Showing posts with label awards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label awards. Show all posts

November 14, 2019

Pilipinas Shell hails talented student-artist winners of 52nd National Students Art Competition (NSAC)

The Philippine art scene welcomes new blood and talent as Pilipinas Shell awarded 12 student-artist winners at this year’s 52nd National Students Art Competition (NSAC). 


Pilipinas Shell President and CEO Cesar Romero (2nd row, 6th from left) and Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (2nd row, 7th from left) pose with the 12 winners of Shell’s 52nd National Students Art Competition, special guests, and other Shell executives during the awarding ceremony. 


The twelve winners for oil/acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, and digital fine arts categories received their recognitions and showcased their artwork at the Glorietta Mall in Makati last November 11.

“Shell continues to invest in programs that promote social development because we believe in the power of the Filipino youth. We believe that they can influence the country towards a better and brighter future,” said Pilipinas Shell President and CEO Cesar Romero. 

Also gracing the event was the Department of Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, who praised the beauty of the students’ works and their contribution to the country’s rich art history. 

“Filipino contemporary artists have long been making a mark in the international art world, and many of them started their careers in this competition,” mused Romulo-Puyat. “Looking at the creations of the students here, I think your next artwork could very well start a revolution!” 


Imagining the nation’s future in different mediums 

The Shell NSAC winners were handpicked by painters and master artists who served as the critics and judges for this year’s competition. From over 1,000 entries, three winners from each of the four categories were chosen. Their artworks represent their creative take on this year’s theme, “ImagineNation.” 

The following are the winners with the respective works and schools: 


Oil/acrylic category: 

1st Place: Rhichelle Kirk A. Tabanera of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, for his work “Still Standing” 

2nd Place: Nemesis B. Manahan of the Bulacan State University, for his work “Let There Be Light” 

3rd Place: Trinkher Q. Nogueras of the University of the East, for his work “Mag-aaral” 

1st Place: Rhichelle Kirk A. Tabanera of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, for his work “Still Standing” 

2nd Place: Nemesis B. Manahan of the Bulacan State University, for his work “Let There Be Light” 

3rd Place: Trinkher Q. Nogueras of the University of the East, for his work “Mag-aaral” 


Watercolor category: 

1st Place: Nicolle T. Plamer of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, for her work “Gising Sanip” 

2nd Place: Jarren V. Dahan of the University of Mindanao, for his work “May Layang Lumipad” 

3rd Place: Paul John V. Galagar of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños, for his work “Pira-piraso” 

1st Place: Nicolle T. Plamer of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, for her work “Gising Sanip” 


2nd Place: Jarren V. Dahan of the University of Mindanao, for his work “May Layang Lumipad” 

3rd Place: Paul John V. Galagar of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños, for his work “Pira-piraso”



Sculpture category: 

1st Place: Justin Angelo D.G. Vital of the Bulacan State University, for his work “The Safe and Sound of Patong-Patong” 

2nd Place: Wendi T. Patoc of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, for his work “Pagsibol” 

3rd Place: Sherlyn A. Belga of Adventis University of the Philippines, for her work “Key Roots” 

1st Place: Justin Angelo D.G. Vital of the Bulacan State University, for his work “The Safe and Sound of Patong-Patong” 

2nd Place: Wendi T. Patoc of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, for his work “Pagsibol” 


3rd Place: Sherlyn A. Belga of Adventis University of the Philippines, for her work “Key Roots” 



Digital fine arts category: 

1st Place: Jemill B. Pangilinan of the Technological University of the Philippines, for his work “Rich Mind, Rich Land” 

2nd Place: Keith Andrew M. Sescon of the University of the Philippines-Cebu, for his work “Transparency” 

3rd Place: Andrei Timothy D. Barrantes of the University of the East, for his work “The Maker” 


1st Place: Jemill B. Pangilinan of the Technological University of the Philippines, for his work “Rich Mind, Rich Land” 

2nd Place: Keith Andrew M. Sescon of the University of the Philippines-Cebu, for his work “Transparency” 
3rd Place: Andrei Timothy D. Barrantes of the University of the East, for his work “The Maker” 


Each of the winners received a cash prize, a plaque, and art material supplies care so they can continue their journey in their craft. The first place, second place, and third place winners received P60,000, P40,000, and P30,000 respectively. Winning works are on display alongside the top 100 submissions at Glorietta 4 from November 12 to 23. 

Continuing the legacy of supporting aspiring Filipino artists 

Shell NSAC has built a legacy of developing the local art scene by creating an opportunity for young talent to showcase their hard work. As the organizers of one of the longest-running art competitions in the Philippines, Pilipinas Shell has hoped to continue its legacy of recognizing and driving artists to excel, just like the many artists who started their careers with Shell NSAC. 

For the last 105 years of its operations in the Philippines, Pilipinas Shell has remained committed to the industry and the consumers of its products. As a partner in nation-building, the company continues to envision the Philippines that is fueled by creativity and innovation. 

Pilipinas Shell continues to make the future of Filipino art so that future generations continue to be inspired.

