High school campus journalists from across the country gathered at the Manila campus for the 22nd iteration of Ang Pahayagang Plaridel’s (APP) annual campus journalism event, “Para sa Bayan at Lasalyano (BayLayn)” last March 28.
This year’s theme, “Mula sa Masa, Para sa Masa: Pananagutan sa Bayan ng Citizen Journalism,” focused on citizen journalism, stressing the public’s role in shaping narratives.
The event opened with remarks from Dr. Dolores Taylan, APP’s faculty adviser, who motivated student journalists to continue and pursue their craft despite challenges. She also emphasized that even if they do not find themselves becoming professional media practitioners, they should still practice their responsibility by using their skills in citizen journalism.
Following the opening program, participants were placed in workshops that explored the diverse fields of journalism. Their findings were then tested in individual competitions.
For the event’s main talk, Rappler multimedia reporter Jairo Bolledo discussed the agenda-setting theory, which explains how media influences the messages received by the public. He noted that the information people consume molds their perception of individuals and events, citing platforms such as TikTok and podcasts as examples.
Bolledo also tackled the gatekeeping model in journalism, where media practitioners filter out information before it reaches their readership. He emphasized that this process ensures that news does not incite unnecessary fear or panic and that all facts are carefully verified before publication.
He further explained that newsrooms set news cycles based on how people respond to them, noting that investigative journalism is often overlooked as the general public tends to favor viral content, sometimes bordering on sensationalism. However, he pointed out that in times of crisis, such as the issues related to flood control, people often return to traditional media for reliable information.
In another segment, DZMM Radyo Patrol reporter Zandro Ochona talked about the continued relevance of radio in the digital age. Despite the rise of online media, radio broadcasting has adapted by providing on-the-ground coverage and expanding beyond traditional studio settings.
He also highlighted that radio, aside from providing news and entertainment, serves as a form of public service as they deliver stories that call for immediate attention and assistance.
The event concluded with an awarding ceremony, recognizing winners of individual competitions and publication entries. Ang Niyog, the school publication of Quezon National High School, bagged the event’s top prize and emerged as first place for Pinakamahusay Na Publikasyong Pangmag-aaral (Best Student Publication).
Below is the full list of winners:
Pinakamahusay Na Artikulong Pambalita (Best In News Article)
First Place: Jaryn Avelino from Philippine Science High School – Eastern Visayas Campus In Leyte (An Pukot)
Second Place: Saskiya Anne Lictawa from St. Jude Parish School, Inc. (Ang Tungkod)
Third Place: Mairybelle San Pedro from Our Lady Of Perpetual Succor College – Marikina (Horizon X Hayag Kalayaan)
Fourth Place: Jan Ethan Caliboso from Calumpit National High School (Ang Banyuhay)
Fifth Place: Caleb De Luna from Cainta Senior High School (Ang Sitio)
Pinakamahusay Na Artikulong Pampalakasan (Best in Sports Article)
First Place: Robb Stephen Abara from La Salle College Antipolo (Ang Layag)
Second Place: Jericho M. Mascariña from Gumaca National High School (Ang Tanggulan)
Third Place: Mark Russel C. Bigcas from Mielchora Aquino High School (Ang Kamalayan)
Fourth Place: Denver E. Cinco from De La Salle University – Senior High School (Ang Manunudla)
Fifth Place: Jonas Paul Sukim from Diliman College (Salindaw)
Pinakamahusay Na Artikulong Panlathalain (Best in Feature Article)
First Place: Franchezcka Reign Orbe from Dasmariñas Integrated High School (Ang Silayan)
Second Place: Hannah Sophie P. Danila from Philippine Science High School – Calabarzon Region Campus In Batangas City (Siklab Ng Katagalugan)
Third Place: Jasmin Mae B. Astor from Ligao National High School (Ang Llaya)
Fourth Place: Isabel Ozaeta from Calumpit National High School (Ang Banyuhay)
Fifth Place: Ericko F. Malimban from St. Jude Parish High School Inc. – Junior High School (Gaceta De Judas)
Pinakamahusay Na Artikulong Pang-Agham At Teknolohiya (Best in Science and Technology Article)
First Place: Shanaya Christabelle B. Sales from Marikina Science High School (The Shoeland X Ang Sapatusan)
Second Place: Elijah Jewel P. Jimenez from Quezon National High School (Ang Niyog)
Third Place: Engelika Joyce Latayan from Philippine Science High School – Calabarzon Region Campus In Batangas City (Siklab Ng Katagalugan)
Fourth Place: Frances Ylisha Villadarez from Philippine Science High School – Main Campus (Ang Lagablab)
Fifth Place: Diann Luntayao from De La Salle University – Senior High School (Ang Manunudla)
