2025 Radyo Natin Excellence Awards: Meet This Year's Finalists

We are excited to reveal the outstanding men, women, and programs who made it to the Radyo Natin Excellence Awards 2025! These finalists represent the best of broadcasting across Radyo Natin stations nationwide, celebrating exemplary radio stations, remarkable radio personalities, and commendable broadcast excellence.

The Selection Committee is made up of two groups – experts chosen by Radyo Natin head office and various Radyo Natin stations.

The first group includes 12 experienced radio and television professionals, led by Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) President and KBP Chairman Ruperto Nicdao Jr., who serves as the committee chair.

Below are the members who will help ensure fairness, integrity, and objective judging for the Excellence Awards 2025 finalists:

Ruperto S. Nicdao Jr. (President – MBC Media Group)
Ellen Fullido (VP, Human Resources and Admin Services – MBC Media Group)
Dr. Ruby Cristobal (Anchor, Radyo Henyo – DZRH)
Atty. Cherryl Adami-Molina (Anchor, Usapang Legal – DZRH)
Henry Uri (Anchor, Balansyado – DZRH)
Jonathan Decena (President – Radyo Natin)
Romy Del Moro (Director for Operations, Radyo Natin)
Erick San Pedro (Director for Production, Radyo Natin)
Mae Binauhan (Manager, DZRH Operation Tulong)
Johnny Faith "Ivan" Quiling (VP, FM Programming & Operations – MBC Media Group /
Head, MBC Media Group Events)

This year, all entries and nominations that passed the strict screening process – now officially considered finalists – will move on to the next stage, where they will be evaluated alongside their peers from other Radyo Natin stations.

Here are the representatives from the different Radyo Natin stations:

Leomar Medino Jr. (Radyo Natin Gingoog City)
Maria Fe Mariscal (Radyo Natin Naga)
Glady Mabini (Radyo Natin Calapan)
Krystal Mabini (Radyo Natin Pinamalayan)
Christine Stiffany Yvonne Dimaculangan (Radyo Natin Bongabong)
Eryc Caolboy (Radyo Natin Alaminos)
Jeanien E. Cervantes (Radyo Natin Atimonan)
Lualhati "Waway" Belen (Radyo Natin Pagadian)
Bing Solis (Radyo Natin Looc)
John Calayan Perez (Radyo Natin Paracale)
Herbert Mabini (Radyo Natin Calapan)
Glovyn Alegrado (Radyo Natin San Jose City, Nueva Ecija)

How the Selection Works

All nominations go through an initial screening to make sure they are valid and meet the requirements. Those who pass this stage are asked to submit supporting documents and media materials.
These materials are then reviewed carefully to create the list of finalists. The finalists are evaluated again by the Selection Committee for the final screening. Scores are divided as follows: 70% from the committee members chosen by Radyo Natin Nationwide, and 30% from representatives of Radyo Natin stations.

About the Radyo Natin Excellence Awards

The Radyo Natin Excellence Awards, first held in December 2023, was inspired by the KBP Golden Dove Awards. It recognizes the outstanding work of more than 100 Radyo Natin stations across the country and honors programs and broadcasters who make a strong impact on their communities.
The Radyo Natin Excellence Awards 2025 will air online and on-air on December 19, 2025, at 7:30 PM.
Stay tuned as we celebrate the exemplary radio stations, remarkable radio personalities, and commendable broadcast excellence!