October 29, 2019

BDO reaps numerous honors at the 2019 Asian Banking and Finance Awards

BDO Unibank, Inc., its subsidiaries BDO Capital & Investment Corp. and BDO Nomura Securities, and corporate social responsibility arm (CSR) BDO Foundation were among over a hundred awardees from 37 countries honored at the Asian Banking and Finance’s 2019 Wholesale Banking Awards, Retail Banking Awards and Corporate and Investment Banking Awards held in Singapore.

BDO bagged the Philippine Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year at the Wholesale Banking Awards, which recognizes the most outstanding practices and innovative strategies in Asia's wholesale banking sector. This is the 5th time that BDO won in the Cash Management Category and its second consecutive win. Other categories in the Wholesale Banking Awards include Trade Finance, Project\, Finance, Technology & Operations, and Foreign Exchange.



Banking and Finance Excellence. Representing BDO during the award ceremonies on July 18 were BernhardG. Tsai (left), first vice president and chief operating officer of BDO Securities Corporation and Edwin G. Reyes, executive vice president and head of transaction banking group of BDO Unibank, Inc.


In winning the Cash Management Category, BDO was lauded for its wide branch and ATM network, which to date total over 1,100 and 4,000, respectively. Through this vast network, the Bank is able to provide innovative end-to-end financial solutions to corporate clients.

In the Retail Banking Awards, BDO Nomura won for the first time the Online Securities Platform of the Year (Philippines). BDO Nomura, a subsidiary of the Bank, provides investors in-depth market research, quick execution time and competitive rates. Its platform offers ease of use through simple and paperless online application and fund transfers through its customer’s BDO Deposit Accounts. As a bonus, BDO Rewards Points will be earned for all transactions made. These Rewards Points can be redeemed for products available in SM affiliated stores.

Now on its 14th year, the Retail Banking Awards honors outstanding banks that have introduced groundbreaking products and services that successfully adapted with the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Still in Retail Banking, BDO’s CSR arm BDO Foundation won the CSR of the Year - Gold Award for the third consecutive year. BDO Foundation bagged the award for partnering with the Department of Education and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in bringing financial education to public schools, particularly in the K-12 curriculum, teaching and non-teaching personnel. Last year, it was recognized for its efforts to empower people with disabilities (PWDs) through the development of a community for disabled individuals. 

Meanwhile, in the Corporate and Investment Banking Awards, BDO Capital won Corporate and Investment Bank of the Year (Philippines), its second consecutive win, for being a “one-stop investment house covering extensive aspects of deals from origination, structuring, and execution funding through its affiliates, secondary market trading, and insurance services.” 

June 22, 2018

SM Supermalls wins “Shopping Centre of the Year” award in Ph Best Brand Awards

SM Supermalls was presented with the prestigious ‘Shopping Centre of the Year’ award in the first edition of the Philippines Best Brand Awards, at the recently concluded awarding ceremonies last June 8, held at Dusit Thani Hotel.

Philippines Best Brand Awards 2018. SM Supermalls bagged the prestigious ‘Shopping Centre of the Year’ award in the Philippines Best Brand Awards, at the recently concluded awarding ceremonies last June 8, held at Dusit Thani Hotel. In photo: SM Supermalls Chief Operating Officer Steven Tan (3rd from left) delivering his acceptance speech.


Accepting the award on behalf of SM Supermalls was its Chief Operating Officer Steven Tan. “We owe our success to our customers and partners who continue to support and trust the SM brand. This achievement motivates us to further innovate and to strive harder in bringing bigger and better activities and brands to the SM malls,” Tan said.

From its first shoe store in Carriedo, Manila, opened by Henry Sy, Sr. in 1958 – the SM brand has come a long way as it celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. From a one-store operation, the brand grew to provide people with a range of shoes and clothes among others at The SM Store, their daily needs at SM Markets; affordable homes through residential condominiums of SMDC; and family fun experiences at SM Supermalls.

The Philippines Best Brand Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding brands and marketers who have achieved extraordinary success from effective and innovative marketing practices in the country. Held to promote marketing excellence and foster marketing awareness in the professional community, the Awards aim to disseminate and educate the industry on the importance of branding in the Philippines.



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October 23, 2017

Pru Life UK named ‘Patron of Literature’ at Nick Joaquin Literary Awards 2017

Pru Life UK representatives together with ALIW Media Group Chairman D. Edgard A. Cabangon (left most), Philippines Graphic President Benjamin V. Ramos (second from left), and Philippines Graphic Publisher T. Anthony C. Cabangon (rightmost)



British life insurer Pru Life UK, a subsidiary of international finance services group Prudential plc, was conferred the Patron of Literature Award by the Philippines Graphic for being an advocate of Philippine literature through the Nick Joaquin Literary Awards (NJLA). 

Pru Life UK co-presented the NJLA for six consecutive years in line with the Company’s advocacy to promote literacy and education in the country, helping lay strong foundations for Filipinos to realize their full potential.

The 2017 NJLA paid homage to the 100th birth anniversary of National Artist Nick Joaquin, the Philippines Graphic’s first editor-in-chief after it was relaunched in 1990. The awards night also featured the presentation of the Guardian of the National Memory Award to four living National Artists for Literature: F. Sionil Jose, Virgilio Almario, Bienvenido Lumbera, and Cirilo Bautista, for their role in promoting Filipino values and culture through the written word.

