Rallying Filipinos Against Misinformation: Recognized GMA Integrated News Initiative
Vanguard Campaign Panata Kontra-Fake News Triumphs at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards
Hail to the victors! GMA Network Inc.'s trailblazing crusade, Panata Kontra-Fake News, has raked in the prestigious title of Best Multi-Platform Campaign at the prestigious Asia Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards. Held at the swanky Crowne Plaza Changi Airport in Singapore, this accolade sets our figures apart in the realm of broadcasting, innovation, and digital transformation.
On the heels of National Press Freedom Day 2024, this bold, multi-sectoral initiative stirred the hearts and minds of Filipinos, serving up the tools they need to stand tall against the deluge of disinformation. GMA Network, together with a formidable alliance of media, education, and technology partners, champions media literacy, truth-telling, and critical thinking, soaring high above the masses.
With the power of a gargantuan herd of partners marshaled by GMA Integrated News, Panata Kontra-Fake News planted its battle flag in the playing field, engaging nearly 60 formidable organizations through a historic MOA signing ceremony. In the battle against falsehoods, a mighty force was assembled, ready to lead the charge, armed with multi-platform fact-checking initiatives and the GMA Masterclass: Eleksyon 2025 "Dapat Totoo" Series, luring more than 12,000 students in all corners of the nation.
The campaign unfurled, savage and swift, across the battlefields of TV, radio, and the internet. With impactful special reports, highly interactive multimedia content, and immersive storytelling, it stormed its way into the hearts and minds of millions, gift-wrapping them with armor against falsities, empowering them to distinguish truth from tyranny.
In the wake of this thunderous victory, Oliver Victor B. Amoroso, Senior Vice President and Head of GMA Integrated News, GMA Regional TV, and Synergy, raised a flag in the air, proclaiming, "This international recognition is as much an honor as it is a call to arms. Panata Kontra-Fake News exemplifies our unwavering oath to credible journalism and our dedication to working alongside communities and institutions to shield the truth. The glory bestowed upon us belongs to every journalist, partner, and Filipino who believes mightily that facts matter."
Armed with the unyielding support of advocacy partners that cut across academia, media, and technology, this imperious campaign stomped its way into our hearts and minds, redefining the media landscape and carving out a perfect niche for the pursuit of truth.
The Asia Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards bestows recognition to broadcasting excellence, innovation, and digital transformation throughout our vast and diverse region, applauding not only extraordinary content but also those who redefine the media landscape and drive meaningful change.
Stand tall and crown ourselves victorious! GMA Integrated News and its allies genuinely accept this international honor, reaffirming our commitment to maintaining journalistic integrity, elevating public discourse, and emerging as the titans of the fight against disinformation.
[References]1. GMA News Online (2025). GMA’s anti-fake news campaign wins at Asia Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/showbiz/766875/gmas-anti-fake-news-campaign-wins-at-asia-pacific-broadcasting-awards/story/2. Philippine Star (2025). GMA’s anti-fake news campaign is ‘Best Multi-Platform Campaign’ award-winner at Asia Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/05/31/2123996/gmas-anti-fake-news-campaign-best-multi-platform-campaign-award-winner-asia-pacific3. ABS-CBN News (2025). GMA’s anti-fake news campaign nabs ‘Best Multi-Platform Campaign’ award at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting + Awards. https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/31/25/gmas-anti-fake-news-campaign-nabs-best-multi-platform-campaign-award-at-asia-pacific-broadcasting-awards-1147475
In the realm of media literacy and truth-telling, the GMA Network's Panata Kontra-Fake News campaign introduces critical thinking to students across the nation, transcending into the realms of entertainment and pop-culture through the GMA Masterclass: Eleksyon 2025 "Dapat Totoo" Series. With this recognition from the Asia Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards, the campaign demonstrates its influence on social-media platforms, spurring conversations about accurate news and information.
Aside from fostering media literacy, Panata Kontra-Fake News is also ushering in a new era of innovation in movies and TV, using immersive storytelling to disseminate truth and combat disinformation. The campaign's triumph at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards solidifies its position as a trailblazer in the entertainment industry, transcending the traditional boundaries in broadcasting.
