March 6, 2024

DIVISION MEMORANDUM
No. ___, s.2024

DIVISION SCHOOLS’ PRESS CONFERENCE 2024

(Elementary and Secondary)

To: Assistant Schools Division Superintendents

Chief Education Supervisors
Education Program Supervisors
Public Schools District Supervisors
Principals/School Heads (Public and Private Schools)
School Paper Advisers

1. The Department of Education Camarines Sur Division in cooperation

with the Association of School Paper Advisers in Camarines Sur (ASPACS)
will hold the Division Schools Press Conference for Elementary and Secondary
on April 11 – 12, 2024 at Nabua National High School, Nabua, Camarines
Sur and Cliniquing of Winners on April 13 – 14, 2024. Likewise, the Sectoral
Press Conference will be held on March 20 – 22, 2024.

DISTRICT DATE VENUE

1st March 20, Tomas Avila Andaya Sr. National High School
2024 Host Principal: Priscilla A. Martinez, PhD
Host PSDS: Roberto B. Briones, EdD
2nd March 20, Sagrada Familia High School and
2024 Sagrada Elementary School
Host Principal: Gina O. Razo
Jean M. Felix
Host PSDS: Amancio V. Doblon, PhD
3rd March 22, Camaligan Central School and Camaligan
2024 National High School
Host Principal: Ma. Elena A. Soron
Nerio Melano M. Sibulo III
Host PSDS: Delfin A. Bondad
4th March 21, San Jose National High School
2024 Host Principal: Ronald P. Enciso, EdD
Host PSDS: Liza S. Froa, PhD
5th March 22, Balatan Central School
2024 Host Principal: Ma. Sharmane D. Argarin
Host PSDS: Julia O. Jornales, PhD

2. This year’s Division Schools Press Conference will focus on the theme
“Strengthened Campus Journalism: Gateway to the Development of
Empowered Youths” with the following objectives:

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 a. demonstrate understanding of journalism through skillful execution
in various platforms (i.e., print, broadcast, online);
b. recognize the role of journalism in advocating for social consciousness
and environmental awareness;
c. promote fair and ethical use of media as tenets of responsible
journalism;
d. foster camaraderie and enrich learning experiences through healthy
and friendly competitions; and
e. provide learners opportunities to use the skills learned in campus
journalism for their future careers.

3. The DSPC shall include the following:

a. Individual Contests (English & Filipino)
 News Writing
 Feature Writing
 Editorial Writing
 Sports Writing
 Copy Reading and Headline Writing
 Science and Technology Writing
 Photo Journalism
 Editorial Cartooning
 Column Writing
b. Group Contests (English & Filipino)
 Radio Scriptwriting & Broadcasting (Elementary &
Secondary)
 Collaborative Desktop Publishing (Elementary & Secondary)
 Online Publishing (Secondary only)
c. School Paper Contest (in PDF)
 News Section
 Feature Section
 Editorial Section
 Science and Technology Section
 Sports Section
 Layout and Page Design
d. Search for Outstanding School Paper Advisers (SPAs) and Campus
Journalists (CJs)
4. The expected participants to this Conference are TOP FIVE WINNERS in
the individual events and TOP ONE WINNERS in radio broadcasting,
collaborative and online publishing contests from the five congressional
districts, both in English and Filipino categories. Student writers for Secondary
level shall include Grades 7 to 12 and for Elementary level is from Grades 4 to
6. Every student can participate in only one event either individual or group
contest in English or Filipino category. The implementing guidelines for the
individual and group contests stipulated in Regional Memo # 248, s. 2024
shall be strictly adhered to.
5. School paper contest shall no longer be part of the group contest as of
the over-all results of the competition. However, there will be a separate
competition for it. The designated Officers of the Association shall provide the
link for the uploading folder for the school paper competition with the attached
certification and endorsement signed by the School Head and Noted by Schools
Division Superintendent respectively on or before April 2, 2024.

6. School Paper Advisers (SPA) in English & Filipino of the school

publication will be the authorized people to accompany the contestants in both
single and group events or for both categories (English & Filipino). Participants
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who will stay overnight in the venue should bring their own beddings/toiletries
and should inform the host school ahead of time.