Organized by the Philippines Graphic, the longest running newsweekly and literary magazine in the country, the NJLA is held annually to recognize the best stories published in the magazine during the year.

Pru Life UK’s support to NJLA is in line with its community initiatives which are focused on three key pillars: children, education, and disaster preparedness and recovery. The Company is committed to giving back to the community, which it has been doing for more than 20 years in the Philippines.

In 1996, the Insurance Commission granted the British subsidiary the license to operate and sell life insurance products in the country. Since then, Pru Life UK has expanded its reach to over 130 branches in the Philippines, with the biggest life agency force at more than 18,000 licensed agents, and has emerged as one of the top five life insurers. Pru Life UK holds headquarters in Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City.

March 14, 2017

Pru Life UK bags gold and silver honors at the 52nd Anvil Awards

Pru Life UK's Brand and Communications team, led by Assistant Vice President Anna Gizelle V. Camua (front row, fourth from the right),received three honors at the 52nd Anvil Award Gabi ng Parangal at the Makati Shangri-La on March 10, 2017.
Further demonstrating its excellence in the field of public relations, British life insurer Pru Life UK received three honors at the 52nd Anvil Awards for its community investment initiatives and external communications.

Presented with a Gold Anvil Award for PR Tools – Special Events was “The Third Cha-Ching Educators’ Conference on Financial Literacy”. The initiative was recognized for bringing together 300 principals and teachers from both private and public schools nationwide for a two-day conference, highlighting relevant and valuable lessons to help them champion fundamental money-smart values in the classroom and in their daily lives.Held last year, the conference was central to Pru Life UK’s Cha-Ching Financial Literacy for the Youth Programme.

Cha-Ching is a multi-country, multi-platform programme that teaches fundamental money management concepts to children in Asia aged seven to twelve. It was launched in Hong Kong in 2011 by Prudential Corporation Asia, the regional headquarters of Pru Life UK. In the Philippines, Cha-Ching has benefitted over 100,000 students and 1,500 teachers from 100 schools and educational institutions. It has also received multiple honors from various international and local award-giving bodies, such as the International Gold Quill Awards.

Separately, the entry “Bantayan IV AVP”, a same-week edit video that showcases the highlights of the fourth leg of the Regional PRUvolunteer Programme in Bantayan, received a Silver Anvil Award for PR Tools – Multimedia/Digital. A core objective of the video was to instill in Pru Life UK employees an interest in helping people and communities by building awareness on the Bantayan housing and recovery initiative,as well as the programme as a whole.

Likewise, the entry “IMLinked Portal Educational Investment Videographs”, which is a series of videographs on complex investment and economics concepts, received a Silver Anvil in the same category. Produced in-house, the videographs support and complement Pru Life UK’s financial literacy advocacy that extends to mature markets.

Presented annually by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines, the Anvil Awards – dubbed as the "Oscars" of the Philippine public relations industry – is a symbol of excellence in public relations. It recognizes outstanding public relations programs, tools, and practitioners after careful screening by select PR professionals and judging by a distinguished multi-sectoral jury.

Pru Life UK’s growing number of accolades reinforces the Company’s legacy, which it has built for 20 years in the Philippines. In 1996, the Insurance Commission granted the British subsidiary the license to operate and sell life insurance products in the country. Since then, Pru Life UK has expanded its reach to over 80 branches in the Philippines, with the biggest life agency force at 17,000 licensed agents, and has emerged as one of the top five life insurers. Pru Life UK holds headquarters in Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City.


About Pru Life UK
Established in 1996, Pru Life UK is a subsidiary of Prudential plc. Pru Life UK is a life insurance company and is not engaged in the business of selling pre-need plans. Prudential plc is a United Kingdom-registered company. Its regional headquarters, Prudential Corporation Asia, is based in Hong Kong. Pru Life UK and Prudential plc are not affiliated with Prudential Financial, Inc. (a US-registered company), Philippine Prudential Life Insurance Company, Prudentialife Plans, Inc. or Prudential Guarantee and Assurance, Inc. (all Philippine-registered companies).

For more information:www.prulifeuk.com.ph

March 18, 2016

Filipina transgender Bemz Benedito Receives NY Award



Many people have never heard of or don't understand things. Being transgender is something some people feel uncomfortable thinking or talking about. Transgender, the realization that they feel different from others also can be very difficult. They may face rejection, discrimination, and even anger from people who don't understand transgender identity, and it can be a challenge to deal with others' reactions. 

Life is a beautiful chance given to all to make the best of it, to learn and to provide others the best  of us. 

One blessed Filipina transgender Bemz Benedito was honored by a US organization with an award as one of four Global Transgender Heroes in celebration of International Women’s Day this March.

The award was given by the True Colors Fund, an LGBT organization based in New York. True Colors, co-founded by international pop star Cyndi Lauper, “is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth by creating systemic change”.

Benedito learned about the award when an article appeared on the True Colors website (https://truecolorsfund.org) announcing conferment of it on her and three other global transgender heroes: Lohana Berkins of Argentina (who passed away last February 5) Cecilia Chung of the US and Hong Kong, and Liesl Theron of South Africa.

