Alumna Luchi Cruz-Valdes awarded by the UPAA

Broadcast Communication graduate Luchi Cruz-Valdes was one of 40 outstanding alumni honored at this year's UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards. Cruz-Valdes, ('81, BA Broadcast Communication and '89 MA Broadcast Journalism) is currently the Head of News and Information of TV 5. 

"The UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards are conferred on alumni who have demonstrated in their chosen field of endeavor, extraordinary achievements and excellent contributions that bring about substantial benefits to society and distinct honor to the University. Recognition is given to achievements and contributions that impact the community in which the alumni are or have been active, whether this is at the local, national or international level." (UPAA Website)

Read more about the event at the UPAA website. You can also read up on other articles about the event, Prof. Solita Monsod's critique of the Most Distinguished Alumnus Award by clicking on the links below.

Most Dazzling Award by Solita Collas-Monsod (Inquirer)

A Fuss About Awards by Rita Linda V. Jimeno (Manila Standard)

UP Should Produce More Patriotic Scholars by Julie M. Aurelio (Inquirer)

VP Binay Leads 39 UP Alumni Honorees by Anthony R. Tonson (GMANews.tv)

photo by: Dr. Jose Wendell Capili