Strong Partnership for The Eddys Awards
The collaboration between the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) and Globe for the annual The Eddys is stronger than ever in the awards’ seventh year. Supporting The Eddys from its very first year, Globe shares in the goal of celebrating outstanding achievements in the Philippine film industry and recognizing excellence in filmmaking.
Joint Efforts for the 7th The Eddys
This year, SPEEd and Globe join forces again for the 7th The Eddys (Entertainment Editors’ Choice), which will be held this July.
Key Figures in the Collaboration
From right, Globe’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer Yoly Crisanto with SPEEd’s officers, Secretary Gie Trillana of ‘Malaya Business Insight,’ Treasurer Dondon Sermino of ‘Abante,’ president Salve Asis of ‘Pilipino Star Ngayon’ and ‘Pang Masa,’ and Vice President-Internal Tessa Mauricio-Arriola of The Manila Times.
Exciting Updates for the 7th Edition
The seventh edition of the awards is expected to be bigger, recognizing outstanding films from 2023 and introducing new awards.
Shared Advocacies
Globe’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer Yoly Crisanto lauded SPEEd’s unwavering initiative to help the Philippine film industry since its inception, more so as it still finds itself recovering from the pandemic. She also highlighted another shared advocacy of SPEEd and Globe outside their respective industries: helping curb hunger among disadvantaged Filipino families through the telco’s ongoing Hapag movement.
Recognition and Appreciation
SPEEd president Salve Asis, entertainment editor of “Pilipino Star Ngayon” and “Pang Masa,” emphasized that the continued partnership with Globe is especially dear to the editors’ group, given the company’s strong support for Philippine movies and its robust Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
Commitment to Intellectual Property
SPEEd has long praised Globe for its commitment to protecting intellectual property and combating digital piracy, a recognition also bestowed by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).
Exciting Developments for The Eddys
Meanwhile, for the awards night in July, SPEEd will unveil The Eddys’ new trophy designed by former actor and renowned sculptor Leandro Baldemor. Baldemor has carefully enhanced the design of The Eddys trophy to align with SPEEd’s mission and vision as an award-giving body in the Philippines.
Special Recognition at The Eddys
Additionally, SPEEd announced that a special award will be given at the 7th edition of The Eddys to recognize key figures in the revival of the movie industry. Called The Eddys Box Office Heroes, the award will honor the leading actors in the highest-grossing films in the country, who have helped bring audiences back to theaters and revitalize Philippine cinema.
About SPEEd
SPEEd is composed of current and former entertainment editors from leading broadsheets, top tabloid newspapers, and online portals in the Philippines.