The award’s primary criteria was how a certain individual challenged the status quo and as well as the ways and means of stereotypical boxes for the LGBT. Next to that, says Benedito, is how the awardee struggled to uplift the condition of her community to be recognized and respected.

The award made this year’s International Women’s Day more significant for her, says Benedito, “because I was affirmed as a woman and my small contribution for equality in my country was recognized”.

To be hailed a Transgender Hero is a very humbling experience.

“Just like what I always say in my interviews, I am not the best and there are others who are doing better than I do, but please be it remembered that there was a transgender woman who worked hard fearlessly in her little ways to represent the Filipino LGBT community as one sector fighting for equal rights."
The recognition, says Benedito, is a reminder to her that despite being elected into public office in 2010 and 2013, “the ray of light comes shining like it never was before, to continue with fight and to keep up with the challenges that cripples our dignity as human beings and citizens of our country.”

The award does not come with any monetary recognition, but according to the LGBT activist, it is more than enough for her and others working to advance the cause of LGBTs and keep them in the thick of the fight despite sometimes feeling that they are doing a thankless job and in the long run allowing even personal relationships and personal ambitions suffer.

“We owe it to the next generation that being LGBT must be kinder and dignified.”

In her own case, the award is encouragement to keep pursuing equal rights and recognition not just for other transgendered women, but for all members of the LGBT community.

“We (LGBTs) are only tolerated and our dream and our goal is to be accepted,” says Benedito. 

“Because if we are indeed accepted, policies and laws must be present to protect and uplift us. Hindi na sana second-class citizens ang tingin sa amin at sana may kinatawan na rin sa Kongreso ang sektor ng mga Pilipinong LGBT. At higit sa lahat wala na sanang mambabatas at boxing superstar na hahamakin kami at tatawaging mas masahol pa sa hayop. We are not exaggerating our struggles, we are here giving a face and voice to the oppression that dehumanizes us every day of our lives while living the truth in our being.”

Their biggest goal is the basic right to self-determination. 

“Then there is our common fight with our lesbian, gay and bisexual brothers and sisters for the passage of the anti-discrimination bill that has languished in Congress for 18 years. Imagine a human rights bill, the only one for that matter, that will protect LGBT Filipinos ay nabubulok sa Kongreso habang naghihirap ang maraming LGBTs sa diskriminasyon at opresyon. In an egalitarian society that has passed the Magna Carta for Women, Indigenous Peoples Rights Act, Violence Against Women and Children, the LGBT community is ignored and discriminated.”

Benedito recalls what the struggle was like for her as a transgendered woman.
“It was difficult especially for me growing up in my province in Abra, which is laid-back, backward-thinking and conservative. While growing up, I would cry whenever I would see my naked body as a young child in the mirror because my anatomy was incongruent to what I thought and felt about myself. It took me a long time to realize that I am not a simple case of a girl trapped in a man's body. I found out about transgender people when I did my research during my college days. It was then that I found out that I am not an effeminate gay or thepa-girl na bakla but I am a transgendered woman. That is why, as in all journeys, the wrong has to be righted, the flaw corrected. In my mind, in my heart and in my soul, I am a woman, a Transpinay, the other Filipina.”
Finally, says Benedito, if there is a message that she, as a transgendered woman, would like to put out there, it would be this: 

“Stereotypes are like cardboard cut-outs; they do not form the complete picture. Not even a fragment of who we are. Our genitalia should not be the basis of one's right to self-determination and gender identity. We should not be defined by our bodies nor our sexual orientation and gender identity defined our capabilities, skills and strengths.”

December 28, 2015

#GetHOOQdOnMMFF : Walang Forever won as the 2015 MMFF Best Picture, with its stars Jericho Rosales, Best Actor and Jennylyn Mercado, Best Actress

Walang Forever won 6 awards including Best Picture, and Best Actor and Best Actress for its stars, Jericho Rosales and Jennylyn Mercado during the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Awards Night held Sunday, December 27 at the Kia Theatre in Cubao, Quezon City.

The FPJ Memorial Award for Film Excellence goest to Walang Forever movie, with Php 400,000 cash prize.

'Buy Now Die Later' won 2nd Best Picture, and "My Bebe Love #KiligPaMore won as 3rd Best Picture. As the Special award, Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award also go to "My Bebe Love #KiligPaMore."

Winners of the New Wave category include the animated film, Buttons, which was created by Marvel Obemio, Francis Ramirez and Jared Garcia of De La Salle University – College of St. Benilde and the short film entitled, Mumu, written and directed by Cheryl Tagyamon of UP Diliman.


