March 11 2024

DIVISION MEMORANDUM
No. 109, s.2024

DIVISION SCHOOLS’ PRESS CONFERENCE 2024

(Elementary and Secondary)

To: Assistant Schools Division Superintendents

Chief Education Supervisors
Education Program Supervisors
Public Schools District Supervisors
Principals/School Heads (Public and Private Schools)
School Paper Advisers

1. The Department of Education Camarines Sur Division in cooperation

with the Association of School Paper Advisers in Camarines Sur (ASPACS)
will hold the Division Schools Press Conference for Elementary and Secondary
on April 11 – 12, 2024 at Nabua National High School, Nabua, Camarines
Sur and Cliniquing of Winners on April 13 – 14, 2024. Likewise, the
Congressional Press Conference will be held on March 22 – 23, 2024 with the
following schedules and venues to consider:

DISTRICT DATE VENUE

1st March 22, Tomas Avila Andaya Sr. National High School
2024 Host Principal: Priscilla A. Martinez, PhD
Host PSDS: Roberto B. Briones, EdD
2nd March 22, Sagrada Familia High School and
2024 Sagrada Elementary School
Host Principal: Gina O. Razo
Jean M. Felix
Host PSDS: Amancio V. Doblon, PhD
3rd March 23, Camaligan Central School and Camaligan
2024 National High School
Host Principal: Ma. Elena A. Soron, PhD
Nerio Melano M. Sibulo III
Host PSDS: Delfin A. Bondad, PhD
4th March 23, San Jose National High School
2024 Host Principal: Ronald P. Enciso, EdD
Host PSDS: Liza S. Froa, PhD
5th March 23, Balatan Central School
2024 Host Principal: Ma. Sharmane D. Argarin
Host PSDS: Julia O. Jornales, PhD

2. Teacher participants will be given service credits for March 23, 2024
(Sat.), April 13 (Sat.) & (Sun.) in accordance with DO No.53 s. 2003 and
Compensatory Overtime Credit for other DepEd Personnel who will be involved
in the journalism activities mentioned.

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3. This year’s Division Schools Press Conference will focus on the theme
“Strengthened Campus Journalism: Gateway to the Development of
Empowered Youths” with the following objectives:

a. demonstrate understanding of journalism through skillful execution

in various platforms (i.e., print, broadcast, online);
b. recognize the role of journalism in advocating for social consciousness
and environmental awareness;
c. promote fair and ethical use of media as tenets of responsible
journalism;
d. foster camaraderie and enrich learning experiences through healthy
and friendly competitions; and
e. provide learners opportunities to use the skills learned in campus
journalism for their future careers.

4. The DSPC shall include the following:

a. Individual Contests (English & Filipino)
 News Writing
 Feature Writing
 Editorial Writing
 Sports Writing
 Copy Reading and Headline Writing
 Science and Technology Writing
 Photo Journalism
 Editorial Cartooning
 Column Writing
b. Group Contests (English & Filipino)
 Radio Scriptwriting & Broadcasting (Elementary &
Secondary)
 Collaborative Desktop Publishing (Elementary & Secondary)
 Online Publishing (Secondary only)
c. School Paper Contest (in PDF)
 News Section
 Feature Section
 Editorial Section
 Science and Technology Section
 Sports Section
 Layout and Page Design
d. Search for Outstanding School Paper Advisers (SPAs) and Campus
Journalists (CJs)
5. The expected participants to this Conference are TOP FIVE WINNERS in
the individual events and TOP TWO WINNERS in radio broadcasting,
collaborative and online publishing contests from the five congressional
districts, both in English and Filipino categories. Campus Journalists for
Secondary level shall include Grades 7 to 12 and for Elementary level from
Grades 4 to 6. Every campus journalist can participate in only one event either
individual or group contest in English or Filipino category. The implementing
guidelines for the individual and group contests stipulated in Regional Memo
# 248, s. 2024 shall be strictly adhered to.
6. School paper contest shall no longer be part of the group contest and will
not affect the over-all results of the competition. However, separate competition
results for school paper will be announced. The designated Officers of the
Association shall provide the link for the uploading folder for the school paper
competition with the attached certification and endorsement signed by the
School Head and by the Public Schools District Supervisor on or before April 2,
2024.

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7. School Paper Advisers (SPA) in English & Filipino of the school
publication will be the authorized people to accompany the contestants in both
single and group events or for both categories (English & Filipino). Participants
who will stay overnight in the venue should bring their own beddings/toiletries
and should inform the host school ahead of time.

8. During the closing program, Top ten (10) winners will be announced but
only the Top three (3) are qualified to join the Regional Schools’ Press
Conference. In group contests, Top five (5) winners will be announced but
only the First Placer/Best Team will represent the Division in the Regional
level. Special awards will be determined by the speaker/judge.

9. Top Ten winners in the School Paper contest by section and category
will be announced while in the Search for Outstanding School Paper Advisers
and Campus Journalists Top Three winners will be recognized but only First
place winner will represent the Division in the Regional level. Refer to Regional
Memo #248 s. 2024 for the Criteria.

