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30/05/2026

30/05/2026

Sampaloc District journalism writeshop
culminates with awarding rites

Thirty-seven aspiring student journalists were recognized during the Closing and Awarding Program of the District Summer Training–Writeshop on Campus Journalism 2026 held on May 29 at Sampaloc Elementary School–Main after completing two weeks of intensive journalism training.

The activity marked the culmination of the district-wide seminar anchored on the theme, “Critical, Principled, and Accountable Journalism,” which equipped participants with essential skills in writing, broadcasting, editing, visual storytelling, and digital journalism.

In her welcome remarks, Elisa J. Mancenido, Head Teacher III of Sampaloc Elementary School- Main and school head in charge of journalism, congratulated the participants for their commitment and perseverance throughout the training and encouraged them to continue pursuing excellence in journalism.

During the sharing of participants’ insights, student journalists reflected on the valuable lessons and experiences they gained throughout the two-week training. Mary Dustine O. Llava, a Grade 6 learner from Sampaloc ES–Main, expressed her gratitude to the organizers and resource speakers for introducing participants to various journalism categories and strengthening their writing skills.

Meanwhile, Frances Gwyneth Bala, a Grade 8 learner from Adela S. Torres National High School, shared that one of the most exciting aspects of the training was learning different journalistic disciplines from experienced mentors. She recalled a lesson from one of the resource speakers who quoted, “Jack of all trades, master of none, but oftentimes better than master of one,” emphasizing that journalists should develop a strong foundation across various journalism fields before pursuing specialization. Their reflections highlighted the participants’ appreciation of the knowledge, skills, and inspiration gained from the summer program.

The district, through Charisse Joyce D. Enriquez, recognized the active participation and accomplishments of the learners during the awarding of certificates and recognitions at the conclusion of the training-writeshop.

Outstanding participants were also recognized, with the Top 5 performers in the elementary level and Top 3 performers in the secondary level receiving awards in the various writing and individual categories. Special awards were likewise conferred upon exemplary participants in Radio Script Writing and Broadcasting, recognizing excellence in script development, news delivery, anchoring, and presentation of informercial.

The district also honored the School Paper Advisers (SPAs) who served as resource speakers and members of the Technical Working Group (TWG) for their invaluable contributions in mentoring participants, facilitating learning sessions, and ensuring the successful implementation of the two-week training.

In his message of appreciation, Aldrin E. Cabuyao, SPA of Adela STNHS, thanked the organizers, facilitators, school heads, and participants whose collective efforts contributed to the success of the district initiative. He emphasized that the training demonstrated the district’s commitment to developing competent and responsible campus journalists.

Meanwhile, Ma. Lourdes U. Lorca, SPA of Sampaloc NHS, delivered the closing remarks, reminding participants that journalism extends beyond competitions and awards. She encouraged them to uphold truth, integrity, and accountability as they continue their journey as young communicators.

The two-week training-writeshop served as a venue for participants to strengthen their journalistic competencies, build confidence, and develop a deeper appreciation for ethical and responsible media practice. It also functioned as a preparatory platform for the upcoming School Press Conferences for School Year 2026–2027, equipping aspiring campus journalists with the knowledge, skills, and competitive edge needed to excel in various journalism categories at the district, division, and higher levels of competition.

28/05/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER!

After days of learning, writing, creating, and inspiring, we are now celebrating the achievements of our young journalists!

🏆 Closing and Awarding Program
📅 May 29, 2026
📍 Sampaloc Elementary School–Main, Sampaloc, Quezon

Join us as we recognize the hard work, creativity, and dedication of the participants of the District Summer Training-Writeshop on Campus Journalism 2026 with the theme:
"Critical, Principled, and Accountable Journalism"

From powerful stories and compelling editorials to creative broadcasts, photographs, cartoons, and layouts—our future journalists have truly shown what it means to write, inform, and inspire.

Congratulations to all participants, coaches, advisers, and resource speakers for making this training a meaningful and successful JOURney!

Together, we continue to nurture young journalists who are critical thinkers, ethical communicators, and responsible storytellers.

28/05/2026

Photojournalism session enhances visual storytelling
skills of campus journalists

Lotis S. Calle of Sampaloc Elementary School-Main led the photojournalism session of the District Summer Training–Writeshop on Campus Journalism 2026 on May 28, which improved the visual narrative and news documenting abilities of campus journalists.

The training focused on helping campus journalists recognize that photographs are more than visual records of events; they are powerful storytelling tools that capture emotions, actions, and moments that define a story.

Ma’am Calle explained that effective photojournalists must learn to identify the most newsworthy and meaningful moments in an event, allowing them to communicate information and emotions through a single frame.

Participants learned the importance of timing, composition, and perspective in capturing photographs that immediately draw readers’ attention and provide context to a news story.