7. During the closing program, Top Five (5) winners will be announced but
only the Top three (3) are qualified to join the Regional Schools’ Press
Conference. In group contests, Top five (5) winners will be announced but
only the First Placer/Best Team will represent the Division in the
Regional level. Special awards will be determined by the speaker/judge.

8. Likewise, the Top Ten winners in the School Paper contest by section
will be announced and in the Search for Outstanding School Paper Advisers
and Campus Journalists Top Three winners will be recognized but only First
place winner will represent the Division in the Regional level. Refer to Regional
Memo #248 s. 2024 for the Criteria.

9. All Public Schools District Supervisors, District Journalism Coordinators

and School Heads are enjoined to check on the existence of school papers
among the participating schools and enforce the national policy, “NO
PUBLICATION, NO STUDENT CONTESTANT”. It is also reiterated that the
schools should respect the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and adhere to the
rules concerning plagiarism.

10. Schools that have collected journalism or subscription fees should

submit school paper entries. Schools that did not collect journalism or
subscription fee can submit campus publication in e-document (pdf) format.
Schools that will submit entries in this format should include a certification
from the parents’ association, noted by the school Principal, that no
publication fee was collected from the students. This certification should be
included in the documents submitted to the Congressional Officers during the
conduct of Congressional Schools Press Conference.

11. The Congressional ASPACS Officers are responsible to submit the pre-
registration fees, and the final list of DSPC participants during the final
planning conference of ASPACS Officers on April 3, 2024 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Memory card for photojournalism must be submitted for validation on the
same date at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, SDO New Building, San Jose, Pili,
Camarines Sur.

12. Participants in Photojournalism are allowed to use point-and-shoot and

compact cameras (with fixed and non-adjustable lenses). Contestants who will
use any DSLR and other high-end cameras such as those with adjustable
and/or interchangeable lenses, extensive manual controls and settings, and
larger sensors will not be permitted to join the contest. The contestant should
bring his/her camera cable/card reader for uploading and saving pictures.
Cellular phones, extra digital cameras, extra storage cards, or any additional
materials/equipment are not allowed in the contest area. Contestants shall
bring their black ink ball pens while the DWTG will provide scratch papers
where contestants can write down notes during the shooting.

13. In Editorial Cartooning, the cartoonist shall bring OSLO PAPER and
Mongol #2.

14. Participants in group contests are also advised to bring their own
gadgets/materials necessary for the contest as stipulated in the Regional Memo
No. 248, s. 2024. In collaborative publishing, participants should know
Microsoft Publisher for elementary, adobe in-design and Photoshop for

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secondary. Contestants in copy reading should have reviewed 2016 Associated
Press (AP) copy reading symbols.

15. Results of the Division Press Conference shall be announced during the
closing program with the simultaneous release of the certificates of
participation and appearance of the participants. No release of certificates
will be done in the Division Office to make sure that everyone is properly
accounted in the two-day affair as stated in the travel order.

16. The registration fee for Congressional Schools Press Conference is Php.
100.00 both SPAs and CJs and in Division Schools Press Conference is Php.
200.00 for SPAs and CJs will be charged per participant to cover all the
operational expenses like speakers/facilitators honoraria, food/meals,
supplies/contest materials and other incidental expenses. The meals of the
participants are excluded in the registration fee. An additional Php. 30.00
membership fee per School Paper Adviser (SPA) and Php. 20.00 membership
fee per contestant shall likewise be collected.

17. Registration expenses shall be charged against school publication fund,

SEF/PTA fund; while travel and miscellaneous expenses of participants shall
be charged against school MOOE subject to usual accounting and auditing
rules and regulations. Participants from private schools shall make their own
arrangements to source out funds relative to their participation in the division
journalism activities.

18. Attached are the executive committee, facilitators and working

committees, contest matrix, speaker/judge for DSPC, registration form and
parent consent.

19. Immediate dissemination of this memorandum to all concerned is

desired.

