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Ganiel Krishnan

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:757px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756278331577viber_image_2025-08-27_13-50-12-478.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">5th Sinebata Awards. <em>ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>The 5th Sinebata Awards lit up The Peninsula Manila with an inspiring celebration of young Filipino storytellers, honoring the creativity, compassion, and brilliance of children and youth whose works captured this year’s theme, “The Magic of Peace.”</p><p>Organized by Anak TV, the nationwide festival received 128 entries spanning animation, fiction, and documentaries. Eleven categories crowned winners whose stories of resilience, harmony, and empathy will now represent the Philippines at the Southeast Asia Video Festival for Children (SEAVFC) in Bangkok on November 14–15, 2025.</p><p>Anak TV president Elvira Yap Go praised the youth for their honesty and courage in telling stories that mirror real struggles, family conflicts, bullying, and societal challenges.</p><p>“This year, we’ve received so many entries from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, from both private and public schools. Nakikita namin through their storytelling that family is very important. The winners show us na may pag-asa ang ating bayan, because these children are not afraid to speak up. They tell the truth, they are honest, and that is where hope lies,” Go said.</p><p>She added that the winning films reflect a shared Asian identity love of family, respect for elders, and pride in culture values that resonate strongly in the upcoming ASEAN showcase.</p><p>“If these are the next generation who know what is happening in their environment and are not afraid to speak the truth, then may pag-asa ang ating bayan to have good leaders,” Go said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Complete list of winners</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Professional Category</strong></div><p>    •    Fiction (7 years old and under): “I Will Pray” — INC Animations, INCTV</p><p>    •    Fiction (8–12 years old): “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Squad Game” — GMA Network Inc.</p><p>    •    Fiction (13–17 years old): “Art Academy: Ang Batang Sinarili Ang Lahat” — NET25</p><p>    •    Non-Fiction (7 years old and under): No winner</p><p>    •    Non-Fiction (8–12 years old): “Little Juan’s Playlist: Being Peaceful” — INCTV</p><p>    •    Non-Fiction (13–17 years old): No winner</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Non-Professional / Aspiring Video Makers</strong></div><p>    •    University Students: “Payapa si Christian” — Ella Mae Diaz, La Verdad College – Caloocan</p><p>    •    Independent Producers: “Aninag ng Puting Sagisag” — Young Hearts</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Children’s Category</strong></div><div><strong>Video Makers (12 years old and under):</strong></div><p>    •    Top 1: “Larawan” — Ava Andrea Cruz Frayco, Parañaque City, Metro Manila</p><p>    •    Top 2: “The Friendship of Peace” — Sparkle GMA Artist Centre</p><div><strong>Video Makers (13–15 years old):</strong></div><p>    •    Top 1: “Ground Zero Revisited” — William Luis Phillip Sugabo, Immaculate Conception Archdiocesan School De Calarian, Zamboanga City</p><p>    •    Top 2: “Medalya” — Glennesha Mae A. Mardo, Heracleo Casco Memorial National High School, Davao Occidental</p><div><strong>Video Makers (16–17 years old):</strong></div><p>    •    Top 1: “Ang Batong Hindi Ibinato” — Wilbert Beniga, Pasian National High School, DepEd-Davao de Oro</p><p>    •    Top 2: “Gasa sa Kalinawon (Gift of Peace)” — Panabo City National High School, Davao del Norte</p><div><br/></div><p>This year’s winners will soon carry their stories to the SEAVFC 2025 in Thailand, where young creators from 10 ASEAN countries will gather under the unifying theme “The Magic of Peace.”</p><p>Beyond the awards, the Sinebata Festival also hosted workshops, panels, and mentorship sessions with media professionals, empowering young participants with technical skills, guidance, and a strong sense of responsibility in digital storytelling.</p>

<p>The 5th Sinebata Awards lit up The Peninsula Manila with an inspiring celebration of young Filipino storytellers, honoring the creativity, compassion, and brilliance of children and youth whose works captured this year’s theme, “The Magic of Peace.”</p>

The 5th Sinebata Awards lit up The Peninsula Manila with an inspiring celebration of young Filipino storytellers, honoring the creativity, compassion, and brilliance of children and youth whose works captured this year’s theme, “The Magic of Peace.”

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Youth voices take center stage in 5th Sinebata Awards, winners head to Bangkok festival

Ganiel Krishnan,

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Published Aug 27, 2025 03:07 PM PHT

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