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“Pinikas,” set in Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, and primarily shot in Cebuano, swept the top awards, including the Best Picture, at the Sinag Maynila Gabi ng Parangal held in Quezon City on Saturday.“This is our reminder that VisMin can,” producer Amaya Han said.  “The film was made with so much heart from the Visayas and Mindanao by people who believe our stories deserve to be seen and heard—five years almost six years in the making.&quot; <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/3/27/movie-review-why-pinikas-can-win-best-film-in-sinag-maynila-2026-1534">Movie review: Why ‘Pinikas’ can win best film in Sinag Maynila 2026 </a></div>Cris Fuego’s piece also bagged the Best Director award as well as the Best Screenplay. “Kung pinapray ko kanina screenplay, itong  Best Director di ko inexpect at inasa mapanalunan ko. Mga kalaban ko kasi mga idol ko. So I share this award to all of them,” Fuego said in his acceptance speech. “I will not take the credit alone because being director, a director is only as good as the people you work with.” Meanwhile, the Best Actor and Actress titles were respectively won by Jade Makawili and Angela Kate Villarin. “Thank you so much for this recognition. Thabk you so nuch sa among direktor,  kung hindi dahil sa sinulat niya na movie, hindi makikita acting ko,” Makawili said. “From Cebu, thank you so much!”  “Pinikas” also took home the awards for Best Editing and Best Musical Score. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/3/24/-project-hail-mary-directors-recall-manila-visit-before-hollywood-success-1224">&#x27;Project Hail Mary&#x27; directors recall Manila visit before Hollywood success</a></div><div> </div>Sinag Maynila 2026 is extended until April 1. <div>FULL LIST:</div>Best Film: “Pinikas” Best Director: Chris Fuego, “Pinikas” Best Actress: Angela Villarinc “Pinikas”People’s Choice Award: “Ang Bangkay”Best Actor: Jade Makawili, “Pinikas”Best Supporting Actress: Mercedes Cabral,  “Ang Bangkay”Best Supporting Actor: Yasser Marta, “Desperada” Best Screenplay: “Pinikas”Best in Production Design: “Ang Bangkay”Best Editing: “Pinikas”Best Cinematography: “Ang Bangkay”Best Musical Score: “Pinikas”Best Sound: “Sweet Escape”Best Documentary (Open Category): “Del Mundo” by Rommel TolentinoJury Prize for Best Documentary (Open Category): “Mga Muni-Muni sa Gitna ng Ambon” by Gio GonzalvesBest Short Film (Open Category): “Paon” by Seb Valdez2nd Best Short Film (Open Category): “Hoy! Pili ka na!” by Banjo Hinolan3rd Best Short Film (Open Category): “Kaon” by Miguel DimaiwatBest Documentary (Student): “Di Lalim, Di Lalum” by Nicole Reyes, Tagum City National Comprehensive High School2nd Best Documentary (Student): “Shalom” by Kiah Resurreccion, Far Eastern University3rd Best Documentary (Student): “Cemento” by Justine Borlagdan, University of the Philippines – Diliman Film InstituteBest Short Film (Student): “Lugud” by Jarno Malonzo, Ateneo de Manila University2nd Best Short Film (Student): “Mag Unsa Na Lang Ta Ani” by Keith Nemenzo, Foundation University3rd Best Short Film (Student): “Mga Ulol” by Vince Ivan Vesiete, Mindanao State UniversityJury Prize for Best Short Film (Student): “Duros” by Harvey Gozado, Cagayan State University<div>  </div>

“Pinikas,” set in Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, and primarily shot in Cebuano, swept the top awards, including the Best Picture, at the Sinag Maynila Gabi ng Parangal held in Quezon City on Saturday.

“Pinikas,” set in Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, and primarily shot in Cebuano, swept the top awards, including the Best Picture, at the Sinag Maynila Gabi ng Parangal held in Quezon City on Saturday.

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‘Pinikas’ sweeps major awards at Sinag Maynila 2026 Gabi ng Parangal

Anna Cerezo,

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Published March 28, 2026 11:19 PM PHT

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