The 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television awards ceremony (also known as the integral part of the 2016 Star For M-TV Awards, with the theme The Fusion of Philippine Entertainment's Best) was held on October 23, 2016 at the Monet Grand Ballroom, Novotel Manila Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City,[1] coinciding with the 63rd anniversary of the birth of Philippine television. The awards will be given to selected programs and personalities ranging from actors, actresses, hosts and news and current affairs personalities who have made a mark in Philippine television in the past year. The awards night was hosted by ABS-CBN personalities Robi Domingo, Kim Chiu, Luis Manzano, Jodi Sta. Maria, Alex Gonzaga and Xian Lim with Elisse Joson and Arjo Atayde as segment hosts and performances from Sam Concepcion, Jason Dy, and 4th Impact.[2][3]
The awards will be organized by the Philippine Movie Press Club, a non-profit organization whose members are entertainment writers and columnists from newspapers and online news sites. The PMPC is currently headed by its president, and overall awards chairman Fernan de Guzman.[4] The telecast of the Star Awards for Television will be produced by Airtime Marketing Philippines, Inc. of Tessie Celestino-Howard and under the direction of Bert de Leon.[4] It aired on a delayed basis on ABS-CBN's "Sunday's Best" on November 20, 2016.[4]
Nominees and Winners
Here is the full set of nominees (in alphabetical order) and winners of the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television.[5]
Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface.
Good Morning Kuya hosts (UNTV News and Rescue): Kuya Daniel Razon, Atty. Erin Tañada III, Diego Castro III, Angela Lagunzad, Rheena Villamor, Monica Verallo, Thalia Javier, Erica "Kikay" Honrado, Atty. Regie Tongol, Jun Soriao, Dr. Harris Acero, Dr. Sarah Barba-Cabodil, Dr. Janis de Vera, Dr. Pebbles Antonio, Dr. Joseph Lee, and Dr. Bong Santiago
Good Morning Pilipinas hosts (PTV 4): Jules Guiang, Diane Querrer, and Aljo Bendijo
Masayang Umaga Po hosts (Net 25): Leo Martinez, Andrea Bardos, Phoebe Publico, and Alyssa Cruz
Pambansang Almusal hosts (Net 25): Apple Chiu, Bob Crisostomo, Chadleen Lacdo-o, Tristan Bayani, Nicole Facal, Carmela Magtuto-Navarro, Kath Magtuto-Mangahas, Davey Langit, Aikee Aplicador, Nathan Manzo, Nicole Ching, Richard Quan, and Regine Angeles
Unang Hirit hosts (GMA 7): Arnold Clavio, Rhea Santos, Ivan Mayrina, Connie Sison, Susan Enriquez, Nathaniel "Mang Tani" Cruz, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Lhar Santiago, Suzi Entrata-Abrera, and Love Añover
Winner: Boy Abunda (The Bottomline with Boy Abunda) (ABS-CBN)