The collaboration between the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) and Globe for the annual The Eddys continues.
This year, SPEEd and Globe join forces again for the 7th The Eddys (Entertainment Editors’ Choice), which will be held this July.
The seventh edition of the awards is expected to be bigger, recognizing outstanding films from 2023 and introducing special awards.
According to Yoly C. Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer of Globe, this initiative supports their advocacy to help the Philippine film industry recover.
SPEEd president Salve Asis, entertainment editor of Pilipino Star Ngayon and Pang Masa, said that the partnership will strengthen SPEEd’s mission to encourage, uplift, and inspire Filipino filmmakers, producers, writers, actors, and others involved in creating quality films. This includes campaigning against digital movie piracy.
Globe has been recognized by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) for its unwavering commitment to protecting intellectual property and combating digital piracy.
Meanwhile, SPEEd will unveil The Eddys’ new trophy designed by former actor and renowned sculptor Leandro Baldemor for the awards night in July.
Baldemor has carefully considered how to enhance and strengthen the design of The Eddys trophy to align with SPEEd’s mission and vision as an award-giving body in the Philippines.
Additionally, SPEEd announced that a special award will be given at the 7th edition of The Eddys to recognize key figures in the revival of the movie industry. Called The Eddys Box Office Heroes, the award will honor the leading actors in the highest-grossing films in the country, who have helped bring audiences back to theaters and revitalize Philippine cinema.
SPEEd is composed of current and former entertainment editors from leading broadsheets, top tabloid newspapers, and online portals in the Philippines.
