Ford Philippines capped off the 23rd Henry Ford Awards (HFA) by announcing the winners across thirteen categories at a ceremony held at Xylo at the Palace.
Nearly 200 entries were meticulously judged by a distinguished panel of academics and professionals in communication, media, digital content creation, and marketing. The winners were recognized for their outstanding work in various automotive journalism categories.
Industry Recognition
- Best Automotive Vehicle Review (Article): Raymond Tribdino, Malaya Business Insight – “The Ford Everest: Conquering the everyday like a modern-day Kami Rita Sherpa”
- Best Automotive Vehicle Review (Video): Leandre Grecia, Top Gear Philippines – “BMW R1250 GSA Trophy”
- Best Automotive Launch Story: Vincent Villa, Philippine Star – “The Zenix Hybrid is Toyota’s New Personality”
Showcasing Ford
The awards also recognized exceptional work focused on Ford vehicles:
- Best Ford Automotive Feature: Raymond Tribdino, Malaya Business Insight – “FORD EVEREST 4×2 SPORT: The sports-ute equivalent of a favorite uncle”
- Best Ford Automotive Short-Form Video: Leandre Grecia, Top Gear Philippines – “Ford Territory First Impressions”
- Best Ford Automotive Video Feature: Vince Pornelos, AutoIndustriya – “2023 Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Review”
People and Platforms
- Best Automotive Outlet: Top Gear Philippines
- Best Automotive Writer: Tessa Salazar, Philippine Daily Inquirer
A Commitment to Excellence
“The Henry Ford Awards underscore the vital role automotive journalists play in shaping Filipino car buyers’ decisions through impactful storytelling,” said EJ Francisco, Communications Director, Asia Pacific Distributor Markets and The Philippines, Ford Motor Company. “We extend our congratulations to all winners for raising the bar in Philippine automotive journalism. We look forward to their continued contributions to the industry’s growth.”