GMA Network continues to dominate at the prestigious Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) as 14 Kapuso programs and personalities were adjudged as National Winners that will be representing the country at the Grand Awards and Gala Final in Singapore.

During the awarding body’s announcement ceremony last September 16, the Kapuso network won big across multiple categories.

The winning ways of the GMA Integrated News (GMAIN) continue as the “News Authority ng Filipino” bagged two National Winner prizes: the Best News/Current Affairs Program for its 24 Oras: Super Typhoon Carina Southwest Monsoon coverage; and the Best Documentary Series for its Unang Balita: Ravaged by El Niño story.

GMA Public Affairs, meanwhile, continue to live up to its “Tatak Public Affairs, Tatak World-Class” billing after the multi-awarded show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: If Looks Could Kill was named Best Infotainment Program.

Reporters’ Notebook: Upuan ni Ipiw also won Best Documentary Program; while Biyahe ni Drew: Let’s Go to Oriental Mindoro was given the Best Lifestyle Program plum.

Firefly, the award-winning MMFF entry by GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs, added another feather in its cap after winning the Best Screenplay award, duly received by GMA Public Affairs Senior Assistant Vice President Anj Atienza, who also served as the film’s screenwriter.

Kapuso Comedy Genius Michael V was named the Best Actor in a Comedy Role for his portrayal of the lead character in the long-running weekend show Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento, which also received recognition at the AACA as the Best Comedy Programme.

“Family Feud Philippines” **host and Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes received the Best Entertainment Host award.

Winning Best Adaptation of an Existing Format (non-scripted) was The Voice Generations, while the long-running Chris Tiu-hosted infotainment show i-Bilib won Best Children’s Programmme.

Magpakailanman Sa Puso’t Isipan: The Cantillana Family Story was given the Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology Episode award.

Pulang Araw’s official trailer also won Best Promo/Trailer.

Rounding out the winning roster of Kapuso shows and artists is Sparkle actor Kokoy De Santos, who won Best Actor in a Leading Role for his lead portrayal in “Your Mother's Son.”

All the National Winners from the 16 participating nations and territories will be contending for the ultimate prize as they represent their respective countries at the Grand Awards and Gala Final in Singapore this December.