College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Cagayan Valley

College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Cagayan Valley CEGP is the oldest and broadest alliance of tertiary student publications in the Asia-Pacific region. Sumulong, sumulat, manindigan, at magmulat!

CEGP is the oldest and broadest intercollegiate alliance of student publications in the Asia-Pacific. It is also the national center for the advancement of campus press freedom. Since its foundation in 1931, the Guild has remained steadfast in its commitment to uphold freedom of expression, press freedom and students’ democratic rights. This dedication is what continues to unite and consolidate CE

GP’s more than 750 member publications from different schools nationwide. True to its dictum, "to write is already to choose," CEGP will continue to use its undaunted pen in the service of the Filipino people.

Manifesting  ?!Earlier, COMELEC Chairman George Garcia announced that they will be suspending the proclamation of two pa...
19/05/2025

Manifesting ?!

Earlier, COMELEC Chairman George Garcia announced that they will be suspending the proclamation of two party-lists, one of which has won three seats in Congress.

Of all party-lists that won three seats, Duterte Youth Party-list faces an unresolved petition since 2019, seeking to void its registration for anomalies and misrepresentation of the youth.

Kabataan, Tayo Ang Pag-asa, the national youth-led election watchdog, urged the COMELEC to resolve this case, even before the election day. It is necessary that Duterte Youth be suspended as their proclamation is a disservice to the nation amid unresolved motions and relentless attacks against the youth.

The COMELEC shall decide NOW. Over 100 youth organizations join the call in disqualifying Duterte Youth. Moreso, to uphold clean, honest, fair, and peaceful elections, it must also resolve reported cases of fraud and violence.

"The Filipino people deserve genuine representation in government. The party-list law must be amended and not be bastardized by the likes of the Duterte Youth. There should be no space for any individual or organization that harms people and degrades their initiatives in a government that is meant to serve the masses" the unity statement addresses.

