Pedro Guevara MNHS Special Program in Journalism

09/03/2026

Lagunian Tryouts – This March!

Seize your spot on our student publication team! We're recruiting skilled students for writing, design, photography, and broadcasting.

Page layout applicants: Bring your sample work. InDesign experience is a big advantage!

📍 CBCA 5 (New Building, 1st Floor)
🗓️ Check the poster for the schedule!
📌 For parents' consent, kindly claim it at Gabaldon 3. Look for Mrs. Lady Joy R. Ordoñez or Mrs. Jenwelyn L. Comia.

Meet your advisers/ coaches:

Dr. Catherine A. Macabasco – Editorial Writing, Column Writing

Mrs. Lady Joy R. Ordoñez – Sports Writing, Layout

Mrs. Jenwelyn L. Comia - Science & Tech Writing

Mrs. Mary Jane C. Napiza - News Writing

Mrs. Rose Anne N. Calinagan - Editorial Cartooning

Mrs. Gladiece T. Javilinar - Feature Writing

Mrs. Lady April M. Dela Cruz - Copyreading & Headline Writing

Mr. Mark Kaven Lazaro – Radio Broadcasting

Mr. Christian B. Dacullo - Photojournalism

Mrs. Christina Toledo - Mobile Journalism

Don't wait—opportunities like this won't last!

31/01/2026

Join Pedro Guevara Memorial National High School's SPJ – Early Registration Open for Incoming Grade 7 Students (SY 2026-2027)!

Dream of chasing stories, mastering media, and sharpening your writing? The Special Program in Journalism (SPJ) is calling passionate storytellers!

‼️Why Choose SPJ?

▫️Hands-on campus journalism training
▫️Advanced grammar to boost your writing and language skills
▫️ICT skills for modern digital journalism
▫️Skill-building in writing, broadcasting, photography, and graphic design
▫️Competitions at division, regional, and national levels
▫️A creative space for critical thinking and media innovation

‼️Who Qualifies?
Open to students with talent in:

▫️Journalistic writing (news, editorials, features, sports, science, tech, copyreading, headlines, online content)

▫️Visual arts (cartoons, photojournalism)

▫️Broadcasting (TV/radio scriptwriting)

▫️Page layout, graphics, and desktop publishing

▫️Ready for a challenge in communication? You're in!

‼️How to Register

📌Visit Pedro Guevara MNHS, Poblacion I, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, and complete the form.

📌Early bird window: January 31 – February 27, 2026.

‼️Questions? Message our official page.

Secure your spot now – kickstart your journalism adventure with top-tier grammar, ICT, and media skills!

13/06/2025

12/06/2025

Attention SPJ Students and Parents,

We will be having our Orientation Day tomorrow at 8:30 in the morning, CBCA Building Room 4.
We will proceed with your enrolment afterwards.
See you there!

05/06/2025

Huge congratulations to the top 35 applicants out of 202 for making it into our Special Program in Journalism!

Your hard work and talent shone through. Gear up and be ready to hone and enhance your skills and tell enthralling stories! We're incredibly excited to welcome you all!

21/05/2025

MAHALAGANG ANUNSYO: Paalala sa mga Aplikante ng Special Program in Journalism!

Magandang araw po sa lahat ng mga nag-apply para sa Special Program in Journalism! Narito ang mahahalagang paalala para sa inyo:

📌Ang Examination at Interview ay gaganapin bukas, May 22, 2025, simula 8:00 AM sa CBCA Building.

Hinihikayat po ang lahat na pumunta 15 minuto bago ang itinakdang oras (7:45AM) upang maging handa.

📌Para sa mga Magulang: Manatili po muna ang mga magulang sa Inner Court habang nag-e-exam ang mga bata. Pagkatapos ng exam, kayo po ay susunduin nila para sila ay inyong samahan sa interview.

Kung sakaling ang pangalan ng inyong anak ay wala sa listahan, mangyaring puntahan si Dr. Catherine A. Macabasco sa Gabaldon 3.

📌Mga Dapat Dalhin:
• ID
• Ballpen
• Lapis
• Snacks
• Water

Maraming salamat po at good luck sa inyong mga anak!

20/05/2025

Do you have what it takes to be a part of something extraordinary?

Calling all future Grade 7 journalists! If you love to write and dream of exploring the exciting world of journalism, this is for you!
Here's your opportunity to hone your writing abilities, explore the media landscape, and ensure your voice is heard. If curiosity, inquiry, and a desire to shape narratives drive you, this program will launch your journey.

Submission of Requirements:
May 19-20, 2024

Qualifying Exam and Interview:
May 22, 2025

Venue:
PGMNHS Gabaldon Inner Court

Time:
8:00-4:00

Qualifications:
Incoming Grade 7 learners with no grade lower than 85% in English and Filipino in any grading period and with a General Average of 88% above in the previous level.
Experience as a campus journalist in their previous level is preferred.

Requirements
1️⃣Duly Accomplished Application Form
(download here: https://tinyurl.com/2d57n2vc )
2️⃣Photocopy of Elementary Report Card (back-to-back)
3️⃣Letter of Intent

19/04/2025

📢📢📢ATTENTION!!!!

To all Incoming Grade 7 for this School Year 2025-2026

📍📍📍 Pedro Guevara Memorial National High School
Special Program in the Arts is looking for talented learners.

❗❗❗We have six specializations that will cater to your varied exceptional talents and skills like 👇👇👇

💃DANCE,
🎤VOCAL ARTS (singing),
🎸INSTRUMENTAL ARTS (playing musical instruments),
🧑‍🎨VISUAL ARTS (drawing and painting),
🎞️MEDIA ARTS (photography, editing, lay outing, and film making) and
🎭THEATER ARTS (acting).

❗❗ Everybody is born to be an artist, but only a few are willing to dig out the best in them!

In SPA, you don't only excel in academics, you also unleash the creative artist in you!

See you Grade 7 artists!

19/04/2025

📣 Calling all incoming Grade 7 students with a passion for languages and cultures!

Join our Special Program in Foreign Language – Chinese Mandarin and open the door to a world of opportunities! 🏮🧧

✅ Learn to speak and write in Mandarin
✅ Discover rich Chinese culture and traditions
✅ Be part of a multi-awarded program with remarkable victories from Division to National levels! 🏆🎉

🎓 Don’t miss the chance to be part of excellence.

📅 Check the schedule below 🌟

14/04/2025

📣📣📣

Do you have what it takes to be a part of something extraordinary?

Calling all future Grade 7 journalists! If you love to write and dream of exploring the exciting world of journalism, this is for you!
Here's your opportunity to hone your writing abilities, explore the media landscape, and ensure your voice is heard. If curiosity, inquiry, and a desire to shape narratives drive you, this program will launch your journey.

Submission of Requirements:
May 19-20, 2024

Qualifying Exam and Interview:
May 22, 2025

Venue:
PGMNHS Gabaldon Inner Court

Time:
8:00-4:00

Qualifications:
Incoming Grade 7 learners with no grade lower than 85% in English and Filipino in any grading period and with a General Average of 88% above in the previous level.
Experience as a campus journalist in their previous level is preferred.

Requirements
1️⃣Duly Accomplished Application Form
(download here: https://tinyurl.com/2d57n2vc )
2️⃣Photocopy of Elementary Report Card (back-to-back)
3️⃣Letter of Intent