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Gawad Plaridel 2013

THE UNIVERSITY of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) named Jose Maria “Pete” Lacaba Jr. the 9th Gawad Plaridel awardee for his exemplary performance in the field of Journalism last July 24 at the UP Film Institute Film Center, Diliman, Quezon City.

In his lecture that followed the awarding of the Gawad Plaridel trophy sculpted by National Artist Napolen Abueva, the multi-awarded journalist and writer stressed truth-telling in harnessing journalism for development.

According to a press release of the UP CMC, Lacaba “has shown unparalleled dedication to the profession of writing through a variety of forms in which he excelled – poetry, essay, fiction, feature articles, interviews, translations, adaptations, and screenplays in both English and Filipino. He also raised the bar of excellence for literary journalism to a level unprecedented in the history of Philippine contemporary journalism.”

In his lecture Lacaba also encouraged the audience to further assert and strengthen  freedom of the press.

Lacaba noted, “Ang pagsasabi ng totoo, masakit man sa tenga ng ilan ay magbibigay ng matibay na pundasyon sa malaya at maunlad na bansang gusto nating itatag o patatagin (Truth-telling, even if it is unpleasant to other people’s ears, is the strong foundation for the  free and progressive country we want to build and strengthen).”

Gawad Plaridel is an annual award of the University of the Philippines that honors Filipino media practitioners in the fields of print, radio, television, film, online and transmedia who have performed with highest level of professional  skill and integrity in the interest of public service.

Previous Gawad Plaridel awardees were Eugenia Duran-Apostol (2004, print), Vilma Santos (2005, film), Fidela “Tiya Dely” Magpayo (2006, radio), Cecilia “Cheche” Lazaro (2007, television), Pachico Seares (2008, community print), Kidlat Tahimik (2009, independent filmmaking), Eloisa “Lola Sela” Canlas (2011, radio), and Florence “Rosa Rosal” Danon-Gayda (2012, television).

 

Nominations for Migration Advocacy and Media Awards

THE COMMISSION on Filipinos Overseas is accepting nominations for the 2013 Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards.

The MAM Awards recognize media organizations that promote and advocate Filipino migrant interests and welfare. Works of Philippine-based government and private media organizations or practitioners that “raised the awareness on issues of Filipino migration, advocated the cause of overseas Filipinos and/or promoted a positive image of overseas Filipinos” may be nominated for the Awards.

Nominated entries should have been published or released from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2013. They may be submitted to the MAM Awards Committee, Commission on Filipinos Overseas, Citigold Center, 1345 President Quirino Avenue cor. Osmena Highway (South Superhighway), Manila, Philippines 1007.

The deadline for submission is  September 30.

Results will be announced on November 15 followed by the awarding ceremony during the celebration of the International Migrants Day in December 2013.

More details and other requirements  are available at http://www.cfo.gov.ph.

 

17th Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop on Disaster Reporting

THE 17th Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) is now open to applications.

Fulltime journalists and selected journalism educators and students are welcome to apply. The workshop will focus on “Media and Disasters: Reporting for Accountability” and will be held from October 13 to 19 at the UP CMC in Diliman, Quezon City.

Journalist applicants should be below 45 years old and should have been engaged in journalism with at least two years’ working experience. Applicants are required to submit an application letter; a resume; two published/broadcast news reports; a story plan for an investigative report on a disaster; and an endorsement from their editor, local press club president or a Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop alumnus.

The workshop will also have limited slots for senior journalism students. Student applicants must submit an application letter,  a resume, sample works and an endorsement from their professor, department chair or dean.

Interested applicants may submit the requirements to The Project Director, 17th Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop on Disaster Reporting, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. The workshop covers board and lodging and transportation to and from the workshop venue.

All applications should be in on or before September 31.

For more information, call the UP CMC Office of Extension and External Relations (OEER) at 920-6864 or 981-8500 local 2668 or email lopezjaenaworkshop@gmail.com.

 

SEAPA Fellowships for 2013

THE SOUTHEAST Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA) has named six journalists from four countries in the region who will participate in its annual fellowship program (SAF).

This year’s theme for SAF is “Freedom of Expression Challenges to Internet Governance in Southeast Asia”.

SEAPA’s fellows for 2013 are: Chen Shaua Fui, ( Malaysia), Ana Maria Margarita Macaraig, (Philippines), Nanchanok Wongsamuth, (Thailand), Ulisari Eslita Simatupang, (Indonesia),  Jefry Tupas, (Philippines) and  Marlon Alexander Sanvictores Luistro (Philippines).

SEAPA, a regional press freedom advocacy organization, organizes annual fellowships for mid-career journalists to generate among them knowledge of different issues in Southeast Asian societies,  enhance personal development and skills, and promote press freedom in Southeast Asia.

More information about SEAPA and the fellowships are available at http://seapabkk.org.