A year and a half after its initial airing, Paolo Bediones’ USI (Under Special Investigation) bagged the Best Special Event Coverage award for its “Tsunami” episode in the recently concluded 33rd Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA). Public Atorni, another TV5 public affairs program, also received a special citation for Best Public Service Program.

A weekly public affairs program that tackles society’s most pressing issues, USI offers an in-depth look on stories that affect the lives of Filipinos. Tsunami, the episode that made USI clinch the award, is the show’s coverage of the disaster that hit Japan earlier this year. It was an eye-opening experience for Paolo Bediones, who celebrated his birthday in Japan during his Tsunami coverage. According to him, he fears the grave threat such phenomenon poses should it hit the Philippines.

This is the second award USI has received after winning last year’s KBP Golden Dove Award for Best Documentary Program.
Public Atorni, on the other hand, helps underprivileged Filipinos in their small claims and pending court cases through mediation. As the show’s host Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Atty. Percida Acosta hears both sides and explains the legal perspectives on the issue/s raised. She then asks both party “Asunot o Areglo?” (to Sue or to Settle). If they pick areglo, both parties will have to compromise and resolve the issue.

USI airs every Sunday at 10:00pm while Public Atorni airs every Thursday after Aksyon Journalismo on TV5.

TV5’s USI Bags CMMA’s Best Special Event Coverage Award originally appeared on Starmometer on October 24, 2011.

Two TV shows and two radio programs were elevated to the CMMA Hall of Fame namely “TV Patrol” for Best News TV Program, “Rated K” for Best Magazine TV Program, “Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Siyete” for Best News Radio Program and “Maalaala Mo Kaya sa DZMM” for Best Radio Drama categories. The four shows won the unprecedented distinction of being CMMA Hall of Fame Awardees, being winners of their respective categories for three years.

“Our shows ‘TV Patrol’ and ‘Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Siyete’ have been recognized by the CMMA for three years now. And despite being part already of the Hall of Fame, we will still never stop on improving our programs for our country and for the greater glory of God,” said Ted Failon in an interview in “TV Patrol” after the awarding ceremony.

ABS-CBN bagged five major awards and four special citations in TV categories including Best Children and Youth Program for “Wansapanataym,” Best Drama Series/Program for “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” Best Station ID for “Ngayong Pasko, Magniningning ang Pilipino,” Best TV Special for “Cheche Lazaro Presents,” and Best Special Event Coverage for “TV Patrol.” Studio 23’s “US girls,” on the other hand, won Best Entertainment Program.

Menwhile, special citations were given to “Patrol ng Pilipino” for Best News Magazine, “Liwanag sa Dilim” for Best TV Special and “ Good Vibes ” for Best Children and Youth Program.

Also making it in the CMMA winners’ list was ABS-CBN Regional Network Group (RNG) with special citations for TV categories including ABS-CBN TV3 Baguio’s “MagTV Na Atin’ To!” for Best Adult Educational/Cultural Program, ABS-CBN TV 4 Davao’s “MagTV Na Sadya Ta!” for Best Entertainment Program, and ABS CBN Iloilo’s “TV Patrol Iloilo Una sa Balita” for Best News Program.

ABS-CBN’s radio outfit, DZMM Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta, meanwhile, conquered the CMMA radio categories as it achieved two Hall of Fame awards, three major awards, two special citations and one major award under the TV category for DZMM TeleRadyo.

DZMM also clinched top honors for its ‘infotainment’ shows including Best Counseling Program for “Dr. Love Radio Show,” Best News Commentary for “Tambalang Failon at Webb,” and Best Radio News Program for “Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Dose.” Meanwhile, special citations were given to “Usapang Kapatid” for Best Counseling Program, “Dr. Love Music” as Best Entertainment Program, and “SikaPinoy” for Best Business News or Business Feature. DZMM TeleRadyo was a winner under the TV category with Best Special Event Coverage for “DZMM Halalan 2010: Ang Bayan Naman.”

ABS-CBN’s FM station, Tambayan 101.9 won Best Radio Drama for “Dear Jasmin,” the only FM show that competed against entries from AM programs .

