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GMA Network
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'24 Oras' special reports on POGO win silver at US International Awards
GMA Integrated News' flagship program "24 Oras" has been honored with a Silver Award at the prestigious US International Awards for its in-depth and comprehensive reporting on the impact of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country. According to Sandra Aguinaldo's report on "24 Oras," Thursday, the winning reports were recognized in the "Documentaries & Reports - Social Issues" category. The special reports, which aired in December and January, delved into the dark and bloody world of POGO and exposed issues ranging from syndicates involved in various forms of fraud to human trafficking incidents and even cases of torture. In addition to "24 Oras," "Unang Balita" was also recognized as a finalist in the "Documentaries & Reports - Environment, Ecology & Sustainability" category for its report titled "Pinsala ng El Niño." The US International Awards celebrate the finest branded video productions and documentaries from around the globe. In 2015, it also awarded "24 Oras" a Silver Screen Award for its special coverage of Typhoon Mario. —Carby Rose Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Nikkei Asia
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Nikkei Asia
Nikkei Film scoops silver prize at US International Awards
Nikkei staff photographers TOKYO -- Nikkei Film production "The sound of engines vanishing in Thailand" has won a Silver Award in the documentary section at the US International Awards, the organizers announced on Wednesday, marking the first time a non-broadcast Japanese outlet has received such an accolade. The video, which was entered in the competition's automotive and mobility subcategory, focuses on the rapid acceleration of Chinese electric vehicles into Thailand's auto market, where Japanese cars have long been dominant. It features Japanese automobile executives sharing their concerns as Thai workers shift to Chinese EV makers, while highlighting how Japanese dealership sites are being taken over by Chinese rivals. Nikkei Film is a video series with distinctive stories on a variety of subjects, including global issues such as shifting geopolitics, economic trends and key figures shaping the world. The series runs regularly in Nikkei's digital edition and offers insights into both local and global developments. The US International Awards honor top documentary and video works from around the world. The competition launched in 2021 as the successor to the U.S. International Film and Video Festival, an event with a history of over 50 years. It draws entries every year from global broadcasters and online media outlets.