SIGN THE UNITY STATEMENT: https://bit.ly/DisqualifyDuterteYouth

JOIN THE INDIGNATION PROTEST
1:30 PM | KILOMETER ZERO, LUNETA PARK






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SIGNATORIES

Organizations
College Editors Guild of the Philippines
Alyansa ng Kabataang Mamamahayag ng PUP (AKM-PUP)
National Union of Students of the Philippines
Anakbayan
League of Filipino Students
Panday Sining
Student Christian Movement of the Philippines
Institute for Nationalist Studies
University of the Philippines Office of the Student Regent
PUP Office of the Student Regent
PUP Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-aaral
PUP College of Architecture, Design, and the Built Environment Student Council
PUP College of Communication Student Council
PUP Pulilan Central Student Council
PUP College of Education Student Council
PUP College of Engineering Student Council
PUP Open University System Student Council
PUP College of Computer and Information Sciences Student Council
PUP College of Political Science and Public Administration Student Council
PUP College of Business Administration Student Council
PUP College of Social Sciences and Development Student Council
Rise for Education PUP
Rise for Education PUP OUS
Rise for Education PUP - COC
College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Tarlac
The Knight Publication - Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba
The Mariner - Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges, Inc.
ThePILLARS Publication - Ateneo de Naga University
College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Camarines Sur
UP Cebu University Student Council
Nagkahiusang Kusog sa Estudyante - NKE UP Cebu
College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Davao
Atenews - Ateneo de Davao University
CLSU - University Supreme Student Council
League of Filipino Students - Katipunan
DASIG - NTC
Sandigan ng Mag-aaral para sa Sambayanan PUP (SAMASA PUP)
PUP Cabiao Campus Student Council
College Editors Guild of the Philippines Ilocos
National Union of the Philippines - Tarlac
Anakbayan - Tarlac
Alliance of Concerned Students - Tarlac
Anakbayan - Vito Cruz
Himati - UP Mindanao
Lakas Tomasino Coalition (LTC) - UST Central Political Party
Lakas-LOOB (Lakas - Leadership Onwards Outstanding Beginning) - UST Local Political Party
LAPIS (League of Architecture Students Promoting Innovating Service) - UST Local Political Party
SDP (Students’ Democratic Party) - UST Local Political Party
College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Southern Tagalog
Youth Movement Against Tyranny - Southern Tagalog
Kaya Natin Youth - Paniqui
National Union of the Students of the Philippines - Tarlac
One Big Fight for Human Rights and Democracy (OBFHRD)
THE WORK- Official Student Publication of Tarlac State University
LIPAD Atenista (Liga ng Inklusibo, Progresibo, at Demokratikong Atenista)
The Sentinel - City College of Calamba
Alyansang Tapat Sa Lasallista
PCU Manila - Junior Social Workers’ of the Philippines
PCU Manila - Philosophical Association of Philippine Christian University
UP Manila College of Public Health Student Council
The BISCAST Collegian
UP Pharmaceutical Association Student Council
WriterSkill
University Student Government of PCU Manila (PCU-USG)
Anakbayan Diliman
Anakbayan Quezon City
Classic Barkadahan
Angat Roxas Initiative
Sigma Kappa Pi Fraternity
League of Filipino Students - UP Manila
DCT The Veritas
The Compass, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao
The Bicol Universitarian - Official Student Publication of Bicol University
UPOU University Student Council
National Network of Agrarian Reform Advocates Youth
Malabon Alliance of Youth for Good Governance
PNU USC-Student Gender and Development Commission
PNU-USC Central Student Council
PNU Mulat
PNU Luntian
PNU USC Freshman Assembly
PNU Bantay
League of Filipino Students - PUP
The Communicator
The Catalyst
Anakbayan PUP
UP Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity
The Cursor - UP Open University
Sanggunian ng mga Mag-Aaral ng mga Paaralang Loyola ng Ateneo de Manila - Office of the President
Kabataan para sa Tribung Pilipino (KATRIBU)
SULONG PCU
Kalipunan ng Kristiyanong Kabataan sa Pilipinas - NEC
Kabataan para sa Tribung Pilipino (KATRIBU) - UP Manila
Ateneo Peers
BPSU College of Arts and Sciences - Student Government
Habiso Kolektib
Iskolarium: Pamayanan ng mga Iskolar at Pantas
UP Solidaridad
The Spark SLSU
Lingkod Kabataan Antipolo
SANDIGAN - Arellano University
PUP Taguig Central Student Council
EARIST College of Industrial Technology - Student Government
SAMASA EARIST
Unity of Leaders and Students for the Advancement of Democratic Students' Rights and Welfare (USAd-DSRW)
Kaya Natin - CABataan
Kaya Natin! Youth - Trece Martires
Kaya Natin Youth Talavera
The DEMOCRAT
Libertas Santa Rosa Debate Society
University of the Philippines Ecological Society
Anakbayan Manila
Angat Kabataang Pasigueno

Manifesting ?!

Earlier, COMELEC Chairman George Garcia announced that they will be suspending the proclamation of two party-lists, one of which has won three seats in Congress.

Of all party-lists that won three seats, Duterte Youth Party-list faces an unresolved petition since 2019, seeking to void its registration for anomalies and misrepresentation of the youth.

Kabataan, Tayo Ang Pag-asa, the national youth-led election watchdog, urged the COMELEC to resolve this case, even before the election day. It is necessary that Duterte Youth be suspended as their proclamation is a disservice to the nation amid unresolved motions and relentless attacks against the youth.

The COMELEC shall decide NOW. Over 100 youth organizations join the call in disqualifying Duterte Youth. Moreso, to uphold clean, honest, fair, and peaceful elections, it must also resolve reported cases of fraud and violence.

"The Filipino people deserve genuine representation in government. The party-list law must be amended and not be bastardized by the likes of the Duterte Youth. There should be no space for any individual or organization that harms people and degrades their initiatives in a government that is meant to serve the masses" the unity statement addresses.

