The strategy is gaining clear investor recognition.
The company was again named Best Managed Company (Gold Winner) in the Media & Entertainment category of FinanceAsia’s Best Companies 2026 poll, signaling confidence in its execution and ability to adapt in a fast-changing media landscape.
Content engine drives reach
ABS-CBN’s content pipeline remains its core growth engine. Flagship series FPJ’s Batang Quiapo sustained primetime dominance into early 2026, while newer titles like Blood vs Duty and The Alibi are gaining traction.
Meanwhile, It’s Showtime continues to anchor daytime viewership, reinforcing the company’s grip across key time slots.
Digital scale and global talent push
The company’s digital reach is translating into scale. Its flagship YouTube channel remains Southeast Asia’s most subscribed in its category, with over 54 million subscribers and billions of annual views—highlighting strong monetization potential.
At the same time, ABS-CBN is exporting Filipino talent globally.
BINI made history with a performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, while Maki surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. Both acts are set for international tours, strengthening the company’s presence in global entertainment markets.
Film, streaming and global distribution
Through Star Cinema, ABS-CBN delivered the Philippines’ top-grossing films of 2025, including Call Me Mother. Its collaboration with Netflix on Sosyal Climbers also broke into global rankings, marking a milestone for Filipino storytelling.
The revamped iWant platform underscores a deeper push into direct-to-consumer streaming, complementing its broadcast and social distribution network.
FinanceAsia said this year’s winners demonstrated “excellence in the industry,” pointing to strong governance, performance, and investor relations—factors now underpinning ABS-CBN’s global expansion narrative.
—Edited by Miguel R. Camus
