The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu, through the Cebu Archdiocesan Commission on Social Communications (CACoSCo), held the 2nd Cebu Metropolitan Catholic Mass Media Awards (CM-CMMA) at the Cube Wing Atrium, SM Seaside City, Cebu.
The CM-CMMA is a biennial event that recognizes the valuable contributions of media practitioners from Cebu and its suffragan dioceses: Dumaguete, Tagbilaran, Talibon, and Maasin.
Present at the event were Caceres Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon (Chair, Episcopal Commission on Social Communications), Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy, Talibon Bishop Daniel Patrick Parcon, Msgr. Agustin Ancajas (Chairman, CACoSCo), members of the academe who served as jurors, and the awardees.
Msgr. Ancajas, in his welcome address, reminded those in attendance that journalism is a vocation rooted in truth, justice, and hope. He emphasized that despite the changing media landscape, the core values of media ethics—truth, accuracy, independence, and fairness—should remain unchanged.
“We recognize real people. Real journalists, who despite the threat of fake use and AI generated content, remain true to the principles of media ethics. You are the people with the heart who listen to the stories of others, reach out to the communities and report responsibly to society and to God,” he said.
This year’s CM-CMMA featured 6 major categories: Print / Online, Publication, Radio, Television, Advertising, and Digital.
Congratulations to the following winners:
PRINT/ONLINE CATEGORY
- Editorial Cartooning (Institutional Award) – Cebuano
Special Citation – “Editoryal” SUPERBALITA CEBU - Editorial Cartooning (Individual Award) – ENGLISH
Special Citation: “Call For Faith” SHANIZE MARIE L. FERRE – Immaculate Conception Parish Hilongos Social Communications (ICPH SoCom) - Photojournalism (Individual Award)
JUAN CARLO DE VELA – Sunstar Cebu - Column Writing (Individual Award) – Opinion – Cebuano
ATTY. EDDIE BARRITA – SUPERBALITA CEBU - Column Writing (Individual Award) – Opinion – English
Media Category: Leo Udtohan – The Bohol Chronicle (Media)
Parish Category: JAN DYNELLE LAMBERTE – Immaculate Conception Parish Hilongos Social Communications (ICPH SoCom) - Feature Writing (Individual Award) – Cebuano
Guam P. Logroño – SuperBalita Cebu - Feature Writing (Individual Award) – English
Joshua Solano – SUNSTAR CEBU - Special Reporting/Investigative Writing (Institutional) – One-Part – English
ABS-CBN News - Special Reporting/Investigative Writing (Institutional) Series – English
Cebu Daily News - Special Reporting/Investigative Writing (Institutional) – Series – Cebuano
Special Citation – “31 na ang patay” BANAT NEWS - News Writing (Institutional Award) – Cebuano
Superbalita Cebu - News Writing (Institutional Award) – English
Cebu Daily News Digital
PUBLICATION
- Magazine (Catholic School)
Special Citation – “THE CHRISTMAS SEASON 2025” – Pope John XXIII Seminary - Magazine (Parish)
Special Citation – “LAMDAG Sa Gagmayng Kristohanong Katilingban” — St. Vincent Ferrer Parish BONAWON, SIATON NEGROS ORIENTAL - Souvenir Program
“SOUVENIR PROGRAM 2025” – PARISH AND ARCHDIOCESAN SHRINE OF SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL (POBLACION, ARGAO, CEBU - Newsletter
“TIGIB” – SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH BONAWON, SIATON, NEGROS ORIENTAL
RADIO CATEGORY
- Radio PSA PLUGS – AM
“DYHP IN ACTION (STRAIGHT TO THE POINT)” – DYHP RMN CEBU - Radio PSA PLUGS – FM
Special Citation – “KINI ANG AKONG SULIRAN” – DYHP RMN CEBU - Radio Drama – AM
“ANGHEL SA NAGDILAAB NGA LANGIT” – DYSS SUPER RADYO CEBU - Radio Drama – FM
