 He has also put forward a distinct voice of the scriptwriter in the collaborative process of filmmaking and uplifted the role and the integrity of the scriptwriting profession that is rarely placed in the spotlight.The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication Gawad Plaridel recipient for this year is Francisca Custodio.Custodio started her career in the broadcasting industry in 1964 as an aide in the Accounting and Traffic Departments of the Manila Broadcasting Company AM station DYVL-Tacloban City.