The prestigious International Emmy® Awards held a Semi-Final Round of Judging in Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Hosted by the Film Academy of the Philippines, the first in-person Judging session held in the country brought together a distinguished panel of regional and global industry executives to judge entries in the Arts Programming Category. An International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences representative oversaw the session.
The Film Academy of the
Philippines assembled a distinguished panel of judges which included
acclaimed directors Ruel Bayani, Jade Castro and Jet Leyco, musician
Bullet Dumas, animator Avid Liongoren, broadcast journalist Kara
Magsanoc-Alikpala, producer Maricel Ticar-Santos, and Cultural Center of
the Philippines President Kaye Tinga.
The Semi-Final Round of Judging is a key stage in the International Emmy® Awards competition, where entries are judged from around the world across various categories. Nominees will be announced in September, ahead of the International Emmy® Awards ceremony held in New York City on November 23.
The Film Academy of the Philippines is a government agency mandated to advance the professionalization, upskilling, recognition, and protection of workers in the Philippine audiovisual industry. Through its divisions and partnerships, the Academy supports the guilds, develops and trains film workers, recognizes excellence through its awards and honors, and champions the rights and welfare of audiovisual workers nationwide.
“We are honored to host a Semi-Final Round of judging for the 2026 International Emmy® Awards. Our mission is to amplify the Filipino filmmakers’ cinematic merits by positioning them on the world stage,” Film Academy of the Philippines Director-General Paolo Villaluna said.
About the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television programming produced outside of the United States with the annual International Emmy® Awards Gala in New York City. The Awards span multiple categories, including Drama Series, Comedy, Documentary, Kids: Animation, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Best Performance by an Actress/Actor, and Short-Form Series, in addition to presenting two prestigious special honors: the International Emmy® Directorate Award and the Founders Award.
Beyond the awards, the International Academy brings together leading television professionals from over 60 countries, hosting high-level industry events, business forums, and networking opportunities worldwide. For more information, visit iemmys.tv.
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