Local television networks were nominated for various categories at the prestigious Asian Television Awards (ATA). GMA Network earned three nominations, namely Bubble Gang for Best Comedy Program; Michael V for Best Comedy Performance by an Actor/Actress for his role in “Pepito Manaloto;” and GMA News TV’s Reel Time for Best Social Awareness Program for its episode “Isinulat sa Tubig (Forgotten Children of the Waves).” The Philippines will go up against programs from Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia Qatar, Malaysia, and South Korea.
Cathy Yang, anchor of “Market Edge with Cathy Yang” and “Business Nightly” of the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) is competing with nominees from Bloomberg, BBC, CNN and CNBC as she vies for Best News Presenter award. The winners will be announced on December 2 at Suntec City Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, to be hosted by actor Alden Richards alongside Adrian Pang, Stephanie Carrington and Baki Zainal.
