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Campus Journalism Module
By Lloyd A. Luna
Network of Campus Journalists of the Philippines
Website: www.lloydluna.com
Mobile: +639186258951
The dramatic growth and transition of campus journalism in the Philippines has been a
big story recently. The Philippines today has tens of thousands of young writers who
write for the school newspapers and become the most fragile components that are
prone to corruption and harassment
Despite the existence of Republic Act 7079 otherwise known as the Campus Journalism
Act of 1991 provided for the development of campus journalism, about 30% of the
operating campus publications in Metro Manila alone are not technically capable of
producing well-verse and quality newspapers; 25-40% cannot exercise press freedom
because of threat from the school administration; another 30-40% is involved in radical
activism.
Do these figures mean that Campus Journalism in the Philippines has truly joined the
good-to-nothing sectors of the society? Can these be one of the reasons why there is
corruption in Philippine media? Or do these scenarios connote immature exercise of the
freedom of expression? Do these numbers indicate campus media going backwards?
The new NCJP Report, Campus Journalism in the Philippines: Mind the Gap, shows
that behind the what is known, another interesting story is unfolding a rising neglect and
priority gap between school papers and school administration and the non-political
groups revolving around it with serious implications for development in Philippine media.
· By the end of 2005, another 20-30% of the total existing publication today will be
closed
· In all parts of the country, non-mandatory collection of publication fee may be
implemented in more than 100 schools
· In the National Capital Region, 35-45% may still exist through advertisement revenues
· In Northern Luzon, roughly 10-20% may not be supported by the school
administration; in the Visayas, 15-25% and in Mindanao 20-30%
Has the Philippines entered the not-so-good quality media arena with a bang? After all,
rising number of depressed campus publications indicate drifting, discouraging national
media trends where communications play a vital role.
Blipping off the Radar: The Need for Focus
On the surface of the gloomy circumstances may look like a worsening story. But when
some student leaders and campus editors find an opportunity to unite and move for
proactive approach in solving some miseries, a number of NGOs and concerned groups
have reasons to be interested, particularly those covering business, economics, print
media and information and Communications Technologies.
Still, the issue gains greater urgency in light of the growing harassment cases of
campus journalists. The ending of immature battle between the school organs and the
school administration is meant to lead to more efficient services to the students and it
does so especially in the imperial Manila where unpredictable tallies and protests are
prevalent.
Some school administrations don’t see the very crucial role that these young writers
play. In the promotion of the development of students, for example, campus papers do
the talking. They act as mirrors of the school as a whole as they portray the reflection of
the institution of learning. This simply means people outside the campus consider these
papers as references. Some of the administrators lose sight of potentially serious long-
term positive impact that these papers can produce.
Campus Publications are vital tools for the development of the school not only for the
administration but also for the students and every other personnel working in the
institution. In a national perspective, student publications have become a major effective
tool of communication while the country is yet to liberate in the Information Society.
Something few schools can afford to do without whether in private or public schools.
Prior to Marcos regime when the Martial Law was implemented, newspapers were
shutdown. The only channel that “nationalists’ can use were student publications. The
Philippine Collegian was known to be most courageous school paper that went against
the government along with other member publications of the College Editors Guild of
the Philippines.
But after “those days are gone”, it seems that student publications are still living the old
ways. Sour-grapping and culture of bitterness remain to be a barrier that separates
administration and publication. Students show that more than 30 percent of the total
school organs are in disparity.
Campus journalist should act in accordance to the challenge of his time. Modern
roadblocks need modern-day solutions. Instead of focusing on projects and programs
that are national in nature, why not reach the grassroots and localize actions.
Grassroots media training means empowerment of journalists down the line. It means a
boost to their morale and spirit to focus on their strength and plans for their
communities. Through this, they would realize their potentials as potent tools in
community building rather than radical activism and sensationalism.
Projects to be implemented…
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The author is an outstanding Filipino Youth Leader awarded by the President of the
Republic of the Philippines and presently works as Founding Chairman and CEO of the
Network of Campus Journalists of the Philippines [CampusJournalism.com].
Journalist’s Code of Ethics (Philippines)
Formulated by Philippine Press Institute and National Press Club
1. I shall scrupulously report and interpret the news, taking care not to suppress
essential facts or to distort the truth by omission or improper emphasis. I recognise the
duty to air the other side and the duty to correct substantive errors promptly.
3. I shall resort only to fair and honest methods in my effort to obtain news, photographs
and/or documents, and shall properly identify myself as a representative of the press
when obtaining any personal interview intended for publication.
4. I shall refrain from writing reports which will adversely affect a private reputation
unless the public interest justifies it. At the same time, I shall fight vigorously for public
access to information.
7. I shall not in any manner ridicule, cast aspersions on, or degrade any person by
reason of sex, creed, religious belief, political conviction, cultural and ethnic origin.
