Anak TV Seal Awards

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Anak TV Seal Awards: a simple guide

What the awards are
- The Anak TV Seal Awards are honors given in the Philippines by the Anak TV organization.
- They recognize Filipino TV shows and celebrities who are considered child-friendly, family-friendly, and good role models for children.
- The first awards were held in 2000, and the ceremony takes place each year at the Soka Gakkai International Building in Quezon City.

Who started and why
- The organization behind the awards began in 1996 as the Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television.
- Its goal is to promote television literacy and push for programs that are sensitive to children and families.
- The awards are part of that advocacy, aiming to empower young viewers by highlighting positive media.

How winners are chosen
- Winners are selected by thousands of Filipinos who serve as Anak TV Seal Jurors.
- After a year-long review of TV programs and personalities, these jurors help decide who receives seals.
- Jurors include parents, educators, business and media people, government workers, NGOs, and religious groups.

Award categories
- Male Makabata Star
- Female Makabata Star
- Net Makabata Star
- Favorite Household Programs

Hall of Fame
Some well-known people honored in the Hall of Fame include:
- Angel Locsin
- Karen Davila
- Noli de Castro
- Kathryn Bernardo
- Kim Atienza
- Alden Richards
- Ted Failon
- Gary Valenciano
- Mike Enriquez

Highlights from selected ceremonies
- 2008: Winners were determined through surveys of children.
- 2010: The ceremony on December 8 involved more than 3,000 judges, including parents, teachers, NGOs, and youth, in Quezon City.
- 2017: About 5,000 adult jurors contributed to the results; ABS-CBN led with multiple seals.
- 2018: GMA Network received around 50 seals.
- 2019: GMA Network again led with about 51 seals; ceremony was held at the SGI Building.
- 2023: The awards added a category for outstanding child-friendly online content, reflecting a rise in digital media during the COVID-19 era.
- 2025: The awards continued to honor child-friendly programs and gave Makabata Star honors to celebrities regarded as positive role models for children.

Bottom line
- The Anak TV Seal Awards celebrate and encourage TV content that is suitable and beneficial for children and families, reinforcing positive media in the Philippines.