ABS-CBN emerged victorious at the first ever Gawad Lasallianeta of De La Salle Araneta University as it bagged ten awards for its news and entertainment programs and personalities.
“FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” which is celebrating its second year on television, was named Most Outstanding Primetime Show; the top-rating show “It’s Showtime!” clinched the award for Most Outstanding Noontime Show; Sunday variety program “ASAP” won Most Outstanding Variety Show; the late night Kapamilya talk show “Gandang Gabi Vice” bagged Most Outstanding Talk Show, and “Umagang Kay Ganda” was hailed as Most Outstanding Morning Show.
Kapamilya personalities were also honored at the Gawad Lasallianeta Awards including Angel Locsin and Bela Padilla (Most Outstanding Lead Actress in a TV Series for “MMK”), Vice Ganda (Most Outstanding TV Personality), Doris Bigornia (Outstanding Female News Reporter), and Liza Soberano (Most Effective Endorser).
Meanwhile, among the Kapamilya stars who were named recipients of the Zeal of Lasallian Excellence as Media Communicators were Jodi Sta. Maria, Enchong Dee, Gary Valenciano, and Ogie Alcasid.
The 1st Gawad Lasallianeta recognizes excellent media personalities who serve as role models to the Lasallian community. De La Salle Araneta University (DLSAU) is a member institution of the De La Salle Philippines system.