GMA News Online, Pinoy MD sa Dobol B’s Connie Sison awarded by Philippine Heart Association

The Philippine Heart Association on Wednesday recognized GMA News Online and Pinoy MD sa Dobol B host Connie Sison for being strong voices “as credible heart health news conveyors.”

GMA News Online and Sison were among those who received the Platinum Heart Media Award during the launch of PHA-Philippine College of Cardiology’s coffee table book “The Heart Turns Platinum” at EDSA Shangri La in Mandaluyong City.

News editor Amita Legaspi and news reporter Giselle Ombay received the award on behalf of GMA News Online.

PHA said the award emphasizes the substantial and irreplaceable place of media in its existence and in the lives of the people.

The awardees were chosen based on substance and relevance, audience/readership impact, coverage or reach of broadcast, and number of stories.

The PHA also lauded the awardees for their help in widening the organization’s advocacy network. — Amita Legaspi/BM, GMA News