It was game time for the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), as it successfully held its 3rd General Membership Meeting for 2024 on September 20 at Meralco, Ortigas Center, Pasig City!
Over 64 members attended the meeting themed "Heroes with Feet of Clay: Drawing PR Insights from Athletes Under Pressure." Headlining the afternoon session was Joel Lacsamana, ARP, media and communications professional, athlete and fitness instructor. Joel was then joined by Macky del Rosario, Head of Corporate Communications, Greenbulb Communications, who moderated the Q&A.

PRSP also inducted 12 new members in an oath-taking during the session.

Thanks to our sponsors Meralco, Manila Doctors Hospital, and Pascual Laboratories for their generosity. Thank you also to our venue partner, Meralco!

See you at our next GMM!

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We’re thrilled to have celebrated this year’s Anvil Awards Winners at the 59th Anvil Awards Gabi ng Parangal held last January 31, 2024, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.

Our appreciation goes to the Board of Jurors chaired by Herminio “Sonny” Coloma, Jr.; to our Board of Judges and to our Screeners who meticulously evaluated 480 entries through a rigorous three-step process.

Special thanks to SGV for serving as the Independent Tabulator of the 59th Anvil Awards. PRSP extends its gratitude to partners Hotel Okura and Glimsol Web & Digital Solutions, along with sponsors and media partners whose support made the 59th Anvil Awards Gabi ng Parangal possible: San Miguel Corporation (co-presenter); major sponsors Ayala Corporation, Pag-IBIG Fund, and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation; minor sponsors Aboitiz Power Corporation, Air Asia, Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation, DDB Group Philippines, Megawide Construction Corporation, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, Ogilvy, Smart Communications, and Sun Life Philippines; and media partners Business World, Daily Tribune, GMA Network, Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and the Philippine Star.

PLDT and SMART clinched Company of the Year at the 59th Anvil Awards, showcasing winning impactful initiatives across categories like digital, government relations, and employee engagement.

DDB Group Philippines was named 59th Anvil Awards Agency of the Year, with top-notch campaigns across industries such as healthcare, food, and telecommunications in categories spanning social media, influencer marketing, and brand communication.

The 59th Anvil Global Communication Excellence Awards honored two global achievers in public relations, Jaffri Amin Osman and Prita Kemal Gani (holding trophies respectively, latter’s award accepted by daughter, Ghina Amani Kemal Gani), recognized for their outstanding leadership in communication management, education, and entrepreneurship, and honored by the PRSP Board of Trustees 2023-24 led by President Harold Geronimo, APR (fourth from left).Trustees from left: Board Adviser and Past PRSP President Norman Agatep APR, Vice President-Internal and 59th Anvil Awards Chair Leah Huang, and Vice President-External Lady Ochel Espinosa. Trustees from right: Joe Zaldarriaga, Aye Ubaldo, PRSP Past President and Board Adviser Yoly Crisanto APR, Cheermae Ecarma, and Michelle Agatep-Bayhon.

Congratulations to Megaworld Corporation for winning the Grand Anvil Award for their outstanding Corporate Identity/Corporate Branding Program, MEGREEN: Megaworld’s “Green Starts with Me” Sustainability Program.

Congratulations to Ayala Corporation for winning the Platinum Anvil Award for their publication, “A Life: The Ayala Group’s Digital Magazine,” recognized as the best PR tool among the 59th Anvil Awards’ Gold recipients.

The 59th Anvil Awards Directory is now available for download. Get your copy here: 

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