The event, held in partnership with the Ayala Group, marked the 33rd business journalism awards and took place at the Fairmont hotel in Makati.
“This event emphasizes the quality of business journalism and the vital support received through various platforms, showcasing accurate, relevant, and informative reporting,” said Jerome Morales, EJAP 2024 president.
Winners
Luisa Jocson of BusinessWorld was recognized for her work in two categories: finance and macroeconomy.
BusinessWorld’s Justine Tabile earned the reporter of the year title for telco and transport.
Former BusinessWorld reporter Keisha Ta-asan, now with the Philippine Star, won the reporter of the year award for banking.
The news source award is given to the publication whose reporters have earned the most accolades for exceptional business beat coverage.
Jasper Arcalas, formerly of BusinessMirror and now with Philippine Star, won for agriculture reporting while Brix Lelis formerly of the Manila Times and now with Philippine Star, won for his Philippine Stock Exchange-Securities and Exchange Commission coverage.
Richmond Mercurio of Philippine Star received recognition for energy coverage, while Alden Monzon from the Philippine Daily Inquirer was awarded for trade reporting.
Tyrone Jasper Piad, also from the Philippine Daily Inquirer, claimed the best feature print award. Jon Viktor Cabuenas from GMA News Online won best feature online.
Best dressed
In one of its more playful traditions, EJAP also recognized the best-dressed reporters. This year’s theme was a modern take on the classic Filipiniana.
The winners for the evening were Darwin Amojelar from the Manila Standard and Gabriell Christel Galang of the Manila Bulletin.
Partners, judges
Morales also thanked the Board of Judges led by Dr. Milwida Guevarra, members Dr. Romeo Recide, Dr. Joel C. Yu, Dr. Hans B. Sicat, former Finance Assistant Secretary Ma. Teresa S. Habitan, former Chinabank senior vice president Alexander C. Escucha, Atty. Michael Arthur C. Sagcal, Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan, and former Trade and Industry Director Senen M. Perlada.
Also in attendance were EJAP partners such as Ayala Corp. executives and officers, led by chief financial officer Alberto M. de Larrazabal.
“Our gratitude also goes to the screening committee for shortlisting the entries and to Punongbayan & Araullo for providing an official tally of the results, ensuring that the EJAP Awards are always conducted with integrity,” Morales said.
Miguel R. Camus has been a reporter covering various domestic business topics since 2009.
