Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle at the 38th Catholic Mass Media Awards (Photo: Kevin Abellar)
MANILA, Oct. 14, 2016- A total of 59 awards in 8 categories were recently presented to outstanding communicators and media outfits at the recent 38th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at the Star Theater of the CCP Complex in Pasay City.
“We hope every act of communication is mercifully done. This is the only way that could evoke change,” said Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle of the Archdiocese of Manila, evoking CMMA’s theme for the year, “Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter,” based on Pope Francis’ message for World Communications Day.
Hall of Fame Awards were also given to those who have been winners for at least five years ; the Serviam Award, for groups and individuals who transmit Christian values through media-based programs; and the Pope John Paul II Award, for a group or individual who uses media creatively to uphold Christian values.
PROUD FORTIBOYS. The team behind Fortibus, the official publication of PAREF Northfield School for Boys, which won the Best High School Publication at the 36th and 38th Catholic Mass Media Awards. (Photo: Kevin Abellar)
Best work, communicators recognized
The CMMA winners are as follows:
- Serviam Award (Institution): Paulines Institute of Communications in Asia (PICA)
- St. John Paul II Award:
Atty. Eugenio “Toto” Villareal
Chairman, Movie and Television Review and Classification Board
- Posthumous Award
Ambassador Antonio L. Cabangon-Chua
CMMA Chairman & President
Hall of Fame
- Best Children’s Short Story
Hearty; Zerah; Glowie, the Christmas Star; Yohwel, the Beggar of the Christmas Night; & Mikhol, the Cedar Tree (By Fr. Armand Robleza, SDB / Don Bosco Press, Inc.)
- Best Business Column
Business Matters, Francis Kong / The Philippine Star
Student CMMA
- Best Student Organ – Grade School
Luntiang Panulat, La Salle Greenhills
- Best Student Organ – Highschool
Fortibus, Paref – Northfield School for Boys, Inc.
- Best Student Organ – College
The Varsitarian, University of Santo Tomas
- Best Literary Publication
Phoenix (Folio), Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas
1588: The Guilds Literary Folio 2015, Bataan Peninsula State University
- Best Student Public Service Print Ad
Stop the Sale, Colegio de San Juan de Letran
- Best Student Public Service Radio Ad
Wow Genie, Colegio de San Juan de Letran
- Best Student Public Service TV Ad
Sign Language, First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities
- Best Short Film
The Prodigal Son, FEU Institute of Technology
- Best TV Production
Yapak, Colegio de San Juan de Letran
Cinema
- Student’s Choice Award for Best Film
Old Skool, Till I’m 90 Films
Advertising
- Best TV Ad-Public Service
Chase, De La Salle University/ IdeasXMachina Advertising Inc.
- Best TV Ad-Branded
One Year in Seven Days Manulife, J. Walter Thompson Philippines
- Best Radio Ad – Public Service
Holy Week 2016 Plugs, Star FM Manila/ People’s Broadcasting Service, Inc.
- Best Radio Ad-Branded
MOR Graduation Day, MOR 101.9 (My Only Radio) /ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management
- Best Print Ad-Public Service
Burning the Midnight Oil, Edunasyon Foundation, Inc./ IdeasXMachina Advertising Inc.
- Best Print Ad-Branded
Uplift, CLN Shoes / DDB Tribal Worldwide Philippines
- Best Children’s Magazine
Backpack, Rex-Crown Publications, Inc. /CMN-Asia, Inc.
- Best Youth Magazine
Youngster, St. Paul’s Philippines.
- Best Family-Oriented Magazine
Family Matters, Don Bosco Press, Inc.
- Best Local Community/ Parish Newspaper
The Windhover: The Philippine Jesuit Magazine, Philippine Jesuit Province
- Best Children’s Short Story
Yaya Niya, Nanay Ko, Ma. Corazon Remigio / UNICEF
- Best News Photograph
Season of Compassion, Alfredo Vicoy/ Manila Bulletin
- Best News Coverage
Resilient Faith; Sacred Walk; Go Change the World
Ador Vincent S. Mayol & Eileen Mangubat / Cebu Daily News
- Best Special Feature
Journey Behind Bars Ador Vincent S. Mayol / Cebu Daily News
- Best Investigative Report
Young Heroes, Kate Pedroso, Eline Santos, Marielle Medina, Almi Atienza & Minerva Generalao/ Philippine Daily Inquirer
- Best Opinion Column
Ang Inyong Lingkod, Dr. Hilda C. Onga/ REMATE
- Best Comic Story
Wala sa Materyal na Bagay, Ben Gregory Aquino / The Bread Basket
- Best Editorial Cartoon
Death Penalty, Steven Pabalinas/ The Manila Times Publishing Corp.
