Metrobank Foundation Awards Journalist of the Year

MANILA, Philippines - The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) feted the winners of the 2013 Search for Journalist of the Year (JOY) in awarding ceremony held last October 23, 2013 at the Metrobank Plaza Auditorium in Makati City. Chief Justice Maria Lourdres P. A. Sereno served as the guest of honor while distinguished officials from the academe, business, journalism organizations, diplomatic communities and media graced the event. The three winners are: Jarius Y. Bondoc, columnist (Gotcha) of The Philippine Star and host of DWIZ’s radio program “Sapol ni Jarius Bondoc”; Maria Lourdes ‘Malou’ C. Mangahas, host of GMA News TV Channel 11 “Investigative Documentaries” and executive director of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism; and Rodrigo ‘Jiggy’ D. Manicad, Jr., news producer of GMA 7 News and Public Affairs and anchor of GMA 7’s Reporters’ Notebook, 24 Oras Weekend, and GMA News TV Channel 11’s Quick Response Team.