
13/09/2025
Campus Journalists Join Online Training on Photojournalism
Several student journalists attended online training today, September 13, 2025, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The program’s theme Through the Lens: Essentials of Photojournalism, aimed to equip members with basic knowledge and skills in photography and photojournalism.
The session started with a prayer, followed by the singing of the National Anthem and an Opening remarks delivered by Gaea Athena A. Ojeda, The Hyperlink’s Editor-in-Chief. While Editorial Section Head, Charls Timothy Etorne introduced the resource speaker, Sir Ryan Joseph R. Fortaleza.
The speaker highlighted the importance of photos in storytelling throughout the session. According to Sir Ryan Fortaleza, "In photojournalism, the desire is to tell stories, to transform fleeting moments into timeless truths." He further emphasized that photojournalism is not just about capturing images, but about documenting reality with honesty and ethics. He explained the difference between photography and photojournalism, highlighting the importance of captions, context, and truth in telling real stories.
An open forum was also held where members asked questions and shared insights.
Certificate of appreciation was awarded, followed by the closing remarks of The Hyperlink’s school paper adviser, Ma. Ella Eunice A. Besinal. The activity ended with words of gratitude, leaving members more prepared to apply photojournalism in their future endeavors.
Words by Kathleen E. Largo
Photos from Ma. Ella Eunice A. Besinal, Gaea Athena A. Ojeda