The Benildean Press Corps (BPC) triumphed in the prestigious 40th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) by winning Best Literary Publication for Shades of Gray: Convalescence, the official literary folio of Benildean students, on November 14 at Star Theater, Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex.

 

BPC, the official student-journalists’ organization of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), bested a total of eleven entries. Five finalists were nominated for the award, including “Jukebox: The Guilds Literary Folio” by Bataan Peninsula State University Main Campus, “Mirage ‘Abrakadabra’” by Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas, “Morpheme” By De La Salle University Dasmariñas, and “The Lathe Art Compilation” by Batangas State University.

 

With “Convalescence” as the theme of the winning literary folio, poems and stories about chaos, defeat, conflicts, recovery, and resolution were featured.

 

Meanwhile, out of 21 entries, BPC was also recognized for being a finalist in the Best Student Organ (College) category with The Benildean: Preservation issue. The Benildean, a magazine-journal, is the official student publication of the College, as well as BPC’s flagship publication. Five finalists were nominated for the award, including “CVSU – R Rexus Tabloid” by Cavite State University CCAT Campus, “Fixed Magazine” by Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas, “Phoenix Tabloid” by Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas, and “Sensus Communis: The Lathe Journal” by Batangas State University.

 

Its fourth volume and 13th issue, Preservation, featured stories on preserved cultures, traditions, customs, and ideologies which urges the society to protect them before they are gone.

 

“The Truth Will Set You Free”

To kick off the awarding ceremony, CMMA Acting Chairman D. Edgard A. Cabango gave the welcoming remarks, followed by a reading of Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle’s special message by CMMA Executive Director and Trustee Rev. Fr. Rufino Secson Jr. The CMMA, with the theme “The Truth Will Set You Free,” welcomed 289 finalists, community leaders, media practitioners, student journalists, and guests.

 

The awardings proceeded hosted by TV personalities Carlo Lorenzo and Eugene Domingo, accompanied by Fr. Hans Magdurulang.

 

Musical performances were rendered by CMMA awardees Bugoy Drilon, Ogie Alcasid, and Moira Dela Torre as they sang “One Day,” “Di ka Pababayaan,” and “Tagpuan” respectively. In addition, dance performances by La Salle Dance Company Contemporary and Hiyas ng Pilipinas Dance Troupe entertained the audience.

 

The following have won in the 40th CMMA:

Hall of Fame Awardee for Best Youth Magazine: “World and Life” (World and Life Publication)

Hall of Fame Awardee for Best Opinion Columns: “Why the Philippines is Not Hopeless,” “Why Less is More,” “Will Soon Flourish,” and “Bull Market Bull Sheet” by Wilson Lee Flores

Hall of Fame Awardee for Best News: “Failon Ngayon sa DZMM”

Saint John Paul II Award for 2018: Department of Journalism and Communications of the San Jose Recoletos Cebu City

Serviam Award: Shepherd’s Voice Radio and TV Foundation, Inc.

 

Student Category

Best Student Organ (Grade School): “Luntiang Panunulat” (La Salle Greenhills)

Best Student Organ (High School): “The Echoes” (Casimiro A. Ynares, Sr. Memorial National High School)

Best Student Organ (College): “CVSU – R Nexus Tabloid” (Cavite State University CCAT Campus)

Best Student Public Service Print Ad: “Burning Truth” (Faith Colleges)

Best Student Literary Publication: “Shades of Gray: Convalescence” (De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde)

 

Print Category

Best Print Ad – Branded: “What Will You Ressurect Today?” (The Philippine Star, Ideasxmachina Advertising, Inc.)

Best Print Ad – Public Service: “Father’s Day 2017” (Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp.)

Best Youth Magazine: “Youngster” (St. Paul’s Philippines) and “Fish Magazine, The Zany Side of Loving God” (Shepherd’s Voice Publications, Inc.)

Best Children’s Magazine: “Backpack” (Rex Bookstore, Inc. / CMN-ASIA, Inc.)

Best Local Community Parish Newspaper: “The Bow and Arrow” (La Salle Green Hills) Best Family-Oriented Magazine:“Family Matters” (Don Bosco Press, Inc.)

Best Short Story: “Siyap ng Isang Sisiw” by Eugene Y. Evasco

Best Children’s Short Story: “Dearest Papa” by Mary Ann A. Ordinario, (ABC Educational Development Children’s Books, Inc.)