SIGN THE UNITY STATEMENT: https://bit.ly/DisqualifyDuterteYouth

JOIN THE INDIGNATION PROTEST
1:30 PM | KILOMETER ZERO, LUNETA PARK






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SIGNATORIES

Organizations
College Editors Guild of the Philippines
Alyansa ng Kabataang Mamamahayag ng PUP (AKM-PUP)
National Union of Students of the Philippines
Anakbayan
League of Filipino Students
Panday Sining
Student Christian Movement of the Philippines
Institute for Nationalist Studies
University of the Philippines Office of the Student Regent
PUP Office of the Student Regent
PUP Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-aaral
PUP College of Architecture, Design, and the Built Environment Student Council
PUP College of Communication Student Council
PUP Pulilan Central Student Council
PUP College of Education Student Council
PUP College of Engineering Student Council
PUP Open University System Student Council
PUP College of Computer and Information Sciences Student Council
PUP College of Political Science and Public Administration Student Council
PUP College of Business Administration Student Council
PUP College of Social Sciences and Development Student Council
Rise for Education PUP
Rise for Education PUP OUS
Rise for Education PUP - COC
College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Tarlac
The Knight Publication - Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba
The Mariner - Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges, Inc.
ThePILLARS Publication - Ateneo de Naga University
College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Camarines Sur
UP Cebu University Student Council
Nagkahiusang Kusog sa Estudyante - NKE UP Cebu
College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Davao
Atenews - Ateneo de Davao University
CLSU - University Supreme Student Council
League of Filipino Students - Katipunan
DASIG - NTC
Sandigan ng Mag-aaral para sa Sambayanan PUP (SAMASA PUP)
PUP Cabiao Campus Student Council
College Editors Guild of the Philippines Ilocos
National Union of the Philippines - Tarlac
Anakbayan - Tarlac
Alliance of Concerned Students - Tarlac
Anakbayan - Vito Cruz
Himati - UP Mindanao
Lakas Tomasino Coalition (LTC) - UST Central Political Party
Lakas-LOOB (Lakas - Leadership Onwards Outstanding Beginning) - UST Local Political Party
LAPIS (League of Architecture Students Promoting Innovating Service) - UST Local Political Party
SDP (Students’ Democratic Party) - UST Local Political Party
College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Southern Tagalog
Youth Movement Against Tyranny - Southern Tagalog
Kaya Natin Youth - Paniqui
National Union of the Students of the Philippines - Tarlac
One Big Fight for Human Rights and Democracy (OBFHRD)
THE WORK- Official Student Publication of Tarlac State University
LIPAD Atenista (Liga ng Inklusibo, Progresibo, at Demokratikong Atenista)
The Sentinel - City College of Calamba
Alyansang Tapat Sa Lasallista
PCU Manila - Junior Social Workers’ of the Philippines
PCU Manila - Philosophical Association of Philippine Christian University
UP Manila College of Public Health Student Council
The BISCAST Collegian
UP Pharmaceutical Association Student Council
WriterSkill
University Student Government of PCU Manila (PCU-USG)
Anakbayan Diliman
Anakbayan Quezon City
Classic Barkadahan
Angat Roxas Initiative
Sigma Kappa Pi Fraternity
League of Filipino Students - UP Manila
DCT The Veritas
The Compass, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao
The Bicol Universitarian - Official Student Publication of Bicol University
UPOU University Student Council
National Network of Agrarian Reform Advocates Youth
Malabon Alliance of Youth for Good Governance
PNU USC-Student Gender and Development Commission
PNU-USC Central Student Council
PNU Mulat
PNU Luntian
PNU USC Freshman Assembly
PNU Bantay
League of Filipino Students - PUP
The Communicator
The Catalyst
Anakbayan PUP
UP Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity
The Cursor - UP Open University
Sanggunian ng mga Mag-Aaral ng mga Paaralang Loyola ng Ateneo de Manila - Office of the President
Kabataan para sa Tribung Pilipino (KATRIBU)
SULONG PCU
Kalipunan ng Kristiyanong Kabataan sa Pilipinas - NEC
Kabataan para sa Tribung Pilipino (KATRIBU) - UP Manila
Ateneo Peers
BPSU College of Arts and Sciences - Student Government
Habiso Kolektib
Iskolarium: Pamayanan ng mga Iskolar at Pantas
UP Solidaridad
The Spark SLSU
Lingkod Kabataan Antipolo
SANDIGAN - Arellano University
PUP Taguig Central Student Council
EARIST College of Industrial Technology - Student Government
SAMASA EARIST
Unity of Leaders and Students for the Advancement of Democratic Students' Rights and Welfare (USAd-DSRW)
Kaya Natin - CABataan
Kaya Natin! Youth - Trece Martires
Kaya Natin Youth Talavera
The DEMOCRAT
Libertas Santa Rosa Debate Society
University of the Philippines Ecological Society
Anakbayan Manila
Angat Kabataang Pasigueno

