Students compete, garner media experience in 2023 Radio Festival

BY JODELYN DELLORO

THE POLYTECHNIC University of the Philippines (PUP) DZMC Young Communicators Guild held the 2023 PUP Radio Festival, a nationwide competition for aspiring media practitioners, via Facebook on April 16.

The event attracted 233 entries in the following categories: podcast creation, radio jingle-making, and radio news production.

Judges brought their expertise in the said categories, such as 2021 Radio Festival winner Gab Campos, Ali Sangalang, former speechwriter of former President Benigno Aquino III, Zhander Cayabyab, and Ram Simbajon of DZMM TeleRadyo.

“AL PODCAST” from Eastern Visayas prevailed in the major award, highlighting the power of podcasts as a medium for truth aside from providing entertaining and relatable content.

“Ipanalo ang Totoo” from XI-Davao Region which spoke about truth and social awakening, topped other creative entries submitted in the radio jingle-making category.

“Wala talaga nag-expect honestly kasi two days crammed… though naka-submit kami less than one minute before the deadline. Two days before the deadline kami nagconceptualize and compose. Wala talaga kami in-expect,” said Andrei, a member of the winning team.

CALABARZON swept both divisions in radio news production, with #VERIFIED’TO winning in the high school division and EN PUNTO in the college.

“We cannot produce this kind of production if it weren’t for our teammates and of course, our advisors for giving their skills, guidance,” said Julianna. She thanked the university for the chance to showcase their skills and apply what they have learned.

Simbajon of DZMM noted that the event continues to shape the future of media professionals, providing a platform for them to shine.

“Young journalists are and must continuously try to prove the evolving nature of radio through digital innovations in broadcasting,” he added.