Best News Photograph: “Sisterhood” by Niño Jesus Orbeta (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Best Special Feature: “Truth Vs. Deceit: Sifting Through the Lies (A 5-Part Series)” by Ador Vincent S. Mayol (Cebu Daily News)

Best Entertainment Column: “World and Life Barkada” by Gladys V. Ramos (World & Life)

Best Comic Story: “The Breathtaking Story of Fatima in Comic Strips” by Fr. Sal Putzu, SDB., Alden C. Sacramento and Dondy S. Daguio (Word & Life Publications)

Best Investigative Report: “Crushing Drugs: Battle On Many Fronts” by Cherry Ann T. Lim (Sunstar Cebu)

Best News Coverage: “Ricardo Cardinal Vidal, His Life Was A Gift, A Send-Off Like No Other” by Ador Vincent Mayol, Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Rosalie P. Abatayao, Nestle L. Semilla and Fe Marie Dumaboc (Cebu Daily News)

Best Editorial Cartoon: “Prayers To Heal Our Broken Land” by Paul Eric Roca (Manila Bulletin)

Best Business Column: “Managing for Society” by Patrick Adriel H. Aure (The Manila Times)

 

Radio Category

Best Student Public Service Radio Ad: “Bible In Conversational Filipino” (Our Lady of Caysasay Academy)

Best Radio Ad – Public Service: “MOR Nanay Kakilala” (MOR 101.9 FOR LIFE, ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management)

Best Counseling Program: “Kahapon Lamang” Bombo Radyo La Union DZSO 720 KHZ

Best Entertainment Program: Radyo Balintataw “Obra ni Juan – Musical”, DZRH 666 Manila Broadcasting Company

Best News Feature: Bida Specials “Si Madam Rosal at Kanyang mga Alaga” , DXND-AM Notre Dame Broadcasting Corp.

Best Business Program: Bida Specialas “Vermicomposting Sa Urban Household” DXND-AM Notre Dame Broadcasting Corp.

Best Drama Program: “Dear MOR”, MOR 101.9 Manila ABS-CBN Corp.

Best Educational Program: “Good Morning Philippines”, DXBR – Bombo Radyo Butuan

Best Public Service Program: “Search for the Monster Scholar”, Monster RX93.1

Best News Program: “On the Spot” , DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 ABS-CBN Corp.

Best News Commentary: “Dobol A Sa Dobol B” , Super Radyo DZBB 594 GMA Network, Inc.

 

Music Category

Best Inspirational Song: “Di Ka Pababayaan” by Ogie Alcasid with Philharmonic Orchestra

Best Secular Song: “Tagpuan” by Moira Dela Torre

Best Inspirational Album: “Lead Me On” by INGO

Best Secular Album: “R3.0” by Regine Velasquez – Alcasid

Best Music Video: “Ito Ang Aming Pangarap” by KZ Tandingan, Bugoy Drilon, Ebe Dancel, and Gloc 9

Best Digital Ad – Branded: “Pitaka” (MCJIM, Insight 360 Consultancy Services, Inc.)

Best Digital Ad – Public Service: “Fake News-Reverse” (Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation)

 

Television/News Category

Best Student TV Production: “Kanlungan” (Tarlac State University)

Best Student Public Service TV Ad: “Filipinos First” (De La Salle University – Dasmariñas)

Best TV Ad – Public Service: “Love Thy Neighbor Film” (Kapisanan ng Broadkaster ng Pilipinas, TBWA, Santiago Mangada Puno)

Best Children and Youth Program: “AHA!” (GMA 7)

Best Adult Educational/ Cultural Program: “The Atom Araullo Specials” (GMA 7)

Best Public Service Program: “Mission Possible” (ABS-CBN 2)

Best Comedy Program: “Dear Uge” (GMA 7)

Best Station ID: “Buong Puso Para Sa Kapuso Station ID” (GMA 7)

Best Religious Program: “Stories for the Soul” (GMA 7)

Best Talk Show: “One Asean” (PTV 4)

Best Drama Series/Program: “Wagas” (GMA News TV 11) and “The Good Son” (ABS CBN 2)

Best TV Special: “Sa Landas ni Hesus: Maglakbay, Magnilay” (DZMM Teleradyo, ABS-CBN Corp.)

Best Special Event Coverage: “Holy Land Coverage” (GMA 7)

Best News Magazine: “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” (GMA 7)

Best News Program: “State of the Nation with Jessica Soho” (GMA News TV 11)

Best Entertainment Program: “ASAP” and “I Can See Your Voice” (ABS-CBN 2)

Best Student Short Film: “Comfort Room” (UST Angelicum College Inc.)

Best Film: “Seven Sundays” (ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc., Star Cinema)

Best Website: Philippine Province of Society of Jesus

 

Established in 1978 by the late Jaime Cardinal Sin and organized by the Archdiocese of Manila, CMMA and the Catholic church pay tribute to a variety of works and roster of media practitioners, both students and professionals, who and which have been advocates of promoting Christian values in the most prestigious way.

 

Photo courtesy of Ms. Dayanara Cudal, Publications Coordinator, Benildean Press Corps