MANILA, Philippines — Rein Entertainment’s crime dramas “Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence” and “Salvageland” won four National Awards at the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) 2026 and will represent the Philippines in the international round for the Grand Final Awards.
Ian Veneracion and Jane Oineza in a scene from ‘Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence,’ which won three National Awards at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2026 for Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Editing. PHOTOS FROM REIN ENTERTAINMENT
“Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence,” a six-part miniseries directed by Shugo Praico, took three of the four recognitions: Best Screenplay for Praico and Jonathan Guillermo; Best Cinematography for Moises M.M. Zee; and Best Editing for Lawrence S. Ang.
“Salvageland,” a feature film directed by Lino S. Cayetano, earned Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Mon Confiado.
The wins come as” Drug War” approaches its finale. Set against the Philippines’ deadly and deeply polarizing war on drugs, the series follows a priest, played by Ian Veneracion, and a conscience-stricken policewoman, played by Jane Oineza, as they investigate the death of his former protégé, portrayed by Harvey Bautista. Their investigation eventually unravels a wider conspiracy involving killings, silenced witnesses and erased evidence.
The series has drawn millions of views, with Episodes 1 through 5 now streaming on Rein Entertainment’s official YouTube channel.
Mon Confiado in a scene from Rein Entertainment’s ‘Salvageland,’ for which he won Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2026.
Meanwhile, “Salvageland” follows a retiring police chief, played by Richard Gomez, and his rookie son, portrayed by Elijah Canlas, as they face a powerful crime syndicate led by Mon Confiado after a wounded woman seeks refuge at their remote police station.
“These recognitions inspire us to stay true to Rein Entertainment’s mission: to push boundaries, explore fresh perspectives, discover unexpected worlds and tell bolder Filipino stories that deserve a place on the global stage,” Praico, Rein Entertainment’s president and head of creatives, said.
The wins mark another milestone for Rein Entertainment’s growing slate of locally rooted Filipino films and series.
Viewers can catch up on “Drug War” on Rein Entertainment’s official YouTube channel. The finale date will be announced through the company’s official social media channels.