“THE PILO STORY: DINAUGDAOG (Holy Week Special)” – IFM 93.9 Cebu - Radio Educational Program- AM
“IKAW UG ANG DSWD KAUBAN ANG KABAG-OHAN” – DYHP RMN CEBU - Radio Educational Program- FM
“BEDTIME STORIES” – DYWF – FM 93.1 FMR Cebu - Radio Development Communication Program (Advocacy) – AM
“KAPWA KO MAHAL KO” – DYSS SUPER RADYO CEBU - Radio Development Communication Program (Advocacy) – FM
“HADS PADS Episode” – DYDC 104.7 - Radio Talk Show- AM
“DOC ON AIR” – DYHP RMN CEBU - Radio Talk Show- FM
“SERBISYONG KAVIBES” – DYWF-FM - Radio Public Affairs Program- AM
“STRAIGHT TO THE POINT” – DYHP RMN CEBU - Radio Public Affairs Program- FM
Special Citation – “SERBISYONG KAVIBES” – DYWF-FM 93.1 FMR Cebu - Radio Commentary – AM
Special Citation – “UNSAY IKASULTI MO?” – DYSS SUPER RADYO CEBU - Radio Commentary – FM
Special Citation – ARANGKADA SA BUNTAG – DYWF – fm 93.1 FMR Cebu - Radio News Program- AM
“UNANG RADYO, UNANG BALITA” – DYHP RMN CEBU - Radio News Program- FM
Special Citation: ARANGKADA BALITA SA BUNTAG (APRIL 2026 ”- DYWF 93.1 FMR (Favorite Music Radio)
TELEVISION CATEGORY
- TV Special Events
MyTv Cebu Specials: PAGLAUM GIKAN SA BASURA: ANG IMBENSYON NI BENITO – MyTV CEBU - TV Talk Show
Special Citation – AnDISCOVERIES BREAKING BOUNDARIES IN BEAUTY WITH LARRA FRANCESCA LASAM” – MyTV CEBU - TV News Program
“ONE BALITA BAI” – One PH
ADVERTISING CATEGORY
- TV Advertising
“PREMIER UNIVERSITY” – CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY - Social Media Advertising
LAGING KASAMA: 7/11 40 YEARS CAMPAIGN – ABOVE THE LINE PRODUCTIONS
DIGITAL CATEGORY
- Catholic School Facebook Page
Saint Joseph College, Maasin - Catholic Organization Facebook Page
DAUGHTERS OF ST. TERESA, VALLADOLID CARCAR, CEBU - Shrine Facebook Page
THE CEBU ARCHDIOCESAN SHRINE OF SAINT PEDRO CALUNGSOD - Parish Facebook Page
ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE PARISH – AMLAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL - Diocese Commission Facebook Page
TalYo – DIOCESE OF TALIBON YOUTH MINISTRY - Social Media Influencer Category – FEMALE
KELLY LEE SISNEROS - Social Media Influencer Category – MALE
ISAMBINGAY (Telling a Parable) – Fr. RUDYARD YONTING Y. CERVANTES - Event Coverage of the Year Category
SINULOG 2026 SA MYTV (FULL LIVE COVERAGE OF SINULOG 2026) – MyTV Cebu - Video Category of the Year
HOPE BEHIND BARS: PRISONERS REFLECT ON HOLY WEEK IN CPDRC” – SUNSTAR CEBU
The ceremony also recognized the winners of Hope Abounds: Stories of Hope, a storytelling initiative that highlights inspiring testimonies of hope amid everyday struggles, trauma, and tragedy. Through these stories, the project affirms that hope does not disappoint and seeks to inspire the Cebuano community with real-life witnesses of faith and resilience.
- Audio Format
PWD Nakatag-iya og mga Massage Parlor” by Rowena Capistrano - Video Format:
“From Cancer’s Scar to God’s Grace: Nine Years, Still in the Race” by Eljane Lastimado - Meritorious Achievement Award
Xycie Vasaylaje
Daphne Alferez
Sheila Birondo - Article Format:
Hope in Joey’s Eyes” by Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Capitol Social Communication
In his message, Archbishop Alarcon expressed his appreciation for media practitioners, recognizing their dedication to serving the Church and society despite the many demands of their work.
He acknowledged the sacrifices they make—from meeting deadlines and finding collaborators to creating meaningful content and seeking support—and encouraged them to remain faithful to their mission of communicating the truth.
Archbishop Abet concluded the ceremony by closing the 2nd CM-CMMA and announced the opening of the 3rd CM-CMMA.