Star Cinema and Star Records also made it to the formidable CMMA roster of winners. Star Cinema’s “Sa ‘Yo Lamang” won Students’ Choice Award for Best Picture while Star Records clinched trophies including Best Inspirational Album for “Inspirations,” Best Music Video for “Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo,” Best Inspirational Song for “Sayo Lamang” by Jamie Rivera with The Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir, and Best Secular Song for ”Patuloy ang Pangarap” by Angeline Quinto.

ABS-CBN’s Creative Communications Management meanwhile won in the advertising categories with two Best TV ad awards for “Ang Laban ng Buhay” and “Sobre.”

Organized in 1978 by the late His Eminence Archbisiop Jaime Cardinal Sin, the annual CMMA pays tribute to the mass media profession particularly to those communicators and media outfits who outstandingly promote Christian values through key media platforms namely TV, radio, print, advertising, press, and film.

The awards night will be aired on Studio 23 this Sunday (October 23) at 8:30pm.

ABS-CBN Sweeps Major Awards in 2011 Catholic Mass Media Awards originally appeared on Starmometer on October 22, 2011.

The Company’s leading broadcast platforms – national ratings winner GMA Channel 7, Philippines’ leading news channel GMA News TV (GNTV), and Super Radyo DZBB 594 khz were vested with honors for “using the mass media to promote Christian values in an outstanding way.”

Leading the pack of GMA winners is the station’s flagship newscast, 24 Oras. The most trusted primetime newscast anchored by Mike Enriquez and Mel Tiangco won as this year’s Best News Program.

Early morning public affairs show Unang Hirit was awarded as Television’s Best Public Service Program; while GNTV’s flagship newscast State of the Nation with Jessica Soho was awarded as Best News Magazine Program.

Sandra Aguinaldo’s “Pasan Pasan,” which aired over the longest-running documentary program I-witness, won as Best Educational Program, while television’s pioneering environmental and wildlife show Born To Be Wild won a Special Citation for Best Adult Educational Program.

The Michael V.-starrer Pepito Manaloto, the country’s first-ever reality sitcom, won as Best Comedy Program; the Sunday primetime talk show Mel and Joey, which bid farewell in July 2011, won as Best Talk Show; while the Sunday variety show Party Pilipinas won as Best Entertainment Program. The Saturday morning children’s show Tropang Potchi won a Special Citation for Best Children and Youth Program.

Meanwhile, the country’s fastest growing AM station in terms of listenership, Super Radyo DZBB 594 khz, bagged four awards.

“Ikaw Na Ba? The Presidential Interview” hosted by veteran radio anchor Mike Enriquez, a special radio program produced during the height of the 2010 election campaign, won as Best Educational Program for the Radio category.

DZBB’s Aksyon Oro Mismo hosted by Gani Oro won as Radio’s Best Public Service Program. DZBB programs Bangon Na, Bayan, anchored by Joel Reyes Zobel; and Super Balita Sa Tanghali, Nationwide!, anchored by Melo del Prado and Gani Oro won Special Citations for Best News Commentary and Best News Program in the Radio category, respectively.

Established in 1978 by Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin, the CMMA is annually vested to outstanding works aired or published over mass media.

GMA Network Wins Big at the 33rd CMMA originally appeared on Starmometer on October 21, 2011.

The event was hosted by Anne Curtis and Vhong Navarro.

Here is the list of winners:

TELEVISION

Best News Magazine Show – State of the Nation with Jessica Soho (GMA News TV)
Special Citation for Best News Magazine – Patrol ng Pilipino (ABS-CBN)
Best News Program – 24 Oras (GMA-7)
Best Special Event Coverage – TV Patrol Halalan 2010 (ABS-CBN) and “Tsunami” of USI (TV5)
Best Educational Program – I-Witness Episode “Pasan-Pasan” (GMA-7)
Special Citation for Best Adult Educational Program – Born To Be Wild (GMA-7)
Best Public Service Program – Unang Hirit (GMA7)
Best Children and Youth Program – Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN)
Special Citation for Best Children and Youth Program – Tropang Potchi (GMA-7)
Special Citation for Best Public Service Program – Public Attorni (TV5)
Best TV Production – Mata Mo, Paa Ko (Documentary) of Letran
Best Station ID – “Ngayong Pasko, Magniningning ang Pilipino” (ABS-CBN)
Best Entertainment Program – Party Pilipinas (GMA7) and US Girls (Studio 23)
Best Comedy Program – Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7)
Best Talk Show – Mel and Joey (GMA-7)

