A contributor to SunStar Davao, Genory Vanz Alfasain, was honored with the Best Agriculture Feature Story (Regional) at the 16th Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Award. The prestigious event took place on November 13, 2023, at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati City.
Alfasain, a journalist based in Sarangani, received the award for his compelling piece, "Rey John Basco's Journey to Empower Coffee Farmers." The feature story, published by SunStar Davao on June 15, 2023 shines a light on the triumphs of small-scale coffee farmers and their significant impact on their local communities.
“For years, I've passionately penned stories about our region's advocates, particularly farmers, aiming to raise awareness, connect them with key people, and advocate for their concerns,” Alfasain said in his Facebook post.
“This award validates that I'm on the right track, providing a platform for their voices,” he added.
Alfasain was one of two distinguished individuals from Mindanao who were recognized in the esteemed competition. The other laureate was Bong Sarmiento of Mindanews, who received the award for the Tobacco Story of the Year for his piece titled “Unknown to Many, Tobacco Farming Thrives in Sarangani.”
The Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards, an annual recognition program in the Philippines, aims to honor excellence in agricultural journalism.
The award also acknowledges exceptional reporting on agriculture, rural development, and related subjects across diverse categories including news, features, columns, and television programs.
This year, the Bright Leaf Agricultural Journalism Awards received over 500 entries nationwide across its 11 categories. Of the 12 winners, seven are being awarded for their first win.
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