producing TV news programs in response to personal,

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Special Program in Journalism (SPJ) is developed
to enrich the experiences, hone the journalistic skills and
competencies of student-writers and to strengthen free and
responsible journalism.
This program supports R.A. 7079 (Campus Journalism
Act) which mandates the Department of Education “to
conduct and implement programs in various aspects of
journalism.”
The program is a four-year course in journalism at the
junior high school level. It is designed to develop the
learners’ skills in mass communication, print, online and
broadcast media.
school, and community needs. Winning coach for the following:
Admission Qualifications:
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
Admission is open to incoming Grade 7 learners who have
obtained an average of at least 85% in English and CHAMPION, Pagsulat ng Balitang Pampalakasan (Secondary-Filipino)
NSPC 2018, Dumaguete City
Filipino and a general average of 85% and above in Grade
Six, who exhibit talent in journalism and who have passed SECOND PLACE, Editorial Writing (Secondary-English)
the qualifying test and interview to be conducted by the NSPC 2019, Lingayen, Pangasinan
school. FIFTH PLACE, Editorial Writing (Secondary-English)
NSPC 2018, Dumaguete City
Retention: SIXTH PLACE, Pagwawasto at Pag-uulo ng Balita (Secondary-Filipino)
NSPC 2020, Tuguegarao City
In order for the learner to be retained in the program, he/
SIXTH PLACE, Sports Writing (Elementary-English)
she should maintain an average of 85% in Journalism and NSPC 2019, Lingayen, Pangasinan
83% in the core subjects.

Program Standards: TV BROADCASTING

The learner demonstrates understanding of the basic
principles and theories of journalism, its practices and
SCREENING DETAILS CHAMPION, Over-all Best in TV Newscast Production (Secondary-Filipino)
NSPC 2020, Tuguegarao City
techniques, and responsibly applies them as tools for EXAMINATION DATES
effective communication and information. *June 24 and July 1, 2023 (Saturdays) FIRST PLACE, Best in Script (Secondary-Filipino)
NSPC 2020, Tuguegarao City
Curriculum *9:00-11:00 AM SECOND PLACE, Best in Technical Application (Secondary-Filipino)
Qualifying Exam and Writing Assessment NSPC 2020, Tuguegarao City
Grade 7: Basic Journalism *11:00 AM onwards
Individual Interview SECOND PLACE, Best News Anchor (Secondary-Filipino)
The learner demonstrates understanding of the basic NSPC 2020, Tuguegarao City
principles, theories, practices, and techniques of print
WHAT TO BRING SECOND PLACE, Best News Presenter (Secondary-Filipino)
journalism, its history, legal and ethical standards by *A photocopy of your report card bearing your grades from NSPC 2020, Tuguegarao City
producing newsletters responsive to individual, Quarter 1 to 3
community, societal, and global needs. *A photocopy of your NSO/PSA authenticated birth certificate THIRD PLACE, Best in Infomercial (Secondary-Filipino)
NSPC 2020, Tuguegarao City
*A number 2 pencil with eraser for the qualifying exam
Grade 8: Print/ Online Publication *A black ballpen
The learner demonstrates understanding of the advanced
and broader applications of the concepts and techniques of
print journalism by producing an eight-page printed or
online news publication responsive to individual,
community, societal, and global demands.

Grade 9: Radio Broadcasting

SPJ FACULTY PROFILE
The learner demonstrates understanding of the practices,
techniques, and fundamentals of broadcast journalism by LEONARDO ACHILLES C. CABURAL
producing radio news programs in response to the SPJ Coordinator
personal, school, and community needs.
School Publication Coordinator
Grade 10: TV Broadcasting 2020 Most Outstanding School Paper Adviser in
The learner demonstrates understanding of the practices, the Philippines
techniques, and fundamentals of broadcast journalism by (Elementary-Region XI)
 MINTAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Barangay Mintal, Tugbok District, Davao City
Be a part of one of the
best schools in Davao
City and Region XI in SPECIAL PROGRAM IN
SPECIAL PROGRAM IN JOURNALISM (SPJ)
campus journalism. JOURNALISM (SPJ)
Program Primer

Be mentored by the For more details and inquiries, please contact:

best teachers in the LEONARDO ACHILLES C. CABURAL

School Publication Coordinator/

Philippines. SPJ Coordinator

Phone: (0919) 535 8365

E-mail: leonardoachilles.cabural@deped.gov.ph

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