Here is the complete list of winners: 

Short Film Special Jury Prize: Daisy

New Wave Best Short Film: Mumu

Manila Bulletin Entertainment Best Animation Award: Momento

New Wave Best Animation Film: Buttons

Best Float Award: Buy Now Die Later

New Wave Best Screenplay: Ari: My Life with a King

Manila Bulletin Best Full Length Film: Ari: My Life with a King

New Wave Best Full Length Film: Ari: My Life with a King

New Wave Best Actor: JM de Guzman, Tandem and Francisco Quinto, Ari: My Life with a King

New Wave Best Supporting Actor: Thou Reyes, Toto

New Wave Best Supporting Actress: Bibeth Orteza, Toto

Best New Wave Film Director: John Paul Su, Toto

New Wave Full Length Jury Prize: Toto

New Wave Special Jury Prize: Little Lights

New Wave Best Picture: Ari: My Life with a King

Best Festival Child Performer: Krystal Brimner, Honor Thy Father

Best Festival Sound: Ditoy Aguila, Nilalang

Best Musical Score: Jessie Lasaten, Nilalang

Best Original Theme Song: "Tao," Honor Thy Father

Best Makeup Artist: Ryan Panaligan and Erika Racela, Honor Thy Father

Best Visual Effects: Nilalang

Best Production Design: Buy Now Die Later

Best Editing: Nilalang

Best Cinematography: Nilalang

FPJ Memorial Award for Film Excellence: Walang Forever

Male celebrity of the night: Cesar Montano

Female celebrity of the night: Jennylyn Mercado

Best Original Story: Dan Villegas and Antoinette Jadaone, Walang Forever

Best Screenplay: Paul Sta Ana, Walang Forever

Best Director: Erik Matti, Honor Thy Father

Best Supporting Actor: Tirso Cruz III, Honor Thy Father

Best Supporting Actress: Maine Mendoza, My Bebe Love #KiligPaMore

Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: My Bebe Love #KiligPaMore

3rd Best Picture: My Bebe Love #KiligPaMore

2nd Best Picture: Buy Now Die Later

Best Picture: Walang Forever

Best Actor: Jericho Rosales, Walang Forever

Best Actress: Jennylyn Mercado, Walang Forever

Congratulations to all the winners!

HOOQ, Asia’s largest video-on-demand service, is the exclusive presenter for the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival. The event was hosted by KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez.


Enjoy award-winning Filipino movies on HOOQ


HOOQ together with MMFF, both answered the call of entertainment buffs who enjoy watching their favorite films and TV shows wherever and whenever they want; through streaming and downloading of award-winning and quality locally-produced films. 

Since 2010, the New Wave category has given independent filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their work and the chance to have more funding for future film projects. This year, aside from the animated and short film entries being shown in cinemas, they were also released through the HOOQ app. It was the first time in the history of MMFF that entries were shown simultaneously online and in theaters. 

“We want the world to take notice of the best content Philippine cinema can offer,” said Jane Walker, HOOQ Philippines Country Manager. “Supporting young filmmakers now is investing in the future of entertainment,” she added. 

Users will soon be able to watch other 2015 MMFF finalists and winners on HOOQ. They can also choose from close to a hundred past winners and finalists in its huge library of local films and TV shows, made available for streaming and download on multiple devices. 

New users can enjoy a 30-day free trial by signing up at www.HOOQ.tv. Monthly subscription is available at only P149 and can be charged to your Globe mobile bill, via credit card, or it comes free with Globe Home Broadband plans P1,299 and up.


#GetHOOQdOnMMFF



November 24, 2015

“Manang Biring” hailed as Best Film at Cinema One Originals


The winners of the 2015 Cinema One Originals film festival

Director Carl Joseph Papa’s touching animated drama film “Manang Biring,” was recognized as the Best Film at the 2015 Cinema One Originals awards night. 

Carl Joseph Papa accepts the best film award for Manang Biring together with Erlinda Villalobos who plays the titular role
The only animated entry in this year’s Cinema One Originals, “Manang Biring” also won in two other categories namely Best Music and the Champion Bughaw Award. 

Carl’s animated film revolves around Manang Biring, a terminally ill old lady diagnosed with stage four breast cancer who gets an unexpected letter from a dear loved one who wants to reunite with her for Christmas. 

“I just entered ‘Manang Biring’ in Cinema One Originals because I wanted to fulfill our team’s dream to make a full-length animated film,” Carl said. He elaborated, “I am thankful to Cinema One Originals for giving us a chance to make our project. I hope our film will be screened in more cinemas in the Philippines.” 

Meanwhile, director Ralston Jover’s “Hamog,” a story on the lives of four street children who suddenly get caught in a web of consecutive and unforeseen tragedies, reaped four recognitions including Best Editing, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, and the coveted Jury Award. 

Child actors win big at Cinema One Originals. Therese Malvar (best actress) with co-star Bor Lentejas (best supporting actor), the stars of Ralston Jover's Hamog
Young stars Therese Malvar and Bor Lentejas also captured the crowd’s attention at the awards night when they were hailed as the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor of the festival, outshining seasoned actors in their respective categories. 

The two newcomers from “Hamog” were speechless. Therese, 15, who cried onstage as she accepted her second best actress award in her career, credited direk Ralston for her award-winning performance. 

“My role in ‘Hamog’ is serious. I’m very thankful to direk Ralston for his help and mentorship for me to do well,” Therese shared. She added, “I did not expect this at all. I did not even prepare a good speech. I’m just thankful to my management, my parents, and to God.” 

The awards night also paid tribute to Rox Lee, Joey Agbayani, Mike and Johnny Alcazaren, Nick Deocampo, and Raymond Red, the pillars of Philippine alternative cinema. 

