The Transforming Advocates and Champions (TRAC), a non-profit organization that provides holistic development training to foster transformational and purpose-driven leaders, invited student journalists nationwide for the 2nd National Convention on Campus Journalism at the Manila Grand Opera Hotel in Manila.
Held in partnership with the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, the three-day conference provided an avenue for 338 delegates from 63 Philippine colleges and universities. They enhanced their skills in different types of writing, from news and editorial, business and lifestyle, to features and sports. Their mastery in photography, cartooning, and vlogging was honed.
The program featured a series of plenary talks and workshops that delved into the diverse fields of journalism. The sessions were facilitated by industry experts, including Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) veteran sports anchor Sev Sarmenta, esteemed TV presenter Boy Abunda, Filipina civic leader and environment and peace advocate Samira Gutoc, and radio DJ and television host DJ JhaiHo.
The tilt showcased their specialties in their respective areas. Recognitions were bestowed on the noteworthy outputs.
Among the honorees were De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) students Jorel Magistrado and Miguel Bugarin, who won first place in Editorial Writing and Second Place in Photojournalism, respectively. They are both members of the Benildean Press Corps (BPC), the official student journalists’ organization of the college.
Max Soliman, on the other hand, secured the third place in Editorial Writing. Soliman is part of Ad Astra, the sole student organization tasked to produce the official yearbook of the institution.
Joining the honor roster was Adrian Ray Amon of IloIlo Science and Technology University who landed second place in Editorial Writing.
In Photojournalism, Mark Deo Aboboto from the Divine Word College of Calapan and Ma. Isabel Azana from the University of Nueva Caceres, bagged the first and third places, respectively.
