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DLSU-D wins best website in the 8th Philippine Web Awards

The website of DLSU-Dasmarinas was acclaimed as the Best Website in the recent 8th Philippine Web Awards 2005 held last November 25 at the Meralco Theater, Pasig City . Sponsored by Media G8way Corporation, the competition, on its 8th year, is an annual search for the best Filipino-made Website design and development. There were fourteen (14) categories set by the committee; one of which is the Schools category where DLSU-D's website has been classified. The affair was graciously attended by the ITC Director, Engr. Noel M.Genova, together with the ITC Assistant Director, Ms. Venus Rivera, and the Web Unit headed by Ms. Lucila Calairo.

To date, it was DLSU-D's first time to be part of a nationally-recognized competition, yet it was a favorable, fortunate try. From a number of entries, deciding and identifying the winners for each category was rigorously rendered as confirmed by Ms. Delia C. Gutierrez, Media G8way Corp. president and publisher. The finalists for each category had surpassed the six-step process: nominations, validation, screening, semifinals, pre-final, and the finals/winner selection. They were evaluated in respect to content, design, usability, and functionality. The jurors for the semifinals and the finals were a package of the top, well-known and reputable web developers, designers, digital artists/illustrators and web aficionados.

The Awards Night was not merely an evening of recognition but of a commemoration and celebration of the Filipino culture and tradition_ having its theme: Festivals and Fiestas. Aside from the cheers of the participants once their group/company is mentioned, the Filipino spirit was rekindled by the cultural songs and dances and the amazing video presentations, plus the glaring fiesta attire of the performers and some participants.

Besides the Best Web Award, there were also notable awards respectively People's Choice and Hall of Fame. Special awards include Best Fiesta Costume and Best 10-word speech. Prior ending the event, some members of the audience were luckily rewarded with a few IT-gadgets in the raffle. The organizers extended that since the PWA inflicts a seal of excellence in web design and development, Media G8way Corp. shall continue its quest in the years to come.