Award-winning broadcast journalist Kara David emerged as the night’s biggest winner at the inaugural FAMAS Broadcast Arts Awards, taking home three major honors. Reaffirming her legacy as one of the Philippines’ most respected storytellers, David was named Best Host for Public Service for her GMA Public Affairs podcast I-Listen, which also claimed Best Public Affairs Talk Show. Completing her triple victory, her acclaimed I-Witness documentary Embalsamador de Motor was awarded Best Documentary.

I-Listen has captivated audiences by offering raw, intimate conversations that spotlight extraordinary Filipino stories of resilience, hope, and human connection. Whether interviewing high-profile celebrities or everyday citizens, David approaches every interaction with deep empathy. Reflecting on her podcast wins, David shared that every story carries a lesson worth hearing: “Celebrity man o hindi, lahat tayo may kuwentong dapat pakinggan–kuwento na kapupulutan natin ng aral.”

Meanwhile, her award-winning I-Witness feature Embalsamador de Motor shines a light on “Team Horror”—a dedicated group of volunteer embalmers in T’boli, South Cotabato. Traveling across rugged mountain terrain on motorcycles, these unsung heroes bring essential services to remote communities where aid rarely reaches. Through her compassionate lens, David brought their quiet sacrifice and extraordinary dedication to the national spotlight.

Demonstrating her characteristic humility, David dedicated her documentary win directly to the community she featured, even wearing a traditional T’boli necklace on the FAMAS stage to honor them. “That award was never really ours. It belongs to the riders of T’boli… I’m just a storyteller. They are the story. They are the real heroes,” she expressed, emphasizing that their selfless work represents the truest form of public service.

This historic FAMAS sweep adds yet another milestone to David’s distinguished 30-year career as a Kapuso journalist, standing alongside past honors like the George Foster Peabody Award and UNICEF Child Rights Award. Beyond the trophies, Kara David’s latest victories underscore the enduring power of purpose-driven journalism—amplifying marginalized voices, inspiring compassion, and creating meaningful change across the nation.