Cinema One Originals is an annual film festival that allows talented Filipino storytellers to showcase their stories through film for 11 years. It is a local independent film festival of Cinema One, one of the cable channels of Creative Programs, Inc., a subsidiary of ABS-CBN. 


The following are the winners at the 2015 Cinema One Originals festival: 

Jury Prize winner: Hamog, Ralston Jover 

Best Film: Manang Biring, Carl Joseph Papa 

Best Actress: Therese Malvar, Hamog 

Best Actor: Dino Patrano, Baka Siguro Yata 

Best Supporting Actress: Chai Fonacier, Miss Bulalacao 

Best Supporting Actor: Bor Lentejas, Hamog 

Best Director: Dayang Asu, Bor Ocampo 

Best Screenplay: Miss Bulalacao, Ara Chawdhury 

Best Cinematography: Dayang Asu (Albert Banzon)




October 2, 2015

5th Jollibee Family Values Awards (JFVA) Winning Families

Here are the 11 winning families from Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and the United States honored for their noteworthy advocacies that made a significant impact in the lives of their fellowmen. The 5th Jollibee Family Values Awards (JFVA) Gabi ng Parangal para sa Pamilyang Pilipino held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) last September 24.

DOMULOT Family


DOMULOT Family
Botolan, Zambales

· Carlito, 57 – Father 

· Iril, 56 – Mother 

· Christopher, 34 – Son 

· Carol, 27 – Daughter 

· Noel, 25 – Son 

· Karen, 24 – Daughter 

· Catherine, 23 – Daughter 

· Carmen, 22 – Daughter 

· Cora, 21 – Daughter 

· Carlito Jr., 15 – Son 

Uniting the Aetas and protecting their rights are the main advocacies of the Domulot family. 

The Domulots are among the active members of Lubos ng Alyansa ng mga Katutubong Ayta sa Sambales (LAKAS), which was established in 1986 after the Mt. Pinatubo eruption. As chieftain of their tribe, Carlito underwent literary seminars led by the missionaries that founded the organization, and he made sure to share what he has learned with his community. Carlito also served as the LAKAS chairperson from 1999 to early 2015, and now acts as an adviser of the group. 

Carlito is also among those who led the unity of the four Aeta tribes in Zambales. Through his efforts, and with the help of various NGOs and concerned groups, the Aetas were able to acquire the Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) in March 2010, protecting the ancestral domain of more than 50,000 Aeta families, to whom the land rightfully belongs. 

The family also served as their community’s teachers, conducing literacy programs and literacy and livelihood trainings for their fellow Aetas. Through the years, they were able to make a difference in the lives of about 5,000 families. They were also instrumental in the construction of a school in their community, seeking the help of various organizations to provide school supplies to underprivileged students. 

The Domulot siblings are also doing their share in serving their community, assisting in seminars and working hard to help fund the family’s projects. The eldest, Christopher, is in Japan studying organic farming, aiming to help his kababayans improve their livelihood, while Noel, a Political Science student, has set his sights on becoming a lawyer for Aetas. Daughters Carol and Karen are also active as teachers of the school’s daycare and high school students, respectively. 



MAMBUAY Family

MAMBUAY Family 
Opol, Misamis Oriental

· Nathaniel, 55 – Father 

· Amina, 48 – Mother 

· Lara Angelie, 25 – Daughter 

· Sarah Adrianne, 24 – Daughter 

· Farrah Asleigh, 20 – Daughter 


The Mambuay family believes that differences in culture and religion are not obstacles to a peaceful and nurturing community. 

The family started as volunteers of a peace program in their hometown of Misamis Oriental, conducting community training to promote mutual respect and understanding among Muslims and Christians in different barangays and municipalities. Using their own funds and through the help of a friend in Germany, the Mambuays expanded their advocacy and established Kalilintad Pilipinas, Inc. in 2013. The organization conducts trainings, workshops and seminars on peace and non-violent communication to different groups in Mindanao. In addition, the group extends educational support to less fortunate children, and holds values formation seminars for those in jail. 

When their province was hit by Typhoon Sendong in 2011, the family also used their personal resources and volunteered their time to provide relief goods and basic medical assistance. They also sought the help of the Society of the Divine Word missionaries and volunteers from the University of San Carlos to deliver psychological and medical support to the victims. 


PEñA Family

PEñA Family
Dasmariñas City, Cavite 

· Alfredo, 52 – Father

· Ma. Janette, 52 – Mother 

· Anthea Carmeli, 21 – Daughter 

· Angelico Amir, 15 – Son 

· Jan Amille, 9 – Son 


The Peña family is united in their mission to raise awareness about autism, heading capacity-building programs that empower not only persons with disabilities (PWDs), but also their families. 

Parents Alfredo and Janette were instrumental in the establishment of the Bacoor chapter of the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) in 2006. Through their efforts, they have helped establish 13 ASP chapters in their home province of Cavite, benefitting more than 10,000 PWDs and their loved ones. 

Using their own resources, the family reaches out to other families who, like them, have loved ones with autism. They partnered with various organizations to put up Special Education (SPED) centers in public schools in the city and nearby areas, providing education to PWDs at no cost. 