BREAKING: Kabataan Partylist, together with the College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) urged the House of Repre...
07/05/2025

BREAKING: Kabataan Partylist, together with the College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) urged the House of Representatives to condemn grave campus press freedom violations (CPFVs) leading up to and during the campaign period of the 2025 National and Local Midterm Elections.

Notable CPFVs were online harassment of Lray Villafuerte against TheSPARK of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, widespread red-tagging against Atenews and the Ateneo Publications Alliance after they released a unity statement regarding former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest, and red-tagging cases directed on student publications' critical electoral reports.

Last February, the CEGP released a unity statement signed over 100 student publications across the Philippines which condemns the heightened press attacks and disinformation in the time of elections.

"CPFVs must not occur inside our schools and communities, where critical thinking and meaningful discourse must be fostered to actualize genuine change," said in the statement.

The House resolution also urges to pass the Campus Press Freedom Bill authored by Kabataan Partylist, as it aims to fill the gaps of the outdated, weak, and toothless provisions of the Campus Journalism Act. Such that are mandatory establishing of student publications in schools, editorial independence and mandatory funding, and penalizing CPFVs.


LOOK: Student publications, media outfits, and advocates gathered at the UP College of Media and Communication (CMC)'s D...
03/05/2025

LOOK: Student publications, media outfits, and advocates gathered at the UP College of Media and Communication (CMC)'s Dap-ay on May 2 ahead of World Press Freedom Day.

They commemorated fallen colleagues, the most recent being former Guilder and newsman Juan "Johnny" Dayang, who was killed Tuesday night. Calls for education funding, protection of press freedom advocates and media workers, and a clean, honest, and peaceful elections were also forwarded.

"Ngayong papalapit ang halalan, sa gitna ng mga tumitinding atake, kailangan nating mas magmatyag at magbigkis para sa kapakanan ng bawat Pilipino," National Spokesperson Brell Lacerna asserted.

The Philippines ranked 116th from 134th in 2024 at the recently published World Press Freedom Index. However, the situation on the ground for Filipino journalists remains dire as they face economic challenges, censorship, harassment, and even killings.

According to observers and independent alliances, attacks have heightened now that the country is in an election season. Disinformation and red-tagging against media outfits and publications were among the recorded violations against the sector.


On World Press Freedom Day, the College Editors Guild of the Philippines recognizes its brave member-publications who st...
03/05/2025

On World Press Freedom Day, the College Editors Guild of the Philippines recognizes its brave member-publications who stood against rampant impunity and lack of accountability.

The Guild has recorded 206 campus press freedom violations over the past year—from censorship to withholding of funds and worst, terror tagging and surveillance. Another 30 cases are under verification, exposing the false assurances of protection and safety from school administration and even the government.

With schools, we face threats of defunding, dissolution, administrative intervention, and censorship; beyond campus, we face terror tagging and surveillance. Yet, we student journalists remain resilient. Through collective efforts, we have overturned excessive policies, held negligent administrators accountable, and defended our rights as key actors within our academic communities.

