INQUIRER.net writer wins Migration Advocacy & Media Award

INQUIRER.net U.S. Bureau Correspondent Rose Paquette, winner of a MAM Award.

SAN FRANCISCO—An article on Balikbayan boxes by INQUIRER.net U.S. Bureau Correspondent Rose Paquette was named one of the 10 best media works from the United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines, winning this year’s Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Award from the Commission on Overseas Filipinos (CFO).

SAN FRANCISCO—An article on Balikbayan boxes by INQUIRER.net U.S. Bureau Correspondent Rose Paquette, was named one of the 10 best media works from the United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines, winning this year’s Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Award from the Commission on Overseas Filipinos (CFO).

Now on its fifth year, the MAM Awards was conceived in 2011 by the CFO led by Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas, to recognize the significant role of the media in raising public awareness on issues related to Filipino migration, its and development, and in advocating the cause and promoting a positive image of Filipinos overseas.

1. BEST PRINT (ARTICLE)

HIKES IN CONTAINER CARGO TARIFFS WORRY BALIKBAYAN BOX SENDERS

Author: Rose Paquette

Publication: Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines

An article about a probable new tariff adjustment by the Philippine Bureau of Customs, which might affect the entire cargo industry and worries overseas Filipino balikbayan box senders.

2. BEST PRINT (NEWSPAPER MAGAZINE)

THE MIGRANTS

Publisher: Nene Ho

Taiwan

A free monthly newspaper magazine featuring news and articles of general interest to overseas Filipinos and other Asians in Taiwan.

3. BEST PRINT (BOOK)

MANY JOURNEYS, MANY VOICES

Authors: Edna Zapanta Manlapaz, Czarina Saloma, Yael Buencamino

Publisher: Anvil Publishing, Inc.

Philippines

The book focuses the spotlight on Filipinas overseas from the perspectives of three interdisciplinary studies: sociology, literature and art. It chronicles the “feminization” of Filipino migrant labor and allows ten Filipinas to tell, in their own voices, the story of their lives and journeys.

4. BEST RADIO SHOW (REGULAR)

PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE MULTICULTURAL FAMILY MUSIC RADIO

Host: Maria Genevie Kim
Radio Station: www.wjf.kr

South Korea

The radio program delivers news, music and information about the Philippines and South Korea. Listeners can also learn Korean language and have a better understanding of Korean culture.

5. BEST TV SHOW (REGULAR)

JUAN EU KONEK

Hosts: Danny Buenafe, Rose Eclarinal, and Gene Alcantara

TV Station: ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel

United Kingdom

Airing every first Sunday of the month, the TV program explores the rich and varied stories and issues of overseas Filipinos in Europe.

6. BEST TV SHOW (EPISODIC)

KAPUSO MO, JESSICA SOHO

Host: Jessica Soho

TV Station: GMA-7

Philippines

 The special episode features a story about an OFW mother’s unconditional love for the Kuwaiti children that she is taking care of. She teaches them the Filipino language and shares with them the Filipino culture and values.

7. BEST MOVIE

EDSA WOOLWORTH

Director: John Lazatin
Executive Producer: Rafael Lopez
Managing Director for North America: Olivia Finina de Jesus
Screenplay: Noel Nuguit
Cinematographer: Shayne Sarte
Editor: Mitos Briones Philippines
Philippines

The family drama about love beyond culture, color, and race, tackles the story of three Filipino siblings living in the Bay Area caring for their American stepfather following the death of their mother. The movie conveys a universal message of teaching love and compassion among members of the family.

8. BEST INTERACTIVE MEDIA (WEBSITE)

PHILIPPINE DIGEST

Website: www.phildigest.ipcdigital.com

General Manager: Cherry Hidaki

Japan

 The website is an online resource for Filipino migrants in Japan, which includes articles and features of general interest, information which can help migrants in their daily living, Q&A section on immigration, and stories from the Philippines.

9. BEST INTERACTIVE MEDIA (BLOG)

PINOYS TO CANADA

Blogsite: www.pinoystocanada.wordpress.com

Blogger: Antonio Neri Echevarria, Jr.

Canada 

The blog provides useful tips and information about working and living in Canada, immigration rules and policies, and issues and challenges faced by Filipino migrants.

10. BEST ADVERTISEMENT

MISS NOTHING

Google Philippines

Philippines

The advertisement is dedicated to overseas Filipinos who will not be able to visit the Philippines on Christmas, as well as their families and friends back home. It is part of Google Philippines’ “Balikbayan” campaign, which aims to enable Filipino families “share the everyday” through the website’s various services, from social media and messaging to videos.

The panel of judges for the MAM Awards is headed by CFO Executive Director Mary Grace A. Tirona with members from the different migration and media institutions, which include Philippine Migrants Rights Watch, Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Philippines Information Agency, and National Press Club of the Philippines.

The Awarding Ceremonies, which will form part of the annual celebration of the Month of Overseas Filipinos and International Migrants Day, will be on December 18 at SSS Magsaysay Hall, Quezon City.

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