23/08/2026
The ECHO Staffers Join PROJOURN 2026 (part 2)
Thirty-three The ECHO staffers participated in the PROJOURN 2026: Promoting Responsible and Outstanding Campus Journalism, together with student-journalists and school paper advisers from the different schools of the Diocese of Bayombong Educational System (DBES), held at Saint Louis College of Solano (SLCS), on August 20โ22, 2026.
The three-day journalism seminar-workshop aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of campus journalists in various journalism disciplines through lectures, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and a writeshop.
The participants learned from experienced speakers who shared their expertise in different journalism categories.
Ms. Julie Ann C. Gajes talked on News Writing and Reinmark J. Tamani, LPT handled Copy Reading and Headline Writing, while Ranniel Semana discussed Video Production.
Junie Ann A. Mariano, LPT, MAEd shared her expertise in Editorial Cartooning and Opinion Writing, while Cezar Galisi, LPT, MAELL focused on Newsroom Management for Campus Journalism and Radio Broadcasting.
Meanwhile, Dr. Jhun Fernando tackled Sports Writing and Science Writing, Shanly Mae F. Antonio, LPT discussed Feature Writing, and Jenick Tagao, LPT shared techniques in Photojournalism.
Aside from the lectures and discussions, the seminar featured a writeshop, where student-journalists were given opportunities to apply the techniques and principles they had learned. Participants produced outputs in their respective journalism categories and were recognized for their outstanding works.
The three-day seminar-workshop was made possible through the dedicated leadership and collaborative efforts of the Clarion advisers, Ms. Shanly Mae F. Antonio and Ms. Jemille O. Culanag, and The ECHO adviser, Ms. Monette E. Mendoza.
The organizers also expressed their sincere gratitude to the Saint Louis College of Solano administration for its unwavering support in making the journalism training possible.
Special thanks were extended to College President Rev. Fr. Victor M. Abijay, PhD; College Vice President Rev. Fr. Romulo C. Felix, PhD; Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Glenn A. Galingana; Vice President for Finance Mildred O. Culanag, MBA; Principal Dr. Feliciano V. Malaque, PhD; Vice Principal Marissa G. Tiongson, MEDEA; and SAS Coordinator Christian Dave R. Menguis for their valuable support and assistance.
Through PROJOURN 2026, The ECHO staffers gained valuable knowledge and practical skills that will help them become more responsible, creative, and competent campus journalists.
The three-day training also strengthened the spirit of collaboration among young journalists from different DBES schools as they learned, wrote, shared ideas, and pursued their passion for campus journalism.
photos by Yuan Miguel Capalad
