UNEP-FRONTLINER News Editor tops Luzonwide News Writing Competition
Raymond T. Toralde, News Editor of FRONTLINE- the official publication of the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP), grabbed the top plum during the recently concluded 12th Luzonwide Higher Education Press Conference (LHEPC) held from February 10 to 12 at the Oriental Hotel, Legazpi City.
The annual activity was spearheaded by the Association of Luzonwide Tertiary Press Advisers (ALTSPA) together with the Bicol Association of Tertiary Schools Publication Advisers Inc. (BATSPA), in close coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region V.
In the said competition, Moralde took home three (3) awards – topping the Writing English Category by outshining his competitors in the First Place. He also landed 3rd in the Copyreading Filipino category and was adjudged as the over-all 2nd place individual highest pointer in the said national competition.
FRONTLINER Adviser Dr. Regina A. Gonzales, also the current internal Vice President of BATSPA congratulated Moralde and other members of the team for the job well done.
“I have nothing but good words for Moralde and the rest of the UNEP writers who gave their best shot during this competition. All of them did well. Having reached this level is already a feat. Congratulations to every one”, Gonzales said in an interview.
Other FRONTLINER writers who participated in the confab include Kevin A. De Los Santos, Editor in Chief; Jerome S. Beriña and Sande C. Nacario who also competed in the following categories: Photojournalism (English) , Literary Graphics English and Editorial Cartooning Filipino respectively.
With this year’s theme: “Responsible Journalism in the New Media Technology”, campus journalists from different colleges and universities in the county tried to outdo each other by putting their best foot forward in their respective areas of expertise.
Gonzales also congratulated the organizers for the successful holding of the Press Conference.
“Activities like this, opens a wide range of opportunities and experiences for the campus writers. It does not only aim to contribute in the development and promotion of campus journalism but also aspires to inculcate consciousness among young, budding writers of the significance of freely expressing their thoughts for the development of the society,” Gonzales added.
The occasion was graced by Dr. Ma. Teresa De Alban of CHED Region V, Dr. Paulito Nisperos, President of the Association of Luzonwide Tertiary Press Advisers Inc. (ALTPA), Prof. Arvy N. Osma, President of the Bicol Association of Tertiary Schools Publication Advisers Inc. (BATSPA), Director Maria Nini O. Ravanilla of the Dep’t of Tourism Region V, Dr. Jean Salalima-GO (BATSPA Advisers), ALTPA and BATSPA officers. (UNEP)
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