SunStar Davao has been awarded the Best in Business and Economic Reporting (Daily) at the 2025 Community Press Awards organized by the Philippine Press Institute (PPI). The recognition highlights the publication's comprehensive coverage of business and economic issues impacting communities across Mindanao.
PPI Ceremony and Anniversary
The award was presented during the PPI's 62nd anniversary celebration held from June 4 to 6 at Hotel Lucky Chinatown in Manila. The ceremony took place on June 4, gathering community journalists and publishers from across the country.
Additional Finalist Citations
Beyond its top win, SunStar Davao was named a finalist in four other categories: Best News Website (Mindanao), Best in Photojournalism (Daily), Best in Editorial Page (Daily), and Best in Environmental Reporting (Daily). These nominations underscore the publication's excellence across multiple journalistic disciplines.
Commitment to Quality Journalism
In a statement, SunStar Davao expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying it reaffirms the publication's dedication to producing journalism that informs and empowers readers. "Winning the Best in Business and Economic Reporting award affirms our commitment to producing accurate, relevant, and impactful journalism that helps readers understand the economic issues shaping their lives and communities," the publication stated.
Newsroom Effort Acknowledged
The publication credited the achievement to the collective effort of its entire newsroom team. "This award belongs to the entire SunStar Davao newsroom. These recognitions reflect the collective effort, passion, and dedication of our reporters, editors, digital team, and contributors who work every day to serve our readers with credible and meaningful journalism," the statement added.
Gratitude to Stakeholders
SunStar Davao also thanked its sources, partners, and readers for their continued trust and support. "We share this achievement with our sources, partners, and readers whose trust continues to inspire us to pursue stories that matter," the publication said.
Other SunStar Network Winners
Other members of the SunStar network also earned honors during the awards ceremony. SunStar Cebu won Best News Website and Best in Photojournalism, further demonstrating the group's commitment to quality community journalism.
About the Community Press Awards
The annual Community Press Awards recognize outstanding work by community newspapers, digital news organizations, and journalists across the Philippines. The awards serve as a benchmark for excellence in local journalism, celebrating impactful reporting that serves the public interest.
