GMEA@12 honors regional media and digital storytellers who helped drive inclusive digital progress

The 12th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA@12) recognized 15 journalists and digital storytellers whose work brought important community issues to wider public attention and showed how technology and local initiatives influence daily life across the regions.

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Guided by the theme “#DigitallyForward: One Barangay at a Time,” this year's program centered on the role of regional media in amplifying stories on expanding access to technology, helping families reach their aspirations, and contributing to national development.

“We honor journalists and creators who capture how digital tools open doors for families, workers, and communities,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer. “The rapid move into digital spaces shows how ready Filipinos are to embrace change. Through GMEA@12, we reaffirm our commitment to bringing technology closer to every home so people can pursue new paths and strengthen the bonds that drive progress.”

The GMEA@12 winners are:

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First place went to John Paul Hervas of Radyo Pilipinas Iloilo, who reported on DTI's assistance to the online businesses of Guimaras MSMEs. Rowena Capistrano of DYRF 1215 Cebu placed second for a story on barangay service delivery. Sheila Gravinez of DYMR Radyo Pilipinas Cebu took the third spot for a feature on farmers shifting to digital selling.