Globe has announced the winners of the 11th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA@11), recognizing the outstanding work of journalists and content creators who drive impact, promote digital empowerment, and champion sustainability through compelling storytelling.
“This year’s awardees showcase exceptional journalism that not only informs and inspires but also creates real change in their communities,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer. “Through GMEA@11, we honor their dedication to innovative, responsible journalism.”
Reflecting the theme #Igniting Progress, the following individuals were celebrated for their excellence in various categories:
Radio News Report of the Year
- 1st – Primerose Catherine C. Tejida, RMN DYHB Bacolod
- 2nd – Eljohn Castano, K5 News FM Bacolod
- 3rd – Benjie Tanghiyan and Atty. Ruphil Bañoc, DYHP RMN Cebu
TV News Report of the Year
- 1st – Big Jay Lagang, PTV Davao
- 2nd – Annie Fe Perez-Gallardo, ABS-CBN News
- 3rd – Jireh Mae C. Saludar, PTV Agusan del Sur
Online News Report of the Year
- 1st – Morexette Marie Erram, CDN Digital
- 2nd – Immae Lachica and Morexette Erram, CDN Digital
- 3rd – Joshua Glenn Solano and John Paul Ryan Seblos, SunStar Cebu
Photo of the Year
- 1st – Ivy Marie Mangadlao, MindaNews
- 2nd – Erwin Mascariñas, Business Mirror
- 3rd – Erwin Mascariñas, ABS-CBN News
Best Blog Post
- 1st – Mars Mosqueda Jr., CebuLifestyleChannel.ph
- 2nd – Lenie Lañojan, Sugbo.ph/Sugbo Media Group
- 3rd – Maria Sigrid Lo, Lovingly Mama
Best Social Media Video
- 1st – Lourd John Diaz, Aksyon Radyo Bacolod
- 2nd – Laureen Mondoñedo-Ynot, Kenneth Dwight Torres, Erwin Lirazan, SunStar Cebu
- 3rd – John Dale Salazar, Aksyon Radyo Bacolod
Special Awards
- Newsmaker of the Year – Mildred Galarpe, SunStar Publishing Inc.
- Editor of the Year – Vina Araneta-Pilapil, PTV Davao
- Globe of Good Story of the Year – Rhick Lars Vladimer Albay, Eco-Business
- KonsultaMD Impact and Innovation Award – Joylyn Paraonda, RMN DYRI Iloilo
- Senior Digizen Advocate Award – Anjo Salmorin, K5 News FM Iloilo
The results were independently verified by SGV & Co. to ensure transparency in the selection process.
In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive a sustainably-designed trophy made from recycled plastic, created by UNOSINOTRA, a Cebu-based design studio. The new trophy symbolizes momentum and the power of impactful journalism that pushes boundaries and drives conversations with purpose. Its minimalist yet creative design captures the essence of storytelling that resonates with clarity and strength.
This year’s GMEA@11 awards continue Globe’s commitment to recognizing journalism that not only informs but also engages and inspires audiences. For a full list of winners, visit www.glbe.co/gmea.
