PHILIPPINES, APRIL 13, 2011 – ABS-CBN and GMA split five awards between themselves at the New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards 2011 at the NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 12 (April 13) in Manila.
ABS-CBN converted two of the three Storyline finalist entries into metals, winning Silver in Biography/Profiles and Bronze in Community Portraits, both under the Documentary/Information Program category.
While ABS-CBN won two awards for its eight finalists, GMA had a better batting average with three wins from four shortlisted entries. "Biyaheng Totoo" (Real Journey) won a Silver award in the Special Report in News: Reports/Features , and Bronzes for Lupang Hinirang (The Philippine National Anthem) in Music Video, and for I-Witness: "Paraisong Uhaw" (A Parched Land) in Social Issues/Current Events under the Documentary/Information Program heading.
The New York Festivals, now on its 54th year, honors the "World’s Best Television & Films" in news, sports, documentary, information and entertainment program as well as in music videos, infomercials, promotion spots, openings and ID’s.
Related:
12 Philippine finalists in the 2011 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards
