School Paper Adviser, The Central Scholar

Chief, Curriculum and Instruction Services Division

Philippine Science High School - Central Luzon Campus
Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
 • Cum Laude, BS Education, Major in English)
Philippine Normal University, Manila
• M.A. Student, English Language Education,
De La Salle University, Manila
• Chief, Curriculum and Instruction
Services Division, PSHS-CLC
• Founder, Philippine Science High
School National Campus Journalism
Summit (2013)
• Teacher Champion, International
Schools Essay Writing Competition on
Sustainable Living
2013 - Berkshire, United Kingdom
2016 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
ARIES N. OLIVEROS • Textbook Author, SIBS Publication
School Paper Adviser - Grammar Essentials 8
The Central Scholar
- Creative Nonfiction
Philippine Science High School
Central Luzon Campus
• Outstanding School Paper Adviser of the Philippines
• Consistent NSPC School Paper Contest Winner
2016 Koronadal City
- 3rd Place News Section
- 3rd Place Feature Section
- 6th Science & Technology Section
2015 Taguig City
- 1st Place News Section
- 1st Place Science & Technology Section
- 3rd Place Feature Section
2014 Subic, Zambales
- 1st Place News Section
- 3rd Place Science Section
2013 Ormoc City, Leyte
- 1st Place Feature Section
- 2nd Place Science Section
 PHILIPPINE CAMPUS MEDIA OLYMPICS
Fort Bonifacio Elementary School (Makati City) - March 14, 2015
feature
a creative
presentation
of facts
F actual
E ntertaining
A ppealing to emotions
T imely or not timely
U nusual
R eader-oriented
E xpository
 TYPES OF FEATURE
News Feature
Human Interest Story
Character Profile
Informative Feature
Trend Story
Humorous Feature
Descriptive Feature
Science Feature
Experience and Adventure Feature
Historical Feature Story
Developmental Feature
What to do and How to do Article
 feature
Usually begins with a novelty lead and has three
parts: introduction, body, and conclusion
 feature
Takes an in-depth
look at what
is going on
behind the news
feature
Gets into the lives of people and tries
to explain why and how a trend develops
feature
Written to entertain,
instruct, advise, inform,
or all these purposes
at the same time
feature
May be of any length and be written
in any form or style
feature
o bserves unity, coherence, and emphasis
 Analyzes what is happening
in the world, nation or community
feature
Uses specific nouns, adjectives, strong
verbs, and poetic elements to create
vivid images and mental pictures
that appeal to the readers
Winning Elements
Information
Style
Involvement

Inspiration
Voice of the Writer
PRACTICAL TIPS TO WRITE A FEATURE THAT STANDS OUT

 Think of a unique angle of the story.

 Start with a catchy lead.
 Write varying sentence types and
use transitional signals.
 Use the active voice of the verb.
 Show that you know your subject
matter.
 Research.
 Atmosphere
Imagery
Diction
Figures of Speech
 Feature Writing Contest Tips
http://www.servitokss.com/feature-writing-contest-tips/

1. Remember that your target reader in

a feature writing contest is the judge or the
judges (in campus journalism, usually there
is one judge in each category). So make
him/her your ultimate consideration.
Feature Writing Contest Tips / Continuation…

2. Write not of your age.

3. Compose your feature story so as to

radiate a positive energy to the judges.

4. Prepare yourself mentally, emotionally,

and spiritually.
Descriptive Lead

“The calm, restless, clear waters of the sea were

wonderful under the sunlit blue skies. The firmament
was clear, cloudless and beautiful. That is until people
looked up and saw smoke billowing from a chartered
plane that in seconds, sunk into the pristine Masbate
waters together with the hopes and dreams of the
Robredo family and the hearts of the Filipino nation.”

Thank you, Great Man of Service!

Stephanie Kate Agor, Quantum Chronicle
Striking Statement

“We do not claim death; death claims us.

