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Held on campus, the workshop gathered aspiring campus journalists for a whole-day session covering the fundamentals of news, feature, opinion, and sports writing. Mendoza, who currently advises The JMarian, the student publication of Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc., guided participants through the essential skills of each writing genre, offering real-world insights drawn from his years of experience in the field.
“It was a productive session with passionate students who are eager to write and serve their fellow Assumptionists through truth-telling,” Mendoza said.
In the latter part of the day, Mendoza also joined Layag’s editorial board in screening the candidates for the new batch of publication members. The panel assessed writing outputs and interviews to identify those best suited to uphold the publication’s standards of ethical and relevant journalism.
The event was part of Layag’s annual recruitment and training initiative aimed at strengthening its editorial team for the upcoming academic year.
Claire Andrea Seballa, Layag’s editor-in-chief expressed gratitude for Mendoza’s presence, noting that “his guidance and insights truly inspired our applicants and reaffirmed the role of student journalism in campus life.”
The final list of successful applicants will be announced on Layag’s official platforms in the coming week.
