Ford Philippines announces the finalists for the five (5) submission categories at the 25th Henry Ford Awards (HFA), the industry’s lone awards program that honors excellence and impact in Philippine motoring journalism.
Below are the finalists for the submission categories:
Industry Category Awards
Automotive Vehicle Review of the Year (Article)
- “Starting the newly engaged life with the Kia EV9” by Luigi Leonardo for GadgetMatch
- “What the Mazda Miata means to my family despite never having owned one” by Carlo Chungunco for Top Gear Philippines
- “When my 87-year old mother rates the 2025 Mitsubishi Xpander” by Raymond Gregory Tribdino for Fast Times of The Manila Times
Automotive Vehicle Review of the Year (Video)
- “2025 Nissan Z NISMO Review | Sharper, Faster, Greater” by Earl Lee for AutoDeal
- “2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Review | Big and Bold” by Caco Tirona for AutoDeal
- “BYD Seal 5 DMi Dynamic Full Review – Can this Sub 1M Sedan Change the Game?” by Alexander Zosa for Jaywalkur Motoring
Ford Category Awards
Ford Launch Story of the Year
- “Ford Enters the Electrified Era with the Hybrid Territory and Mustang Mach-E” by Kristoffer Lim for Megabites
- “The new Territory Hybrid is ready to usher in Ford’s electrified era in PH” by Leandre Grecia for Top Gear Philippines
- “What happens when the car you once loved returns as a Hybrid?” by MJ Jucutan for GadgetMatch
Ford Automotive Video Feature of the Year
- “2025 Ford Bronco Review | The Best Off-Roader Yet?” by Jack Gutierrez for AutoDeal
- “2025 Ford Ranger Raptor V6 | Better than Diesel? RAPTOR ADVENTURE with F-150 and Bronco” by Roy Robles for Zigwheels Philippines
- “2025 Ford Ranger Raptor V6 Review | An Exercise in Excess” by Caco Tirona for AutoDeal
Ford Automotive Short-Form Video of the Year
- “FORD BRONCO: Can you tame this beast?” by Roy Robles for Zigwheels Philippines
- “Ford Mustang GT Fuel Eco Run” by Charles Banaag for Top Gear Philippines
- “Not your ordinary Ranger Raptor” by Isaac Atienza for Go Flat Out PH
In keeping with the 25-year tradition of the HFA, all entries underwent two rounds of judging with respected members of the academe and leaders of business and allied industries. Audio-visual submissions were evaluated by special judges in creative industries that include Ogilvy Executive Creative Director Chino Jayme and brand filmmaker for Provill Studios and Sidekick Collective Sid Maderazo.
The winners will be awarded on May 5, 2026 together with the Silver Mile Luminaries composed of motoring journalists who have won the most number of HFA awards over the last 25 years, as well as the winner of the first-ever Butch Gamboa Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities, and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty.
Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services, including BlueCruise (ADAS) and security. The company offers freedom of choice through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles (“EVs”) along with embedded software that defines always-on digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs.
Additionally, the company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 169,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.