GoodNewsPilipinas.com, the Philippines’ top-ranked online news platform for positive stories, took center stage at the 26th EdukCircle International Convention on Media Communication (ICCS) 2024. Representing the site, managing editor Angie Quadra Balibay presented a powerful case for the role of online publications in amplifying inspiring Filipino narratives to a global audience.
Angie Quadra Balibay inspired and challenged over 200 students and educators from 34 colleges and universities present at the EdukCircle ICCS which shifted to an online event on October 26 following the devastation brought by super typhoon Kristine to the Philippines.
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EdukCircle Chairman Alexander Baltazar and host Toni Pua presented the panel of speakers which included Quadra Balibay (GoodNewsPilipinas.com), Ivan Mayrina (GMA Network), Cecille Lardizabal (Senate Communications), Mira Gadil (Senate PR & Communications), and Che Delos Reyes (International Media Support).
The speakers at the 26th EdukCircle ICCS:
Highlighting Filipino Pride
In her talk titled “How GoodNewsPilipinas.com Became the Philippines’ No. 1 Website for Good News,” the Lasallian Scholarum Award-winning writer began by acknowledging the devastating effects of Typhoon Kristine. “ In times of crisis, people often ask if there’s any good news left. The answer is a resounding yes. Stories of resilience, innovation, and hope emerge even amidst challenges,” she shared, underscoring the mission of GoodNewsPilipinas.com to inspire Filipinos at home and abroad.
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What Sets Online News Apart
Angie highlighted how online platforms like GoodNewsPilipinas.com differ from traditional media. “ Online news thrives on immediacy, multimedia storytelling, and 24/7 accessibility. It connects Filipinos around the world, offering them a platform to celebrate their successes ,” the university lecturer explained.
Since its founding in 2006, GoodNewsPilipinas.com has evolved from a weekly news blog into a daily publication that integrates videos, podcasts, and social media for an engaging reader experience. In 2024, it became the only Philippine entry in FeedSpot’s Top 40 Global Good News Websites and welcomed international journalist Rico Hacen as its Chief Editor.
GNP Academy: Empowering the Next Generation
The presentation also introduced GNP Academy , the site’s mentorship program for aspiring media professionals. Angie described it as “ a program offering students hands-on training in news writing, social media management, website development, and online marketing. ”
Since its inception, GNP Academy has mentored students from leading Philippine universities, including the University of the Philippines Manila, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, and De La Salle University, among many others. Participants learn skills crucial to today’s media landscape, preparing them for careers in digital storytelling and content creation.
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A Call to Action
Angie encouraged students to join the movement, scan the QR code, and become part of GNP Academy. “ Good news starts with us. Together, we can make every Filipino proud, ” she concluded, inviting the audience to take an active role in spreading positivity.
GoodNewsPilipinas.com continues to champion stories that inspire and unite, proving that good news is worth sharing.
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