RADIO

Best Educational Program – “Ikaw Na Ba?” Presidential Interview (DZBB)
Special Citation for Best News Radio Program – Super Balita Sa Tanghali Nationwide (DZBB)
Special Citation for Special Event Coverage (DZMM)
Special Citation for Best News Commentary Program – Bangon Na Bayan (DZBB)
Best Radio Drama – Dear Jasmin Tambayan 101.9 (WRR)
Best Radio News Program – Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Dose ni Julius Babao (DZMM)
Best News Commentary -Tambalang Failon at Webb (DZMM)
Special Citation – “Usapang Kapatid” (DZMM)
Best Counseling Program – Dr. Love (DZMM)
Best Public Service Program – Aksyon Oro Mismo (DZBB)

MUSIC

Best Secular Song – “Patuloy ang Pangarap” by Angeline Quinto (Star Records)
Best Secular Album – “Ngayon at Kailan Man” by Ogie Alcasid (GMA Records)
Best Inspirational Song & Best Inspirational Album – “Sayo Lamang” by Jamie Rivera (Star Records)
Best Music Video – “Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo” (Star Records)

FILM

Best Picture – Sa’yo Lamang (Star Cinema)

CMMA HALL OF FAME

Best News TV Program – TV Patrol
Best Magazine TV Program – Rated K
Best Radio Drama – Maalaala Mo Kaya sa DZMM
Best News Radio Program – TV Patrol sa DZMM

Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) 2011 Winners originally appeared on Starmometer on October 20, 2011.

Seven out of the 13 recognitions for TV went to ABS-CBN shows namely “Kulilits” for best program for children and youth; “Si Bro ang Star ng Pasko 2000” for station ID; “Maalaala Mo Kaya” for drama series; “Ang Aming mga Sala” for TV special; “TV Patrol Sabado” for special event coverage; “Rated K” for news magazine program; and “TV Patrol” for news program.
Top-rating ‘santaserye’ “Agua Bendita” was given a special citation alongside weekend public service program “Failon Ngayon” and reality-talk show “Bottomline.”

DZMM, on the other hand, dominated the night winning six out of seven CMMA’s for radio which include best branded radio ad for “Child Labor: Piko,” counseling program for “Dr. Love,” drama program for “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” business radio news or feature for “Sikap Pinoy,” public service program for “Tambalang Failon at Sanchez,” news program for “Radyo Patrol Balita,” and news commentary for “Pasada Sais Trenta.”

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Publishing bagged the Best Special Feature award in the print category with its “Paalam Cory: An ABS-CBN Commemorative Special.”

Star Recording Inc’s “May Bukas Pa” also took home a CMMA for Best Album-Inspirational. A special citation for Best Public Service program was also awarded to ABS-CBN Cebu’s “Halad sa Kapamilya.”

The CMMA is a tribute to those who are serving God through the mass media profession and promote Christian values in an outstanding way, in radio, press, advertising, television and film. Archdiocese of Manila through His Eminence Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin, organized the CMMA in 1978 to stress the importance of mass media and instill a sense of responsibility in communicators.

ABS-CBN Reaps Major Honors in 2010 Catholic Mass Media Awards originally appeared on Starmometer on October 23, 2010.

Here is the complete list of awards and citations received by the Kapamilya Network (ABS-CBN Channel 2, Studio 23, DZMM, ABS-CBN Publishing):

Best News Program:
TV Patrol

Best News Magazine:
Rated K

Best Special Event Coverage:
TV Patrol Sabado

Best Drama Series:
Maalaala Mo Kaya

Best Program for the Children and Youth:
Kulilits

Best TV Special:
Ang Aming Sala

Best Station ID:
Si Bro ang Star ng Pasko 2009

Best News Program:
Radyo Patrol Balita (DZMM)

Best Public Service Program:
Tambalang Failon at Sanchez (DZMM)

Best News Commentary:
Pasada Sais Trenta (DZMM)

Best Counseling Program:
Dr. Love (DZMM)

Best Drama Program on Radio:
Maalaala Mo Kaya (DZMM)

Best Business Radio News or Feature:
Sikap Pinoy (DZMM)

Best Branded Radio Ad:
Child Labor: Piko (DZMM)

Best Special Feature (Print):
Paalam Cory: An ABS-CBN Commemorative Special by Ernie L. Lopez (ABS-CBN Publishing)

Special Citation (News Magazine Show):
Failon Ngayon

Special Citation (Talk Show):
Bottomline with Boy Abunda

Special Citation (Drama Series):
Agua Bendita

The CMMA, which began in 1978, is an annual event in honor of media practitioners “for their outstanding contribution to God and to the Catholic Church.”