The session also emphasized ethical photojournalism, reminding participants that photographs should accurately represent reality and respect the dignity of the people being documented.

Through guided discussions, learners analyzed sample news photographs and identified how elements such as facial expressions, movement, and setting contribute to storytelling.

The workshop further highlighted the role of captions in providing essential details that support the image and help readers understand its significance.

Participants were challenged to think like visual storytellers by looking beyond ordinary scenes and searching for moments that reveal deeper meanings and human experiences.

Many student journalists realized that strong photographs often capture emotions that written descriptions alone cannot fully convey, making photojournalism an essential component of campus publications.

Through the session, participants gained a deeper appreciation of the role of photojournalists in documenting school life, preserving important moments, and telling compelling stories that inform and inspire the community.

27/05/2026

Mic It Happen: Radio Script Writing & Broadcasting

27/05/2026

Radio Broadcasting workshop strengthens teamwork,
technical skills among Sampalukin CJs

To further develop the communication and production skills of campus journalists (CJs), Charisse Joyce D. Enriquez of Sampaloc Elementary School–Main continued sharing her expertise in Radio Script Writing and Broadcasting during the eighth day of the District Summer Training–Writeshop on Campus Journalism 2026.

The session focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) standards in radio broadcasting, including the rules, evaluation criteria, scriptwriting format, broadcasting delivery, and technical audio production.

Ma’am Enriquez discussed the essential components of a properly formatted radio script and provided examples of effective news introductions, transitions, infomercials, and closing spiels commonly used in school radio broadcasting competitions.

Participants also learned how to execute effective broadcasting delivery by practicing voice projection, diction, pronunciation, timing, and coordination during live radio performance simulations.

The workshop highlighted the importance of technical production skills, where participants were trained to organize audio cues, sound effects, and timing to produce a complete and coherent five-minute radio broadcast.

To make the session more interactive, participants explored creative ways of delivering infomercials through skits, jingles, and animated-object presentations, allowing them to develop both creativity and audience engagement.

The participants were later divided into five groups where they organized news and radio segments using articles and newspaper clippings as source materials for their broadcast scripts.

The group activity challenged participants to collaborate with different team members while applying the concepts learned during the session in an actual radio broadcasting setup.

Meanwhile, Romnice Adrienne Dayo, an elementary broadcaster from Sampaloc Elementary School–Main, shared that the activity was challenging because participants had to create a new newscast while adjusting to different teammates and working styles.

At the end of the session, Ma’am Enriquez encouraged the participants to use the experience as inspiration in continuing their journey in journalism, reminding them that growth in broadcasting comes from continuous practice, teamwork, creativity, and confidence.

26/05/2026

Campus Columnists: Write here, right now!

26/05/2026

Column writing session develops critical, ethical opinion writers

To strengthen campus journalists’ skills in responsible and analytical opinion writing, Charisse Joyce D. Enriquez of Sampaloc Elementary School–Main facilitated the Column Writing session on May 16 during the District Summer Training–Writeshop on Campus Journalism 2026.

The session focused on helping participants understand the proper structure, ethical standards, and critical thinking skills needed in writing effective column articles for campus publications.

At the beginning of the discussion, Ma’am Enriquez presented the objectives of the session, emphasizing that campus journalists should be able to analyze the parts and structure of a column article, apply the standards in the NSPC score sheet, and produce effective and ethical opinion pieces.

To guide participants in organizing their ideas, she introduced a 13-paragraph structure composed of the Hook or Lead, Context of the Issue, Writer’s Stand, First Argument, Supporting Evidence, Second Argument, Emotional or Human Connection, Opposing View, Rebuttal, Broader Analysis, Reflection, Call to Action, and Powerful Ending.

The discussion underscored the importance of writing columns that are not only opinionated but also fact-based, organized, reflective, and socially responsible.

Ma’am Enriquez explained that ethical column writing requires writers to balance logic and emotion while ensuring that opinions are supported by evidence and presented respectfully.

For the writeshop activity, participants watched news reports and commentaries about DepEd Order No. 6, series of 2026, also known as the Guidelines on Ensuring a Safe and Motivating Learning Environment, and used the issue as the basis for writing their own column articles.

The activity encouraged campus journalists to connect national educational issues with their own school experiences and personal insights, helping them understand the role of column writing in shaping opinions and encouraging discourse.

Among the participants, Bella Jannarie Mandaing, a Grade 3 learner, shared her output in which she reflected on her experiences from the previous school year and expressed her willingness to follow the same policy in the coming academic year.

The sharing and feedback session allowed participants to identify strengths and areas for improvement in their work, reinforcing the value of reflection, revision, and constructive criticism in opinion writing.

25/05/2026

Scoreboard Perspectives: Capture the Action, Tell the Victory