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UST Tiger Media Network Achieves Recognition at International Broadcasting Events
11/20/2025, 10:18:05 PM
Awards at the 2025 International Student Broadcasting Championship
The Tiger Media Network (TMN), the official broadcasting arm of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), garnered significant accolades at the 2025 International Student Broadcasting Championship (ISBC) held on November 18, 2025. TMN secured four awards, highlighting the talents of its members. Amara Gelsey Medrano was awarded the People's Choice – Talent, while John Maverick Morales received the Best Voiceover award. Joseph Earl Quintana was recognized for Best Copywriting Script, and Biranna Jaydine Valdez was honored as Best Content/Programme Director. The competition featured over 50,000 voters, underscoring the event's broad engagement.
In addition to these individual awards, TMN had multiple entries recognized as finalists across various categories, including Station of the Year for UST Tiger Radio, Best Established Podcast for "Tiger Radio: Off Air," and Best Podcast Talent for Lhiera Nicole Trinidad, among others. Mylferd Joshua Supnet, a senior announcer at Tiger Radio, emphasized the importance of these achievements, stating that they serve as motivation for the station to continue striving for excellence in the international arena.
Recognition at the IBS 2025-2026 College Media Awards
Further extending its accolades, the TMN website, which encompasses UST Tiger TV and UST Tiger Radio, was nominated as a finalist for the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) 2025-2026 College Media Awards. The website was developed by members of the UST Communications Bureau, including Mar Christian Darren Ramos, Ace Candelaria, Georjanne Calumba, and Ruby Atienza, under the leadership of Kathleen Ann Vallo, TMN Online Media Head. The winners of the IBS awards will be announced during a conference scheduled for February 21-22, 2026, at the Sheraton Times Square in New York.
Broader Implications for Campus Media
The achievements of TMN at both the ISBC and IBS events reflect a growing recognition of student-led media initiatives in the global broadcasting landscape. The ISBC, launched in October 2023 by Australia-based Ramp Media, aims to foster talent discovery and development across various media formats, including campus radio and digital content creation. The success of UST Tiger Radio and its members serves as a testament to the vitality of radio broadcasting, countering the narrative that the medium is declining.
Criticism & Opposition
Despite the accolades, there remains a discourse surrounding the future of radio broadcasting. Critics argue that the medium faces significant challenges in adapting to the digital age, with many suggesting that traditional radio is becoming obsolete. However, supporters, including Mylferd Supnet, assert that the recognition received by radio stations globally indicates that the medium continues to thrive and evolve.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We have been venturing a lot in terms of radio…and [there’s] so much more to be seen in [the] international stage,” — Mylferd Joshua Supnet, Senior Announcer, UST Tiger Radio
The achievements of the Tiger Media Network not only highlight individual talents but also signify a broader movement within student media to innovate and engage with audiences on a global scale.
