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𝐔𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦

Mariz Umali-Tima, Senior News Producer and Anchor of GMA, encouraged young campus journalists to remain resilient and committed to truth as she shared her experiences covering challenging stories during her talk at the 4th National Campus Journalism Convention 2026 on March 6 at Manila Grand Opera Hotel.

Umali recounted the realities journalists face in the field, including harassment both online and in person, emphasizing that courage, integrity, and commitment to truth are essential in the profession.

She reminded participants that journalism requires discipline in telling the truth and that reporters must continue delivering fair and accurate stories despite difficulties encountered in the field.

Umali also highlighted three key principles for young journalists: protecting the truth, safeguarding their integrity, and maintaining the courage needed to serve the public.

Concluding her talk, she expressed support for campus journalism and rallied the audience with the message, “Mabuhay ang Campus Journalism.”

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 | 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Campus publication advisers participate in the Advisers’ Forum, a special segment of the convention that highlights discussions on the Campus Journalism Act of 1991 (RA 7079) and its implications for student publications. The session provided valuable insights and policy guidance that will help strengthen institutional practices, refine publication policies, and uphold responsible campus journalism in universities and colleges.

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐃𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Leila de Lima urged campus journalists to pursue truth with discipline, humility, and courage during her keynote address in the Opening Program of the 4th National Campus Journalism Convention 2026 held March 6 at the Manila Grand Opera Hotel in Sta. Cruz, Manila.

Speaking before student journalists and publication advisers from universities and colleges nationwide, De Lima stressed that responsible journalism requires what she described as “forensic curiosity,” encouraging journalists to examine issues carefully and remain committed to accuracy and integrity.

“You are not just writing. You are learning forensic curiosity,” De Lima said, urging journalists to be meticulous, teachable, and collaborative while recognizing the responsibility that comes with the power of truth.

The three day convention, themed “Investigative and Digital Journalism: Championing Human Rights and Democracy,” gathered campus journalists across the country to strengthen investigative reporting and adapt to developments in digital journalism.

Representing the University of Northern Philippines was Prof. Ade John Gestole, Assistant Head of the Student Publication Services.

Earlier in the program, Rodel John Q. Damian delivered the opening remarks highlighting the role of campus journalism in developing responsible communicators.

Manila Vice Mayor Angela Lei ‘Chi’ Atienza welcomed the participants and shared her experience as a former journalist, emphasizing the duty of media practitioners “to get to the heart of the matter.”

“We will all be able to make this country great again,” Atienza said, expressing confidence in journalism’s role in strengthening public discourse.

Meanwhile, Dona Pazzibugan-Porcalla, Director of Public Affairs of the Department of Education, reminded journalists to remain ethical amid the growing use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms.

“Be AI ready but prioritize human first,” she said.

The event also featured cultural presentations of different regions and a ceremonial planting of banners by participating institutions as a symbol of commitment to campus journalism.

Veteran broadcast journalist Cheche Lazaro emphasized that press freedom must be exercised responsibly.

“Truth has to be based on facts, not on revenge,” Lazaro said.

An open forum followed the plenary sessions where participants discussed current issues affecting journalism and campus publications.

The convention is until March 8, 2026.

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗖-𝟭 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀

The PASUC-1 Culture and Arts Directors released an official statement on February 26, 2026, clarifying the earlier announcement regarding title adjustments in the 2026 Mr. and Ms. PASUC-1 Pageant held at the University of Northern Philippines (UNP).

In the statement, the Directors acknowledged that the previously announced adjustment in rankings was made without prior consultation with the Board of Judges and the UNP Tabulation Team. They have since affirmed that the official decision of the Board of Judges, as reflected in the duly signed final tally sheet, remains final.
Accordingly, Ms. Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) remains Fourth Runner-up, while Ms. Pangasinan State University (PSU) remains Third Runner-up.

The PASUC-1 Cultural Directors extended their apologies to concerned stakeholders for the confusion caused.

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𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳’𝘴 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘈𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦. 𝘚𝘐𝘙𝘔𝘈𝘛𝘈 𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨.

Happy Birthday our President Erwin Cadorna!

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗮!

Sir Erwin, you lead with strength, but you also lead with heart. That balance is rare and it’s what makes you a truly great leader.

Thank you for guiding UNP with vision, energy, and genuine care for the community.

You make big decisions with courage, yet you never lose that human touch. You greet students with sincerity, support faculty and staff with confidence, and face challenges with calm determination.

On your birthday, we wish you happiness, good health, and the same encouragement you always give to others.

Your UNP family is grateful for you — today and every day.

Happy Birthday, Sir Erwin!

Media Centers for Publications are now ready to serve you!

Final briefing underway as student journalists gather at the Media Center for last minute instructions and coordination ahead of the SCUAA PASUC 2026 coverage.

The Media Center for Student Publications is now in full swing for the coverage of the SCUAA-PASUC 2026, mobilizing student journalists to deliver timely and accurate reports from every venue.

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