The DepEd Campus
Journalism Program
Josefina R. Bugayong-Mariano
Supervising Administrative Officer
Bureau of Secondary Education
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.
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.
Declaration of Policy
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.
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
SPJ Desired Result
“Capable and responsible
student-writers and teacher-
advisers committed to
quality campus journalism
and broadcast media”
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.
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.
Subjects, Time Allotment & Unit Credit
(Proposed)
Subject Mins./Wk Unit
Credit
Journalism 1: Basic Journalism 300 1.5
Advanced English I: Reading - Writing 300 1.5
Journalism 2: Developmental Journalism 300 1.5
Advanced English II: Public Speaking 300 1.5
Journalism 3: Investigative Reporting 300 1.5
Advanced English III: Research & Technical 300 1.5
Writing
Journalism 4: Online Publication 300 1.5
Advanced English IV: On-the-Job Training 300 1.5
Program of Activities
Preparation of Pilot M&E/Revision/ Roll out
Curriculum Finalization
Documents
YI 2009-2010 2009-2010 2010-2011
SY 2008-2009
Y II 2010-2011 2010-2011 2011-2012
SY 2009-2010
Y III 2011-2012 2008-2009 2012-2013
SY 2010-2011
Y IV 2012-2013 2009-2010 2013-2014
SY 2011-2012
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”
Objectives
1. promote awareness and understanding of
climate change through varied journalistic
approaches;
2. demonstrate commitment to support
programs and advocate for community
initiatives to ward off the negative effects
of climate change through responsible
journalism; and
3. enhance journalistic competencies through
friendly individual and group competitions.
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”
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.
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.
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
Criteria for Radio Broadcast
Criteria Percentage
Script/production 30
Application of broadcast journalism principles
Broadcast form of writing
Clear & logical organization of news scripts
Delivery & Presentation 30
Clear presentation of items
Modulation, volume & quality
Confidence
Style/Technique 30
Creativity
Uniqueness
Impression/Impact 10
Overall audience appeal
Effect
