GoodNewsPilipinas.com continues to make waves in Philippine media as it secures its 4th consecutive finalist recognition at the 2025 Lasallian Scholarum Awards (LSA). This year, the digital news platform is a finalist in the Outstanding Feature Story on De La Salle University (DLSU) category— the same category won by Managing Editor Angie Quadra-Balibay in 2022.
The finalist article, titled “DLSU National Winner, MSU-IIT Finalists Advance to Dyson Awards Global Round”, showcases Filipino innovation in design engineering and sustainability. Written by Angie Quadra-Balibay, the feature highlights DLSU’s national win and Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology’s (MSU-IIT) impressive finalist placements at the prestigious James Dyson Award Global Round.
The Lasallian Scholarum Awards 2025 ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 13, 2025, at the DLSU Manila Campus, where the winners will be honored with the iconic Toym Imao-designed LSA trophy. GoodNewsPilipinas.com is proud to be a finalist alongside major media organizations including ABS-CBN News, Business World, Inquirer.net, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star, Rappler, and Spot.ph.
Quadra-Balibay’s Personal Milestone
This recognition marks the second finalist spot for Angie Quadra-Balibay, a milestone in her journey with GoodNewsPilipinas.com. Having joined the platform in 2014, Angie has risen from a writer to editor and now Managing Editor, co-leading the website’s mission to showcase Filipino excellence worldwide. This recognition comes just after her 10th anniversary with GoodNewsPilipinas.com in 2024 and holds deep personal significance as she dedicates this honor to the memory of her late mother, Cita Quadra, who passed away in February 2025.
“Receiving this recognition from an independent award-giving body like the Lasallian Scholarum Awards is a great honor. It validates the work we do at GoodNewsPilipinas.com —highlighting the achievements of Filipinos and uplifting national pride. This milestone also marks my 10th year with GoodNewsPilipinas.com, a journey that has seen me grow from a writer to editor and now Managing Editor. More than ever, this recognition is deeply personal as it arrived in the same month my mother, Cita Quadra, passed away. I dedicate this to her memory and pledge to continue doing what I do best—raising hope by delivering good news about the Philippines and Filipinos.” – Angie Quadra-Balibay, Managing Editor, GoodNewsPilipinas.com
A Legacy of Excellence at the Lasallian Scholarum Awards
GoodNewsPilipinas.com has consistently been recognized at the Lasallian Scholarum Awards, reinforcing its reputation as the Philippines’ No. 1 website for good news.
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2022 – WINNER: Outstanding Feature Story on De La Salle University – “Lasallian heroes against Martial Law honored on International Day of Peace“ by Angie Quadra-Balibay
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2023 – Finalist: Outstanding Online Feature Article on Youth and Education – “These 4 Filipino Students Overcame Odds to Graduate from Top” by Margo Hannah De Guzman Quadra
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2024 – Finalist: Outstanding Feature Story on De La Salle University – “Meet Lasallian Angela Okol: How the Winner of Miss Manila Tourism Rose Above Online Hate and Shed Light on Her Advocacies” by Summer Sanares
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2025 – Finalist: Outstanding Feature Story on De La Salle University – “DLSU National Winner, MSU-IIT Finalists Advance to Dyson Awards Global Round“ by Angie Quadra-Balibay
Championing Filipino Excellence
This 4th consecutive finalist spot reaffirms GoodNewsPilipinas.com’s commitment to its mission of “Making Every Filipino Proud.” By spotlighting Filipino achievements in education, innovation, and social progress, among many other areas, the platform continues to elevate positive storytelling in the Philippines and around the world.
As GoodNewsPilipinas.com prepares for the 2025 Lasallian Scholarum Awards, it remains dedicated to sharing inspiring stories that bring pride to Filipinos everywhere.
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