Janette also facilitates regular support group meetings, and heads free seminars for parents, teachers, daycare workers, students and cause-oriented groups based in their native Cavite, as well as in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. 

The Peña siblings are also active in the family’s projects. Anthea Carmeli and Jan Emille act as facilitators of their annual Siblings Workshops, where young attendees learn the importance of having a nurturing relationship with their loved ones with special needs. Anthea also hopes to continue what her family has started and is now on her fifth year as an Occupational Therapy student at De La Salle Health Sciences Institute, where she is a scholar. Amir was diagnosed with autism at a young age, but that did not stop him from also helping others and volunteering at a summer camp for PDWs. 


ROJAS Family

ROJAS Family
Quezon City 

· Emerito, 57 – Father 

· Voleta, 56 – Mother 

· Elaine Rose, 30 – Daughter 

· Erika Anne, 29 – Daughter 

· Einstein, 24 – Son 

· Edward, 21 – Son 

A throat cancer survivor, Emer lost his voice and can only communicate with the use of an electronic larynx, a handheld electronic device that replaced the functions of his vocal cords. He and his family have made it their mission to give tobacco victims and persons with disabilities (PWDs) a voice, empowering them through education and support. 

In 2007, Emer established the New Vois Association of the Philippines (NVAP), addressing PWD issues and cancer awareness. It conducts monthly conferences that raises awareness on the health hazards of tobacco, and also provided free electronic larynx units and esophageal speech training to those afflicted with throat diseases. 

Through the years, the NVAP grew into a tobacco control advocacy group. As leaders of the NVAP, Emer and his wife Volet spearheaded the passage of two major health laws, the sin tax law and the graphic health warning law, which aim to raise awareness on the health risks brought about by tobacco. Because of his efforts, Emer was named as one of the 87 Global Cancer Ambassador by the American Cancer Society. 

The Rojas family also partnered with the local government and NGOs on livelihood initiatives that help PWDs gain economic independence. To date, they have provided high-speed sewing machines to five PWD organizations in different barangays in Quezon City. They also conduct capacity building seminars to underprivileged communities in various areas, including Bohol, Bacolod and Cebu. 


TIOSAN Family

TIOSAN Family
Cainta, Rizal

· Dante, 61 – Father 

· Elna, 56 – Mother 

· Paul, 32 – Son 

· Dianne, 31 – Daughter 

Dante knows the challenges of being visually impaired as he lost his sight during his final semester in college. While his condition hindered his dreams of becoming a CPA lawyer from coming true, he realized that he can still bring his other goals to life and help blind people like him achieve theirs. 

He became a trainer for blind masseurs under a government scheme, but realized that those he trained ended up unemployed as they did not have any means to promote their services. This inspired him to put up VIBES, which stands for “Visually Impaired Brotherhood for Excellent Services,” in 1992. Dante established this enterprise offering massage services with only P8,000 as capital, which their choral group, led by his wife, raised from singing carols during the Christmas season. 

Through VIBES, the Tiosan family provided skills and social development training to the visually impaired at no cost, equipping them with the abilities they need to earn livelihood. The beneficiaries, especially those who are homeless, are also given free food and lodging. To date, VIBES employs about 650 visually impaired persons in various branches across the country, allowing them to provide for their families despite their condition. 

VIBES also has a cooperative that allows members and even their relatives to loan money for their needs at a very low interest. The cooperative’s proceeds are allocated for the family’s outreach programs, which include provision of school supplies to the children of visually impaired members and feeding projects in squatters’ areas. 

Elna supports her husband’s program by managing the financial records of some VIBES branches. Their son Paul also acts as the manager of the business, using his IT expertise in running the enterprise, while the daughter, Dianne, is the one in-charge of marketing materials. 


Global Pinoy Family of the Year 


GANGE Family

GANGE Family 
San Jose, California

· George, 63 – Father 

· Melinda, 62 – Mother 

· Michael, 40 – Son 

· George, Jr., 37 – Son 


Rondalla music has played a big part in George’s life since he was a kid. He finished school as a scholar because of it, and it taught him values and life skills that became a great help in his life as he grew up. 

George and his family have made it their advocacy to uplift the lives of the less fortunate through rondalla music, establishing the Pagyamanin Likas Musika (PLM in 2010). With the help of family and friends, the organization was able to purchase new instruments that were donated to a chosen community or school, helping underprivileged children improve their self-esteem, character and livelihood through music. 

Through the years, PLM has benefitted about 70 schools and marginalized communities in Cavite, Paranaque, Las Pinas, Taguig, Muntinlupa and even as far as Davao Del Norte. 

The Gange family also uses music as a means to help victims of various calamities, serenading and entertaining residents of a nursing facility in California to raise funds. Through their organization, they also worked with rondalla groups in the US and the Philippines to produce a music CD, aptly titled Pamanang Pinoy, to raise funds for its beneficiaries. 

Because of the family’s efforts, they were able to provide assistance to survivors of the earthquake in Nepal and in Bohol, Typhoons Yolanda and Ondoy, as well as those affected the Zamboanga siege. 


