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October 2019|mekanismo
PLEDGE OF A JOURN. Participants of the annual The Gears Publication Seminar Workshop delivers the journalist creed with heart and conviction.
TGP Convenes for 1st phase of campus journalism IN PHOTO: Dr. Zenaida O. Vitasa, as she provides inspirational message for the participants of TGP seminar workshop.
Writer | Maria Micahela Casantusan
Photo | April Lian Albong
F
ocusing on the enhancement of journalistic skills, The Gears Publication (TGP) convened at the Student Service Function Hall for its annual Seminar Workshop for the first phase of Campus journalism seminar workshop, October 17-18.
ENHANCING MEDIA LITERACY AND JOURNALISTIC SKILLS To develop the abilities of the young journalists, competitions in writing, photojournalism and artistry were given to the participants after every lecture. Speakers were invited to facilitate the training namely: Jan Aldous Viriña, Westlhey Canonigo, Joyce Ann Fabula, Ma. Xena Bautista, Rayns Keneth Ampon, April Lian Albong, Joseph Andrew Algarne and Adrian Cada. The seminar-workshop covered various categories such as News writing, Feature Writing, Opinion Writing, Editorial Writing, Sports Writing, DevComm (Development Communication) Writing and Literary Writing. In addition, Photojournalism, Editorial Cartooning, Comics Stripping and Graphics Illustration serve as the contests for media and arts category. “ The purpose of this training is not only in writing but also sa iba’t-ibang field of journalism, at the same time ma-improve na rin yung skills nila” said by Mrs. Susanna Rose A. Labastilla, coordinator of The Gears.
IN PHOTO: Joseph Andrew Algarne leading the recitation of Journalist creed.
KEY TO GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS The seminar serves as the start of taking responsibilities as a journalist and to prepare the students to be mentally and physically ready. “Gagaling ka once you commit yourself, hindi lang sa pagsususlat o pagdo-drawing pero pati narin sa buhay mo, at least alam mo na how it feels like to be time pressured, mentally pressured, and physically pressured. But your commitment really matters at syempre continue lang sa pag improve sa sarili, our skills are limitless, promise may mga bagay kayong madidiscover na kaya mo pala gawin, not just on talent pero maaring sa skills mo sa pakikipag kapwa-tao, pakikipag usap, at kung ano ano pa,” stated by Engr. Joshua Aquino, former TGP Editor-inChief 2018. Uncovering One’s Hidden Power |BIHIS
