23/08/2025
๐๐ป๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ช๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฃ๐๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ: ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ ๐จ๐ฝ ๐ง๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐-๐ฏ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ
In a spirited push to sharpen pens and minds, the Scribe held a Capacity-Building Workshop on August 22, 2025. The full-day event, titled โThe Fourth Estate for Peace โ Empowering Student Journalists for Effective Journalismโ, gathered over 41 participantsโboth fresh and seasoned writers and photojournalists from the Scribe team and from different collegesโfor a series of hands-on sessions designed to elevate their craft and deepen their sense of purpose as campus storytellers.
The workshop kicks off with a keynote from DSA Directress, Mrs. Julmaherria M. Salipada, who emphasized the value of empowered journalism. โThrough your work, you document the life of the university,โ she told the crowd. โYou inspire your fellow students, and you help shape a culture of truth, creativity, and service.โ
โJournalism is not just about writing stories,โ said Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Marissa N. Parcon. โItโs about giving voices to those who cannot speak and shining light where others only see darkness.โ
Lecture sessions followed, covering:
* Introduction to Peace Journalism: Led by Mr. Alvin Lois Pembarat, IPDM Director, discussing the fundamental concepts and elements of peace journalism
* Editorial Management for Student Publications: Led by Prof. Zaida Ulangkaya, who emphasized roles of editorial board; further enlightened the participants about the importance of factual information to maintain credibility as a writer/publication
* News vs Feature Writing: Led by Prof. Norhana P. Maguid, navigating the fine line between news and feature writing
* Photojournalism: A crash course in basics of photojournalism led by Mr. Joseph Kutaki Jr.
The Scribe Adviser Mr. Datulabi P. Untong Jr. noted the long-anticipated comeback of the university publication. โTodayโs gathering is not just a training or a set of writeshops,โ said he, โbut a milestone, a sign that our student journalists are ready to reclaim their place in shaping conversations, documenting realities, and promoting peace within and beyond our university.โ
Beyond the technical know-how, the workshop fostered camaraderie and collaboration. Icebreakers, team challenges, and a mock editorial pitch session gave participants a chance to bond and brainstorm, aligning with the university's missionโproduce responsive individuals who make differences through community engagements and empowerment.
Editor-in-Chief Bai Sittieaminah M. Lauban closed the day with a challenge: โLetโs continue to write and photograph memories that we will look back on tomorrow.โ With renewed confidence and a toolkit of new skills, the Scribe is poised to do just thatโone story at a time.
The momentous event was made possible by the unwavering support of Chancellor Dr. Bai Hejira Nefertiti M. Limbona, fortifying MSU-Maguindanao's dedication in fostering public awareness and accountability through empowered journalism.
โ๐ป: Geraldine M. Abdulgani
๐ท: Mishael M. Purong, Almera T. Mantil, Jumairah Antas, John Rey A. Baylon, Esmail A. Simpal
๐ผ๏ธ: Yusrah A. Abdulwahab