Now, more than ever, our calls are clear: justice for all slain journalists! Hold perpetrators of press freedom violations accountable! Drop all trumped up charges against journalists!

As the midterm elections approach, we also call on our colleagues and the Filipino electorate to remain vigilant. We reiterate the call to end censorship and impunity in these critical times, where our future is at stake.

We urge our lawmakers and candidates to heed the demands of the youth, unions, and media practitioners—pass the Campus Press Freedom Bill, repeal the Anti-Terror Act, and abolish the NTF-ELCAC.


Today, Frenchie Mae Cumpio will again take the witness stand to debunk the accusations hurled against her and her collea...
24/03/2025

Today, Frenchie Mae Cumpio will again take the witness stand to debunk the accusations hurled against her and her colleague Marielle Domequil.

We reiterate our call: Release Frenchie Mae, junk the charges and stop using the anti-terror laws against journalists and human rights defenders.

28/02/2025

Campus Press Power towards People Power!

Member-publications of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) across Metro Manila joined the commemoration of the 39th EDSA People Power Uprising at the People Power Monument yesterday, February 25.

As they continued calling out the Marcos Jr administration over its lackluster response against recurring press freedom attacks, they also campaigned for clean, honest, and peaceful elections this May 2025 midterm polls.

Student publications—which were then part of the mosquito press—played a significant role at the height of Martial Law from 1972 until the days leading to the civilian mass up at EDSA in 1986.

Progressive groups, students and teachers, and Martial Law survivors were also at the program.

Read the Guild's unity statement here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KRae18NCz/



𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | Community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and human rights defender Maye Domequil waved to their supporters as the...
24/02/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | Community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and human rights defender Maye Domequil waved to their supporters as they arrived in the Regional Trial Court (RTC) for their scheduled hearing today, February 24.

Cumpio is set to take the witness stand again to defend herself and her fellow Tacloban 5 members against the baseless charges they face.

Despite inclement weather conditions, the atmosphere outside the RTC was filled with support and determination.

Among them is Azelie Estillore from UP Tacloban Student Council who expressed solidarity and high hopes for a positive outcome from today’s hearing.

“Hopefully makapagtestify si Ate Frenchie at matuloy talaga ang hearing ngayon. At marinig na again kung ano talaga ang nangyari noong February 7, 2020,” Azie stated, referring to the previous hearing on January 13, 2025, which did not take place due to the prosecution's failure to read the documents provided by the defense.

Also present was Chakoy Abinguna, another member of the Tac 5, whose hearing has been rescheduled for April.

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via Marielle Abarca
Photos by Winona Galaroza

24/02/2025

'I FEEL PITY FOR THE WITNESSES AGAINST US'

Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil raise fists, wave goodbye as they exit the Tacloban regional trial court following the former's second time on the stand.

The prosecution cross-examined Frenchie on the illegal possession of fi****ms and explosives and terrorism financing cases. When asked about alleged rebel surrenderees who testified against the two of them, Frenchie said:

'I feel pity for them, they may have been forced and coerced to lie against us.'

Among the witnesses against Frenchie and Marielle is an Alma Gabin who also testified against Leyte Center for Development Inc. which was recently acquitted of terrorism financing charges.

Frenchie will take the stand again on March 24, 2025.

Report by Neil Eco/Altermidya

Statement | 'No killings' should lead to full justiceThe Committee to Protect Journalists’ finding that no journalist in...
23/02/2025

Statement | 'No killings' should lead to full justice

The Committee to Protect Journalists’ finding that no journalist in the Philippines was killed in 2024 in relation to their work is, of course, welcome.

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines issued an alert in October 2024 on the killing of Ma. Vilma Rodriguez in Zamboanga City — a death no less tragic just because investigators ruled it as not work related.

