UNO-R Senior High

17/09/2026

17/09/2026

SCHOOL NEWS | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗮-𝗔𝗸𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻: 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝐍𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄. Participants from various attending schools returned for the second day of the 2nd Ka-Aksyon: Media Summit 2026 for their respective skills competitions held at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) gymnasium, September 17.

The contest proper commenced with the reading of guidelines and mechanics for the competitions, which included feature writing (English), news writing (Filipino and English), and broadcasting (Filipino).

Consequently, after the recognition of sponsors, Mrs. Patricia Luz S. Suela, Senior High School Assistant Principal, delivered a heartwarming message emphasizing the genuine by essence of journalism and expressing gratitude toward the participants, facilitators, and staff who contributed to the success of the two-day event.

“Competitions teach us to strive for excellence, but journalism teaches us something greater—to place truth and service above personal recognition,” Guest of Honor Atty. Caesar Distrito said in his speech, highlighting the weight of responsible journalism.

Wrapping up the summit was the awarding of winners and presentation of tokens of participation for the attending schools.

The official results of the contests are as follows:

NEWS WRITING (ENGLISH)
🥇 Jamaica V. Tauban – Negros Occidental High School
🥈 Jerry Lynn D. Terry – University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Junior High School
🥉Daniela Abaton - Domingo Lacson National High School

NEWS WRITING (FILIPINO)
🥇Joana Katrina A. Palma - Negros Occidental High School
🥈Yllana Tameeka Diaz – Domingo Lacson National High School
🥉Jan Zsashiebelle C. Quimbo – Lopez Jaena National High School

FEATURE WRITING (ENGLISH)
🥇 Lucky Rose T. Billones - Saint Joseph School La Salle
🥈 Emannuel Lester De Castro - Lopez Jaena National High School
🥉Rodgelyn Kate Escobar - Alegria National High School

BROADCASTING (FILIPINO)
🥇 University of Negros Occidental- Recoletos Junior High School
- Nicole Alexis G. Billones
- Ishaq Daniel Bonilla
- Rexie Margaret S. Jolito

🥈Lopez Jaena National High School
- Angelo Chloe Rivers
- Aj M. Alagos
- Lennaise T. Garaygay

🥉St. Joseph School La Salle
- Bernadette Viel F. Arsenal
- Earl Matthew P. Jara
- Zhann Joseph D. Imperial

🥉Enriqueta Montilla De Esteban Memorial High School
- Ermera Victoria Sumbang
- Jam Jobel Saagondo
- Yricka Joy D. Flores

The two-day media summit promoted the development of responsible journalism, fostering the Augustinian value of Truth while simultaneously advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

16/09/2026

SCHOOL NEWS | 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮-𝗔𝗸𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 '𝟮𝟲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀; 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒. With dedicated spirits for the truth, campus journalists and their advisors from various schools across Negros Occidental gathered at the gymnasium of the University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos for day one of the 2nd Ka-Aksyon: Media Summit 2026, September 16.

The program officially started with the welcoming remarks delivered by Mr. Harry S. Magluyan, Integrated School Principal.

“Seek knowledge, but let your knowledge be guided by love. Let your pursuit of truth be accompanied by compassion. Let your freedom be tampered by responsibility. And let your talent in communication become a way of serving others,” Mr. Magluyan stated in his speech.

Guest speaker Hon. Greg Gasataya, Mayor of Bacolod City, then shared his journey as a journalist in his inspirational message, emphasizing the importance of credibility and education as student journalists.

Subsequently, to ensure online safety and security, Police Major Charie H. Villamor, Assistant Chief of the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit, gave his lecture about cybercrime awareness and domestic violence.

The second journalism talk was then delivered by the resource speaker, Mr. Serafin I. Plotria Jr., focusing on the responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Philippine media.

After the meaningful discourses, the young journalists proceeded to their respective breakout sessions, with the news writing led by Mr. Erwin P. Nicavera, feature writing by Ms. Easter Anne Doza, and broadcasting workshop by Ka-Aksyon Boy Duran.

The first day of the Media Summit concluded with an enthusiastic tour of the university campus led by the Senior High School Student Affairs Organization (SHSSAO).

The momentous occasion exemplified the Augustinian values of Community and Truth, while also demonstrating Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by bringing young journalists together to uphold the integrity of journalism today.

16/09/2026

15/09/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗧 | 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬

The stories are coming from every corner of the province. Twenty one schools, one gathering, and countless young voices ready to write, capture, speak, and make their mark.

Meet the participating schools of the Ka-Aksyon: Media Summit and Competition 2026! As the countdown comes to an end, the spotlight now awaits the journalists who will carry their schools’ stories and voices into the competition.

September 16–17 | UNO-R Gymnasium
See you, Ka-Aksyon! See you UNO-Rians in the making!🎙️📰📸