The much-anticipated Good News Pilipinas Newsmakers of the Year 2024 Awards are here! This annual recognition celebrates the most inspiring stories that resonated with audiences on GoodNewsPilipinas.com, the Philippines’ No. 1 website for good news.
Celebrate Filipino pride! Discover why GoodNewsPilipinas.com is the No. 1 Philippine website in the world’s Top 40 Good News Sites for 2024 here.
These stories, which captured the highest views and engagement, highlight the people, organizations, and events that have brought pride to Filipinos worldwide. As Managing Editor Angie Quadra Balibay says, “Each story in our 2024 collection reflects the indomitable Filipino spirit. These narratives showcase the best of our nation.”
This year, the awards also honor the reporters and writers behind these stories. For its 18th year of foundation, GoodNewsPilipinas.com brings the sixth edition of its annual list under the banner of the Good News Pilipinas Newsmakers of the Year Awards.
A History of Celebrating Filipino Pride
Over the years, this year-ender feature has evolved to capture the essence of Filipino achievements:
- 2017: Best Filipino Pride Stories
- 2018: Top 10 Stories
- 2020: Best Good News
- 2022: 12 Days of Good News Pilipinas Top Filipino Pride Stories
- 2023: 100 Inspiring Stories of Filipino Pride
Multi-award-winning journalist and GNP Editor-in-Chief Rico Hizon shares, “Our mission at GoodNewsPilipinas.com has always been to shine a light on the Philippines’ beauty, the warmth of our people, and our global successes.”
A Year to Remember
As 2024 closes, GoodNewsPilipinas.com reflects on a year filled with challenges and triumphs – including winning the Best Publication Gold Anvil. From Filipino resilience to groundbreaking innovations, the stories featured in this year’s list celebrate the best of our culture and achievements.
Throughout December, a four-part series will spotlight three top stories each month, culminating in a grand finale to reveal the Top Good News Pilipinas Newsmakers of the Year 2024 in January 2025.
Celebrate a milestone! Discover GoodNewsPilipinas.com’s trailblazing journey to the Anvil Awards and its commitment to championing Filipino excellence. Read the story here.
Award-winning writer Quadra-Balibay invites everyone to join the celebration: “As we immerse ourselves in the festive spirit of Noche Buena and Media Noche, let’s also bask in the glow of these uplifting stories.”
The Filipino Spirit Revealed!
This 12-part series of listicles and video highlights is GoodNewsPilipinas.com’s holiday gift to its loyal audience. Join millions across 119 countries in recognizing the remarkable individuals and stories that made 2024 unforgettable.
The Good News Pilipinas Newsmakers of the Year 2024 Nominees for JANUARY in this video reveal:
- Revisit the Philippines 2024 Complete Guide to Official Holidays and plan your year with this handy resource for non-working days. Check it out here. (The Good News Pilipinas Team, writer)
- UP Open University continues to offer 24 free online courses to the public, empowering Filipinos with accessible education. Learn more about this opportunity here. (Angie Quadra-Balibay, writer)
- Discover how Philippine schools are making waves globally—explore the Top 10 Good School Stories of 2023 that continue to inspire national pride here! (Angie Quadra-Balibay, writer)
Nominees for FEBRUARY :
- Discover how Philippine universities are making their mark globally—see the Webometrics World Ranking achievers here. (Angie Quadra-Balibay, writer)
- Look back at 2024’s official non-working days with the Updated Philippine Holiday Guide here. (The Good News Pilipinas Team, writer)
- Relive EJ Obiena’s record-breaking pole vault that made history at ISTAF Berlin here. (Angie Quadra-Balibay, writer)
Nominees for MARCH :
- Recall National Women’s Month 2024 by revisiting the exciting freebies and treats for Filipinas here. (The Good News Pilipinas Team, writer)
- Celebrate Good News Pilipinas’ third consecutive nomination at the Lasallian Scholarum Awards here. (Angie Quadra-Balibay, writer)
- Look back at the six Filipino athletes who set their sights on gold at the Paris Olympics here. (Angie Quadra-Balibay, writer)
