NSCB - Press Release - NSCB Announces Call for Entries to the 1st NSM Media Awards

NSCB Announces Call for Entries to the 1st NSM Media Awards
(PR-200906-NS1-6, Posted 16 June 2009)

The National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) is calling for entries to the 1st National Statistics Month (NSM) Media Awards. This award recognizes the important role of media practitioners, specifically reporters from print, radio, television, and online news service from both the government and private media organizations, who have made significant contributions in promoting, popularizing, and using statistics in information dissemination and other relevant purposes.

The award will be based on substance of the article or report, specifically its significance and relevance to the needs of the country and the Filipino people especially at this time of global financial crisis. Basically, the article or report can include both qualitative and quantitative analysis using statistics released during the period of November 2008 up to July 2009. Articles/broadcast releases which make use of statistics should be user friendly and can be easily understood by the masses. It should also positively motivate readers/ viewers/listeners to deeply understand the use and importance of statistics in improving people’s lives through informed decisions. Nominees should be Filipino citizens who are media reporters affiliated with local and national news organization/company in both government and private media.

Applicants can either apply or be nominated by submitting the following requirements on or before July 31, 2009: 1) Comprehensive bio-data; 2) Accomplishments, copy of media output (e.g. write ups/articles or tape of broadcast program; 3) Endorsement from affiliated organization/company to :

The Chair
NSM Media Awards Working Group
G/F Midland Buendia Bldg.
403 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue
Makati City

A plaque and cash award of P20,000 shall be given to the winner on October 1, 2009 during the 20th NSM Opening ceremonies. For more information, interested parties may contact the NSM Secretariat at 890-9405, or email at info@nscb.gov.ph or visit our website at http://www.nscb.gov.ph/nsm/MediaAwards/2009/default.asp.

ROMULO A. VIROLA
Secretary General

Contact Person:

Ruben V. Litan
Tel. No. (632) 890-8456
Email: rv.litan@nscb.gov.ph