The Communicator

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Senior News Producer and Anchor from GMA News, Mr. Raffy Tima, headlines the special lecture session “The Power of Campus Press Against Repressive Forces” during Dakompass 2026, currently taking place at the COC Audio-Visual Room (AVR)

| via Jannine Lagbawan

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Dakompass 2026: The Communicator’s Journalism Workshop officially kicks off its 2nd-day lectures on Feature Writing, News Writing and Investigative Journalism today, May 16, at the COC Audio-Visual Room (AVR) and MC 201.

Leading the Feature Writing lecture is former Regional Schools Press Conference judge Ms. Janina Lim. Meanwhile, Mx. Brell Lacerna, National Spokesperson of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines, spearheads the discussions on News Writing and Investigative Journalism.

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𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Jann Conrad Bonifacio concludes his discussion on photojournalism during the Dakompass Journalism Workshop 2026 today, May 15.

Bonifacio, photographer for the Department of Tourism Office of Public Affairs and Advocacy, photo correspondent for The Philippine Star, and Former Chief Photographer of The Communicator, highlighted the importance of visual storytelling, timing, and responsibility in capturing stories through photographs.

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𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Martha Teodoro discusses media ethics through the 2010 Manila hostage crisis case study during the Dakompass Journalism Workshop 2026 today, May 15.

Teodoro, Vice Chairperson of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines Metro Manila and contributor for Bulatlat, emphasized the responsibility of journalists to practice ethical, fair, and truthful reporting, especially during crisis coverage and live media operations.

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𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Dakompass Journalism Workshop 2026 officially starts its discussion with speaker Jacob Baluyot today, May 15, at the PUP College of Communication (COC) Audio-Visual Room.

Baluyot is currently discussing the history of the PUP campus press, emphasizing the role of student journalists in upholding truth, critical thinking, and responsible media practice within the university and beyond.

The event aims to strengthen the skills, awareness, and commitment of aspiring campus journalists and media practitioners in the field of journalism.

| via Ariane Claire Galpao

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | PUP Sta. Mesa will once again shift to online learning modality tomorrow, May 15, following DOST-PAGASA's 42°C heat index forecast in Metro Manila.

Meanwhile, administrative offices will remain open amid the class suspension, the PUP Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-aaral (SKM) confirmed.

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | BATO ESCAPES SENATE

A Senate Secretariat official confirmed that the International Criminal Court-wanted Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has fled the Senate premises past 2:30 a.m. this Thursday, May 14, following the gunshot-initiated chaos last night.

The incident originated from a warning shot fired by the Senate Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms aimed at armed individuals. According to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, those individuals retaliated with indiscriminate shooting.

This escape occurs as the Senate prepares for the looming impeachment proceedings of VP Sara Duterte. The articles of impeachment were transmitted even as physical hostilities broke out within the government building.

| via Rhada Amarila

Source: Philippine Star & ABS-CBN News

(Larawan mula kay Niño Jesus Orbeta/Inquirer)

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Graduating students of the PUP Bachelor in Advertising and Public Relations (BAPR) officially launch the 34th Grand AdClash today, May 14, at Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas, spearheaded by this year’s Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) campaign, “Kami Tissue.”

The Grand AdClash is an annual event that showcases the students’ creativity, strategic communication skills, and marketing campaigns through exhibits, brand activations, and presentations developed as part of their culminating academic requirement.

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𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗡 | Naglunsad ng lightning rally ang mga progresibong grupo, kabilang ang mga Iskolar ng Bayan mula sa PUP, sa Welcome Rotonda ngayong Miyerkules ng gabi, Mayo 13.

Mariing iginiit ng mga grupo ang agarang pag-aresto kay Senador Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa kaugnay ng warrant of arrest mula sa International Criminal Court, at ang paggulong ng impeachment proceedings laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte.

Isinagawa ang protesta kasabay ng umusbong na tensyon at ulat ng putukan sa loob ng Senado ngayong gabi.

(Mga larawan mula sa KATRIBU PUP at College Editors Guild of the Philippines/Facebook)

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | ‘EVERYONE IS SAFE’

Ligtas ang lahat at walang naiulat na nasugatan matapos ang naganap na putukan sa loob ng Senado ngayong gabi, Mayo 13, ayon kina Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano at Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla sa gitna ng posibleng pag-aresto kay Sen. Bato dela Rosa kaugnay ng warrant of arrest mula sa International Criminal Court.

Sa pagharap ng dalawa sa midya, nilinaw ni Remulla na hindi siya naroon para arestuhin ang pinaghahanap na senador, habang nanawagan naman si Cayetano sa midya at awtoridad na tulungan silang tukuyin ang mga nagpaputok sa gusali.

Saad naman ni Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. na wala pa rin silang impormasyon hinggil sa kasalukuyang lokasyon ni dela Rosa at naroon ang puwersa ng kapulisan “to secure the premises."

Samantala, itinanggi naman ni National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag na sa kanila nagmula ang putok dahil umatras ang kanilang mga ahente matapos ang makipagkasunduan kay Cayetano.

Nagpapatuloy ang lockdown sa Senado at pinakiusapan ang mga mamamahayag na lisanin ang ilang bahagi ng gusali.

Source: ANC, GMA News

(Larawan mula kay Niño Jesus Orbeta/Inquirer)