Ginawaran ang PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ng Dr. Jose R. Perez Memorial Award for Journalism sa 73rd FAMAS Awards na ginaganap sa Manila Hotel ngayong Biyernes ng gabi, August 22, 2025.
Ang Dr. Jose R. Perez Memorial Award for Journalism, ayon sa FAMAS 2025 host na si Sam Verzosa, "ay iginagawad sa mga indibidwal o grupo na nagpamalas ng hindi matatawarang kredibilidad sa kanilang larangan. Ang tungkulin nilang magbigay ng tamang impormasyon ay naging malaking tulong sa pag-unlad ng industriya."
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Ito ang nakasaad kung bakit ang PEP ang napili nilang gawaran ng special award ngayong taon:
"Honoring entertainment journalist accustomed to maintaining excellent relations within the industry.
"Emulating the legacy of Jose R. Perez, this go-to source for credible and timely showbiz news is considered as a living record of Philippine showbiz and archives of relevant reporting for its commitment to deliver impactful entertainment journalism to media platforms, making it more accessible to the masses.
"It is for both journalistic excellence and camaraderie that reputed warm ties with media and industry peers that transcended its transparency and trusted bond between artists and the public.
"PEP.ph segments have been the home of real-time celebrity updates and exclusives, scoops, and considered as the number one digital entertainment site in the Philippines.
"Doctor Jose Perez Memorial Awardee, PEP.ph."
Mula sa lahat ng bumubuo ng PEP.ph, maraming salamat sa FAMAS!