The Lens

31/08/2026

𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟑𝟏 | 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬' 𝐃𝐚𝐲

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐝

For years and years, we have been celebrating the 30th of August for as long as we can remember. For many students, it is just another holiday or a day when classes are suspended.

However, it is bigger than that. Today is a day when we honor the very people who fought, shaped, and built this country. Today reminds us of a revolution that has no end. We commemorate the people who never stopped believing in and seeking what is right for our country. If not for these heroes, we would never have had the rights and freedoms that we enjoy today.

National Heroes Day was once celebrated on the 30th of November, the same day as the remembrance of the birth of the revolutionary G*t Andres Bonifacio. Andres Bonifacio was the founder of the Katipunan, a revolutionary group of Filipinos who fought against the Spaniards.

There are other ways to fight for our country as well, such as figures like Dr. Jose Rizal, who, through his writings and novels, spoke up against the Spaniards' unfair system. We also have modern-day heroes. Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers fight every day to save people's lives. Lawyers continue to fight against injustice, and many others dedicate themselves to serving the nation in their own ways.

Today not only reminds us of the heroes from the past but also of the modern heroes we have today. Let us not overlook their work and instead appreciate all that they have done for our country.
While we may not fight the same great battles as the heroes of the past, we can honor their legacy by standing against injustice and corruption through our words and actions, to the best of our abilities.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫: Camille Cassandra Cabanero
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭: Zofia Belocura

30/08/2026

𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟑𝟎 | 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲

𝐄𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥

Now more than before is a moment for us to raise our voices in solidarity with those whose voices are often silenced. In this day and age when journalists face chaos and adversity in their work to shed light on the truth it is important that we stand up and raise our voices in support of the First Amendment. August 30 2026 is a day not to honor and celebrate but also to renew our commitment to defending and protecting a free and responsible press. A free press plays a role in the life of our country as it is the guardian of truth, justice and integrity and it is each of our responsibility to protect.

Journalism and those that dedicate their lives to reporting serves to not only reveal, but to guarantee that those in power are held accountable. Through journalism corruption is exposed, giving a voice to those without one and protecting our democracy. The power of a press lies in its ability to uncover corruption in all its forms and hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions ensuring that justice is served.

Moreover it is important that we defend and protect this right and freedom at all times because when journalists exercise their right to report freely it is not a protection of our First Amendment rights but also of our freedom of expression. Students and journalists themselves are often threatened, harassed and censored. When it comes to issues of principle it is important that we defend them for every time they do so they defend our freedom.

As student journalists we have the responsibility and obligation to expose the truth through not written words but through audio and video recordings and we have the means to do so. To speak out loudly. Truthfully is a position and responsibility as is the commitment to oppose lies, manipulation and censorship and most importantly to combat the indifference of people who ignore these problems. This Press Freedom Day we not honor those who dedicate their lives to investigating and exposing the truth but we renew our own commitment, to this fight.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫: Dhea Maningo
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭: Alezah May Quezon

30/08/2026

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐍, 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒

Sharing their passion, expertise, and insights in journalism, Ang Suga Publication of Cebu Normal University and DYUP Sugbo of the University of the Philippines–Cebu joined PressPective 2.0: A Campus Journalism Summit, organized by The Lens Publication of St. Scholastica’s Academy–Tabunok on August 22, 2026.

Anchored on the theme “Sharpening the Pen, Strengthening the Press, Inspiring the Next Generation of Journalists,” the summit brought together aspiring young journalists for a series of lectures and workshops on News, Feature, Sports, Science and Technology, Editorial and Column Writing, Photojournalism, Editorial Cartooning, Copyreading and Headline Writing, and Radio Broadcasting.

Through the collaboration of established student publications, campus radio, and young journalists, PressPective 2.0 aimed to hone the skills of student journalists and broadcasters and prepare them for the upcoming Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC).

Photos | Miyabi Kumagai, Nigel Quimada

28/08/2026

𝐁𝐔𝐖𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐊𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Ngayong Buwan ng Wika, sama-sama nating ipagdiriwang at ipagmalaki ang ating sariling wika. Ang wikang Filipino ay mahalagang bahagi at simbolo ng ating kultura, pagkakakilanlan, at pagkakaisa bilang Pilipino. Sa bawat salitang ginagamit, naipapakita natin ang ating pagmamahal sa bayan. Ito ay nagsisilbing tulay upang tayo ay magkaunawaan at magkaisa. Kaya naman, patuloy nating gamitin, mahalin, at pahalagahan ang ating sariling wika.

Mobile Journalist | Crystal Shane Sabroso

27/08/2026

24/08/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐎 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌!

The airwaves have spoken! Screening for the Radio Broadcasting category has officially concluded, as our participants showcased their voices, creativity, teamwork, and broadcasting skills. Congratulations!

To all participants, thank you for sharing your voices, creativity, and passion for campus journalism. Keep speaking with purpose and telling stories that matter!

24/08/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝟐.𝟎: 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭

From sharpened pens to powerful voices, PRESSPECTIVE 2.0 brought together young journalists for a day of learning, creating, and telling stories that matter.

Correspondent: Zephanaiah Sophia Laburada

23/08/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝟐.𝟎 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒!

The pens were sharpened, stories were told, voices were heard, and creativity took center stage!

PRESSPECTIVE 2.0 brought together over 130 participants across different categories, each showcasing their skills, ideas, creativity, and passion for campus journalism.

Congratulations to our Top 5 winners in each category! To our Top 3, may you carry the banner of The Lens, Ang Paningob, and St. Scholastica's Academy-Tabunok with pride as you advance to DSPC 2026.

To everyone who participated but did not make the cut, your result does not define your potential. Every story written, photo captured, idea created, and voice shared is a step toward becoming a better journalist. Keep learning, keep writing, and keep telling stories that matter.

Your story does not end with a ranking. This is only the beginning.

Sharpen the Pen. Strengthen the Press. Inspire the Next Generation of Journalists.

21/08/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝟐.𝟎: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐧, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬

A year after its debut, the Lens Publication and Ang Paningob are once again opening their doors even wider to welcome and awaken the next batch of campus journalists with its Presspective Workshop-Seminar. This time around, the school will utilize these talents in the form of the newly integrated School’s Press Conference (SPC), where students are given the chance to represent the school at the Division School’s Press Conference (DSPC).

Tomorrow, curiosity will ring across the halls of the school. The sound of graphite grinding across the paper, pens clicking, cameras flickering, and the voice of the unafraid, all under one roof. Those are the noises of campus journalism at work.

You can access the full event program and contest guidelines through this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zKwqY4ZLD-i7CqN-Akbq06hHjLfsjyvq/view?usp=sharing

May the spirit of journalists be upon all of you, Scholasticans!

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Nhiño Alexxis Orillo
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭: Schley Lastimosa