14/09/2025
๐๐จ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ก๐๐: ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ -๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ
The spirit of truthful and impactful journalism blossomed vibrantly at the General Roxas North District Campus Journalism Training-Workshop and Press Conference, held at Lower Tamugan Elementary School on August 30-31 and September 13, 2025. With the theme "Voices Unleashed: Empowering Learners in Truthful and Impactful Journalism," the event brought together young minds eager to hone their skills and tell stories that matter.
Among the proud participants was Pagan Grande Elementary School, represented with distinction by four remarkable learners under the guidance of School Paper Advisers Mariel Q. Amaya for English and Arlene Q. Reloba for Filipino. These budding journalists โ Grade 4 learners Corine Z. Babuyo, Robi Amor P. Zulueta, Jay-Ara C. Saldo, and Grade 6 learner Elaizza Kate Q. Pinkian โ embraced every challenge and opportunity the workshop presented.
The first day set a promising tone: Jay-Araโs feature article in English was hailed first place, while Elaizza's news writing took a commendable third. In photojournalism, Corine captured third place with her keen eye behind the camera. The girlsโ talents shone through individualized training, fueling their passion and confidence.
Day two saw continued dedication and excellence. Elaizza clinched third place in the Science and Technology Feature Article category, demonstrating her knack for blending curiosity and clarity. Corine excelled as well, winning second place in Copy Reading and Headline Writing, showcasing her sharp editorial skills.
On the final day, teamwork took center stage. The girls collaborated on a Mobile Journalism project, earning first place in Graphics and a spot among the top three in the TECH App category. Their cohesive effort not only brought accolades but also highlighted their ability to innovate and adapt using modern journalism tools.
The achievements of Pagan Grande Elementaryโs young journalists are a testament to their hard work, the guidance of their advisers, and the supportive spirit of their school community. Their journey through the 2025 Campus Journalism Training-Workshop was not just about winning awards but about unleashing their voices to inspire, inform, and make a difference.
With pride echoing throughout the halls of Pagan Grande ES, these learners truly embody the future of journalism โ empowered, insightful, and ready to tell the stories that shape tomorrow.
โ๏ธMariel Q. Amaya