Outstanding Lasallian student media practitioners from the University’s six media organizations were recognized for their journalistic excellence, achievements, and creative dedication during the past academic year at the Gawad Midya 2026, held online on August 28 through the Student Media Office’s Facebook page.
The annual award ceremony began with remarks from Kian Ley Sotto, vice chairperson of the Student Media Council and managing editor of Ang Pahayagang Plaridel. In his message, he recognized each nominee, describing their commitment and work as a testament to hard work and excellence that deserves to be celebrated.
This year’s guest of honor, Franz Lopez, a senior photo and video journalist at Rappler and founder of Born in Film, delivered a video message emphasizing that a single perspective is not always factual and that having different perspectives does not necessarily mean all claims are true. He called particular attention to the storyteller’s responsibility to open minds while remaining critical, show empathy without sacrificing facts, be curious while ensuring verification, and encourage openness while upholding that responsibility.
A total of 35 awards were presented for this year’s recognition. Archers Network bagged Student Media Group of the Year for the second consecutive year. The Lasallian Leadership Award for Faith, Service, and Communion was bestowed upon The LaSallian’s Editor in Chief Angel Migue, while the Zeal of Service award was conferred upon Green & White’s Associate Editor Ramon Martinez for their commendable leadership and contributions to campus media and journalism.
Below is a full list of the winners:
Outstanding University News Article
“Theft, unjust enrichment behind missing camera cases at Br. Connon Hall”
Maggy de Guzman & Joseph Ramos (The LaSallian)
Outstanding Nationwide News Article
“Fourth “Atin Ito!” mission delivers aid, supplies to Pag-asa Island residents”
Job Lozada (The LaSallian)
Outstanding News Feature Article
“Pangako de peligro: Tatak ng pananalaytay ng illegal recruitment sa BARRM”
Jill Pauline Ferrer (Ang Pahayagang Plaridel)
Outstanding Feature Article
“Invisible invincibility: The cost of being a woman in pain”
Gaelle Enriquez, Vanya Gilani, & Merry Rama (The LaSallian)
Outstanding Sports Article
“Green-blooded devotion: inside the heart of the Lasallian faithful”
Miguel Iñigo Dimaisip, Angel Migue, & Zedi Perez (The LaSallian)
Outstanding Editorial
“Who’s calling the shots?”
Gwen Cabinbin, Jabin Guamos, Gabe Mempin, & Raine Romero (The LaSallian)
Outstanding Column
“Not my fault my dad works hard”
Angel Migue (The LaSallian)
Outstanding Special Issue
“TOMO XLI Bilang 1” (Malate Literary Folio)
Outstanding Editorial Cartoon
“Limas na laya”
Louisse Lauren Gonzales (Ang Pahayagang Plaridel)
Outstanding Illustration
“A Station before Ithaca”
Kim Balasabas, Mischa Abedo, & Mica Santos (Green & White)
Outstanding Layout and Design
“Yearbook 2026”
Maggy de Guzman, Kim Balasabas, Zoila Caga, Ramon Martinez, Germane Espino, Anne Marcelo, Gabriel Ang, Chloe Tiamzon (Green & White)
Outstanding Literary Piece for Prose
“Umaaraw, Umuulan”
Chloe Karel M. Tiamzon (Malate Literary Folio)
Outstanding Literary Piece for Poetry
“novena”
Quijana Jynnyll Samilo (Malate Literary Folio)
Outstanding Screen/Play
“Twelve Grapes of Kat-tharsis”
Jirah Santos & Roxy Abalos (Archers Network)
Outstanding Male Program Host
Luis Constantine E. Conte (Archers Network)
Outstanding Female Program Host
Chelsea R. Sacayan (Archers Network)
Outstanding Entertainment Feature
“A Tribute to Where I Began” (Green & White)
Reese Ramos, Maerielle Malate
Outstanding Video Coverage for Sports
“Lasallian Excellence: The Green Archers Documentary Episode 2” (The LaSallian)
Outstanding Photograph for Sports
“Hindi mabitawang sandali”
Chloe Karel M. Tiamzon (Ang Pahayagang Plaridel)
Outstanding Photograph for News and Current Affairs
“128th Independence Day”
Ariel G. Javalera Jr. (Archers Network)
Outstanding Conceptual Photo
“Sonder” (Green & White)
Zoila Caga, Maggy de Guzman, Hazlyn Wong, Mica Santos
Outstanding Special Coverage
“Paspasan SE2025” (Ang Pahayagang Plaridel)
Outstanding Faculty Adviser
Mariane Amor Romina T. Abuan (Malate Literary Folio)
Staffer of the Year of Ang Pahayagang Plaridel
Samantha Beatrice T. Abadier
Staffer of the Year of Archers Network
Leonne Benedict M. Nario
Staffer of the Year of Green & White
Hazlyn Vienne T. Wong
Staffer of the Year of Green Giant FM
Angelo Daniel S. Villoso
Staffer of the Year of Malate Literary Folio
Victoria Gail D. Lozada
Staffer of the Year of The LaSallian
Yzabelle Chloe A. Dela Calzada
Outstanding Managing Editor/Vice President for External Affairs
Jeunet Denise J. Gozon (Archers Network)
Outstanding Associate Editor/Vice President for Internal Affairs
Kyla C. Mojares (Ang Pahayagang Plaridel)
Outstanding Editor in Chief/President
Maria Zoila A. Caga (Green & White)
Student Media Group of the Year
Archers Network
Lasallian Leadership: Faith, Service, & Communion
Angel Maxene P. Migue
Zeal for Service
Ramon Enrico E. Martinez
