David CagahastianApril 29, 2015Ambassador Antonio L. Cabangon Chua, founder of Aliw Broadcasting Corp., was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) for his contributions in the Philippine broadcasting industry which has shaped the nation's history by keeping the people aware and informed of issues.At the 23rd Golden Dove Awards last Tuesday night, Cabangon Chua accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award and vowed to continue his advocacy of serving the nation through the timely and truthful delivery of information through media.Ako po at ang aking mga kasamahan sa Aliw Broadcasting Corp. ay taus pusong nagpapasalamat para sa inyong ipinagkaloob na karangalan sa akin, at ito po ay aming susuklian ng dobleng pagsisilbi sa ating mga tagapakinig, he said.Aliw Broadcasting's flagship radio station DWIZ was also awarded the Best Documentary Program on Radio for its program entitled Siyasat.The Golden Dove Awards was established by the KBP to encourage the men and women in the broadcasting industry to strive for excellence. Gold stands for excellence, while the dove is a symbol of aspirations.The panel of judges are chosen each year by the Awards and Recognition Committee, and are composed of men and women of unquestionable credibility, proven integrity, honesty and impartiality. They come from all walks of life, and includes people from the academe and even students in mass communication.KBP president Ruperto Nicdao, Jr. said that if there is one word that can describe a Golden Dove award, it is the word prestigious.This is because the recognition comes from those who really know what broadcasting is about. Simply being nominated is considered as a badge of honor, Nicdao said in his speech.Cabangon Chua recently expanded his media organization by acquiring a key stake in Nine Media Corporation and RPN9, which now forms the local franchise of Cable News Network (CNN). CNN Philippines aired its maiden broadcast in March.But Cabangon Chua's biggest contribution to the media industry yet is his advocacy to bring back media's role in delivering useful, meaningful and unbiased information to help our people grow as a nation. This advocacy is the rationale behind the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA), the award-giving body of the Archdiocese of Manila which encourages media to uphold Christian values and positive Filipino traditions through their work. With Cabangon Chua as president and chairman of its Board of Trustees, the CMMA has become one of the most prestigious awards given to journalists.KBP also conferred a Lifetime Achievement Award to Larry Henares of the Progressive Broadcasting Corporation, while Luchi Cruz-Valdes of TV5 was conferred the Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year Award for 2014. (David Cagahastian)