5th JOLLIBEE FAMILY VALUES AWARDS 

Special Citations 


Special Citation for Environment 

BASA Famil


BASA Family
Roxas City, Capiz 

· Rommel, 48 – Father

· Analy, 44 – Mother 

· Cyprian Jade, 19 – Son 

· Zyque Faith, 17 – Daughter 

The members of the Basa family are all active in different advocacies that educate and uplift the lives of their community. Among these is the “Sagip Kalikasan, Sagip Buhay” project, which aims to provide alternative life vests using recycled plastic bottles. They visit various barangays to teach residents about disaster preparedness and to distribute these life vests. 

At a young age, the Basa siblings have exemplified leadership and compassion for their fellowmen. In 2011, eldest son Cyprian Jade pioneered the “Farmers Project,” educating and training more than 500 farmers about making alternative organic pesticides. This program received various awards, including a recognition from the Department of Agriculture in their hometown. Cup was also named as one of the Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines for his community services and being a good role model to his fellow youth. 

Younger daughter Zyque Faith initiated the program “Adlaw sa Balay Dalayunan,” mobilizing her schoolmates to volunteer in a home for PWDs in their native Roxas City. As the president of their school’s Values Education department, she also leads gift-giving efforts to the PWDs living there. 



Special Citation for Education 


CAPILOS Family

CAPILOS Family
Quezon City 

· Jelson, 32 – Father 

· Hyacinth, 34 – Mother 

· Anastacia, 6 – Daughter 

· Alessandra, 5 – Daughter 

· Amarissa, 1 month – Daughter 

Driven by their passion for education, husband and wife Jelson and Hyacinth turned their business that does corporate trainings and seminars, into an advocacy program that benefitted public school teachers and their students. 

In 2011, the couple established EducAid, which offers monthly seminars, trainings, and workshops to public school teachers for free. From presentation skills and time management, to financial literacy and positive parenting, the program empowers teachers to provide higher quality education to their students. 

From helping 23 teachers on their first year, the Capilos couple was able to reach out to more than 5,000 teachers and students nationwide, through the help of clients and sponsors. Jelson also partnered with a local channel for a nationwide training program, joining its outreach programs in far-flung provinces to facilitate seminars for teachers. 



Special Citation for Minority Groups 

CATANGHAL Family



CATANGHAL Family
Pasig City 

· Ernie, 43 – Father 

· Rosalie, 44 – Mother 

· Lorniel Cid, 21 – Son 

· Francis Erl, 15 – Son 

· Eanda Franciel, 14 – Daughter 

The Catanghal family is united in caring for the Mangyan tribe in Mindoro. Since 1999, they had been conducting regular feeding programs and seminars on proper hygiene practices for the indigenous people. With the help of partner organizations, they also conduct medical missions in the community, soliciting medicine and medical supplies from pharmaceutical companies and other likeminded groups, and distributing them to those in need. 

In 2007, the Catanghal family began their education program for Mangyan kids, providing them with scholarship grants. They also personally visit the parents who are wary of sending their children to formal school, to convince them to let their kids go to school. They also put up a mission center, a shelter where scholars can reside as they complete their education. 



Special Citation for PWDs 

MENDOZA Family

MENDOZA Family
Puerto Princesa, Palawan 

· Matthew, 43 – Father 

· Angeli Natasha, 43 – Mother 

· Bea Angela, 15 – Daughter 

· Kyla Natasha, 12 – Daughter 

· Luke Matthew, 9 – Son 

For the Mendoza family, love and compassion can empower one to make a difference in the lives of others. Matthew and Angeli, whose eldest daughter Bea was diagnosed with Down syndrome, know how hard it is to find doctors and medical professionals with an expertise in caring for children with special needs. They also realized that unlike them, other parents do not have the means to provide therapy and even basic check-ups for their own kids. 

In 2003, the Mendoza couple sought the help of various therapists and specialists for a free clinic, bringing medical experts to their hometown of Puerto Princesa. Since then, the medical mission has grown and is now held twice a year, benefitting 100 kids per session. 

The family also undertakes projects that raise awareness on children with special needs, conducting seminars for parents and teachers on the topics of acceptance and inclusion, education and therapy. To further empower PWDs and their families, the Mendoza family also spearheads the Special Olympics in Palawan. 



Special Citation for Children 

RAMIREZ Family

RAMIREZ Family
Quezon City 

· Edsel, 42 – Father 

· Jennifer Rose, 42 – Mother 

· Jessica Anne Nicole, 21 – Daughter 

· Justine Gabrielle, 13 – Daughter 

The Ramirez family has a special spot in their hearts for underprivileged kids. In 2012, they launched the Philippine Toy Library (PTL), which aimed to give back to children the experience and joy of play.

The PTL transforms idle spaces in barangays, schools, parishes, and partner organizations into toy libraries, serving as fun and educational playrooms. Here, kids are free to read and play, activities that little ones in need may not have access to, but are critical to a child’s mental, emotional, social, and physical development.

Apart from PTL, the Ramirez family has been active in helping a community of Dumagats in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija, conducing medical missions, sustainable livelihood trainings, and gift-giving projects for the underprivileged Filipinos there.

Photos: Arts & Travel Magazine 

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