The Philippine Press Institute has announced the winners of
the 16th Civic Journalism Community Press Awards.
Seven regional newspapers were recognized during the
awarding ceremonies held Tuesday at the Traders Hotel.
Sun Star newspapers published in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao garnered the awards in all six categories for
daily newspapers. The winners in specific categories are as follows:
Sun Star Davao won the Best in Photojournalism, Best in
Business and Economic and Reporting, and Best Editorial Page awards.
Sun Star Cebu bested others in the Best in Culture and Arts
Reporting and the Best Edited Community Newspaper categories.
Sun Star Pampanga was adjudged Best in Science and
Environmental Reporting.
In the weekly division, Mabuhay Newspaper and Baguio Midland
Courier bagged two recognitions each. Two other newspapers garnered one award
each. Here’s the full list of winners.
Mabuhay Newspaper (Bulacan) won the Best in Photojournalism
and Best Edited Community Newspaper awards.
Baguio Midland Courier (Baguio City )
was declared Best in Culture and Arts Reporting and Best in Science and
Environmental Reporting.
Edge Davao (Davao City ),
a business publication, took home the Best in Business and Economic Reporting
distinction.
Mindanao Cross (Cotabato
City ) was honored for
having the Best Editorial Page.
The Best in Culture and Arts Reporting category was added
this year and is sponsored by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts.
In its citation, the PPI commended Sun Star Cebu for its
“wholesome representation of the cultural heritage of the city” and presenting
to the readers “the impact of arts and culture on community life and the
people’s aspiration in the whole city of Cebu .”
Baguio Midland Courier “demonstrated uniqueness in its
coverage and in-depth reporting on the preservation of the rich cultural
heritage of the region and other concerns that promote stewardship, sensitivity
and sense of belongingness,” said the PPI.
Winners received trophies and cash prizes.
The award ceremonies were among the highlights of the PPI’s
two-day annual press forum for the community press, which opened on Monday,
April 23.
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