GMA Network once again leads the country’s contingent in the 2018 New York Festivals “World’s Best TV and Films” Competition with 12 shortlisted entries out of the 17 contenders from the Philippines, including a nomination for Jessica Soho—the only Filipino broadcast journalist who made it to the list.
Soho, GMA News pillar and a Peabody-awardee, has been nominated for the best news anchor category. Her program, GMA News TV’s flagship newscast “State of the Nation with Jessica Soho,” meanwhile, was shortlisted for best newscast for its “Marawi Liberation: War is Over” coverage. The said newscast documented the liberation of Marawi City after monthslong siege of the city by pro-Islamic State group militants.
“Alaala: A Martial Law Special” earned a spot among this year’s finalists for the docudrama category. The special, which aired in commemoration of the 45th anniversary of President Marcos’ declaration of Martial Law, featured the journey of activist and award-winning screenwriter Bonifacio Ilagan as portrayed by Kapuso actor Alden Richards.