8. I shall presume persons accused of crime of being innocent until proven otherwise. I
shall exercise caution in publishing names of minors and women involved in criminal
cases so that they may not unjustly lose their standing in society.
10. I shall accept only such tasks as are compatible with the integrity and dignity of my
profession, invoking the ‘conscience clause’ when duties imposed on me conflict with
the voice of my conscience.
11. I shall comport myself in public or while performing my duties as journalist in such
manner as to maintain the dignity of my profession. When in doubt, decency should be
my watch word.
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English News Writing
Exercise: Philippines for
APEC 2015
Posted on September 10, 2012
Here’s an exercise for news writing in english.
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smuggling-ng-metal/
Question Excerpt
1. What is the Campus Journalism Act of the Philippines?
A. Journalism Act of 1991
B. Journalism Act of 1981
C. Journalism Act of 1983
D. Journalism Act of 1993
2. It refers to the Press' duty of imparting events to our society with a view to present them later
on, in decent manner to the society people.
A. Social Responsibility
B. Legal Responsibility
C. Professional Responsibility
3. It refers to the responsibility of a journalist to have commitment in his work.
A. Professional Responsibility
B. Legal Responsibility
C. Social Reponsibility
4. It refers to a journalist's responsibility of not intervening or inflicting to someone's privacy or
confidential matter until it is required to be brought notice to the public.
A. Legal Responsibility
B. Professional Responsbility
C. Social Responsibility
5. Make sure that the right facts are there and those facts are right.
A. Accuracy
B. Bias
C. Context
6. Make sure to present all sides, arguments and opinions.
A. Fairness
B. Accuracy
C. Context
7. "Never use the ideas, words and concepts of others without giving credit to sources"- is one
of the Campus Journalism don'ts. It refers to:
A. Plagiarism
B. Bias
C. Sloppy Reporting
8. Don't report a story if you are not completely independent of that story
A. Bias
B. Sloppy Reporting
C. Conflicts of interests
9. Never invent any characters, events or quotations in your story
A. Bias
B. Deception
C. Sloppy Reporting
10. Don't offer news to your readers that are of irrelevant to their interests and lives.
A. Poor News Judgment
B. Bias
C. Conflict
11. Bonus question: Who is the Chief Justice that is currently in an Impeachment Trial?
A. Renato Corona
B. Ruben Corona
C. Ricardo Corona
12. Who was the ARROYO man who died last January 26 due to Cardiac Arrest?
A. Mike Arroyo
B. Iggy Arroyo
C. Mikey Arroyo
13. Who is the current DEpEd Secretary of the Philippines?
A. Armin Luistro
B. Arwin Luistro
C. Alvin Luistro
14. What is the newest slogan of the Department of Tourism
A. It's more exciting in the Philippines
B. It's more fun in the Philippines
C. It's more enjoyable in the Philippines
15. Who is the current date of President NoyNoy?
A. TV Host Grace Lee
B. Beauty Queen Ma.Venus Raj
C. Actress Iza Calzado
Types of Editorial
Characteristics of Editorial
1. Forceful
2. Brief
3. Interesting
4. Clear
5. Purposive
6. Soundly Argumentative
7. Influential
8. Logical
9. Unified
10. Direct
11. Factual
Example:
For our students to come out second in the NSAT
region-wide is a source of great pride and inspiration
for our school.
Editorial Beginnings:
INTEREST
BREVITY
FORCE
QUALITIES OF SPORTS
Basically, it answers the five W’s and one H.
It primarily describes the most thrilling and eventful part of
the game.
It uses more colourful words, adjectives, figures of speech,
local color and longer sentences, which are not commonly used in
straight news.
It uses special vocabulary called sports lingo.
KINDS OF SPORTS NEWS:
1. Advance news – it gives advance information in the coming events.
The following are the
competitions.
f. Expected viewers.
competition.
e. Star player
f. Weather
g. Audience/viewers
concluded game like a player who was injured and the psychological
aspects of the players.
athletic meet.
1. Headline
2. The Lead
The classic 5W’s appear in the Sports lead as (1) Who Won? (2) Against
Whom? (3) By What Score? (4) Where? (5) When?
1. Key play – this is usually used when the best angle of the sports
event is through the collective effort of all the members of the
winning team.
University of Santo Tomas held off host Lyceum in a nervy fourth set
to post a 25-13, 21-25, 25-20, 25-23 victory yesterday in the shakey’s
V-League Womens Volleyball Tournament at the Lyceum Gym.
a. Look for a good working place where you can closely witness the
game.
FEATURE WRITING
Types of Features
NEWSPAPER DESIGN
NAMEPLATE OR LOGO
Boxed Story
Subhead
Direct Quote
Editorial Cartoons:
Subjects/Topics in Cartooning
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Module by Ma’am Jess
God speed.