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 are the nominations for the 17th Star Awards for Television. The winners will be 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 (including Special Awards)
|
| ABS-CBN
|
32
|
| GMA
|
15
|
Best TV station
Best Drama Series
Best Drama Actress
Best Drama Actor
Best Drama Anthology
Best Single Performance by an Actress
Best Single Performance by an Actor
Best New Male TV Personality
Best New Female TV Personality
Best Gag Show
Best Comedy Show
Best Comedy Actor
Best Comedy Actress
Best Musical Variety Show
Best Musical Special
- A Joli-Na Christmas (GMA 7)
- Back 2 Back 2 Christmas (GMA 7)
- Dolphy: Diamond Life (ABS-CBN 2)
- Isang Pamilya, Isang Puso Ngayong Pasko (ABS-CBN 2)
Best Variety Show
Best Female TV Host
Best Male TV Host
Best Public Service Program
Best Public Service Program Host
Best Horror-Fantasy Program
Best Game Show
Best Game Show Host
Best Youth Oriented Program
Best Educational Program
Best Educational Program Host
- Zorah Andam (Good Take / IBC 13)
- Ernie Baron (Knowledge Power / ABS-CBN 2)
- Gerry Geronimo (Ating Alamin / IBC 13)
- January Isaac (Entrepinoy / IBC 13)
- Peter Musñgi (Kumikitang Kabuhayan / ABS-CBN 2)
Best Celebrity Talk Show
Best Celebrity Talk Show Host
Best Magazine Show
Best Magazine Show Host
Best News Program
Best Male Newscaster
Best Female Newscaster
Best Morning Show
Best Morning Show Host
- Bobby Andrews and Kaye Jimenez (Magandang Morning Philippines / RPN 9)
- 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 (Magandang Umaga, Bayan / ABS-CBN 2)
- Love Añover, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Arnold Clavio, Suzie Entrata-Abrera, TJ Manotoc, Daniel Razon, Eagle Riggs, Lhar Santiago, Rhea Santos and Company (Unang Hirit, GMA 7)
Best Public Affairs Program
Best Public Affairs Program Host
Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show
Best Male Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host
Best Female Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host
Best Children Show
Best Children Show Host
- Robert Alejandro (Art is-Kool / GMA 7)
- Chikiting Patrol Kids (Chikiting Patrol / GMA 7)
- Marick Dacanay, Nina de Sagun, Toots Javellana and Bodjie Pascua (Epol/Apol / ABS-CBN 2)
- Janus del Prado, Kristoffer Eursores and Hue Remulla (Math-Tinik / ABS-CBN 2)
- Sine'skwela Hosts (Sine'skwela / ABS-CBN 2)
Best Travel Show
Best Travel Show Host
- Rey Langit and Reyster Langit (Biyaheng Langit / IBC 13)
- Che Che Lazaro (Che Che Lazaro Presents / GMA 7)
- Chiqui Roa-Puno (Travel and Trade / IBC 13)
- Eric Quizon and Jeffrey Quizon (Road Trip / RPN 9)
Best Lifestyle Show
- A Taste of Life (IBC 13)
- All About You (GMA 7)
- Better Home Ideas (RPN 9)
- F (ABS-CBN 2)
- Feel at Home with Charlene (ABS-CBN 2)
Best Lifestyle Show Host