Nominees for APRIL:
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- Dingdong Dantes & Alden Richards shine globally! (Writer: MJ Racadio)
- Countdown Begins: LRT-1 Cavite Extension Set to Roll Out by Late 2024 (Writer: The Good News Pilipinas Team)
- Filipino Food Sensation Abi Marquez Takes Home Webby Awards for Social Media Mastery (Writer: The Good News Pilipinas Team)
Nominees for MAY:
- Rico Hizon Takes the Lead in Championing Filipino Pride (Writer: Angie Quadra-Balibay)
- SM City Caloocan Set to Open as North Caloocan’s First Major Mall (Writer: The Good News Pilipinas Team)
- Pru Life UK Financial Advisor Ron Sales’ Inspiring Journey to Entrepreneurial Success (Writer: Margo Hannah De Guzman Quadra)
Nominees for JUNE:
- Filipina CEO Glenda Dela Cruz Wins Excellence Award in Indonesia (Writer: Atom L. Pornel)
- 65 Philippine Universities Make Global Top 300 in WURI Innovative Rankings (Writer: Ashley Nicole Ulep)
- PUP Offers Online Courses For Parents (Writer: Bea Tanierla)
Nominees for JULY:
- 10 Compelling Reasons to Watch GMA-7’s Pulang Araw: The Must-See Historical Drama of 2024 (Writer: Atom L. Pornel)
- UP NOAH Calls for Netizen Help: Take Flood Photos to Aid Disaster Risk Reduction (Writer: Angie Quadra-Balibay)
- How Glenda Dela Cruz Became a Billionaire: Her Inspiring Success Story | Chinkee Tan (Writer: Chinkee Tan)
Nominees for AUGUST:
- UP Manila Chorale Wins Grand Prize at Poland’s Szyrocki International Choral Festival (Writer: Tiffany Geluz)
- Team Philippines Clinches Overall Championship, Secures 94 Awards at Singapore Math Olympiad (Writer: Angie Quadra-Balibay)
- WATCH Filipino Dance Crews A-Kidz and UPeepz Declared World Hip Hop Dance Champions (Writer: Atom L. Pornel)
Nominees for SEPTEMBER:
- DLSU Patents Innovative Method to Recycle Paper Cups Into Liquid Dispenser Tips (Writer: Angie Quadra-Balibay)
- Filipino Director and Actors Win Big at Wu Wei Taipei International Film Festival (Writer: Atom L. Pornel)
- LPU-Batangas Wins 2 Gold, 8 Silver Medals at World Scholar’s Cup Bangkok, Qualify for Yale Tournament (Writer: Angie Quadra-Balibay)
Nominees for OCTOBER:
- 75 Most Influential Filipino-Americans of 2024 Revealed: Celebrating Talent, Legacy, and Community Impact (Writer: Angie Quadra-Balibay)
- Filipino American History Month 2024: Celebrating Struggle, Resistance, Solidarity, and Resilience (Writer: The Good News Pilipinas Team)
- UST Singers Make History as First Filipino Group to Win Grand Prix at Norway’s Grieg Choir Festival (Writer: Angie Quadra-Balibay)
Nominees for NOVEMBER:
- ‘Hello, Love, Again’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Filipino Film of All Time | BlogTalk with MJ Racadio (Writer: MJ Racadio)
- Record Number of Philippine Universities Listed in 2025 THE World University Rankings (Writer: Angie Quadra-Balibay)
- Miss Universe 2024 Crown Shines with Filipino Pride: Jewelmer’s ‘Light of Infinity’ Crown Unveiled Writer: Atom Pornel)
Nominees for DECEMBER:
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- Chelsea Manalo’s Hiraya Ensemble Wins Miss Universe 2024 Best National Costume, Securing Back-to-Back Wins for the Philippines (Writer: Atom Pornel)
- St. John Colleges Wows Calamba City with Christmas Cantata Celebrating Jesus’ Birth (Writer: The Good News Pilipinas Team)
- LRT-1 Cavite Extension: What You Need to Know About Train Schedules, Fares, and New Stations (Writer: Angie Quadra-Balibay)
Thank You for Joining Us!
A big salamat to everyone who tuned in to our Good News Pilipinas TV YouTube Saturday reveals of the Good News Pilipinas Newsmakers of the Year 2024 finalists! Your excitement and support have made this journey even more meaningful as we celebrate the stories that made Filipinos proud.
🎉 The wait is almost over! Mark your calendars and join us next Saturday, January 4, 2025, for the much-anticipated Announcement of the Winners! 🏆 Be among the first to find out as we reveal the winners and celebrate the inspiring stories of Filipino resilience, innovation, and triumph that made 2024 extraordinary.
👉 Don’t miss it—set a reminder and stay tuned for the grand celebration of Filipino Pride!
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