Its criteria for judging is based on the late Pope John Paul II’s Ethics in Media and includes: love for God; love for truth; respect for environment; promotion of positive Filipino values; and love for family and life.

The 32nd CMMA was held last night, October 13, at the UST Medicine Auditorium.

ABS-CBN Bags 19 Awards and Citations at 32nd CMMA originally appeared on Starmometer on October 14, 2010.

Here is the complete list of awards and citations received by the Kapuso Network (GMA-7 and QTV-11):

Best News Program:
Saksi

Best Public Service TV Program:
Unang Hirit

Best Adult Educational and Cultural Program:
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho

Best Talk Show:
Kandidato, hosted by Arnold Clavio

Best Secular Song:
“Panata Sa Bayan” (GMA Network at 50 Anthem, performed by Sugarfree)

Best Music Video:
Bangon (GMA Special for the victims of Ondoy and Pepeng, performed by Rico Blanco)

Best Entertainment TV Program:
The Sweet Life (QTV-11)

Special Citation (News):
24 Oras

Special Citation (Children and Youth):
Art Angel

Special Citation (Comedy):
Pepito Manaloto

Special Citation (Talk Show):
Mel & Joey

Special Citation (Special Event Coverage):
Reporter’s Notebook

Special Citation (News Magazine):
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho

Special Citation (Adult Educational and Cultural):
Planet Philippines

Special Citation (Station ID):
2009 Christmas Station ID

Special Citation (News):
Balitang Bisdak (GMA Cebu)

Special Citation (Public Service TV Program):
Amianan Agenda (GMA Dagupan)

The CMMA, which began in 1978, is an annual event in honor of media practitioners “for their outstanding contribution to God and to the Catholic Church.”

Its criteria for judging is based on the late Pope John Paul II’s Ethics in Media and includes: love for God; love for truth; respect for environment; promotion of positive Filipino values; and love for family and life.

The 32nd CMMA was held last night, October 13, at the UST Medicine Auditorium.

Video Link: GMA and QTV Garner Awards at 32nd CMMA

GMA Bags 17 Awards and Citations at 32nd CMMA originally appeared on Starmometer on October 14, 2010.

Wish Ko Lang was also elevated in the Hall of Fame for consistently bringing hope and inspiration to the televiewers.

Here are the other winners from GMA in the 31st Catholic Mass Media Awards which was held last Wednesday, October 14, at San Carlos Seminary in Makati:

RADIO

Best Counseling Program:
Talk to Papa, dzBB

Best Drama Program:
Nagmamahal, Manay Gina, dzBB

TELEVISION

Best Adult Educational/Cultural TV Program:
I-Witness “Batang Langoy”, GMA-7

Best TV Talk Show:
SIS, GMA-7

Best Entertainment TV Program:
SOP, GMA-7

Best Children’s Program:
Kid’s on Q, Q Channel 11

Best Public Service Program:
Reunion, Q Channel 11 (tied) Wish Ko Lang, GMA-7

CMMA Hall of Fame:

Wish Ko Lang, GMA-7

GMA’s ‘Wish Ko Lang’ Wins 2 Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) Including ‘Hall of Fame’ originally appeared on Starmometer on October 17, 2009.

ABS-CBN received most recognitions for the televisions categories namely Best Drama Series for top-rating series “May Bukas Pa” and “Tayong Dalawa;” Best News Magazine for “Wonder Mom”; Best Special Event Coverage forg “Kidnap”; Best Business News or Feature for ANC’s “Start Up”; Best TV Special for “Kwento ng mga Peligrino”; and Best News Program for ABS-CBN Baguio’s TV Patrol Northern Luzon.

