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Itinakda na sa ika-21 ng Nobyembre 2026 ang kauna-unahang Veritas Truth Awards.
Inilarawan ni Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula, Chairman of the Board ng Radyo Veritas 846 ang kauna-unahang VERITAS TRUTH AWARDS 2026 na “Standing Tall in a World of Shadows”.
Iginiit ni Cardinal Advincula na ang katotohanan ay liwanag na hindi madaling mapatay at sa sandaling ang kasinungalingan, kalituhan at hindi pagkaka-intindihan nararapat manatiling matatag ang ating integridad at katapatan sa totoo at mabuti.
“Truth is a light that cannot be easily extinguished. In moment when falsehood, confusion and indifference can cloud our vision, we are called to remain steadfast, standing tall in integrity, courage and fidelity to what is true and just.”mensahe ni Cardinal Advincula
Ayon kay Cardinal Advincula, ang Radio Veritas ay naging instrument ng konsensiya, tagapagtanggol ng human dignity at tagapangasiwa ng kabutihang panlahat.
“Radio Veritas has witnessed this calling in a particular way during the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution, it became a trusted voice that help our people discern what was really happening and defend the truth at that critical moment in our nation’s History. That precious legacy reminds us that the media can be more than a means of communication: it can be an instrument of conscience, a defender of human dignity, and a servant of the command good.”
Ipinagdarasal at pinuri ni Cardinal Advincula ang mga VERITAS TRUTH AWARDS awardee at umaasang ang kanilang tapang at katatagan ay magsilbing inspirasyon sa kapwa upang manindigan sa katotohanan kahit na mahirap at maging boses ng mga hindi napapakinggan.
“The Veritas Truth Awards honor those continue this mission today. To our Awardees, may your courage inspire others to choose truth even when it is difficult, to speak for those whose voices are unheard, and to remain faithful to integrity even when shadows seem to prevail.” mensahe ni Cardinal Advincula
Inihayag naman ni Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown na ang “VERITAS TRUTH awards” ay patuloy na pagsasabuhay ng Radio Veritas sa Gospel at paggabay sa “bayan ng panginoon” tungo sa kabanalan ni Kristo.
“Radio Veritas continues to witness to the Gospel and guide the community towards Holiness in Christ. This mission echoes St. Paul’s instruction to Timothy: The goal of this command is love, which come from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith”(1Timothy 1:6).mensahe ni Archbishop Brown
Kabilang sa VERITAS TRUTH AWARDS ang mga kategoryang
1. Triumph of Integrity Award – Recognizes those who stood firm in doing what is right despite pressure or difficulty.
2. Rays of Light in Darkness Award – Honors organizations that provided hope and verified information during times of crisis.
3. Unwavering Voice of Conscience Award – Dedicated to media practitioners and writers who report facts accurately without fear or favor.
4. Testimony of Life Award – Celebrates ordinary individuals whose lives are living examples of honesty and uprightness.
5. Heart for Justice and Truth Award – For public servants and advocates who protect the vulnerable and uphold the law with integrity.
At ang pinakamataas na parangal ay “Summum Veritatis Award” na igagawad sa isang institusyon na ang life work at legacy ay nagsusulong ng katotohanan, pananampalataya at serbisyo sa bansa at sa simbahang katolika.
Isasagawa ang awarding ceremony sa ika-21 ng Nobyembre 2026 at live na mapapakinggan at mapapanood sa Veritas TV skycable channel 211 at via Veritas PH live stream on Youtube Channel, Veritasan program mula 10:00 ng umaga hanggang alas-dose ng tanghali.
Makiisa at kilalanin ang mga indibidwal at organisasyon na magwawagi sa VERITAS TRUTH AWARDS 2026.