Pinakamahusay Na Editoryal (Best in Editorial)
First Place: Marialyn Mago from Parañaque National High School – Main (Ang Dagitab)
Second Place: Xeanne Chastise Necesito from Philippine Science High School – Main Campus (Ang Lagablab)
Third Place: John Owen Q. Delos Santos from Marikina Science High School (The Shoeland X Ang Sapatusan)
Fourth Place: Alche Pacot from St. Jude Parish School, Inc. (Ang Tungkod)
Fifth Place: Billy Mar Dolor from Dasmariñas Integrated High School (Ang Silayan)
Pinakamahusay Na Larawan (Best in Photo)
First Place: Hanna Margarette Albarico from Montessori De Sagrada Familia, Inc. (Ang Sagradan)
Second Place: Jodi Brielle S. Maulion from Philippine Science High School! – Calabarzon Region Campus In Batangas City (Siklab Ng Katagalugan)
Third Place: Alfred De Asis from School Of St. Anthony (Ang Paglalayag)
Fourth Place: Zoe Beatriez Culilang from De La Salle University – Senior High School (Ang Manunudla)
Fifth Place: Noel A. Rufon Ii from Marikina Science High School (The Shoeland X Ang Sapatusan)
Pinakamahusay Na Editoryal Kartun (Best in Editorial Cartoon)
First Place: Kent Hinrich Guimalan from School Of St. Anthony (Ang Paglalayag)
Second Place: Jon Lenard Enriquez from Calumpit National High School (Ang Banyuhay)
Third Place: Mark Jerome A. Villon from Marikina Science High School (Ang Sapatusan)
Fourth Place: Sean Matthew Casio from Lagro High School (Lagro Pahatid)
Fifth Place: Rich Sigfreid Veraque from University Of Makati – Higher School Ng Umak (Ang Tinig Tagak)
Pinakamahusay Na Pag-Uulo At Pagwawasto (Best in Headline and Copy Reading)
First Place: Nicholas Juno J. Innocensio from Our Lady Of Perpetual Succor College – Marikina (Horizon X Hayag Kalayaan)
Second Place: Luis Gabriel F. Pastolero from De La Salle Lipa (SHS) (Crescit)
Third Place: Tresha Mae Geriane from St. Jude Parish School, Inc. (Ang Tungkod)
Fourth Place: Leannah Faye Cruz from School Of St. Anthony (Ang Paglalayag)
Fifth Place: Jasmine Eunice Q. Redondo from Philippine Science High School – Calabarzon Region Campus In Batangas City (Siklab Ng Katagalugan)
Pinakamahusay Na Kolum (Best in Column)
First Place: Edrian Dl. Cadaydayon from Lagro High School (Lagro Pahatid)
Second Place: Jeannina Emelprez C. Manarang from Montessori De Sagrada Familia, Inc. (Ang Sagradan)
Third Place: Miguel Olave from Philippine Science High School – Main Campus (Ang Lagablab)
Fourth Place: Gabreille Cayetano from University Of Makati – Higher School Ng Umak (Ang Tinig Tagak)
Fifth Place: Jillian D. Frondozo from Marikina Science High School (Ang Sapatusan)
Pinakamahusay Na Pahina Ng Balita (Best News Page)
First Place: Ang Banyuhay from Calumpit National High School
Second Place: Ang Niyog from Quezon National High School
Third Place: Tagarecto from Recto Memorial National High School
Fourth Place: Siklab Ng Katagalugan from Philippine Science High School – Calabarzon Region Campus In Batangas City
Fifth Place: Ang Ilaya from Ligao National High School
Pinakamahusay Na Pahina Ng Isports (Best Sports Page)
First Place: Tagarecto from Recto Memorial National High School
Second Place: Ang Manunudla from De La Salle University – Senior High School
Third Place: Ang Niyog from Quezon National High School
Fourth Place: Bulik from De La Salle Lipa
Fifth Place: Ang Silayan from Dasmariñas Integrated High School
Pinakamahusay Na Pahina Ng Lathalain (Best Features Page)
First Place: Ang Lagablab from Philippine Science High School – Main Campus
Second Place: Ang Niyog from Quezon National High School
Third Place: Tagarecto from Recto Memorial National High School
Fourth Place: The Shoeland X Ang Sapatusan from Marikina Science High School
Fifth Place: Ang Silayan from Dasmariñas Integrated High School
Pinakamahusay Na Pahina Ng Larawan (Best Photo Page)
First Place: An Pukot from Philippine Science High School – Eastern Visayas Campus In Leyte
Second Place: Ang Dagitab from Parañaque National High School
Third Place: Ang Banyuhay from Calumpit National High School
Fourth Place: Ang Niyog from Quezon National High School
Fifth Place: Ang Silayan from Dasmariñas Integrated High School
Pinakamahusay Na Pahina Ng Dibuho (Best Layout Page)
First Place: Ang Ilaya from Ligao National High School
Second Place: Ang Niyog from Quezon National High School
Third Place: Ang Banyuhay from Calumpit National High School
Fourth Place: La Estrella Verde from De La Salle University – Dasmariñas
Fifth Place: Ang Muog from Gumaca National High School
Pinakamahusay Na Publikasyong Pangmag-Aaral (Best Student Publication)
First Place: Ang Niyog from Quezon National High School
Second Place: Tagarecto from Recto Memorial National High School
Third Place: Ang Banyuhay from Calumpit National High School
Fourth Place: Ang Ilaya from Ligao National High School
Fifth Place: Ang Lagablab from Philippine Science High School – Main Campus
