{"id":250390,"date":"2023-06-05T17:05:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T09:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/jessica-soho-continues-mission-of-storytelling-and-helping-others\/"},"modified":"2023-06-05T17:05:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T09:05:30","slug":"jessica-soho-continues-mission-of-storytelling-and-helping-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/?p=250390","title":{"rendered":"Jessica Soho Continues Mission Of Storytelling And Helping Others"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jessica Soho \u2013 widely regarded as the Philippines\u2019 most awarded broadcast journalist \u2013 proudly remains a Kapuso as she renews her contract with GMA Network on May 31, and commits to carry on with her mission of sharing the Filipinos\u2019 story around the globe.<\/p>\n

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In the span of almost four decades, Soho has blazed a trail in broadcast journalism.<\/p>\n

She helped give the Philippines its first-ever George Foster Peabody award in 1999 and soon earned another Peabody win in 2014.<\/p>\n

She became the first Filipino to be nominated and to have won in the New York Festivals (NYF) TV & Film Awards.<\/p>\n

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She holds the distinction of having won all the medal categories at the NYF. \u2018Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho\u2019 took home the Gold World Medal earlier this year \u2013 the show\u2019s third World Medal after winning Bronze Medals in 2019 and 2022.<\/p>\n

Her other former programs ‘State of the Nation with Jessica Soho’ and ‘Brigada’ have also brought home Silver and Bronze Medals in previous NYF Awards.<\/p>\n

Before she was elevated to the Hall of Fame, Soho was the \u201cMost Trusted TV Host for News and Current Affairs\u201d by the Reader\u2019s Digest Trusted Brands Awards for 13 consecutive years.<\/p>\n

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She was also the first UP College of Mass Communication alumna to receive the Gawad Plaridel Award for Journalism.<\/p>\n

Yet through all these accolades, Soho, who is a self-confessed \u201cpromdi\u201d or \u201ca small town girl, who made good,\u201d remains grounded and focused on her goal: to serve the public and do good.<\/p>\n

GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon underscored the value of Jessica to the Network.<\/p>\n

\u201cJessica Soho is not only \u2018The Philippines’ most awarded broadcast journalist,’ she is also one of GMA Network\u2019s most-prized gems. Bilang isa sa mga itinuturing na mukha ng GMA Network, naging matibay na institusyon si Jessica ng GMA News, at isa siya sa mga nirerespetong haligi ng award-winning team ng GMA Public Affairs,\u201d says Atty. Gozon.<\/p>\n

\u201cAng kanyang programang \u2018Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho\u2019 ay patuloy na number 1 sa viewers at humahakot ng karangalan sa loob at labas ng bansa. Kaya hindi kataka-taka, na mula noon, hanggang ngayon, isa pa rin siya sa mga tinitingalang broadcast journalist sa Pilipinas. Kaya naman, ako at ang buong GMA Network ay nagagalak na nananatili siyang Kapuso,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

Soho\u2019s heart is full of gratitude as she remains a loyal Kapuso.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you very much. Walang hanggang pasasalamat,\u201d she says to the Network that has been her home for almost four decades.<\/p>\n

\u201cGMA has been my home for the past 38 years and counting. Kung walang GMA, walang Jessica Soho. Ganun lang iyun kasimple,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Present during Soho\u2019s contract renewal were GMA President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., Executive Vice President and CFO Felipe S. Yalong; and First Vice President of Public Affairs Nessa Valdellon.<\/p>\n

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Joining them were Public Affairs\u2019 Senior Assistant Vice President Clyde Mercado; Asst. Vice President Angelie Atienza; Asst. Vice President Lee Joseph Castel; and Asst. Vice President for Systems and Budget Riza Laurente. Also present was Asst. Vice President for Corporate Communications Jojo Aquio.<\/p>\n

Soho is one of the main driving forces behind GMA Network\u2019s News and Public Affairs. From her ideas, some of the country\u2019s most iconic public affairs shows were born.<\/p>\n

Among these were \u2018Brigada Siete,\u2019 \u2018Emergency,\u2019 and \u2018I-Witness.\u2019<\/p>\n

Her passion to tell stories to all walks of life extends to creating new concepts for television \u2013 some of which became hit TV series.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think God blessed me with an overactive mind, kaya dapat lang i-share even my craziest of thoughts,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Soho was behind the idea of the hit adventure series \u2018Lolong.\u2019<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not a surprise that people around Soho find inspiration from her \u2013 especially her colleagues.<\/p>\n

\u201cI promise to continue sharing my ideas and pitching storylines and program concepts as well as mentoring our production staff. My colleagues will bear me out on this \u2013 hindi ako madamot.\u201d<\/p>\n

From this generosity also comes Soho\u2019s determination to pay it forward and share her talents and ideas to more people.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo I\u2019m looking forward to keep on generating story concepts and sharing these with our producers and storytellers, in whatever formats or genres.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her show, \u2018Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho,\u2019 is still the Filipinos\u2019 favorite Sunday viewing habit on TV.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of my biggest blessings in life is KMJS. I will always be grateful to this program and to the best, Team KMJS!!! Renewing my talent contract with KMJS means more stories to share, inspire, help, give hope, and change lives. Iyung mga naikukuwento naming mga kababayan natin na nangangailangan ng tulong, nabibiyayaan nang sobra-sobra pagkatapos naming ikuwento ang kanilang mga buhay,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

KMJS is proof, too, that the good still prevails over bad and there will always be people willing to extend a helping hand.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere truly are more good people in the world. A special shoutout to our OFWs who watch KMJS online and readily give donations to our kababayans in need. Tunay ngang busilak ang puso ng Pinoy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to think that another opportunity to go on hosting KMJS is continuing my life\u2019s mission of storytelling and helping others,\u201d adds Soho.<\/p>\n

PAYING IT FORWARD<\/h3>\n

Soho takes a step further to reach more audiences beyond television. She is set to lead \u201cThe GMA Public Affairs Talk\u201d as it goes around the Philippines soon.<\/p>\n

The first leg was called \u201cThe New York Festival Medalists & The National Artist GMA Public Affairs Talk on Storytelling and Producing,\u201d where Soho shared to GMA staff and employees her extensive experience in reporting and broadcasting spanning almost four decades.<\/p>\n

GMA Public Affairs is planning a road show version of this, which will be open to students and young professionals.<\/p>\n

Soho also wants to remind the young and future journalists of what journalism is all about.<\/p>\n

\u201cTwo things I\u2019ve always been consistent about every time I am asked for advice to young journalists: Keep on reading and that it\u2019s never about us,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first one is self-explanatory so let me expound on the second one. We are not the story. I get the need for selfies and the influencing and promoting on our social media accounts but when chasing after stories and reporting or producing those, the \u201cold school\u201d rules should never be compromised. Because those are values and what journalism is all about: accuracy, fairness, responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a continuing quest to be trusted or to be worthy of trust,\u201d she adds. \u201cEarn your stripes. Show up for work even on bad days. Especially on bad days. Because there\u2019s a public to be served and to borrow a line from colleague and fellow Kapuso journalist Malou Mangahas \u2014 ‘Journalism is a far bigger cause than anyone of us,\u201d she ends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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