17th PMPC Star Awards for Television
The 17th PMPC Star Awards for Television was held at the UP Theater, Quezon City on October 11, 2003 and broadcast on RPN Channel 9 on Saturday Night Playhouse. The awards night was hosted by Kris Aquino, Boy Abunda, Lorna Tolentino, Bong Revilla, Charlene Gonzales, Paolo Bediones and Sharon Cuneta and directed by Al Quinn with stage direction by Maribeth Bichara.
It is part of the "50 Years Philippine Television" celebration from February 9, 2003 to December 31, 2003.
Nominees and winners
These were the nominations for the 17th Star Awards for Television. The winners are in bold and in the top of the list.| Network | Total # of Nominees |
| ABS-CBN | 93 |
| NBN | 3 |
| ABC | 5 |
| GMA | 88 |
| RPN | 7 |
| ZOE TV | 5 |
| IBC 13 | 13 |
| Network | Total # of Winners |
| ABS-CBN | 32 |
| GMA | 15 |
Best TV station
Best Drama Series
Best Drama Actress
Best Drama Actor
- John Lloyd Cruz
- Raymond Bagatsing
- Christopher de Leon
- Chubi del Rosario
- John Estrada
- Eddie Garcia
- Patrick Garcia
Best Drama Anthology
Best Single Performance by an Actress
- Nora Aunor
- Matet de Leon
- Sunshine Dizon
- Jaclyn Jose
- Jolina Magdangal
- Cherry Pie Picache
- Maricel Soriano
Best Single Performance by an Actor
Best New Male TV Personality
- Marc Acueza
- Ketchup Eusebio
- Luis Manzano
- Jay R
- Brad Turvey
Best New Female TV Personality
Best Gag Show
- Bubble Gang
- Ispup
- Klasmeyts
- Wow Mali
Best Comedy Show
Best Comedy Actor
Best Comedy Actress
Best Musical Variety Show
Best Musical Special
- A Joli-Na Christmas
- Back 2 Back 2 Christmas
- Dolphy: Diamond Life
- '''Isang Pamilya, Isang Puso Ngayong Pasko '''
Best Variety Show
Best Female TV Host
Best Male TV Host
Best Public Service Program
- Emergency
- Imbestigador
- Mission X
- True Crime
- Willingly Yours
- '''Wish Ko Lang '''
Best Public Service Program Host
Best Horror-Fantasy Program
- Kakabakaba
- '''Wansapanataym / '''
Best Game Show
Best Game Show Host
Best Youth Oriented Program
Best Educational Program
- Ating Alamin
- Entrepinoy
- Good Take
- Knowledge Power
- Kumikitang Kabuhayan
Best Educational Program Host
- Zorah Andam
- Ernie Baron
- Gerry Geronimo
- January Isaac
- Peter Musñgi
Best Celebrity Talk Show
Best Celebrity Talk Show Host
- Kris Aquino and Korina Sanchez
- Inday Badiday
- Sharon Cuneta
- Janice de Belen and Gelli de Belen
- Jay Sonza and Mel Tiangco
Best Magazine Show
- The Correspondents
- E.T.C.
- Jessica Soho Reports
- Pipol
- The Probe Team
Best Magazine Show Host
- Paolo Bediones and Miriam Quiambao
- Karen Davila and Company
- Ces Drilon
- Cheche Lazaro
- Jessica Soho
Best News Program
- ABS-CBN Headlines
- Arangkada Xtra Balita
- Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco
- Saksi
- Teledyaryo
- '''TV Patrol '''
Best Male Newscaster
- Martin Andanar
- Julius Babao
- Cito Beltran
- Mike Enriquez
- Henry Omaga-Diaz
- Erwin Tulfo
Best Female Newscaster
- Karen Davila
- Korina Sanchez
- Angelique Lazo
- Vicky Morales
- Bernadette Sembrano
- Mel Tiangco
Best Morning Show
- Magandang Morning Philippines
- Magandang Umaga, Bayan
- Unang Hirit
Best Morning Show Host
- Bobby Andrews and Kaye Jimenez
- Julius Babao, Aljo Bendijo, Tin Tin Bersola, Cheryl Cosim, Ogie Diaz, Pia Guanio, Mon Ilagan, Edu Manzano, Cherie Mercado, Atty. Jesse Andres, Alex Santos, Connie Sison, Claudine Trillo, Erwin Tulfo, Bobby Yan and Company
- Love Añover, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Arnold Clavio, Suzie Entrata-Abrera, TJ Manotoc, Daniel Razon, Eagle Riggs, Lhar Santiago, Rhea Santos and Company
Best Public Affairs Program
- Crossroads
- Debate with Mare and Pare
- Diyos at Bayan
- Isyu
- Off the Record
Best Public Affairs Program Host
- Cito Beltran and Korina Sanchez
- Randy David and Katrina Legarda
- Winnie Monsod and Oscar Orbos
- Carlos Padilla
- Eddie Villanueva
Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show
Best Male Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host
Best Female Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host
- Kris Aquino
- Janice de Belen
- Cristy Fermin
- Rosanna Roces
Best Children Show
- Art is-Kool
- Chikiting Patrol
- Epol/Apple
- Math-Tinik
- Sine'skwela
Best Children Show Host
- Robert Alejandro
- Chikiting Patrol Kids
- Marick Dacanay, Nina de Sagun, Toots Javellana and Bodjie Pascua
- Janus del Prado, Kristoffer Eursores and Hue Remulla
- Sine'skwela Hosts
Best Travel Show
- Biyaheng Langit
- Che Che Lazaro Presents
- Road Trip
- Travel and Trade
Best Travel Show Host
- Rey Langit and Reyster Langit
- Che Che Lazaro
- Chiqui Roa-Puno
- Eric Quizon and Jeffrey Quizon
Best Lifestyle Show
- A Taste of Life
- All About You
- Better Home Ideas
- F
- Feel at Home with Charlene
Best Lifestyle Show Host
- Angel Aquino, Cher Calvin and Daphne Oseña-Paez
- Charlene Gonzales
- Heny Sison
- Regine Tolentino
- Lucy Torres
Special awards
Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Awardee
- Luz Valdez
Star Awards for Broadcasting Excellence
- Aljo Bendijo
- Kathy San Gabriel