The 17th PMPC Star Awards for Television to be held at the UP Theater, Quezon City on October 11, 2003 and to be broadcast on RPN Channel 9 on Saturday Night Playhouse. The awards night will be hosted by Kris Aquino, Boy Abunda, Lorna Tolentino, Bong Revilla, Charlene Gonzales, Paolo Bediones and Sharon Cuneta and to be directed by Al Quinn and Stage Direction by Maribeth Bichara. It is part of the "50 Years Philippine Television" celebration from February 9, 2003 to December 31, 2003.