GMA earns major recognitions at the 47th Catholic Mass Media Awards

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Media giant GMA Network showcased its unwavering dedication to producing content that uplifts and informs, sweeping 14 top honors across various categories at the 47th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA).

GMA Network’s advocacy campaign “Dapat Ganito, Kapuso” earned accolades for its strong messaging that resonates with Filipino values. The specific campaign, Dapat Ganito, Kapuso: Mapagmahal sa Pamilya, secured dual honors, winning both the Best Branded Digital Ad and the Best Branded TV Ad.

GMA Integrated News solidified its position as the country’s premier news source with key victories that span television and digital platforms.

Late-night newscast Saksi was named as the Best News Program (Television), while GMA Integrated News’ campaign, Panata Kontra-Fake News, was awarded Best Digital Ad – Public Service (Advertising).

GMA Public Affairs likewise demonstrated its unparalleled excellence in investigative and public service journalism, clinching several prestigious awards.

Multi-awarded public affairs program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho won as Best Public Service Program, and its special episode Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: Pope Francis: The People’s Pope won Best Special Event Coverage.

Award-winning The Atom Araullo Specials: Mga Boses Mula sa Hukay was recognized as the Best TV Special.

GMA Entertainment Group was honored for creating programs that entertain, educate, and resonate with family values across various genres.

The historical drama series Pulang Araw won the Best Drama Series/Program.

Further, the country’s longest-running gag show Bubble Gang took home the award for Best Comedy Program; I-Bilib was named the Best Children and Youth Program; and The Voice Kids was recognized as the Best Entertainment Program

For Radio, Melo del Prado sa Super Radyo DZBB was honored as the Best News Commentary while Pinoy MD sa Super Radyo DZBB was named the Best Educational Program.

Rounding off the winners is Homebase Plus, which won the Best Adult Educational / Cultural Program.

Special citations were also given to various GMA programs and initiatives: Dapat Ganito, Kapuso: Maka-Diyos (Special Citation for Best Branded TV Ad), Biyaheng Totoo (Special Citation for Best TV Special – Television), GMA News Online reporters Ted Cordero and Anna Felicia Bajo’s “For Better or Worse? The Plight of Filipino Farmers After Five Years of Rice Tariffication Law” (Special Citation for Best Investigative Report – Print),  Fast Talk with Boy Abunda (Special Citation for Best Talk Show),  DZBB Super Serbisyo, Trabaho At Negosyo (Best Business News), Dobol Weng Sa Dobol B (Best News Commentary), Business Matters (Best Public Service Program), and Himig Panalangin (Special Citation for Best TV Special).

The CMMA, instituted by the Archdiocese of Manila, rigorously recognizes entries from various media platforms that align with the highest standards of Filipino and Christian morality and excellence.