN News
MANILA — ABS-CBN programs and personalities were triumphant at the USTV+ Awards 2026 on Wednesday night.
Kapamilya primetime flagship news program, TV Patrol, won the Media Excellence Award in Responsible News Reporting (Program). The recognition was received by TV Patrol anchor Bernadette Sembrano.
"Maraming maraming salamat mula sa buong team ng ABS-CBN News. We are so humbled and grateful. Asahan po ninyo na ipagpapatuloy pa natin ang laban natin, kapit lang!" said Sembrano.
Coco Martin received the Special Citation for Excellence in Media and Television Storytelling for his successful primetime action-drama programs “FPJ's Ang Probinsyano,”’ “PJ's Batang Quiapo,” and his current primetime offering “Sigabo.”
In his acceptance speech, Martin acknowledged and thanked his mother network, ABS-CBN, alongside Dreamscape Entertainment and CCM Film Productions. He also thanked his production team and dedicated his award to his family, his grandmother, and his partner Julia Montes.
"Sobrang na-surprise ako sa award na to, sabi ko nga pinack-up ko pa yung sarili ko sa taping ko kanina, para lang makapunta dito dahil talagang napakalaking karangalan nito para sa kin, dahil talagang pinaghihirapan talaga namin yung paggawa ng kwento, pagbuo ng show, ang daming nagtutulong tulong talaga para makalikha tayo ng isang makabuluhang programa sa ABS-CBN," said Martin.
Eugene Domingo also received Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Comedy, while award-winning actress and chef Judy Ann Santos took home the Media Excellence Award in Culinary Heritage for her YouTube channel, Judy Ann's Kitchen.
"Malaking bagay 'to kasi first ito ng Judy Ann's Kitchen. I super appreciate all the messages and comments of our subscribers, binabasa ko yung mga comments nila sa YouTube. That alone, okay na ko, masayang-masaya na ko," said Santos, who personally accepted the award.
Luis Manzano was also given the Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Game Show Host while the Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Game Show/Reality Program went to “Pinoy Big Brother.”
Star Cinema's very own blockbuster box office director, Cathy Garcia-Sampana, won Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Movie (Individual). Meanwhile, Bianca Gonzalez was honored with the Media Influencer Award in Psychological Awareness and Advocacy.
Gonzalez felt nostalgic during her speech as she recalled receiving her first USTV award for 'Y Speak,' two decades ago.
Here is the full list of winners from the USTV+ Awards 2026.
ENTERTAINMENT AND POPULAR CULTURE CATEGORIES
- Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Game Show/Reality Program - Pinoy Big Brother
- Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Game Show Host - Luis Manzano
- Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Movie - "Balota"
- Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Movie (Individual) - Cathy Garcia Sampana
- Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Drama Program - Maria Clara at Ibarra
- Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Drama Individual - Ricky Lee
- Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Talk Program - Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
- Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Talk Program Host - Boy Abunda
- Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Comedy Program - Dogshow Divas
- Media Excellence Award in Entertainment for Comedy Individual - Eugene Domingo
SPECIAL CITATIONS
- Special Citation for Excellence in Culinary Innovation - Abi Marquez
- Special Citation for Excellence in Audio Visual Presentation - Philippine Airlines (In-flight Video)
- Special Citation for Excellence in Magazine Show - Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho
- Special Citation for Excellence in Media and Television Storytelling - Coco Martin
DISCIPLINE BASED CITATIONS
- Media Excellence Award in Legal Advocacy - Atty Chel Diokno
- Media Influencer Award in Legal Advocacy - Atty Chel Diokno
- Media Excellence Award in Technology and Innovation - Philippine Daily Inquirer
- Media Excellence Award in Health and Well-being - Arshie Larga
- Media Influencer Award in Health and Well-being - Arshie Larga
- Media Influencer Award in Technology and Innovation - Mary Bautista
- Media Excellence Award in Science and Communication - I-Witness
- Media Influencer Award in Science and Communication - Kim Atienza
- Media Excellence Award in Environmental Awareness and Advocacy - Born to be Wild
- Media Influencer Award in Environmental Awareness and Advocacy - Kara David
- Media Excellence Award in Responsible Tourism - Biyahe ni Drew
- Media Influencer Award in Destination Campaign - Jayvee Manikan
- Media Excellence Award in Culinary Heritage - Judy Ann's Kitchen
- Media Influencer Award in Culinary Heritage - Erwan Heussaff
- Media Influencer Award in Culinary Innovation - Abi Marquez
- Media Excellence Award in Public Affairs (Program) - iWitness
- Media Influencer Award in Public Affairs (Individual) - Kara David
- Media Excellence Award in Responsible News Reporting (Program) - TVPatrol
- Media Influencer Award in Responsible News Reporting (Individual) - Atom Araullo
- Media Excellence Award in Values Advertising - McDonald's
- Media Excellence Award in Psychological Awareness and Advocacy - Mental Health PH
- Media Influencer Award in Psychological Awareness and Advocacy - Bianca Gonzalez
- Media Excellence Award in Writing in Broadcast and Film - Pepe Diokno
- Media Excellence Award in Education (Program) - I Juander
- Media Excellence Award in Education (Individual) - Kara David
- Media Excellence Award in Music - Wish 107.5
- Media Influencer Award in Music - Clara Benin
- Media Excellence Award in Architecture - Arkitekturang Filipino Series
- Media Influencer Award in Architecture - Arch. Oliver Austria
- Media Excellence Award in Fine Arts and Design - "Canned Thoughts"
- Media Influencer Award in Fine Arts and Design - Geloy Concepcion
- Media Excellence Award in Sports News Program - OneSports
- Media Excellence Award in Sports Magazine - ESPN Philippines
- Media Influencer Award in Physical Education and Sports - Hidilyn Diaz
- Media Excellence Award in Digital Evangelization - 'Kape't Pandesal' by JesCom
- Media Influencer Award in Digital Evangelization - Fr. Fidel Joseph Roura