Globe announces the winners of the 11th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA@11), recognizing journalists and content creators from across the country whose compelling storytelling drives impact, advances digital empowerment, and reinforces sustainability.
“This year’s roster of winners represents excellent storytelling– the kind that informs, inspires and makes an impactful difference in their communities. They show how great journalism plays a crucial role in shaping public discourse and driving progress,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe.
“Through GMEA@11, Globe celebrates their dedication to their craft while also reinforcing the timeless importance of innovative, substantive, and responsible journalism,” she added.
Reflecting the theme #Igniting Progress, GMEA@11 honors the following individuals for their outstanding contributions:
- Radio News Report of the Year
1st – Primerose Catherine C. Tejida, RMN DYHB Bacolod 747kHz, “Kalamidad nangin oportunidad: Ang bentaha sang tig-ilinit kag ang pagbangon matapos ang paglupok sang Bulkan Kanlaon”
2nd – Eljohn Castano, k5 News FM Bacolod 103.9, “Malayang Paglalayag sa West Philippine Sea”
3rd – Benjie Tanghiyan and Atty. Ruphil Bañoc, DYHP RMN Cebu, “Good samaritan nga rider, gipasidunggan” - TV News Report of the Year
1st – Big Jay Lagang, PTV Davao, “Insurhensiya: Hagit sa Philippine Eagle”
2nd – Annie Fe Perez-Gallardo, ABS-CBN News, “Isla sa Cebu, unti-unting lumulubog”
3rd – Jireh Mae C. Saludar, PTV Agusan del Sur, “Kabataan sa Agrikultura” - Online News Report of the Year
1st – Morexette Marie Erram, CDN Digital, “(Part 1) Extreme Heat as a ‘New Pandemic’: Thousands in PH Cancel Classes During ‘Hottest Year’”
2nd – Immae Lachica and Morexette Erram, CDN Digital, “‘Water, water nowhere’: Cebu City farmers reel from ‘worst El Niño’ yet”
3rd – Joshua Glenn Solano and John Paul Ryan Seblos, SunStar Cebu, “Paglaum: The mental struggles and strength of mental health workers in a Cebu psychiatric ward” - Photo of the Year
1st – Ivy Marie Mangadlao, MindaNews, “Surigao Fire”
2nd – Erwin Mascariñas, Business Mirror, “Waterworld in the South”
3rd – Erwin Mascariñas, ABS-CBN News, “Flood victims in Butuan rise to more than 10,000” - Best Blog Post
1st – Mars Mosqueda Jr., CebuLifestyleChannel.ph, “Cebu-made technology empowers teachers by transforming classroom presentations”
2nd – Lenie Lañojan, Sugbo.ph/Sugbo Media Group, “The Reality of Cebu’s Coastal Pollution: Why It’s a Major Threat to Sugboanon Tourism”
3rd – Maria Sigrid Lo, Lovingly Mama, “Fight Disinformation: Creating a Battleplan for Media Disruption in the Digital Age” - Best Social Media Video
1st – Lourd John Diaz, Aksyon Radyo Bacolod, “Balik Eskwela”
2nd – Laureen Mondoñedo-Ynot, Kenneth Dwight Torres, and Erwin Lirazan, SunStar Cebu, “Pakigbisog”
3rd – John Dale Salazar, Aksyon Radyo Bacolod, “Titanic” - Special Awards
Newsmaker of the Year – Mildred Galarpe, SunStar Publishing Inc., Content Director
Editor of the Year – Vina Araneta-Pilapil, PTV Davao, News Operations Head
Globe of Good Story of the Year – Rhick Lars Vladimer Albay, Eco-Business, “Seeing mangroves regrow: Documenting the surprise resurgence of Iloilo’s coastal forests”
KonsultaMD Impact and Innovation Award – Joylyn Paraonda, RMN DYRI Iloilo, “Tawo nga may kuyap may tyansa nga mangabuhi sang normal suno sa doktor”
Senior Digizen Advocate Award – Anjo Salmorin, K5 News FM Iloilo, Pandemic Story: “Ang Tekkie Kong Lola”
The results were independently tabulated and verified by SGV & Co., ensuring transparency and integrity in the selection process.
Aside from cash prizes, 1st and 2nd prize winners across all categories will also receive a sustainably-designed trophy from UNOSINOTRA, a Cebu-based product design & architecture studio.
The new GMEA@11 trophy is made from recycled plastic. It represents momentum and dynamism, reflecting how impactful journalism pushes boundaries and drives conversations forward with strength and purpose. Beyond its form, the trophy captures creativity and expression through its abstract yet minimalist design, distilling complex ideas into clarity that resonates.
This thoughtful craftsmanship serves as a tribute to those who elevate storytelling through their work, reinforcing GMEA@11’s commitment to recognizing journalism that informs, engages, and inspires.
The full list of winners will be available at the GMEA@11 website. Visit www.glbe.co/gmea.