- Best Entertainment Column
Word And Life Barkada, Glady V. Ramos/ Word And Life Magazine
Radio
- Best Educational Program
Good Morning Philippines DYMF 963 Khz – Bombo Radyo Cebu
- Best News Commentary
Failon Ngayon sa DZMM, DZMM 630 – ABS-CBN Corporation
- Best Business Program
Bida Specials – Diskarte sa Buhay DXND-AM –Notre Dame Broadcasting Corporation
- Best News Feature
Feast of San Lorenzo Feature Story, DWIM Star FM Baguio
- Best Public Service Program
Search for the Monster Scholar, Monster RX 93.1 – Audiovisual Communicators Inc.
- Best Counseling Program
The Love Clinic, Monster RX 93.1 – Audiovisual Communicators Inc.
- Best Drama Program
True Love Conversation: Story of Mercy, 90.7 Love Radio Manila Broadcasting Company
- Best Entertainment Program
Radyo Balintataw-Ti Bunang, The Musicale, DZRH Manila Broadcasting Company
- Best News Program
Bombo News and Views Morning Edition, DYMF 963 Khz – Bombo Radyo Cebu
Music
- Best Secular Album
The Great Unknown, Sarah Geronimo / Viva Records Corp.
- Best Inspirational Song
Pag isipan Mo ang Boto Mo, Jamie Rivera/ Star Music.
- Best Inspirational Album
One Praise Original Fil Christian Contemporary Music
Various Artists/ Jesuit Communications
- Best Music Video
Thank You for the Love
Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid, Nadine Lustre, Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano, Bamboo & Elha Nympha
ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management
Internet
- Best Blog
Fr. Johnny C. Go, SJ
- Best Website
World Mission Publications, Inc.
Television
- Best Station ID
ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID “Thank You for the Love ”
ABS-CBN 2
- Best Adult Educational/Cultural Program
The Veronica Chronicles, People’s Television 4
- Best Public Service Program
Failon Ngayon, ABS-CBN 2
- Best Entertainment Program
Dance Kids, ABS-CBN 2
- Best News Magazine
I Juander, GMA News TV 11
- Best Children & Youth Program
Aha! GMA News TV 11
- Best Drama Series/Program
Be My Lady, ABS-CBN 2
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, ABS-CBN 2
- Best Comedy Program
Pepito Manaloto, GMA 7
- Best Special Event Coverage
International Eucharistic Congress-Statio Orbis
People’s Television 4
- Best Religious Program
Kerygma TV, Shepherd’s Voice Radio & TV Foundation, Inc.
- Best Talk Show
Raksyon, TV 5 Network, Inc
- Best News Program
State of the Nation With Jessica Soho, GMA News TV 11
- Best TV Special
Warmer, ABS-CBN 2
Positive Filipino values
When CMMA was organized in 1978 by Jaime Cardinal Sin, the awards pertained to only four (4) media fields: print, television, radio and film. Advertising, as a separate category, was included in 1979.
With the coming of internet and mobile phones, CMMA included digital platforms in its 2001 categories.
‘Rock’ trophies explained
CMMA establishes itself upon a “solid” foundation of Christian positive values as “rock trophies” are given to honor the country’s best values-oriented media work. The Rock is a symbol of the CMMA’s steadfast commitment to the good values. “You are Peter, and upon this Rock, I will build my Church” (Matthew 16:18).
The upward movement of the curved figure represents CMMA’s vision of “a transformed Philippine society” through the responsible use of mass media. The Mirror represents the Christian character of mass media, the reflection of the beauty and truth of Christ through audio-visual media that promotes total human development.
Meanwhile, the harmonious relationship between the two figures represents Mary and her son, Jesus who is the first Communicator, “the Word made flesh Who dwelt among us”. (Carl Jamie Simple S. Bordeos / CBCP News)
