NIR School Paper Advisers Association

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚'𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧!

Happiest Birthday to one of our Board of Directors from Guihulngan South Central School - SPS, Schools Division of Guihulngan, Ma’am Maybelen Trinidad!

May your special day be filled with joy, good health, love, and countless blessings. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and inspiring service to the campus journalism community. Your passion and commitment continue to inspire young journalists and educators alike.

Wishing you more successful and meaningful years ahead. Enjoy your special day, Ma’am!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐯𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐲!

Happy Birthday to Ma’am Eva May Baguio, Auditor of the Negros Island Region School Paper Advisers Association (NIR-SPAA), from Bio-os Elementary School, Schools Division of Negros Oriental!

May you be blessed with good health, happiness, and continued strength in your dedicated service to campus journalism and education. Thank you for your commitment and leadership in the field. God bless you always!

NIR Bets Garner Top Honors at NSPC 2026

ORMOC CITY, Leyte — April 16, 2026 — Delegates from the Negros Island Region (NIR) clinched top national honors during the awarding of the Most Outstanding School Paper Advisers and Most Outstanding Campus Journalists at the 2026 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC).

Leading the awardees was NIR School Paper Advisers Association President Ricardo S. Misajon Jr. of the Schools Division Office (SDO)–La Carlota City, who was named one of the Most Outstanding Elementary School Paper Advisers in the country, recognizing his excellence in campus journalism leadership and mentorship.

Also earning national distinction was Lorenzo C. Magsipoc of SDO–Bacolod City, who was conferred the title of Most Outstanding Secondary School Paper Adviser.

In the student category, Daniel Enrico P. Chua of SDO–Victorias City was recognized as one of the Most Outstanding Secondary Campus Journalists, while Sugar Snow C. Borra of SDO–La Carlota City was named one of the Most Outstanding Elementary Campus Journalists.

The recognition of these awardees underscored the Negros Island Region’s strong showing on the national stage, reflecting its sustained commitment to excellence in campus journalism.

The National Schools Press Conference is the Department of Education’s premier annual gathering of top school paper advisers and campus journalists nationwide, culminating in competitions and recognition of outstanding achievements in the field.

Now Ongoing | NSPC School Paper Exhibit, Day 2

NIR SPAA Leaders Represented Region at NSPC 2026 School Paper Exhibit

ORMOC CITY — The Negros Island Region (NIR) marked its presence at the National Schools Press Conference 2026 as leaders of the School Paper Advisers Association (SPAA) participated in the School Paper Exhibit held at SM Center Ormoc on April 14.

Leading the delegation was SPAA President Ricardo S. Misajon Jr. of SDO-La Carlota City, together with Vice Presidents Aljun E. Jomalesa of SDO-Silay City and Elvira E. Navera of SDO-Dumaguete City under the guidance and assistance of the Regional English Supervisor, Jose Ernie Buelos. They were helped by NIR-SPAA officials Amelin Joy Pabillo and Junerey D. Garilao, with support from school paper advisers from SDO-La Carlota City, namely Hope Arren M. Pineda, Gezelle B. Tangub, and Elmarie A. Atienza.

The group spearheaded the region’s participation in the exhibit, which featured selected school publications from across the country. The display highlighted learner outputs that reflected local stories, culture, and journalistic work.

The School Paper Exhibit officially opened through a ribbon-cutting ceremony and was made accessible to conference delegates and the public. Organizers noted that it was the first time the exhibit was conducted in this format during the national conference.

The National Schools Press Conference gathered student journalists, advisers, and education officials nationwide to promote campus journalism and journalistic excellence.

NIR’s participation marked its inclusion among regions that presented entries in the national exhibit as part of the conference activities.

Support the Negros Island Region! 📰

Our region’s outstanding school publications are proudly featured at the School Paper Exhibit at SM City Ormoc, and we need YOUR help to bring home the People’s Choice Award!

Show your support by reacting ❤️👍😮 to the Negros Island Region’s photo. The entry with the most reactions by April 16, 3 PM wins!

Every reaction counts, so cast your vote now and let’s make NIR rise! 💚

SCHOOL PAPER EXHIBIT: NIR (Negros Island Region)

Iboto ang inyong paboritong School Paper Exhibit booth sa pamamagitan ng LIKE, HEART, o WOW — ang litratong may pinakamaraming reaction pagsapit ng April 16, 3PM ang mananalo.

Cast your votes now! 👍🏼❤️😮

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 | 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲-𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 ✍️

The Negros Island Region School Paper Advisers Association (NIR-SPAA) proudly presents 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲-𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧—a vibrant platform where every voice is valued and every story finds its audience.

We are now officially accepting literary pieces, editorial articles, and photojournalism entries from passionate school paper advisers and aspiring writers across the region. Whether you aim to inform, inspire, or ignite change, this is your moment to be heard.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭:
Send your entry through our official page. All submissions will undergo a thorough review by NIR-SPAA Officers and the Education Program Supervisors in English and Filipino from your respective divisions to ensure quality and excellence.

Please allow ample time for evaluation due to the volume of entries received.

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 (please include):
• 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘕𝘢𝘮𝘦
• 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘳)
• 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭
• 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧?
✨ Get your work featured and recognized region-wide
✨ Be published on the official NIR-SPAA page
✨ Receive a certificate of recognition as a qualified contributor

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
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📢 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐩. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭.

Be part of 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲-𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧— because every story matters, and yours could inspire many.

The final layer is being uncovered.

Tomorrow, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲-𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 officially goes live—a dedicated space built for every writer, storyteller, and dreamer across the Negros Island Region. The wait is over; the platform is ready.

The wait ends at 5:00 in the afternoon.

See you tomorrow, April 6. Are you ready to make your mark?

Every great movement begins with a quiet thought.

Behind every headline and every broadcast is a dream to make a difference. We are uncovering a platform built on those very dreams—made for every writer, every artist, and every "Juan" in the region.

The wait is almost over. 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠. ✨

Journalism isn't just written; it's seen. 📸

From the perfect action shot to the stories told in the margins of a frame, we see the vision you’re capturing for the region. The focus is shifting, and the big picture is almost in view.

𝟑 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨. ⏳

Clear the airwaves. 🎙️ The signal is getting stronger.

For the voices that speak the truth and the scripts that move the soul—your new home is coming.

𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟔. Mark your calendars.