NUJP, in its monitoring, presumes each attack on a media worker to be work related pending the results of official investigations.

As we acknowledge the absence of work-related media killings, we hope that this sets the bar for coming years.

We hope as well that this will mean a quicker resolution to pending cases of media killings from previous years.

We note that the alleged mastermind in the 2022 killing of Percy Lapid is still at large despite search operations as well as appeals from police for him to surrender.

Authorities reported the surrenders of the suspects in the killings of Cris Bundoquin in 2023 and Rey Blanco in 2022. We hope these arrests lead to justice for their families.

As Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Opinion Irene Khan pointed out in her visit to the Philippines in 2024, media killings are “the most egregious form of censorship.”

Calling at the time for a higher rate of resolution on cases of media killings, she said “clearly, much more needs to be done to eliminate impunity.”

While the most brutal and deserving of condemnation, media killings are only one aspect of media safety.

NUJP — like CPJ and other media welfare and safety groups — also tracks other forms of attacks against the press, including the recent filing of a terrorist financing complaint against freelance journalist Deo Montesclaros in Cagayan province.

Our colleague Frenchie Mae Cumpio, has only recently been given the opportunity to testify in her defense — five years since her arrest on questionable terrorism-related charges.

As the community marks this admittedly remarkable development, let us resist the tendency to think that we are already safe and free.

While no longer as sharply felt in the capital as it was in the Duterte administration, attempts to silence and intimidate the press remain and require our vigilance and resistance.

The National Directorate

CEGP to Villafuerte: Attacking The SPARK is signing your ambitions offThe College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP...
10/02/2025

CEGP to Villafuerte: Attacking The SPARK is signing your ambitions off

The College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) vehemently denounces Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymond "LRay" Villafuerte and his rabid attacks against a legitimate student-led poll for the 2025 midterm elections. His expletives, an affront to campus press freedom, has no place in a democratic society.

Villafuerte chided an election survey conducted by TheSpark, the official campus publication of the Camarines Sur Polytechnic College (CSPC) Nabua Campus. The polls showed him losing by a large margin to rival B**g Rodriguez of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC).

He accused the publication of "doctoring" the results of the survey, held from December 1-7, 2024, and questioned its data gathering method via email link.

"Kawawa naman ito(ng) si Fernan Matthew Enimedez(,) na associate editor ng The Spark, na nagpapagamit sa mga taong wala namang tunay na pagmamahal sa CSPC, sa bayan ng Nabua, (at) lalo na sa (buong) CamSur," Villafuerte remarked. He further discredited Enimedez as a campus journalist, using his affiliation with the Leni-Kiko 2022 electoral campaign.

The Guild strongly asserts that Villafuerte's responses to the harmless mock polls is a direct attack against CSPC constituents’ freedom of expression and information. This vile harassment of student publications reflects a non-isolated issue of censorship that deprives communities of the truth. Ultimately, the campus press’ ability to spark discussions and politicize its constituents prove that administrations fear the power of genuine student representation.

Moreover, his irresponsible blurbs against Enimedez sets a dangerous precedent for self-serving political figures who violently disperse free speech and tolerate a culture of impunity. With the election period fast-approaching, political harassment just loomed large, affecting institutions that expose threats to peaceful and honest elections.

Furthermore, the Villafuertes owe the people of Camarines Sur more than what LRay claims they did for CSPC and the province. It is the unconditional mandate of elected public officials to secure the welfare of their constituents. These series of attacks only signed off his political ambitions, deprived of genuine concern for his fellow CamSureños.

Henceforth, we enjoin all campus publications, press freedom advocates, and fellow youth to rally behind The Spark and its unwavering commitment to a Filipino-centered free press.

The CSPC administration must also support the clamor of student publications in reaffirmation of their commitment to critical reportage in the university. School administrators should learn to cooperate with their constituents, investigate the case, and create protective measures against repressive attacks on students.

Attacks against the publication and its members are threats to our line of duty that we cannot dismiss, and it involves us all.


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