"The search
is a fitting tribute to our Filipino press people on or behind the camera. It is about time that we recognize their
vigilance translated into powerful storytelling that contributed to
nation-building and an informed citizenry," said MBFI president Aniceto
SobrepeƱa.
While PMFI founder Cecilia ‘Che Che’ Lazaro expressed
that “As journalists, we value our reputation based on what we write and
report. More than the fame, what is important to us, as journalists, is that
the stories we tell have created positive impact among the people we
serve. I am happy that JOY winners have
the opportunity to share their expertise through the conduct of the lectures.”
Qualified for this search are Filipino media
practitioners currently residing in the Philippines. They must have been
working in the media industry for at least ten (10) years covering the period
from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2012 and must be practicing any medium
(print, radio, television or online) of journalism in the Philippines on a
regular basis and as a primary source of income.
Nominations are open to everyone of legal age.
Self‐nominations are also allowed.
Nominees may be endorsed by their current supervisor, superior or
editor, provided that the endorser is attached to a bona fide media
organization or news agency.
The three winners will each receive PhP300,000 and a
special trophy. They will also be conferred the Metrobank Foundation Fellow in
Journalism where they will have the privilege to share their expertise and
experience through the conduct of professorial lectures before an identified
audience in select academic venues.The program will highlight the journalists’
contributions to both the industry and to society, and give the public a chance
to learn from these noteworthy individuals.
The JOY celebrates and honors distinctive Filipino
journalists from print, broadcast and online media for their body of work that
has contributed to the development of the nation and inspired other media practitioners. It also encourages responsibility,
accountability and excellence in storytelling.
It intends to recognize outstanding mature journalist sometime during
his or her prime as viewed in the context of the whole landscape of the
journalism profession. Journalism would
be viewed as a life as well as a primary source of livelihood, not just a
craft, vocation or career.
For further inquiries, please visit
www.mbfoundation.org.ph. or www.probefound.com. or call the Probe Media
Foundation Secretariat at telephone number (02) 433-0456 or e-mail:
metrobankfoundation.joy@gmail.com.
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