Dewey Joseph Yap and Julie Aurelio —Images by Niño Jesus Orbeta
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Every day Inquirer and two members of its information staff are amongst this yr’s honorees within the Icons of Change Awards, which acknowledge people and organizations who assist attain the targets set by the United Nations for human improvement.
The Inquirer as a media outfit obtained the award for Excellence in Journalism for Reality, Accountability and Nation-Constructing, for serving as a “vanguard of fact” and “catalyst of progress” by its reportage, commentary and civic engagements.
PDI day desk chief Dewey Joseph “DJ” Yap was cited for Excellence in Moral Journalism and Newsroom Management, whereas senior reporter Julie Aurelio was acknowledged for Excellence in Political and Governance Reporting.
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SDG 16
Given by the nonprofit group Icons of Change, the awards honor these whose work or accomplishments align with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Growth Targets (SDGs), a set of worldwide targets to enhance numerous points of human life.
The SDGs have been the thrust of worldwide campaigns since being launched by the United Nations in 2016. The awards for the Inquirer, Yap and Aurelio fall underneath SDG 16—Peace, Justice and Sturdy Establishments.
Based on the UN web site devoted to SDGs, Purpose 16 is about “selling peaceable and inclusive societies, offering entry to justice for all and constructing efficient, accountable and inclusive establishments in any respect ranges.”
SDG 16 affirms that “folks in all places must be freed from worry from all types of violence and really feel protected as they go about their lives no matter their ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.’’
The Icons of Change quotation for PDI reads: “In a world more and more challenged by disinformation, political polarization, and assaults on press freedom, the Inquirer stays a bulwark of integrity, upholding transparency, accountability, and justice with unwavering resolve.”
“By its work, the Inquirer has elevated the general public discourse on important points—from governance and poverty to local weather justice, schooling reform, gender equality, and human rights. It has created area for marginalized voices, challenged institutional complacency, and empowered thousands and thousands of Filipinos to demand higher, to be higher, and to imagine that journalism can—and may—be a drive for good.’’
Homegrown
Yap, a homegrown Inquirer staffer who rose from reporter to go of town desk, was acknowledged for representing the “very essence of journalism as a democratic safeguard.”
“His management model is rooted in humility however fueled by precept. In a newsroom marked by deadlines and information, [Yap] brings focus, equity, and foresight,” his quotation stated. “Yap is greater than a journalist. He’s a steward of fact, a builder of establishments and a voice of integrity in Philippine public life.”
Yap was additionally acknowledged for his function as nationwide director of the Nationwide Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), the place he actively espouses media staff’ welfare, and for his authorship of “Moral Information for Filipino Journalists,” a 200-page guide revealed by NUJP in 2021.
‘Anchored in service’
Aurelio, an Inquirer journalism scholar who joined the corporate and rose from the ranks, was lauded for “[h]er two-decade dedication to principled, people-centered, and governance-focused journalism.’’
“Her profession stands as a testomony to journalism achieved proper: measured, mission-driven, and anchored in service to the folks,” the quotation stated of Aurelio, who at present covers Malacañang.
Held at SMX Conference Middle on Friday, the Icons of Change Awards 20025 additionally acknowledged the next: Roberto “Ka Dodoy” Ballon, fisherfolk chief, environmental advocate and Ramon Magsaysay Awardeee; David D’ Angelo, chair of the Bayanihan para sa Kalikasan Motion; Dan Hugasaurus Renner, inventor of the fuel-saving expertise Carbon Cutter; the Division of Surroundings and Pure Assets; the 103rd squadron of the Philippine Coast Guard; and the Fireworks Commerce Exhibitions & Conferences Philippines Inc.
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The Icons of Change is led by its chair Justin Ho Guo Shun, who can also be the president of the Worldwide EcoTourism Society in Asia Pacific. Its different officers are John Guarnes, cochair; Mary Joan Ocampo, director for strategic partnerships; and Annie Mercado, director of performing arts. /cb
