ABS-CBN wins 19 Dove awards

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. was proclaimed “Best Television Station” and DZMM was awarded the “Best AM Radio Station” at the 17th Golden Dove Awards.

This is the second time for both stations to be recognized this year, after getting the Best TV and AM Radio Station at The Rotary Club of Manila’s 2007 Journalism Awards.

ABS-CBN bagged 29 awards led by Korina Sanchez who received the prestigious Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year award.

Named after the Dean of Philippines Journalism the late Teodoro “Ka Doroy” Valencia, the Ka Doroy award is considered the highest honor to be given to journalists in the country. Previous recipients were Tina Monzon-Palma and Angelo Castro Jr.

Here’s a complete list of the Golden Dove Awards won by ABS-CBN:

Best Television Station — ABS-CBN Channel 2

Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year Award — Korina Sanchez

Best Newscast — News Patrol Manila Peninsula Siege (ABS-CBN)

Best Public Affairs Program — XXX (ABS-CBN)

Best Television Newscaster — Ted Failon, TV Patrol World

Best Games/Variety Program — Sharon (ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Program — Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CNB)

Best Children’s Program — Sineskwela Global Warming (ABS-CBN)

Best Documentary Program — Runaways Human Trafficking (ABS-CBN)

Best Science and Technology Program — Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)

Best Public Service Program — Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN)

Best Magazine Program — Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)

Best Specials — Bantay Bata 10th Anniversary (ABS-CBN)

Best Sports Program — UAAP Cheer Dance Competition (Studio 23)

Best Public Service Program Host — Cheryl Cosim, Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN)

Best Magazine Program Host — Korina Sanchez, Rated K (ABS-CBN)

Best Science and Technology Journalist — TJ Manotoc

Best TV Station Promotional Material — 2007 ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID

Best TV Public Service Announcement — Values Campaign (ABS-CBN)