CLTV36’s ‘Bawal ing Tsismis kang Sonia Soto’ and ‘Agri TV’ Shine at UPLB Gandingan Awards 2024
[Los Baños, Laguna] – CLTV36’s programs, Bawal ing Tsismis kang Sonia Soto and Agri TV Central Luzon, were recently recognized at the prestigious University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) 18th Gandingan Awards 2024, beating other programs from national TV networks. The ceremony, held on May 4, 2024 at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, recognizes excellence in Philippine broadcasting.
Bawal ing Tsismis kang Sonia Soto was the big winner, securing its second consecutive win, besting other programs such as Fast Talk with Boy Abunda from the GMA Network and Rise and Shine Pilipinas from People’s Television. The program’s producer, Jenifer Salenga, delivered a speech on behalf of the host, Sonia P. Soto, and emphasized the program’s commitment to responsible journalism and advocacy for positive change. Salenga said, “Ang Bawal ing Tsismis kang Sonia Soto ay hindi lamang tumatalakay sa mga maiinit na isyu na nakakaapekto sa buhay ng ating mga kababayan kasama na ang usapin sa agrikultura. Binigyan diin po nito ang mas malalimang pagsusuri ng mga usapin, at kinakalampag ang mga dapat kalampagin upang kumilos para sa mas mabuting kinabukasan para sa lahat.” (“Bawal ing Tsismis kang Sonia Soto not only tackles hot issues affecting the lives of our fellow countrymen, including agricultural matters. It also provides a deeper analysis of these issues, and urges action on the areas that need attention to work towards a better future for all.”)
The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office III’s Agri TV Central Luzon program was also honored with the “Most Development-Oriented Livelihood Program” Award. The producer and host of the program, Ernest Payawal, said, “Sa programa pong ito pinapakilala po namin ‘yung pong buhay ng ating magsasaka na siyang nagtatanim ng pag-asa para sa ikauunlad ng ating ekonomiya.” (In this program, we introduce the lives of our farmers who sow hope for the progress of our economy.)
The UPLB Gandingan Awards, renowned for celebrating excellence in Philippine broadcasting, received entries from across the country. The recognition of Bawal ing Tsismis kang Sonia Soto and Agri TV Central Luzon’s achievements solidifies CLTV36’s position as a leader in the industry and a champion of meaningful storytelling, that resonates with the Kapampangan people and their invaluable contributions to society.
The 18th Gandingan Awards ceremony took place on May 4 at the Charles Fuller Baker Memorial Hall of the University of the Philippines Los Baños.
