MANILA, Philippines – GMA Network was recognized for its values-oriented programs and special projects at the 37th Catholic Mass Media Awards held last Nov. 4.
GMA News and Public Affairs remains the most trusted source of news and information, garnering several awards in the Television category. These include GMA’s special coverage of the Papal Visit, Ang People’s Pope sa Pilipinas (Best Special Event Coverage); the first Bayaniserye on Philippine primetime, Ilustrado (Best Drama Series/Program); the multi-awarded documentary program, I-Witness (Best Adult Educational/Cultural Program); GMA News TV’s station ID May Pag-Asa (Best Station ID); and the weekly news magazine program, Brigada (Best News Magazine). Meanwhile, special citations were given to GMA 7’s primetime weekend newscast 24 Oras Weekend (News Program) and GMA News TV’s Investigative Documentaries (News Magazine).
Also besting other entries in its category was GMA’s well-loved family sitcom Pepito Manaloto (Best Comedy Program).
GMA’s flagship AM radio station Super Radyo DZBB 594 was awarded in the Radio category for its morning newscast Super Balita sa Umaga Nationwide (Best News Program).
Furthermore, the Network’s sales and marketing arm GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc., in partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier, garnered the top prize in the Advertising category for the 2014 GMA Christmas Short Film, Happiest Pinoy: Winston (Best TV Ad – Branded).
The prestigious Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) recognizes students, professionals and organizations that made use of mass communication in promoting Christian values among Filipinos.