Last night, April 26, Inquirer Motoring again bagged four Henry Ford Awards trophies. In the 22nd year of the prestigious awarding ceremony, this time, held at Xylo at the Palace in Taguig City, recognitions were given to the newspaper’s veterans Tess Salazar and its section editor, Jong Arcano. Not to mention the whole team of Inquirer Motoring.
Salazar was awarded the trophies Best Automotive Industry Feature for her article: “How the ‘laylayan ng lipunan’ deals with the high cost of commuting” and Best Ford Automotive Feature for her “Chart her Territory” piece about the Ford Territory.
Motoring section head, Jong Arcano, meantime, was again deemed Best Automotive Editor. He was lauded for the second time, recognizing him for his outstanding editorship, creative vision and strong leadership that made a significant impact to Inquirer’s success.
For the team award, Inquirer Motoring was named Best Automotive Section for Broadsheet—now, for the third consecutive year and sixth overall since 2013. All these years, the broadsheet’s automotive section has been providing comprehensive reportage of trends and issues affecting the local motoring industry, immortalizing it on a print layout that best suits the content and its audience.
Salazar, in total, has captured 11 trophies since winning her first in 2001. This includes her grand slam victory, wherein she was awarded in three categories.
Last year, Inquirer Motoring likewise garnered four HFA accolades in a ceremony held in Blue Leaf Pavillion also in Taguig.
Rest of the winners
A total of 13 winners across four categories: Industry Category, Ford Category, People Category, and Team Category were announced.
The rest of the winners last night were the following.
For the Industry category, the awardees were: Best Automotive Vehicle Review (Article) – “2022 Peugeot 2008: La Vie En Rose”, Lester Dizon (Power Wheels Magazine); Best Automotive Vehicle Review (Video) – “Caco goes on an adventure with the 2022 Mazda BT-50 4×2 AT”, Jack Gutierrez (AutoDeal); Best Automotive Launch Story- “The all-new Kia Carnival is here for your revenge travel needs”, Jason Tulio (Top Gear Philippines); Best Automotive Photograph – “An Icon That Will Never Be Forgotten”, Manskee Nascimento (VISOR); Best Automotive Green Feature – “Hybrids or EVs: What’s the ‘greenest’ car for the PH?”, Eric Tipan (AutoIndustriya) and Best Automotive Road Safety Feature – “Dad: My First Driving Instructor”, Vince Pornelos (AutoIndustriya).
The Best Ford Automotive Video Feature (Ford Category) went to Isaac Atienza of Go Flat Out Ph for his “2023 Ford Everest Review: The Absolute Best SUV in its Segment”.
AutoFun Philippines’ VJ Bacungan was named the Best Automotive Writer (People Category). While Visor was the Best Automotive Website (Team Category).
Ford Philippines is the country’s first and only award-giving body that recognizes excellence in local automotive journalism.
