ABS-CBN Corporation has successfully defended its title as the premier media entity in the region, clinching the Gold Winner award for Best Managed Company in the Media & Entertainment category at the FinanceAsia 2026 poll. This marks the second year in a row that the company has topped the prestigious survey.
Now in its 26th edition, the FinanceAsia poll serves as a definitive barometer for corporate health across the continent. The rankings are derived from the insights of institutional investors and financial analysts, who evaluate organizations based on their strategic vision, operational efficiency, and corporate governance.
A Successful Strategic Pivot
The accolade underscores ABS-CBN’s resilient evolution from a legacy broadcaster into a digital-first, global content powerhouse. Despite the absence of a traditional broadcast franchise, the company’s strategic pivot has yielded tangible financial results.
In 2025, ABS-CBN reported a 5% revenue growth, totaling ₱12.59 billion, fueled primarily by its robust content production and international distribution arms.
The company’s dominance is visible across multiple entertainment verticals:
- Television & Digital: The legendary run of FPJ’s Batang Quiapo ended in March 2026 as the nation’s top-rated program, passing the torch to new hits Blood vs Duty and The Alibi. On the digital front, the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel continues to lead Southeast Asia with 54.8 million subscribers.
- Film: Star Cinema remains a box-office titan with 2025 hits like Call Me Mother and My Love Will Make You Disappear, while the Netflix original Sosyal Climbers successfully cracked the global top 10 for non-English films.
- Music: The global ascent of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) reached new heights in 2026, with the P-pop sensation BINI making history as the first Filipino act to play Coachella, and singer Maki reaching the milestone of one billion Spotify streams.
Digital Expansion and News Integrity
The company’s streaming service, iWant, also garnered international acclaim, winning Best Online Advertising Campaign at the Global Entertainment Awards. Its targeted “Home of Filipino Feels” campaign proved to be a significant commercial success, generating ₱1.03 billion in direct-to-consumer revenue.
Furthermore, ABS-CBN News has fortified its position as a primary information source. The flagship newscast TV Patrol has expanded its reach through specialized regional editions and a sophisticated digital infrastructure, ensuring high levels of audience trust among Filipinos both locally and abroad.