GMA Integrated News pillar and award-winning broadcaster Vicky Morales was honored as the “Presenter of the Year” at the globally recognized Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) Awards 2025). This esteemed international accolade, announced last November 14 in London, serves as a powerful recognition of Morales’ exceptional broadcasting skills and dedication to journalistic excellence.
Morales, who was previously shortlisted for the same Presenter of the Year award in 2023, secured the victory over other highly respected news presenters, including finalists from the BBC and Taiwan Plus. The judges described her as “a seasoned professional, full of authority and charisma.”
Her submission package highlighted her rigorous commitment to coverage, including her anchoring duties during the 2025 elections, her hosting of the news documentary Biyaheng Totoo: Sana sa Eleksyon 2025, and her coverage of significant world events like the death of Pope Francis and the election of the new Pope.
As one of the primary anchors for GMA Network’s flagship newscast 24 Oras, Morales presents critical breaking news and relevant updates to audiences every night. She co-anchors the multi-awarded program with Mel Tiangco and Emil Sumangil, which airs weeknights at 6:30 p.m. on the Kapuso Network and is also made available via livestreaming on the official GMA News accounts on YouTube and Facebook.
The award holds special meaning for Morales, who is celebrating her 35th year in the news industry.
“From the bottom of my heart, a huge thank you to our generous colleagues at the AIB for such a great honor. This is definitely a career highlight for me. All around the world, we cover stories that make us angry, sad, triumphant, and glad. But our job as journalists is to harness all these emotions and turn them into positive action,” she shared in her recorded acceptance speech.
She extended a message to the next generation of journalists, advising them to “do everything possible to turn in good work; be persistent but be a team player as it takes a village to mount a newscast; be a little loony to survive the craziness and be grateful every day for this awesome profession that allows us to make meaningful changes.”
Morales’ win not only underscores her status as one of the most prominent and credible news figures in the country but also affirms GMA Integrated News’ commitment as the “News Authority ng Filipino” guided by the principle: “Mas malaking misyon, mas malawak na paglilingkod sa bayan.” For more information on GMA Network’s recognition and awards, visit www.gmanetwork.com.
