Entertainment editors to recognize industry trailblazers at 8th Eddys

The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) will honor media personalities and a film industry veteran at its 8th Entertainment Editors’ Choice (The Eddys) on July 20 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.

Media personalities RS Francisco and Ogie Diaz and veteran entertainment editor Crispina Belen will be honored at the 8th Entertainment Editors’ Choice. PHOTO FROM SPEED

This year’s Joe Quirino Award will be given to showbiz columnist, TV host, and content creator Ogie Diaz, while veteran entertainment editor Crispina Belen will receive the Manny Pichel Award.

The Joe Quirino Award is named after the late entertainment columnist and TV host who rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s, while the Manny Pichel Award honors the legacy of a respected broadsheet entertainment editor.

Meanwhile, actor-entrepreneur-producer RS Francisco will be awarded the Isah V. Red Award, which recognizes individuals who have consistently supported and inspired underprivileged Filipinos.

Six seasoned actors — Laurice Guillen, Odette Khan, Perla Bautista, Pen Medina, and spouses Rosemarie Gil and Eddie Mesa — will be honored as Movie Icons.

The ceremony will also present 14 acting and technical awards for 2024 film releases. Additional categories include Producer of the Year and Rising Producer of the Year.

A delayed broadcast will air on Kapamilya Channel, Jeepney TV, and iWantTFC on July 27.

The event is co-presented by Newport World Resorts and ABS-CBN, with production by Brightlight Entertainment under Pat-P Daza and direction by Eric Quizon.

SPEEd, led by president Salve Asis (“Pilipino Star Ngayon,” “Pang Masa”), comprises current and former entertainment editors from major Philippine publications and online platforms.

For updates, follow the official Facebook page of The Eddys (The Entertainment Editors’ Choice).