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We made and defined history. And we have proven it. For 57 years, the UP Journalism Club (UPJC) has been in the forefront in its advocacy of critical thought and action, in its promotion of responsible reporting, and in its campaigns on media awareness among students in the University. As a matter of fact, we [...]

Last December 8, the University of the Philippines Journalism Club (UPJC) held an educational discussion (ED) session on advocacy journalism. Titled ““Objectivity” Versus Advocacy in Journalism”, the ED tackled the case of Marjohara Tucay’s protest at a talk at the National Museum of Manila which guested US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Different sides were [...]

The UP Journalism Club recently held the Kapihan, its annual alumni homecoming, at the Bell Mansion condominium in Quezon City. The Kapihan, which started out as a simple gathering over cups of coffee, aims to foster stronger ties between the organization’s alumni and current roster of members. Themed “Hot and Steamy”, this year’s edition featured [...]

Members of the UP Journalism Club trained contenders for the Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC) of Mayamot National High School last November 28 in preparation for the competition. Top placers in the Division Secondary Schools Press Conference (DSSPC) participated in intensive lectures on copyreading in English and Filipino, feature writing in English, broadcasting in [...]

After a fruitful, conquering, and fun-packed first semester, members of the UP Journalism Club yearn for nothing but the same level of intensity and dynamism for the upcoming term To kick off the second semester on a high edge, the UPJC held its traditional physically-challenging semstarter on November 19, 2011 at the UP CMC Media [...]

The UP Journalism Club successfully held a Harry Potter quiz bee last September 2 at the College of Mass Communication Auditorium. Dubbed as “Pottermost”—after “Pottermore,” a website recently launched by J.K. Rowling and Sony which features games and new content about the Harry Potter books—the quiz bee was participated by some seventeen teams from different [...]

Thirty one aspiring student journalists from St. Joseph School, Naga City attended the UP Journalism Club’s Campus Journalism Workshop (CJW) on Nov. 4-5. This was the first CJW of the organization for the academic year 2011-2012. CJW is a seminar-workshop conducted by the organization to help students develop their skills and to know the issues, [...]

Members of the UP Journalism Club (UPJC) ventured into the world of children as they organized an Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE) at the Philippine Star Room 2 last August 18. Entitled “Mediaskwela: Media’s Role in Promoting Alternative Quality Education”, the event discussed television’s showcase of educational shows and how they have spurred in to [...]

Because it pays to be in the know, the UP Journalism Club and the College of Mass Communication Student Council held (W)IN THE KNOW: A Current Events Quiz Show at Palma Hall last September 20 as part of this year’s Mass Media Awareness Month. Twelve teams from different colleges joined the contest that covered not [...]

After more than a five-year hiatus, the UP Journalism Club once again held its Digital Arts Workshop. Also known as DAW, the event aimed to equip JCers and applicants with the basic skills in digital arts like graphics editing, video editing, photography, and layout and design. Lecturers include former UPJC Vice-President for Internal Affairs Shaira [...]

Four alumni members from batches 2010 and 2011 shared knowledge on campus journalism, ethics, and career opportunities at this year’s Campus Journalism Workshop (CJW) Training at the Luis Beltran Newsroom, July 23. Nephele Fabiola Kirong, Philippine Information Office writer and former Academic Committee Head; Franz de la Fuente, Business World reporter; Jenina Borromeo, former Alumni Relations [...]

The UP Journalism Club imparts aspiring Iskos and Iskas tips and lectures to ace the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT). For six Saturdays, UPJC prepped 15 senior students from different high schools in Quezon City. The Metro Manila College in Novaliches, Quezon City, in partnership with its principal, Glenda Ortiz, provided the venue for the [...]

    Organized by the Membership Committee, the Buddies’ Night showcased a diverse set of talents from both the applicants and the members of the UP Journalism Club at the Vinzons Activity Center last July 16. From singing to dancing, acting to poetry reading, the applicants and their buddies not only showed their skills but [...]

To foster camaraderie with the resident members, applicants for the first semester AY 2011-2012, dubbed as Teampura, organized a vintage-themed acquaintance party held last July 11, 2011 at the Alcantara Hall in Vinzons. The JCers and apps bonded over an array of food and pica-pica that the applicants prepared, and the fun games facilitated by [...]

