GMA Network Inc.’s groundbreaking advocacy campaign Panata Kontra-Fake News was named Best Multi-Platform Campaign at the prestigious Asia Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards, held at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport in Singapore.
Launched on National Press Freedom Day 2024, Panata Kontra-Fake News is a bold, multi-sectoral initiative that empowers Filipinos to stand against disinformation.
Spearheaded by GMA Network in collaboration with key partners in media, education, and technology, the campaign champions media literacy, truth-telling, and critical thinking across a wide spectrum of audiences.
GMA Integrated News led the charge in mobilizing nearly 60 partner organizations through a landmark MOA signing event, while driving sustained efforts such as multi-platform fact-checking initiatives and the GMA Masterclass: Eleksyon 2025 “Dapat Totoo” Series which gathered more than 12,000 students in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, empowering the young generation of Filipinos and championing the fight against fake news.
Through impactful special reports, interactive multimedia content, and immersive storytelling deployed across TV, radio, and digital platforms, the campaign has reached millions—equipping the masses with the tools to spot and reject falsehoods in everyday life.
“This international recognition is both an honor and a call to action,” said Oliver Victor B. Amoroso, Senior Vice President and Head of GMA Integrated News, GMA Regional TV, and Synergy. “Panata Kontra-Fake News reflects our unwavering commitment to credible journalism and to working with communities and institutions to protect the truth. This award belongs to every journalist, partner, and Filipino who believes that facts matter.”
The campaign’s success was made possible through the strong support of advocacy collaborators—from academic institutions and media organizations to tech companies—who helped amplify its reach and deepen its societal impact.
The Asia Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards celebrates excellence in broadcasting, innovation, and digital transformation across the region. Winners are recognized not only for outstanding content but also for redefining the media landscape and driving meaningful change.
GMA Integrated News, together with its partners, proudly accepts this international honor—reaffirming its mission to uphold journalistic integrity, elevate public discourse, and lead the charge in the fight against disinformation.
