TMC Iloilo’s ‘Paglaum’ recognizes excellence in healthcare journalism
In celebration of its 14th anniversary, The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo once again turned the spotlight to the local media and bloggers of Iloilo by recognizing excellence in healthcare journalism through “Paglaum Media Excellence Awards” held on April 26, 2024 at Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo.
Now on its second year, TMC Iloilo’s Paglaum Media Excellence Awards bears the theme “Healthcare Resilience: Adapting, Innovating, and Thriving” which speaks about how the healthcare industry adapted to the challenges of the pandemic and remained steadfast in delivering healthcare services to the community.
TMC Iloilo received a total of 41 entries for 9 categories across four media platforms which include television, radio, print and digital.
This year’s roster of winners includes:
TELEVISION
Paglaum Special Citation for TV Broadcast
Zen Quilantang-Sasa of GMA Iloilo
“Iloilo, May Pinakamataas nga Kaso Sang HIV sa Bilog Nga Western Visayas”
RADIO
Most Promising Healthcare News for Radio
Enrico Surita Jr. of K5 News FM
“Ano ang Pertussis Kag Paano Natun Maproteksyonan ang Aton Mga Kabataan?”
Enrico Surita Jr. of K5 News FM receives the Paglaum Award for Most Promising Healthcare News for Radio.
Most Inspiring Healthcare Story for Radio
Magie Maleriado ot RMN Iloilo
“Si Albert Nga Sadto Kuyapon, Doktor Na Subong”
Magie Maleriado ot RMN Iloilo receives the Paglaum Award for Most Inspiring Healthcare Story for Radio.
Most Promising Healthcare News for Print
Rjay Zuriaga Castor of Daily Guardian
“‘OKY FOR YOU, OKY FOR ME’: Period Tracker and Menstrual Health App Launched in PH”
Joey Marazan of Daily Guardian receives the Paglaum Award for Most Promising Healthcare News for Print on behalf of Rjay Castor.
Most Inspiring Healthcare Story for Print
Ime Sornito of Panay News
“Underrecognized Benevolence; BHWs as Frontline Health Advocates in Communities”
Leah Fajardo of Panay News receives the Paglaum Award for Most Inspiring Healthcare Story for Print on behalf of Ime Sornito.
Healthcare Photo of the Year for Print
Ian Paul Cordero Iloilo Metropolitan Times
“Braving the Heat”
Most Relevant Healthcare Story for Digital
Nile Kris Jan Banga of Nile On Weekends
“Transforming Iloilo, One Campaign at a Time: Coach Nile’s Mission for Mental and Spiritual Wellness”
Healthcare Advocate of the Year for Digital
Nonoy Taclino of Iloilo today
Nonoy Taclino of Iloilo Today receives the Paglaum Award for Healthcare Advocate of the Year for Digital.
SPECIAL AWARD
Healthcare Story of the year
Magie Maleriado, Onofrio Pinasas, Joylyn Paraonda and Rezzy Bordon of RMN Iloilo
“Lord, Ngaa Ako Gid?”
Magie Maleriado and Onofrio Pinasas of RMN Iloilo receive the Paglaum Award for Healthcare Story of the Year.
“Paglaum Media Excellence Awards is our way of paying tribute to the dedication of the local media and bloggers in delivering factual news and information about health. It is important especially nowadays that we have a reliable source of health information to avoid misinformation and fake news that can lead to serious problems in the community,” said TMC Iloilo Chief Executive Officer Dr. Felix Ray Villa.
On his part, TMC Enterprise President and Group CEO Dr. Eugene F. Ramos emphasized the vital role of the media and bloggers in shaping the perception of the public about their health.
“Filipinos can never get better in terms on health not unless they fully understand what health is all about and we accept the responsibility of taking care of ourselves. They cannot have that responsibility without the necessary information that you provide. The more your communication become effective, the more you contribute to a positive change in our society,” Dr. Ramos noted.
The winners of TMC Iloilo Paglaum Media Excellence Awards received a Special Wellness Package and the Paglaum trophy which is inspired is by a lighthouse or parola, a representation on how the media and bloggers shed light, gave hope, and inspired the public. (TMCI)
