UP alumni recognized with 2025 Glory AwardsMANILA, Philippines — Five alumni of the University of the Philippines College of Media and Communication (UPCMC) have been named recipients of the 2025 Glory Awards for bringing honor and laurels to the institution through their work. The awardees are veteran journalist Roberto Coloma, digital market research trailblazer Melissa Abad Santos-Baron, community worker and civic leader Elena Buensalido-Mangahas, independent filmmaker Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil and STAR business editor-columnist Iris Gonzales. Elena Buensalido-Mangahas and Ellen Ongkeko-MarfilThe awards, formally known as the Gawad Gloria Feliciano, will be presented on Feb. 28, 2026 during the UPCMC annual homecoming at the Commission on Higher Education Auditorium in UP Diliman.

Source: Philippine Star January 30, 2026 16:34 UTC