AI TALKS WITH THE VOICEMASTER EARNS THREE NOMINATIONS AT GANDINGAN AWARDS 2026
AI TALKS WITH THE VOICEMASTER EARNS THREE NOMINATIONS AT GANDINGAN AWARDS 2026
A Triple Crown Moment for Innovation, Education, and Filipino Media Excellence
Makati City, Philippines | April 18, 2026
A major milestone in Philippine broadcasting and AI-powered education has arrived as AI Talks with the VoiceMaster has been officially nominated in three major categories at the prestigious 20th Gandingan Awards 2026, presented by the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society of the University of the Philippines Los Baños.
This remarkable recognition celebrates the growing impact of the program in making Artificial Intelligence understandable, accessible, and meaningful for everyday Filipinos through radio, digital media, and public education.
Hosted by Filipino voice icon and AI advocate Pocholo De Leon Gonzales, the show airs nationwide on Radyo Pilipinas every Saturday at 8:00 AM.
Official Nominations
AI Talks with the VoiceMaster has been nominated for:
- Most Development-Oriented Educational Program
- Most Development-Oriented Science and Technology Program
- Gandingan ng Agham at Teknolohiya
These nominations place the program among the country’s most impactful media platforms advancing education, innovation, and nation-building.
A Victory for AI Literacy and Public Service
At a time when Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, communication, education, and entrepreneurship, AI Talks with the VoiceMaster has stood out by translating complex AI concepts into practical knowledge that ordinary Filipinos can apply in real life.
Through inspiring interviews, expert insights, real-world case studies, and relatable storytelling, the program has become a trusted platform for students, teachers, entrepreneurs, creators, government leaders, and communities seeking to understand the future.
The show continues to champion one clear mission:
AI is not here to replace people. AI is here to empower people.
Statement from Pocholo De Leon Gonzales
“This triple nomination is not just for me. This is for every Filipino who believes that education must evolve, media must serve the people, and technology must be used for good.
We dedicate this recognition to every learner, every dreamer, and every innovator who dares to use AI to uplift lives and create positive change.”
— Pocholo De Leon Gonzales, Host of AI Talks with the VoiceMaster
About the Gandingan Awards 2026
The 20th Gandingan Awards will be held on April 25, 2026 at the DL Umali Hall, UPLB, carrying the theme:
“Pakinggan, Tinig ng Kalikasan”
Since its launch in 2007, the Gandingan Awards has become one of the most respected university-based media recognition programs in the Philippines, honoring programs, practitioners, organizations, and institutions that produce development-oriented content and drive social impact.
This year, more than 200 nominees underwent a rigorous screening process by an esteemed panel of judges composed of faculty members, students, and experts from various colleges of UP Los Baños, including:
- College of Development Communication
- College of Forestry and Natural Resources
- College of Agriculture and Food Science
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Human Ecology
- Forestry Development Center
The Bigger Meaning Behind the Recognition
This triple nomination is more than an award milestone. It is proof that radio remains powerful, education remains essential, and innovation can be human-centered.
It shows that Filipino voices can lead conversations about the future.
It proves that AI literacy belongs not only in boardrooms or laboratories, but in homes, schools, communities, and public airwaves.
About AI Talks with the VoiceMaster
AI Talks with the VoiceMaster is a weekly radio and digital program focused on Artificial Intelligence, innovation, communication, entrepreneurship, and the future of work.
Hosted by Pocholo De Leon Gonzales, the show empowers listeners by making emerging technologies practical, ethical, and accessible for every Filipino.
Broadcast Schedule: Every Saturday, 8:00 AM
Network: Radyo Pilipinas
Media Contact
CreatiVoices Productions
Pocholo De Leon Gonzales
Email: creativoices@gmail.com
Phone: +63 906 214 3888
Closing Statement
From voice acting to broadcasting... from education to innovation... from microphone to movement...
The VoiceMaster continues to prove that the future has a voice. And that voice is proudly Filipino.
