“24 Oras” anchors Mike Enriquez and Mel Tiangco are definitely two of the most awarded and most credible broadcast journalists in the Philippines and 2010 has so far been a banner year for their show. Named early in the year by the Asian edition of Reader’s Digest as one of the Top 15 most trusted Filipinos based on a nationwide survey, Mike and Mel continue to earn more awards and accolades as they remain true to the tenets of “Serbisyong Totoo.”

Mel Tiangco – who is also GMA Kapuso Foundation’s EVP and COO – was earlier awarded by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines with a Communication Excellence in Organization or CEO Excel Award for Excellence in Corporate Foundation for using effective communication strategies while at the forefront of various special projects and sustainable programs for the underprivileged. She was also honored as one of the “Women of Substance” by People Asia last September.

And just recently, Mel became COMGUILD’s first ever Hall of Fame Awardee for winning COMGUILD’S “Most Outstanding News Presenter” award three times in the past years. Organized by the COMGUILD Center for Journalism, the panel of judges for the COMGUILD Awards is composed of college deans, as well as chairs of Mass Communication departments, from different universities in the country.

As for Mike, his brand of public service goes beyond the newsroom via the public affairs program “Imbestigador,” which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, and his radio program “Saksi sa Dobol B.”

“Imbestigador,” widely regarded as the most credible investigative program in the country, took investigative reporting to the next level by providing tangible and immediate solutions to victims of injustices, mostly ordinary Filipinos who have lost hope.

On radio, Mike – who is GMA Network’s Senior Vice-President for Radio – continues to host “Saksi sa Dobol B,” the widely popular morning radio program on DZBB, which airs 6 to 10 a.m. from Monday to Friday, and features a one-hour newscast that is broadcast nationwide.

One of the pillars of GMA News and Public Affairs and recipient of the Best News Presenter at the Asian Television Awards in Singapore, Mike just this month received an award for Best Television Host from the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC).

For his work in the field of Radio and TV Broadcasting, Mike was also recently given an award by the Rotary International District 3780 for his “significant contributions in public service, business, professions, and social and economic development that benefit the nation and communities.” One of People Asia’s “People of the Year” Mike – who as a boy, thought of becoming a priest – sees being a broadcast journalist as a vocation.

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‘Press It! Win It!’ starts airing today

Another exciting, innovative show starts airing today on GMA-7. It is entitled “Suwerteng-Suwerte sa Siyete: Press It! Win It!”

This newest Proof-of-Purchase game show will be hosted once again by multi-talented TV host/comedian Joey de Leon and will air live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday before “24 Oras.” It will also be simulcast live in DZBB and RGMA radio stations.

Two players will be selected at random from each of the four major regions (NCR, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao). A GMA representative will officially call the participants before the game so they could choose their Avatar. These pre-created Avatars, which can also be viewed at the website www.igma.tv/pressitwinit, will represent the players at the TV screen during the live game.

Interested participants can join by writing their name, address, age, telephone number and signature on a piece of paper together with the proof-of-purchase (POP) requirements.

Submit all entries with complete details and attached POP to drop boxes found in 300 participating Mercury Drugstore outlets or in GMA Network Center, GMA Radio and Regional TV stations nationwide.

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‘Perfect Match’ premieres today

Lee Min Ho, one of the most versatile Korean actors of his generation, stars in the romantic comedy “Perfect Match,” which premieres today on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

The Asianovela superstar, popularly known in the country as Gu Jun Pyo in the phenomenal idol drama “Boys Over Flowers,” co-stars with Korea’s Queen of Drama Son Ye Jin. Lee Min Ho plays Gino, a perfectionist architect who pretends to be a gay in order to become the housemate of Julienne Park (Son Ye Jin).

Watch out for “Perfect Match” after “Martha Cecilia’s Kristine” on ABS-CBN.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings for Nov. 8, go to Basil Valdez, Deo Endrinal of ABS-CBN, Vic-Vic Villavicencio, Rogie Rama-Cabreza, Teresita Guiao, Gabriela C. Mika Belardo, Joel Atencio, Jocelyn Poon, Gabriel Ripoll, Lou de Guzman, Babsie Morabe, Zcharina Martinez, Karla Katherine Pizarro, Venida Viernes, Boysie Agustin, Aida A. Martinez, Hazel Cabrera of Viva Hotbabes, Oliver Volante, Rowena Aguilada and Lauren Young of Star Magic...