CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The 18th Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards caravan officially kicked off on March 17, 2025, in the cool highlands of Baguio City and continues on to the City of Golden Friendship, Cagayan De Oro City.
The caravan leg took place on June 25, 2025, 10 a.m. at the Mallberry Suites, Osmeña Street,
Cagayan de Oro City.
The theme this year, “Inspiring Growth,” celebrates and uplifts the blossoming of talent in
agricultural journalism through the years.
Initiated by PMFTC Inc, the annual The Bright
Leaf Awards showcases the bountiful work from agricultural journalists by shining a
spotlight on the best agricultural stories nationwide.
With its strategic location, Cagayan de Oro provides easy access to the abundant agricultural areas of Mindanao.
Through this regional caravan, Bright Leaf remains committed to celebrating excellence in agriculture reporting and strengthening its connection with storytellers on the ground.
This year, Bright Leaf caravans will be held in specific locations in Luzon, Visayas and
Mindanao to inspire emerging and returning agricultural journalists, community members and stakeholders to participate in the competition.
Over the years, the Bright Leaf caravans have visited over 15 cities nationwide and
reached over 1,000 agriculture journalists from all walks of life.
Journalists nationwide are encouraged to submit entries to the following categories:
Agriculture Story of the Year
Tobacco Story of the Year
Agriculture Photo of the Year
Tobacco Photo of the Year
Best Agriculture Television Program/Segment
Best Agriculture Radio Program/Segment
Best Agriculture News Story – National
Best Agriculture News Story – Regional
Best Agriculture Feature Story – National
Best Agriculture Feature Story – Regional
Best Story in Tobacco Products Alternatives
Best Online Story
There is no entry fee to join the competition, Journalists and photographers may submit
as many entries for consideration.
However, an entry may not be submitted in more than one category.
Entries should be published, aired or broadcast anywhere in the Philippines between September 1, 2024 untíl August 31, 2025.
The deadline for entries is September 1, 2025.
Entries may be in English or any of the Philippine languages.
For entries that are not in English, participants will need to submit an English translation.
For more informnation, you may contact the Bright Leaf Secretariat by sending an email to
bightleafph@gmail com or [email protected].
You can also call through (02) 839-4348 (landline) or text using 0961-6914058 (Smart) or 0945-4772035 (Globe).
You can also visit the Bright Leaf website at www.brightleafawards.com or its Facebook
page www.facebookcom/brightleafawards to learn more information about the competition and past winners.