GMA Public Affairs is opening its doors to the next generation of truth-seekers with the launch of the Storytellers’ Academy, a program designed to mentor young voices in the art—and responsibility—of storytelling.
The academy officially opens on Sept. 23 at Cinema 11, Gateway Mall 2 in Araneta City.
Far from being just another workshop, the Storytellers’ Academy aims to train participants not only in sharpening their craft but also in embracing the responsibility that comes with telling stories that matter—a mission that resonates at a time when fake news often spreads faster than facts.
And at the helm is Jessica Soho, GMA Public Affairs pillar and one of the country’s most trusted broadcast journalists.
“It’s my 40th year as a journalist, and I thought that it was time to give back lalo na sa mga kabataan ngayon na lahat ay content creators o content generators na,” Soho said.
From chasing her first assignment in 1985 to building landmark shows like I-Witness and leading the country’s most-watched program, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, she has carried the voices of everyday Filipinos into the national conversation. Her work has earned international acclaim, including the country’s first George Foster Peabody Award, but more importantly, it has shone a light on lives that might otherwise have been ignored.
Now stepping into the role of mentor, Soho will guide the next wave of storytellers through the lessons she learned in her four-decade career.
“Sa Storytellers’ Academy, gusto kong i-share lahat ng natutunan at na-experience ko,” Soho said. “Paano ba maging better storyteller? Importante ang values na natutunan ko bilang journalist—pagiging fair, responsible, at lalo na accurate—kasi ang daming maling balita at fake news ngayon. Dito, I will walk you through what happens behind the scenes.”
The program is open to aspiring storytellers who see the craft not just as a skill but as a form of public service.
Registration is now open via https://tinyurl.com/storytellersacademy. Slots are limited, with applicants undergoing a selection process.
