Media practitioners recognized at the CARD MRI Panaghiusa Media Awards

On December 10, 2025, the CARD MRI Panaghiusa Media Awards ceremony was held
at Casita Uno, Carmelite Road, Brgy, San Lucas 1, San Pablo City, Laguna, recognizing
outstanding media practitioners nationwide for their collaboration with CARD MRI in its
effort towards poverty eradication.
“Through this event, we aim to recognize the efforts of our media partners in helping
eradicate poverty through information dissemination. They are the ones who consistently
give voices to CARD MRI’s stories, so today, we wanted to turn the spotlight to them and
ensure that their hard work is truly seen and appreciated,” CARD MRI Publishing House
President Ms. Marilyn Manila stated.

The major award, Natatanging Kabalikat ng Taon, was given to Radyo Natin Calapan and
Laguna Courier in recognition of their meaningful and timely coverage of CARD MRI’s
key events, milestones, and achievements. Each of them received a cash prize of PHP
25,000.00 along with Mga Likha ni Inay products worth PHP 1,500.00.
On the other hand, the Kasangga sa Pag-unlad award was given to Rapids Journal,
Wednesday Herald, Dateline Weekly Newspaper, Radyo Natin Lucena, and DZJV
CALABARZON for their commitment to promoting CARD MRI’s mission through
advocacy, as well as their support for financial inclusion, poverty eradication, and social
development. Each awardee received a cash prize of PHP 20,000.00 and Mga Likha ni
Inay products worth PHP 1,500.00.
Meanwhile, Facts and Figures Newsweekly, Newscore Bulacan, Amihan, The Laguna
Express, The Daily Guardian, Boracay Island News, Mindanao Journal, and Periodico
Norte received the Huwarang Tagabando award in recognition of their contribution in
amplifying CARD MRI’s stories through their respective platforms. Each awardee
received a cash prize of PHP 15,000.00 and Mga Likha ni Inay products worth PHP
1,500.00.
“Our media partners are more than just conveyors of news. They are storytellers who
bring our stories to life. Being a journalist is not an easy calling; it needs courage,
dedication, and genuine compassion. For this reason, we proudly honor the outstanding
media practitioners who have stood with us in spreading awareness of CARD MRI’s
mission, helping bring poverty eradication closer to reality,” said CARD MRI Founder and
Chairman Emeritus Dr. Jaime Aristotle Alip.
Present during the awarding are the senior advisers, the executive committee, and the
management committee members of CARD MRI.