Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) marked another milestone in student-led recognition of media excellence with the 14th NwSSU Student Choice Awards for Radio and Television (NSCART), held on May 7, 2025, at the RSU Socio-Cultural Center.
Hosted by the third-year students of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program, this year’s NSCART carried the theme “Studentry Meets Synergy: Upholding the NSCART Spirit through Media Diversity.” The event celebrated the evolving media landscape and highlighted the dynamic partnerships between education and industry.
National and local media practitioners were honored for their exceptional contributions to radio and television, particularly in public service, entertainment, and information dissemination. Notably, this year’s NSCART also featured a separate award for the Social Media category and special awards for leadership in media and social transformation.
NWSSU STUDENTS’ CHOICE AWARDS FOR RADIO AND TELEVISION
NOMINEES & WINNER PER CATEGORY
Local Radio Category
- Best Local Radio News and Public Service Program
- Good Morning Calbayog – Radio Natin 104.9 Calbayog (Winner)
- Best Local Radio News and Public Service Program Male Host
- Ricky Brozas – Buena Mano Balita (Winner)
- Best Local Radio News and Public Service Program Female Host
- DJ Jess – Radyo Express Balita (NWSSU 89.5 Kauswagan Radio) (Winner)
- Best Local Radio Educational Program
- Popsicults – Radio Natin Calbayog (Winner)
- Best Local Radio Educational Program Host
- DJ Aped – Popsicults (Radio Natin Calbayog) (Winner)
National TV Category
- Best Morning Show
- Unang Hirit – GMA 7 (Winner)
- Best Male Morning Show Host
- Arnold Clavio – Unang Hirit (GMA 7) (Winner)
- Best Female Morning Show Host
- Mariz Umali – Unang Hirit (GMA 7) (Winner)
- Best Television Business Oriented Program
- My Puhunan – Kapamilya Channel (Winner)
- Best Television Business Oriented Program Host
- Karen Davila – My Puhunan (Kapamilya Channel) (Winner)
- Best Public Service Program
- Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho – GMA 7 (Winner)
- Best Public Service Program Host
- Jessica Soho – Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA 7) (Winner)
- Best News and Public Affairs Program
- 24 Oras – GMA 7(Winner)
- Best News and Public Affairs News Male Anchor
- Noli de Castro – TV Patrol (Kapamilya Channel) (Winner)
- Best News and Public Affairs News Female Anchor
- Mel Tiangco – 24 Oras (GMA 7) (Winner)
- Best Documentary Program)
- Born to be Wild – GMA 7 (Winner)
- Best Documentary Program Host
- Kara David – iWitness (GMA 7) (Winner)
- Best Network with Balance Programming
- GMA Network (Winner)
Social Media Category
- Best Filipino Solo Social Media Influencer
- Toni Gonzaga (Winner)
- Best Filipino Group Social Media Influencer
- Ka Mangyan Vlogs (Winner)
Special Awards:
Transformative Media Leadership Award
- Raymond C. Uy
Leadership in Media for Social Transformation Award
- Rex Daguman
Present during the event were University President Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo and CHED Commissioner Dr. Ethel Agnes P. Valenzuela, Chairperson of the NwSSU Board of Regents, who graced the occasion in line with her visit to the university for an official board meeting.
NSCART continues to be the first and only award-giving body of its kind in the Visayas region, reinforcing NWSSU’s commitment to experiential learning and student empowerment. By honoring trailblazers in broadcast media, NSCART remains a testament to the university’s pursuit of excellence and the students’ passion for meaningful engagement with the media industry.