NORMA B. SAMANTELA, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

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Enclosure No. 1 to Division Memorandum No. _____, s. 2024

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman: NORMA B. SAMANTELA, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

Co-chairman: MA. LUISA T. DELA ROSA

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

MARIA FLORA T. PANDES

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

ARVIN R. SESE
Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

Members: MARIBEN D. BERJA, PhD

CID Chief, Education Supervisor

PEDRO J. PELONIO, PhD

SGOD Chief, Education Supervisor

PRECIOSA R. DE LA VEGA, EdD

Education Program Supervisor

SONNY P. TAUGAN, EdD

Education Program Supervisor

EDNA C. FERNANDEZ, PhD

Public Schools District Supervisor
1st District PSDS In-charge in Journalism

CECILIA ANDREA APOLINARIO, PhD

Public Schools District Supervisor
2nd District PSDS In-charge in Journalism

ANA N. CALISURA
Public Schools District Supervisor
3rd District PSDS In-charge in Journalism

IRENE U. DAYANDANTE, PhD

Public Schools District Supervisor
4th District PSDS In-charge in Journalism

MINNIE E. TALAGUIT, PhD

Public Schools District Supervisor
5th District PSDS In-charge in Journalism

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Enclosure No. 2 to Division Memorandum No. _____, s. 2024

Over-all Coordinator – EDEN M. ALARCON

ASPACS President

WORKING COMMITTEES/FACILITATORS

Working Committees Facilitators

Registration  Editorial Writing
 Claire T. Marquese Lead Facilitator:
 Ador P. Pascual Jr. Elementary
 Genevieve B. Rios English: Mhyrtle Anne B. Moreno
 Lailanie A. Nobleza Filipino: Ivy M. Mota
 Liezel A. Arcayera Secondary:
 Nicolas B. Sasaluya I English: Claire M. Marquese
Filipino: Myla Camba

Finance  News Writing

 Liberty M. Moriňo Lead Facilitator:
 Joy J. Manaog Elementary
English: Liezel A. Arcayera
Filipino: France R. Notob
Secondary
English: Lou Jean S. Borabien
Filipino: Roland C. Catangui

Contest Materials  Feature Writing

 Joselito D. Baracena Lead Facilitator:
 Lou Jean B. Borabien Elementary
 Dennis S. Dizon English: Joselito D. Baracena
 Greg V. Beloro Filipino: Joy J. Manaog
 Sonny B. Mediado Secondary
 Randy R. Boitizon English: Helen R. Punto
 Jeric O. Negre Filipino: Liberty M. Moriňo
 Florencia O. Israel

Certificates, Tarpaulin and Program  Sports Writing

 Rhodora D. Alcantara Lead Facilitator:
 Bryan C. Napod Elementary
 Joy J. Manaog English: Lailanie A. Nobleza
 Jonel M. Botor Filipino: Sarah Joy G. Obias
 Robert D. Hinto Secondary
 Renee P. Villanueva English: Elainee D. Ilao
 Maricar B. Robosa Filipino: Zaldy Papellera

Contest Result  Editorial Cartooning

 Eden M. Alarcon Lead Facilitator:
 Jocylin P. Ochia Elementary
 Claire T. Marquese English: Alvin P. Murodo
 Edgardo L. Delfin Filipino: Ma. Simonette O. Adiova
Secondary
English: Jose Perry V. Frias
Filipino: Marvin D. Aquino

Food  Photo Journalism

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  Host School Lead Facilitator:
Elementary
English: Edgardo L. Delfin
Jason H. Avengoza
Filipino: Bryan C. Napod
Jonel M. Botor
Secondary
English: Jayson C. Sarcilla
Filipino: Arlan B. Parpan

Accommodation  Copy Reading and Headline Writing

 Host School Lead Facilitator:
Elementary
English: Jocel T. Payumo
Filipino: John Christian Shea
Mutuc
Secondary
English: Rhodora D. Alcantara
Filipino: Florencia O. Israel

Division TWG  Science and Technology Writing

 Eden M. Alarcon Lead Facilitator:
 Joy P. Ochia Elementary
 Claire T. Marquese English: Sonny B. Mediado
 Edgardo L. Delfin Filipino: Richard A. Canas
 Rhodora D. Alcantara Secondary
 Greg V. Beloro English: Lourdes S. Israel
 Zaldy V. Papellera Filipino: Helen R. Punto

