The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) has announced that the 6th edition of Entertainment Editors’ Choice for Movies, more popularly known as The Eddys, will be held on October 22 with an awards night directed by Eric Quizon.
To be produced by Airtime Marketing Philippines, which is owned by event producer Tess Celestino-Howard, this year, the glamorous annual event that recognizes the best of the best in Philippine Cinema will take place at EVM Convention Center in Quezon City and will have a delayed telecast on NET 25 on October 28.
There will be 14 acting and technical awards to be given at The Eddys from nominated films which were screened in cinemas and some digital platforms in 2022.
As before, the highlight of the awards night will see a new batch of Eddys Icons installed by SPEEd in the group’s continuing efforts to recognize industry luminaries whose works have steeled and assured the creative endurance of filmmaking in the Philippines.
Meanwhile, The Isah V. Red Award for philanthropy leads the roster of special awards which also include the Joe Quirino and Manny Pichel honors for entertainment media colleagues, the Producer of the Year, and Rising Producer of the Year awards.
SPEEd is comprised of entertainment editors of the country’s respected broadsheets and foremost tabloid publications, with Eugene Asis of People’s Journal as incumbent president.