At the FAPCCA Media Awards, which took place on Nov. 24 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, 24 additional people were presented with their trophies. The
Filipino American Press Club of California gave the medals and trophies to a select group of media professionals in the United States.
I was officially honored with the “Outstanding Author and Journalist” award due to my credentials as, first, a writer of articles published in various media outlets — primarily based in the Philippines, with a few operating in California — and second, as the author of several books, including the recently published And For The Record, parts of which I wrote while staying at my mother’s place in San Bernardino County.
While I can’t speak for the other awardees, the trophy I took home, accompanied by a short acceptance speech, symbolizes my journey as a writer. In my speech, I shared how I’ve further advanced my career since moving to America, finishing a memoir published by Penguin Random House, penning a Christmas ballad distributed by ABS-CBN Music, and even swapping my usual Manila brandy for Jack Daniel’s. These milestones are a testament to my passion for storytelling.
Although I also have roots in the music industry as a recording artist and songwriter, my work in media plays a different yet equally thrilling tune. It’s a rhythm sustained by telling stories, from the fading stars stepping out of the spotlight to the rising talents capturing the public’s imagination. Media practice can span a lifetime, and I wouldn’t be surprised if all my co-awardees continue sharing news until they write “30.
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