The Philippine Press Institute (PPI), the national association of newspapers and online publications, is celebrating its 62nd anniversary with a series of initiatives aimed at benefiting both its members and the communities they serve. As digital innovations reshape news production and consumption, PPI is addressing this transformation with dual goals: maintaining credibility amid disinformation and misinformation, and achieving sustainability through expanded revenue streams.
Upcoming Events in Manila
From June 4 to 6 at the Lucky Chinatown Hotel in Manila, PPI will host its General Membership Meeting, Community Press Awards, National Press Forum, and PPI Media-Citizen Councils Roundtable Discussion. The Community Press Awards, supported by long-time partner Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC), will feature Manila Mayor Francisco 'Isko' Moreno Domagoso as guest of honor. A fellowship dinner hosted by Megaworld Corporation, led by First Vice President Harold Geronimo, will follow.
Community Press Awards Categories and Finalists
The awards recognize excellence in community media across categories such as Best News Website, Best in Photojournalism, Best in Environmental Reporting, Best in Business and Economic Reporting, Best Editorial Page, and Best Edited Community Newspaper. Weekly category finalists include Baguio Chronicle, Herald Express, MetroPost, Mindanao Cross, Mindanao Observer, and Pahayagang Balikas. Daily category finalists include Daily Guardian, Panay News, Sunstar Daily Cebu, Sunstar Daily Davao, and Sunstar Daily Pampanga. Best News Website finalists are: Luzon – Baguio Chronicle, Herald Express, Palawan News; Visayas – Sunstar Cebu, The Freeman, The Visayan Daily Star; Mindanao – Mindanews and Sunstar Davao.
National Press Forum and AI Workshop
The National Press Forum will focus on new challenges and opportunities in the evolving media landscape. Jose Bayani D. Baylon, NAC Senior Vice President for Sustainability, Risk Management and Corporate Affairs, will deliver the keynote address. Media advisor Jaemark Tordecilla, who has worked with newsrooms globally on AI systems and innovation, will lead a lecture and hands-on workshop on AI use for community newsrooms.
Media-Citizen Councils Roundtable
The PPI Media-Citizen Councils Roundtable Discussion will bring together heads from 14 MCCs across the country to discuss pressing community issues.
Support and Sponsors
PPI's 62nd anniversary is supported by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, SM Prime, SM Investments, Ayala Corporation, Metro Pacific Investment Corporation, Shell Pilipinas Corporation, Japan Tobacco International, Meralco, Veterans Bank, Mondelez International Inc., and Neitiviti Studios. A special supplement in Manila Standard is supported by the City of Parañaque, City of Manila, Presidential Communications Office, PCSO, Prime Infra, Toyota Motor Philippines, Cebu Pacific, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines, Shell Pilipinas Corporation, Apex Mining, Camella Homes, Pag-IBIG, Maynilad, and Metrobank.