To address the persisting issue of journalist killings, the Asian Congress for Media and Communication, with the UP Journalism Club and UP Department of Journalism sponsored a screening of Deadline, a film exploring the culture of impunity in the Philippines. Shown at the UP Film Center last June 28, Deadline (Reign of Impunity) follows the struggles [...]

    In order to foster good working relationship among the members of the organization, UPJC held its first of the bi-annual teambuilding activity at the Sunken Garden last June 27. The members participated in a series of activities that promoted camaraderie and friendship. JCers were also reoriented about the constitution prior to the activity [...]

SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS. Join the UP Journalism Club! APPLICANTS’ ORIENTATION June 29, 2011 (Wednesday) 4:30 pm University Theater Steps For more info, contact Kim Pauig at 09274921325 EmailPrintShareFacebook

To welcome new faces in the College of Mass Communication, the UP Journalism Club participated in the college’s Freshmen Blockhandling Activity held at the Inquirer Classroom, last June 13. UPJC was assigned to handle Block 11, composed of 18 Journalism freshmen, shiftees, and transferees. After the Welcome assembly arranged by the CMC Student Council, UPJC [...]

Watch Deadline, a film by Joel Lamangan about journalist killings and warlordism in the Philippines. Screening is on JUNE 28, TUESDAY, 4 PM at the UP Film Center.   For tickets, please contact  Jenee Ocampo at 09161229008. This is brought to you by the Asian Congress for Media and Communication, in partnership with UP-CMC Journalism [...]

  Join UP Journalism Club’s UPCAT Review classes every Saturday from June 4 to July 9 at the Metro Manila College (966 Plaza Novaliches, Bo. Kaligayahan, Novaliches, QC) for only PhP 600! REGISTRATION EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 11! First session and diagnostic examination are on June 4. Start of formal lessons is on June 11. For [...]

Here are the winners of Dokyuskul 2011, a documentary-making contest for high school students in the metro organized by the UP Journalism Club.   First place: Likhang Hinirang, a documentary by Quennie Aquirre, Kariza Ines and Leslie Morin from Quezon City Science High School. It talks about the current state of high school research projects [...]

Documentary-making contest for high school students in the metro! Viewing of documentaries and awarding will be on Feb.18, 2011, Friday, 1-4pm at the CMC Auditorium. Everyone is invited! See you there! EmailPrintShareFacebook

REDEFINE: We don’t just make history. We change it. BA-BE-BI BOTO: The ABC’s of Automated Elections MAMAMAYANG MAMAMAHAYAG: Citizen journalism in times of crisis May Fiesta sa SKYWALK: The 55th Anniversary Grand Pakain     EmailPrintShareFacebook

Atty. Ferdinand Rafanan’s (COMELEC) lecture on the automated elections. Atty. Howard Calleja’s (PPCRV) report on election statistics   EmailPrintShareFacebook

The Philippines made it to headlines of world news several times last year – from victory of athletes and good Samaritans, to natural disasters and heinous crimes. Present in every breaking news are the people who raised their issues, pleas in both traditional and new media… and the technology that made them capable to do [...]

The fiesta transformed CMC Skywalk into a small banquet hall when the UP Journalism Club held its Grand Pakain on January 29, 2010 from 12nn-2pm. To fund the Grand Pakain, the JCers brought clothes, books, accessories and other items for two rummage sales organized by the Finance Committee on January 19 and 21 at the Dagohoy [...]

As part of the application process, the UP Journalism Club members and applicants celebrated the 5th UPJC Buddies’ night held at the Balay Kalinaw, July 10 from 4 to 8 pm. Since the Buddies’ Night inception in2009, UPJC has continued to foster rapport among the applicants and their buddy JCers. The bonds formed among the [...]

Pens and minds once again became one  as the UP Journalism Club geared up to carry out its flagship activity through the Campus Journalism Workshop (CJW) Training held on July 10 at the Beltran News Room, College of Mass Communication. The training, made possible by the Academic Committee, aimed to properly equip the members in [...]