In the radio categories, DZMM reaped awards for its various programs at commercial such as “MMK sa DZMM” for Best Drama Program; “Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Syete” for Best News Program, “Pasada Sais Trenta” for Best News and Commentary Program, “Sikap Pinoy” for Best Business News or Feature, and Best Radio Ad for its values campaign.

Meanwhile, “Sports Unlimited” hosted by Dyan Castillejo and Marc Nelson made it to the CMMA Hall of Fame for winning Best Sports Program for three consecutive years, as well as DZMM’s “Radyo Negosyo” for Best Radio Business News or Feature. This is the first time DZMM entered the prestigious Hall of Fame.

A special award, on the other hand, was given by Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales for primetime drama “May Bukas Pa” which was personally accepted by miracle boy himself, Zaijian “Santino” Jaranilla, together with the fathers of Brgy. Pag-Asa.

ABS-CBN Cebu’s “Sidewalk” program was also awarded a citation for Best Educational Program for radio.

The CMMA is an award giving body that honors media practitioners in the field of television, radio, and music who have promoted basic human values through their works.

ABS-CBN and DZMM Win Big in CMMA originally appeared on Starmometer on October 15, 2009.

The list of winners for the 2008 Catholic Mass Media Awards:

RADIO

Best Counseling Program:
Dr. Love (DZMM 630 / ABS-CBN)

Best Public Service Program:
Sugpuin Ang Korupsyon (DZRH / CCP)

Best Drama Program:
Nagmamahal Manay Gina (DZBB / GMA)
Sugpuin Ang Korupsyon (DZRH / CCP)

Best Educational Program:
Konsyumer at iba pa (DZMM 630 / ABS-CBN)

Best Entertainment Program:
Back To The Eighties (Monster Radio RX 93.1)

TELEVISION

Best Adult Educational/Cultural Program:
I-Witness The GMA Documentaries (GMA-7); Jay Taruc’s “Batang Kalabaw” and “Sandra Aguinaldo’s Iskul Ko No.1″

Best Business News/Feature:
Asenso Pinoy TV (ABC-5)

Best Children’s Program:
Kids On Q (QTV-11)

Best Drama Series/Program:
Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN)

Best Entertainment Program:
Day Off (QTV-11)

Best News Magazine:
Rated K (ABS-CBN)

Best News Program:
TV Patrol Central Visayas (ABS-CBN Cebu)

Best Public Service Program:
Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7)

Best Special Event Coverage:
Simbang Gabi Sa ABC (2007) (ABC-5)

Best Sports Show:
Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN)

Best Talk Show:
Mel and Joey (GMA-7)
The Sweet Life (QTV-11)

Best TV Special:
Habilin: Ang Pitong Huling Wika ni Hesus (ABS-CBN)

MUSIC

Best Album, Religious:
Bukas Palad Hindi Kita Malilimutan (Jescom-Jesuit Music Ministry)

Best Album, Secular:
Isang Kinabukasan (Wency Cornejo/GMA Records)

Best Music Video:
Isang Kinabukasan (Wency Cornejo/GMA Records)

SPECIAL CITATIONS:

Best Entertainment:
(TV) Sharon (ABS-CBN)

Best Drama (TV):
Mga Mata ni Angelita (GMA-7)

Best Album, Secular:
H.O.P.E. (Star Records, mixed artists)

Best Album, Religious:
Rebirth (Universal Records, Gary Valenciano); Acoustic Recollection (Emmanuel Music)

Best Music Video:
Balik SaBayan (Star Records)

Best Entertainment:
(Radio) Wan Dey Isang Araw (DZAS-AM)

Best Business News:
(Radio) Sikap Pinoy (DZMM 630 / ABS-CBN)
Radyo Negosyo (DZMM 630 / ABS-CBN)

Best News Program:
Radyo Patrol Balita (DZMM 630 / ABS-CBN)

Best Educational Program:
Sa Kabukiran (DZMM 630 / ABS-CBN);
Sulyap Kultura (DZRM 1278 Radyo Magasin & DZRP Radyo Pilipinas Overseas);
Art 2 Art with Liza Macuja (DZRH)

The following core values were taken into consideration in choosing the final winner: love of God, love for humanity, love for creation, love of country and love for the poor and disadvantaged.

List of Winners for the 2008 Catholic Mass Media Awards originally appeared on Starmometer on October 31, 2008.