 Scriptwriting & Radio  Column Writing

Broadcasting Lead Facilitator:
Lead Facilitator: Elementary
Elementary English: Raquel Morales
English: Ador P. Pascual Filipino: Gladys E. Camba
Robert Hinto Secondary
Mary Roxanne Barrio English: Abbygale V. Ombao
Filipino: Catherine L. Formales Filipino: Mancia Loida P. Parola
Sherwin R. Briones
Jocelyn P. De Jesus
Secondary
English: Herminihilda A.
Buquid
Rogelio G. Falcon, Jr.
Filipino: Randy Boitizon
Bernie M. Israel

 Collaborative Publishing  On-line Publishing

Lead Facilitator: Lead Facilitator:
Elementary English: Zaldy V. Papellera
English: Analisa O. Laynesa Andrea Jane C. Jardin
Melvin C. Federis Filipino: Lorry Jean R. Vargas
Shenly R. Borja Philip Gail A. Avila
Filipino: Joana Marie D.
Quintana
Mae Amor M. Borja
Jamalyn B. Garcia
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Secondary
English: Jeric Negre
Cristel Jane S. de Leon
Marissa C. Cabanela
Nicholson M. Nidea
Filipino: Aljhon P. Tansico
Eileen C. Beloy
Jeffrey D. Togñi
Dennis S. Dizon

Enclosure No. 3 to Division Memorandum No. _____, s. 2024

2024 Division Schools’ Press Conference

Nabua National High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur
April 11 – 12, 2024

CONTEST MATRIX
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 Time DAY 1 DAY 2
(April 11, 2024) (April 12, 2024)

6:30 – 8:30 Registration

8:30 – 9:30 Opening Program

GROUP EVENTS

 Scriptwriting & Radio

9:30 – 10:00 Break
Broadcasting
 Collaborative Publishing
 On-line Publishing
Photo Journalism

10:00 – 1:00 Sports Writing

Copy Reading

Editorial Writing

1:00 – 3:00 Column Writing

Editorial Cartooning
AWARDING AND
CLOSING PROGRAM
News Writing

3:00 – 5:00 Feature Writing

Science & Health Writing

Note: This schedule can still be changed depending upon the availability
of the speakers / judges and/of the contest rooms.

Enclosure No. 4 to Division Memorandum No. _____, s. 2024

DIVISION SCHOOL S PRESS CONFERENCE SPEAKER/JUDGE

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 EVENT SPEAKER/JUDGE
 Editorial Writing Mr. Frank Penones

 News Writing Mr. Bobby H. Labalan

 Feature Writing Ms. April M. Mier-Menjares

 Sports Writing Mr. Anecito Dematera

 Editorial Cartooning Mr. Felipe Jose B. Peralta

 Photo Journalism Mr. Felipe Jose B. Peralta

 Copy Reading and Headline Ms. Wylene Sambitan

Writing

 Science and Health Writing Ms. April M. Mier-Manjares

 Column Writing Mr. Frank Penones

 Scriptwriting & Radio Mr. Anecito Dematera

Broadcasting

 Collaborative Publishing Mr. Eric Aninipot

 On-line Publishing Mr. Eric Aninipot

Enclosure No. 5 to Division Memorandum No. _____, s. 2024

2024 DSPC REGISTRATION FORM

School Paper Adviser: ______________________________________

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Mobile Number: ______________________________________
School: ______________________________________

Dear Sir/Madam:

This is to confirm the attendance of _____ contestants from ________________

__________________ in the 2024 Division Schools Press Conference to be held on
April 11 – 12, 2024 Nabua National High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur.

Name of Contestants Event Rank

Very truly yours,

____________________________
School Head

Enclosure No. 6 to Division Memorandum No. _____, s. 2024

___________________
Date

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 PARENT’S / GUARDIAN’S PERMIT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I/We _____________________________________ of legal age, residing at

__________________________________ do hereby grant permission to our child
__________________________________ to join the Sectoral/Division Schools
Press Conference to be held on ________________ at __________________________.
Considering the benefits that will be derived from the participation in the
aforementioned activities for the best interest of my child, we voluntarily waive
any claim against the School Paper Adviser/Coach and officials for any
untoward incident beyond their control in the course of his participation after
all precautionary measures and exhaustive efforts have been taken by the
person in charge.

Signed this _____ day of ______________,2024 at ________________________,

Camarines Sur.

_______________________________

Parent/Guardian

Attested:

______________________________
School Paper Adviser/Coach

Noted:

______________________________
School Head

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