MAKATI CITY, Philippines — Popular Filipino content creator Phillip Te Hernandez, widely known online as Davao Conyo, has been named the local Creator of the Year, earning him the right to represent the Philippines at the inaugural TikTok Awards Southeast Asia 2026.
Hernandez accepted the recognition during the local TikTok Awards ceremony held in Makati City on Thursday, November 5. Expressing his appreciation for the milestone, he stated in his acceptance remarks:
“I would like to thank God, the original creator.”
The awarding event follows TikTok’s launch of its first-ever regional awards program, which brings together top content creators from six Southeast Asian markets. Under the mechanics of the program, the top-voted nominee across 11 competitive categories advances to the regional stage to compete against peers from neighboring countries.
Hernandez secured the Philippine nomination after competing alongside fellow content creators Ayn Bernos and Fujicko in the Creator of the Year category.
He is scheduled to travel to Bali, Indonesia, for the regional awards ceremony on November 27, 2026, where the final Southeast Asian winners will be formally announced.
The TikTok Awards Southeast Asia highlights regional creators and digital content that inspire communities and generate positive impact across Southeast Asia.