01/06/2026
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by Crizelle Ferrer
The spirit of campus journalism extended beyond publication work as feature writer Kelvin Carl C. Baraoed of The Reflector (TR) earned the distinction of Best in Feature Writing (Filipino) during the recently concluded Pagtalinaedan: Northern Luzon Student Press Convention (NLSPC), held online, May 30-31.
Gathering campus journalists from across Northern Luzon under the theme, "Unite for Life and Sovereignty, Write for the People of the North," the College Editors' Guild of the Philippines conducted the two-day event through Microsoft Teams, providing participants with opportunities to strengthen their journalistic skills and engage in discussions on contemporary issues affecting student publications and the society.
The recognition was awarded following the submission and evaluation of feature-writing outputs produced during the convention's workshop sessions, where participants were tasked with applying the principles and techniques discussed by facilitators throughout the program.
"As a campus journalist, I believe that the event is a great avenue not only for me and my fellow campus journalists to showcase the writing style that we haveโbut also to hone these techniques to be a better storyteller for truth," Baraoed said.
Throughout the event, speakers and facilitators underscored the importance of journalism in advancing public discourse, defending press freedom, and amplifying the voices of marginalized sectors.
For Baraoed, the convention further fueled his passion for pursuing meaningful stories while reinforcing his commitment to The Reflector and the impact of campus journalism in serving the community.
As campus publications continue to navigate challenges involving access to information and media freedom, initiatives such as this provide vital spaces for learning, collaboration, and solidarity among young journalists committed to serving the people through responsible and meaningful storytelling.
