07/05/2026
๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐, ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ: ๐ง๐ฆ๐ โ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐-๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐บ
The 16th Spectrum Fellowship 2026 officially set sail at Natureโs Village Resort on May 6 under the theme, โBalangay: Ilayag ang Kuwento, Ihatid ang Tao,โ gathering campus journalists for a day of purposeful and people-centered storytelling.
Day 1 opened with Plenary 1, โOutside the Campus,โ where Juliane Jodilla encouraged delegates to look beyond campus walls and pursue stories that connect student publications with the realities of the wider community. She emphasized journalism that not only informs but also reflects the voices and struggles of ordinary people.
In the second plenary, โNaming the Numbers,โ Aika Rey highlighted the importance of data journalism and the responsibility of reporters to humanize statistics. The session focused on transforming numbers into narratives that expose the lived realities behind social issues and public concerns.
The afternoon session, โDevelopment or Displacement,โ featured Brell Lacerna, who challenged participants to critically examine the consequences of modernization. Delegates discussed how journalists can responsibly report on development projects while amplifying the voices of marginalized and displaced communities.
The first day concluded with a Social Night and Dinner, giving fellows an opportunity to strengthen camaraderie and prepare for the fellowshipโs succeeding activities.
As the fellowship moves into Day 2, participants are set to engage in specialized parallel sessions centered on resistance, representation, and stories emerging from the margins.
(Photos by Bayonetta)
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