PUPians as staff in WEF 2014

Six students from Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), together with other students from selected schools, worked as external staff in the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia, held last May 21-23 around Metro Manila.

                Students were assigned in different committees, particularly in transportation, partners team, and production assistance and were trained on how to organize an international event.

                PUPians were also able to participate in several discussions involving economic growth, environmental awareness, health issues, agricultural transformation, global citizenship innovation, employment issues and many other talks.

                PUP was just one of the schools selected by the Department of Finance (DOF) – the host country’s organizing department- to send students who will serve as ‘ambassadors’ of the Philippines to help the international staff from preparation up to the actual forum.

                Among of the universities participated in the international forum were University of the Philippines Manila (UPM), De Lasalle University (DLSU), Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Technological University of the Philippines (TUP).

                Meanwhile, Jean-Loup Denereaz, Senior Director, Head of General Services and Operations of WEF, lauded all the students who have been part of this significant event. 

By: Emil John Manguerra, Associate Editor

PUP-CoC grants 1st Mabini Media Awards, holds 3rd YCC

In honor of the 150th birthday of Apolinario Mabini, Polytechnic University of the Philippines-College of Communication (PUP-CoC) held the 1^st PUP Mabini Media Awards (PMMA) and the 3^rd Young Communicators Congress (YCC) on February 13 in Bulwagang Balagtas, Ninoy Aquino Library Learning Research Center (NALLRC).

            The event successfully convened almost eight hundred Communication students from the College Departments of Journalism, Broadcast Communication, Communication research and Advertising and Public Relations as they witnessed the recognition of various media personalities particularly from print, radio, advertising and television industries who bagged the most number of votes from 12,134 students,

Students from College of Communication gather at PUP Bulwagang Balagtas to witness the 3rd YCC and 1st PMMA

Emanuel C. De Guzman, University President, along with CoC dean, Dr. Edna Bernabe and other important officials of the University were the ones who personally handed over the trophy to the awardees.

            Bernabe assured the honesty and the accuracy of tabulation as she explained the process of tallying the votes that was all scientifically done through the use of the PUP – Student Information System (SIS) which ran from 2013-2014.

            She also shared that the recently concluded event, in the history of the university, could be the most anticipated and the most prestigious event ever conducted, as the best-of-the-best in the media industry flocked under one roof.

The College Dean, Dr. Edna Bernabe while giving her welcome adress

Along with PMMA, Dr. Anna Ruby Gapasin spearheaded the 3^rd YCC focusing on this year’s theme, “ Responsible Transformation of the Philippine Landscape” tackled by the event’s keynote speaker, Atty. Regie Tongol of UNTV.

            The first YCC was made possible by Dr. Angelina Borican, former dean of CoC while the PMMA paved way through Dr. Bernabe who also decided to unite both events purposely to inspire the young students to enter the media industry with the core values they learn from the college.

 Here are the 42 categories of the PUP Mabini Media Awards and their winners:

For Radio:

Best Radio News Program : Gising Pilipinas!- DZMM

Best Radio Public Service Program: Aksyon Ngayon- DZMM

Best Radio News Commentary Program: Dos Por Dos- DZMM

Best News Program Host: Ricky Rosales

Best Public Service Program Host: Julius Babao

Best Radio News Commentary Program Host: Anthony Taberna

Best FM Radio Program: True Love Conversation (TLC)- 90.7 Love Radio

Best Male Radio Jock: Papa Jack- 90.7 Love Radio

Best Female Radio Jock: Nicole Hyala- 90.7 Love Radio

AM Radio Station of the Year: DZMM- ABS-CBN

FM Radio Station of the Year: 90.7 Love Radio- Manila Broadcasting Company

COC Alumnus, Love Radio's "Papa Jack" while giving his speech after receiving the award for Best FM Radio Program.

For Print:

Best Broadsheet Newspaper: MANILA BULLETIN

Best Tabloid Newspaper: Pilipino Star Ngayon

Best Entertainment Magazine: Yes Magazine- Summit Media

Best Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine: Candy Magazine- Summit Media

Best Blog: Pinoy Mom Blogger

Best Online News Portal: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Best Social Network: Facebook

Best Search Engine: Google.com

For Advertising:

Best Inspirational Advertisement: Hurray for Today- McDonald's

Best Family- Oriented Advertisement: Kuya- McDonald's

Best Advocacy Campaign: Choose Philippines- ABS-CBN

For Television: (News and Public Affairs)

Best Television News Program: TV Patrol- ABS-CBN

Best Television Magazine Program: Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho- GMA

Best Television Public Service Program: Wish Ko Lang- GMA

Best Television Public Affairs Program: Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO)- ABS-CBN

Best Television Documentary Program: I Witness- GMA

Best Television Morning Program: Umagang Kay Ganda- ABS- CBN

Best Television Male News Anchor: Ted Failon of TV Patrol- ABS-CBN

Best Television Female News Anchor: Jessica Soho of State of the Nation- GMA News TV

Best Television Male News Reporter: Jay Taruc- GMA News TV

Best Television Female News Reporter: Gretchen Malalad- ABS-CBN

Best Television Magazine Program Host: Jessica Soho of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho- GMA

Best Television Public Affairs Program Host: Mel Tiangco of Power House- GMA News TV

PUP Mabini Media Awards Station of the Year: ABS-CBN

Ms. Mel Tiangco gave her heartwarming thanks to the students for her award

PUP Mabini Awards for Television: (Entertainment)

Best Television Drama Program: Be Careful with My Heart- ABS-CBN

Best Television Comedy Program: Bubble Gang- GMA

Best Television Variety Program: Eat Bulaga- GMA and Tape

Best Television Educational Program: Matanglawin- ABS-CBN

Best Television Entertainment Talk Program: Gandang Gabi, Vice- ABS-CBN

Best Television Reality Program: Pilipinas Got Talent- ABS-CBN

Eat Bulaga's representatives, Anjo Ylanna and Ryzza Mae Dizon after receiving the award for best television variety program

-Meynard Kevin F. Robles, Journ Post Member