ABS-CBN’s Cory Vidanes wins CEO Excel Award

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN broadcast head Cory Vidanes (left) received the Communication Excellence in Organizations (CEO Excel) Award given by the International Association of Business Communications (IABC) Philippines for her effective leadership and use of excellent communication in supervising the network’s programming, campaigns and events. ABS-CBN head of TV production Laurenti Dyogi (right) received the CEO Excel Award for Vidanes.

As broadcast head, Vidanes sets the direction of the development, production and distribution of content, merchandise and live events for Channel 2. She was instrumental in getting the network through the most crucial times and an influential figure in the production division, making an impact through program content and the public service initiatives of the company.

She led ABS-CBN through a triumphant celebration of the network’s 60th anniversary and a highly-successful Tulong na, Tabang na, Tayo na T-shirt drive that benefitted the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

Vidanes, who was not able to personally accept her award, recently headed to the US to complete the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Vidanes began working at ABS-CBN in 1986 as an associate producer. She was later promoted to executive producer and eventually headed the TV entertainment division before being appointed as head of broadcast.