1. The DepEd Campus Journalism Program
Josefina R. Bugayong-Mariano
Supervising Administrative Officer
Bureau of Secondary Education

2. Campus Journalism (CJ) Act of 1991
Republic Act No. 7079
This is an act providing for the development and promotion of Campus Journalism (CA) and other related purpose.

3. Declaration of Policy
To uphold and protect the freedom of the press even at the campus level
To promote the development and growth of CA as a means of
Strengthening ethical values
Encouraging critical and creative thinking, and
Developing moral character and personal discipline of the Filipino youth.

4. Declaration of Policy Promoting responsible and free journalism.
The State (through the Department of Education) shall undertake various programs and projects aimed at
Improving journalistic skills of students, and
Promoting responsible and free journalism.

5. The DepEd CJ Program & Projects at the School Level
Organization of the Editorial Board &
Student Publication Staff
School paper preparation and publication
Special Program in Journalism (SPJ)
English & Filipino Classes
School Press Conference/Contests

6. “Capable and responsible
SPJ Desired Result
“Capable and responsible
student-writers and teacher-advisers committed to quality campus journalism and broadcast media”

7. Special Program in Journalism (SPJ)
The SPJ is a four-year course in Journalism at the secondary level.
It is designed to develop the learner’s skills required in mass communication (journalism and broadcast media).
Its main focus is primarily to engage the learners in the different activities to hone their journalistic and broadcasting skills.

8. Objectives of SPJ SPJ aims to:
Identify areas of development in various aspects of journalism/broadcast media;
Nurture talents in journalism/broadcast media through activities requiring critical & creative thinking;
Strengthen ethical values on responsible journalism/broadcast media and freedom of the press; and
Enhance their skills and competencies in journalism/broadcast media.

9. Subjects, Time Allotment & Unit Credit (Proposed)
Mins./Wk
Unit Credit
Journalism 1: Basic Journalism
300
1.5
Advanced English I: Reading - Writing
Journalism 2: Developmental Journalism
Advanced English II: Public Speaking
Journalism 3: Investigative Reporting
Advanced English III: Research & Technical Writing
Journalism 4: Online Publication
Advanced English IV: On-the-Job Training

10. Program of Activities Preparation of Curriculum Documents Pilot
M&E/Revision/
Finalization
Roll out
Y I SY
Y II SY
Y III SY
Y IV SY

11. National Schools Press Conference SY 2008- 2009
Schedule: February 15-21, 2009
Venue: Division of Naga City, Region V
Theme:
“Climate Change: A Call for
Responsible Campus Journalism”

12. Objectives
promote awareness and understanding of climate change through varied journalistic approaches;
demonstrate commitment to support programs and advocate for community initiatives to ward off the negative effects of climate change through responsible journalism; and
enhance journalistic competencies through friendly individual and group competitions.

13. Regional Schools Press Conferences (RSPC)
The Regional Schools Press Conferences (RSPC) shall be conducted from October to December 15, 2008.
The regions are advised to craft a theme based on the national theme:
“Climate Change: A Call for
Responsible Campus Journalism”

14. Submission of School Paper Regional Entries
Deadline for submission of regional entries on School Papers for Group Contest shall be on
January 9, 2009, 5:00 P.M.
Strictly no extension on the late submission.

15. Registration Fee
A registration fee of Three Thousand Pesos (PhP3,000.00) shall be charged each participant to the NSPC payable in check or in cash to the host division – Naga City.
The first meal (dinner) shall be served on February 15 and the last meal (morning snacks) on February 21, 2009.

16. Participants
the top 3 regional winners in each of the 7 categories, Elementary and Secondary, English and Filipino in Individual Writing Contest.
84 Campus Journalists per Region
84 School Paper Advisers per Region
14 participants (7 elementary and 7 secondary) and four coaches (2 elementary and 2 secondary) of the radio broadcast and scriptwriting contests from the regional winners.
14 Campus Journalists per Region
4 School Paper Advisers per Region

17. Criteria for Radio Broadcast
Percentage
Script/production
Application of broadcast journalism principles
Broadcast form of writing
Clear & logical organization of news scripts 30
Delivery & Presentation
Clear presentation of items
Modulation, volume & quality
Confidence
Style/Technique
Creativity
Uniqueness
Impression/Impact
Overall audience appeal
Effect 10

18. Thank you very much!