Not one, not two, not three, but four awards for MyTV Cebu!

MyTV Cebu reaffirmed its status as a leading cable and digital media platform when it made a remarkable impact at the inaugural Cebu Metropolitan Catholic Mass Media Awards (CM-CMMA) held on September 29, at the Mountain Wing Atrium of SM Seaside City Cebu.

MyTVCebu, which recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, proudly received one prestigious award along with three special citations, emphasizing its dedication to quality journalism and community engagement.

The spotlight shone on MyTV Cebu after it won the “Best Event Coverage Award” for its outstanding live broadcast of the Sinulog 2024 in January, which showcased the vibrancy and cultural significance of this beloved festival. The livestream has since amassed over 170,000 views on YouTube.

In addition to this top honor, MyTV Cebu earned three special citations under the Television Category, reflecting its diverse programming.

A special citation for “Best Magazine Show” went to MyTV Cebu’s multi-awarded “AnDiscoveries,” particularly the episode entitled “Discovering the Story of the Missing Treasures of Boljoon Cebu.”

This special episode, hosted by Creative/Program Director Andrea Patena-Matheu, delves into the missing liturgical antiques from the Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santisima in Boljoon, Cebu. The production team included cameramen Randy Berrame and Peter Gornez, graphics artist Chad Reynoso, and social media specialist Joanne Clarisse Espinosa.

Notably, “AnDiscoveries” also received the award for “Best TV Magazine Show” at the 20th Cebu Archdiocesan Mass Media Awards (CAMMA) in 2022.

Matheu expressed her gratitude, sharing, “This recognition inspires us to continue our mission of creating truthful and informative content that makes a difference.”

Another citation for “Best Special Events” was awarded to MyTV Cebu’s “Diploma,” produced by News Editor Angelica Fay Saniel along with Berrame, Gornez, and Reynoso.

This powerful report sheds light on the critical shortage of Alternative Learning System (ALS) centers in Cebu, revealing the inspiring journeys of individuals like Florentino Idias. A backhoe operator who overcame formidable obstacles, Florentino achieved his dream of completing junior high school through ALS at the age of 50 in 2022, proving that determination can triumph over adversity.

“Diploma” was also honored as the “Best News Story of the Year” at the Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA) in 2023.

“This achievement is a collective victory for our storytellers, sources, and the community affected by this story. May it motivate us to uncover and share more inspiring narratives,” Saniel remarked.

The third special citation recognized MyTV Cebu’s “Voces Amoris,” hosted by Sr. Nancy Mirafuentes featuring Bro. Noe Dura, with production by Kirby Campo. This show previously won “Best TV Talk Show at the 20th CAMMA.

The CM-CMMA expanded upon the former CAMMA, recognizing the works of media organizations and practitioners from Cebu and its suffragan dioceses, including Dumaguete, Tagbilaran, Maasin, and Talibon.

The event was graced by Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma, Bishop Marcelino Antonio “Junie” M. Maralit, Jr. (Chair of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Social Communications), Rev. Msgr. Agustin “Ting” Ancajas (Chairman, CACoSCo), and Rev. Fr. Ramonito P. Maata (Chair, Commission on Social Communication, Diocese of Dumaguete), among other local media personalities and jurors from the academe.

“We hope this initiative serves as an example to other dioceses as they respond to the Communication Pastoral theme ‘to Create, Collaborate, and Commune,’ promoting the responsible use of media in social communication and advocating for honest journalism, Msgr. Ancajas said in his opening remarks.

The CM-CMMA featured four major categories: TV, Radio, Print, and Digital Media. Here is the complete list of winners:

TELEVISION CATEGORY

- TV Magazine Show: Special Citation for “AnDiscoveries,” MyTV Cebu (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- TV Special Events: Special Citation for “Diploma,” MyTV Cebu (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- TV Talk Show: Special Citation for “Voces Amoris with Bro. Noe Dura,” MyTV Cebu (Archdiocese of Cebu)

RADIO CATEGORY

- PSA Plug: Winner for “DevComm Plug,” DYSS Super Radyo GMA (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- Radio Drama: Winner for “Angelica Del Cielo,” DYSS Super Radyo GMA (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- Talk Show: Winner for “Takna sa Kababayen-an,” DYLA (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- Development Communication Program: Winner for “Kasayuran ug Kalambuan,” DYMR Radyo Pilipinas Cebu (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- Radio Commentary: Winner for “Straight to the Point,” DYHP RMN Cebu (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- Public Affairs: Winner for “Straight to the Point,” DYHP RMN Cebu (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- News Program: Winner for “Morning na Cebu Newscast,” DYSS Super Radyo GMA (Archdiocese of Cebu)

-Educational Program: Winner for “Ikaw ug ang DSWD Kauban ang Kabagohan,” DYHP RMN Cebu (Archdiocese of Cebu)

PRINT CATEGORY

- Photojournalism (Individual Award): Winner Christian Dave Cuizon, Cebu Daily News (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- Column Writing (Opinion) (Individual Award): Winner Atty. Ruphil Banoc, The Freeman (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- Editorial Writing (English) (Institutional Award): Special Citation for The Negros Chronicle (Diocese of Dumaguete) “Remember Degamo”

- Special/Investigative Writing - One Part (Institutional Award): Winner for Cebu Daily News Digital (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- Feature Writing (Individual Award): Winner Leo Udtojan, Philippine Daily Inquirer-Visayas Bureau (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- News Writing (Cebuano) (Institutional Award): Winner for Banat News (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- News Writing (English) (Institutional Award): Winner for Cebu Daily News (Archdiocese of Cebu)

DIGITAL MEDIA CATEGORY

- Best Video of the Year: Winner for “O Maria Among Mahal Nga Patron-THE Devotion to the Virgen de Asuncion de Maasin,” National Shrine and Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption (Diocese of Maasin)

-Best Event Coverage: Winner for “Sinulog 2024 sa MyTV (Full Live Coverage of Sinulog 2024),” MyTV Cebu (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- Best Social Media Influencer: Winner for Fr. Sam (Fr. Samuel Craig Leidel) (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- Catholic School Facebook Page: Winner for University of San Jose-Recoletos (Archdiocese of Cebu)

- Catholic Organization Facebook Page: Winner for Immaculate Conception Parish of Sogod-Youth Ministry (Diocese of Maasin)

- Diocesan Commission Facebook Page: Special Citation for Commission on Youth-Archdiocese of Cebu

-Shrine Facebook Page: Winner for St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Shrine (Diocese of Tagbilaran)

- Parish Facebook Page: Winner for Parroquia de San Pedro Apostol Bantayan (Archdiocese of Cebu)

MyTV Cebu’s achievements at the CM-CMMA highlight its ongoing commitment to delivering impactful stories and engaging with the community it serves.

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