Bombo Radyo Philippines has been honored as the Best Radio Network at the prestigious Pro Patria Journalism Awards, presented annually by the Rotary Club of Manila. The recognition was announced during the Rotary Club of Manila’s Philippine Independence Day celebration held on June 11, 2026, in Makati City.
The awards committee highlighted Bombo Radyo Philippines’ enduring dedication to delivering trusted news, information, and public service to Filipinos nationwide. According to the citation, the network “has remained one of the most trusted sources of news and information,” with a strong provincial presence and community-focused programming that consistently provides timely news and public service to ordinary citizens.
The award also acknowledged Bombo Radyo’s critical role during typhoons, disasters, and emergencies, where its stations help keep communities informed and safe. The citation noted that Bombo Radyo Philippines has built a reputation for public service and genuine concern for the communities it serves, making it truly deserving of the recognition.
The Pro Patria Journalism Awards are among the country’s most respected journalism honors. “Pro Patria,” a Latin phrase meaning “For Country,” reflects the award’s mission to honor journalists and media organizations that uphold truth, strengthen democracy, promote patriotism, and serve the nation through responsible journalism. The awards recognize media practitioners and institutions that demonstrate fairness, fearlessness, truthfulness, moral responsibility, commitment to free expression, and dedication to keeping the public informed.
Presented by the Rotary Club of Manila—the first and oldest Rotary club in Asia, founded in 1919—the Pro Patria Journalism Awards have become one of the organization’s flagship recognition programs and are regarded among the most prestigious honors in Philippine journalism.
For Bombo Radyo Philippines, this recognition reaffirms its commitment to responsible broadcasting and public service as it continues to serve millions of Filipinos through its nationwide network of 32 strong, dominant, and fully digitalized AM and FM stations.
Since its founding on July 6, 1966, Bombo Radyo Philippines has been a trusted companion of Filipinos in times of triumph, crisis, and change for more than six decades. It has covered elections, calamities, social issues, and everyday stories from the communities it serves nationwide. During Martial Law, Bombo Radyo Philippines was the only provincial radio network that delivered news directly from Malacañang and Metro Manila to audiences in the provinces. Its mission has always been clear: to inform truthfully, report fearlessly, and serve responsibly.
At the heart of this journey is the visionary leadership of Dr. Rogelio M. Florete, Chairman of the Florete Group of Companies, a diversified conglomerate with business interests in media (through Bombo Radyo Philippines), banking, bulk water supply, property development, pawnshop and jewelry, aquaculture, agriculture, and other sectors.
