32 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY March 1 - 15 , 2017
The Kapamilya personalities were recognized for their exceptional achievements that inspire and empower the public
Quezon City , Philippines - ABS-CBN news anchor and broadcast journalist Ces Oreña-Drilon , and Kapamilya TV and film superstar John Lloyd Cruz were among the awardees in PeopleAsia magazine ’ s People of the Year 2016 awards night held recently at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila , Philippines .
The People of the Year Awards , an annual tradition that began 12 years ago , aims to recognize and honor “ exceptional men and women whose achievements not only encourage but empower ,” according to PeopleAsia publisher , president , and CEO Babe Romualdez during the awarding ceremony .
Drilon who currently coanchors the news program “ Bandila ” on ABS-CBN , was cited for over three decades of work in broadcast journalism , noting her courageous coverage of stories even in “ the most dangerous places
Ces Oreña-Drilon and John Lloyd Cruz named “ People of the Year ” by PeopleAsia
in the country ” and during critical events in recent history . PeopleAsia magazine described the digital-savvy journalist as “ a legend in her own right ” and called her the “ new voice of truth and reason in the internet ’ s sea of misinformation .”
She also won Volvo ’ s Ironmark Award , a special recognition given to an individual who has shown strength amidst challenges and continues to be the benchmark of advancement and innovation in his or her field .
Cruz , meantime , was recognized for his laudable acting in his recent films , including the two internationally-acclaimed Lav Diaz films , “ Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis ” and “ Ang Babaeng Humayo .”
The versatile actor , whom PeopleAsia referred to as “ Philippine cinema ’ s favorite leading man ,” also won Best Actor in last year ’ s Gawad Urian Awards and became the first Southeast Asian to receive the Star Asia Award at the 2016 New York Asian Film Festival for his powerful portrayal in “ Honor Thy Father .”
Drilon and Cruz were featured in PeopleAsia magazine ’ s December 2016- January 2017 issue , with fellow awardees Dr . Andrew Tan , Celia Diaz Laurel , Christopher de Leon , Tony Tuviera , Regine Velasquez- Alcasid , Dr . Preciosa Soliven , Edgar “ Injap ” Sia II , Dr . Henry Lim Alice Eduardo , Dr . Z Teo , Kylie Versoza , and Hidilyn Diaz .
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