As Lady Justice remains blindfolded, she dances with the

changing tune of political power. Hence, every Juan Dela Cruz
who falls down on his knees as a heinous criminal offender
finds his life in serious jeopardy. As a pitiable convict, he hides
his tears as the camera flashes for his mug shots. He cannot
afford the costly services of competent lawyers. In time, he
will be convicted. Soon he will die…”

Lined-up In and Out of the Death Row

Aries N. Oliveros, School Paper Adviser, Quantum Chronicle
Narrative Lead

“As the service vehicle steers to the main road of

hope, a water sprout – a twister-like monster –
formed itself in the nearby sea. It was Scylla without
Charybdis. Fear enveloped me as the sight gave me
pangs of anxiety in the face of a clear and present
danger looming Tacloban that has just risen from
the havoc of Yolanda.”
Narrative Lead

“Every day starts with a sunrise – a beginning that gives

all of us the gift of hope in our journey in life. It reminds
us that even after all of the bad things we have to go
through, there is and always will be a light waiting for
us.”

Primum Orto (The First Sunrise),

Quantum Chronicle, June-October 2012
Eduardo Miguel Reyes, Kristina Eleanor Lim, Dalejan Simoy and Andrea Villarama
Continuation… Primum Orto

“In summer 2009, we, 65 bright and promising young minds

from across Central Luzon, decided to face bigger challenges
in our quest for quality education. We were giddy to finally
enter high school and get a glimpse of the “real world” just
like how we see it in movies. This decision gave us a forecast
of the kind of future, career and life we will be having. Little
did we know, there was so much in store for us in the
campus. As optimistic and excited kids, we left our homes
and went out of our comfort zones. We embraced the tough
life of be- coming the first scholars of the Philippine Science
High School – Central Luzon Campus (PSHS-CLC).”
Inspiring Ending
“We braved countless challenges with our heads held high, and our
spirit held higher. We have been molded into individuals with
immense debt of gratitude to our alma mater and to our country
that has invested unquantifiable resources to see us give back in the
future. As future science and technology professionals, we shall
serve our motherland.

At present, 61 of us are left. We hope we have proven ourselves

worthy after being chosen among thousands of aspiring scholars.
This is our story. We are the first sunrise, the dawn of a new
beginning.”

Primum Orto (The First Sunrise), Quantum Chronicle, June-October 2012

Eduardo Miguel Reyes, Kristina Eleanor Lim, Dalejan Simoy and Andrea Villarama
Quoted Lead
“Just because something is publicly accessible does not mean that
people want it to be publicized.” - Making Sense of Privacy and
Publicity

“Social media serve as the gateway towards online communication and

human interaction. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and
Blogger have been used by people worldwide to share their stories, to
meet new people, or to negotiate with business partners. however,
people who overexpose their interests and activities tarnish their
identity and reputation. The aftermath caused by the lack of privacy
led to hurtful acts such as cyber-bullying, blackmailing, and hacking.
With the wide accessibility of the young Filipinos in the Internet, they
also have high probability to meet unwanted people they dare not to
meet.”
Safeguarding Ourselves against the Thorns of Social Media
John Carlo Beltran, Quantum Chronicle, June-December 2012
Comparison Lead
The human mind is like an umbrella; it works better when
it is open. We always ask questions and look for answers
to set ourselves free from the complex labyrinth of
confusion and bleak abyss of ignorance.

If you are in the mood to go to a museum where science

comes alive, you may want to visit a spectacular place that
will quench your curiosity — the Mind Museum, the first
world-class science museum in the Philippine located at
JY Campos Park in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

It’s All in the Mind Museum!

Olyn Desabelle, The Central Scholar, June-October 2013
 CRITICISMS
FROM THE JUDGES
OF THE FEATURE
SECTION
2013 NSPC
 REFERENCES

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Thinkers, and Learners. Massachusetts: Great Source Educational
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Khan, R. E. (2010). Campus Journalism. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing.

Malinao, A. L. (2008). Feature, Editorial and Opinion Writing. 1st Ed.

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