10. All Public Schools District Supervisors, District Journalism Coordinators

and School Heads are enjoined to check on the existence of school papers
among the participating schools and enforce the national policy, “NO
PUBLICATION, NO STUDENT CONTESTANT”. It is also reiterated that the
schools should respect the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and adhere to the
rules concerning plagiarism.

11. Schools that have collected journalism or subscription fees should

submit school paper entries. Schools that did not collect journalism or
subscription fee can submit campus publication in e-document (pdf) format.
Schools that will submit entries in this format should include a certification
from the parents’ association, noted by the School Head, that no publication
fee was collected from the students. This certification should be included in the
documents submitted to the Congressional Officers during the conduct of
Congressional Schools Press Conference.

12. The Congressional ASPACS Officers are responsible to submit the pre-
registration fees, and the final list of DSPC participants during the final
planning conference of ASPACS Officers on April 3, 2024 (Wednesday) 8:00
am – 5:00 pm. Memory card for photojournalism must be submitted for
validation on the same date at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, SDO New
Building, San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur.

13. Participants in Photojournalism are allowed to use point-and-shoot and

compact cameras (with fixed and non-adjustable lenses). Contestants who will
use any DSLR and other high-end cameras such as those with adjustable
and/or interchangeable lenses, extensive manual controls and settings, and
larger sensors will not be permitted to join the contest. The contestant should
bring his/her camera cable/card reader for uploading and saving pictures.
Cellular phones, extra digital cameras, extra storage cards, or any additional
materials/equipment are not allowed in the contest area. Contestants shall
bring their black ink ball pens while the DTWG will provide scratch papers
where contestants can write down notes during the shooting.

14. In Editorial Cartooning, the cartoonist shall bring OSLO PAPER and
Mongol pencil #2.

15. Participants in group contests are also advised to bring their own
gadgets/materials necessary for the contest as stipulated in the Regional Memo
No. 248, s. 2024. In collaborative publishing, participants should know

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Microsoft Publisher for elementary, adobe in-design and Photoshop for
secondary. Contestants in copy reading should have reviewed 2016 Associated
Press (AP) copy reading symbols.

16. Results of the Division Press Conference shall be announced during the
closing program with the simultaneous release of the certificates of
participation and appearance of the participants. No release of certificates
will be done in the Division Office to make sure that everyone is properly
accounted in the two-day affair as stated in the travel order.

17. The registration fee for Congressional Schools Press Conference is Php.
100.00 both SPAs and CJs and in Division Schools Press Conference is Php.
200.00 for SPAs and CJs will be charged per participant to cover all the
operational expenses like speakers/facilitators honoraria, food/meals,
supplies/contest materials and other incidental expenses during the DSPC and
the cliniquing of RSPC Qualifiers. The meals of the participants are excluded
in the registration fee. An additional Php. 30.00 membership fee per School
Paper Adviser (SPA) and Php. 20.00 membership fee per CJ shall likewise be
collected during the conduct of CSPC and DSPC respectively.

18. Registration, travel and miscellaneous expenses of the participants

during the Congressional and Division Schools Press Conference shall be
charged against school publication fund, SEF/PTA fund and school MOOE
subject to usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations. Participants
from private schools shall make their own arrangements to source out funds
relative to their participation in the division journalism activities.

19. Attached are the executive committee, facilitators and working

committees, contest matrix, speaker/judge for DSPC, registration form and
parent consent.

20. Immediate dissemination of this memorandum to all concerned is

desired.

NORMA B. SAMANTELA, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

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Enclosure No. 1 to Division Memorandum No.109, s. 2024

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman: NORMA B. SAMANTELA, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

Co-chairman: MA. LUISA T. DELA ROSA

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

MARIA FLORA T. PANDES

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

ARVIN R. SESE
Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

Members: MARIBEN D. BERJA, PhD

CID Chief, Education Supervisor

PEDRO J. PELONIO, PhD

SGOD Chief, Education Supervisor

PRECIOSA R. DE LA VEGA
Education Program Supervisor

SONNY A. TAUGAN
Education Program Supervisor

EDNA C. FERNANDEZ
Public Schools District Supervisor
1st District PSDS In-charge in Journalism

CECILIA ANDREA C. APOLINARIO

Public Schools District Supervisor
2nd District PSDS In-charge in Journalism

ANA N. CALISURA
Public Schools District Supervisor
3rd District PSDS In-charge in Journalism

IRENE U. DAYANDANTE
Public Schools District Supervisor
4th District PSDS In-charge in Journalism

MINNIE E. TALAGUIT
Public Schools District Supervisor
5th District PSDS In-charge in Journalism

ALMA C. AGUIRRE
Elem. English Coordinator

ANGUSTIA ORAA
Sec. English Coordinator

RICO BERMEJO
Elem. Filipino Coordinator

JAYCEL LAURENTE
Sec. Filipino Coordinator

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Enclosure No. 2 to Division Memorandum No.109, s. 2024

WORKING COMMITTEES/FACILITATORS
Working Committees Facilitators
Registration  Editorial Writing
 Claire T. Marquese Elementary
 Ador P. Pascual Jr. Lead Facilitators:
 Genevieve B. Rios  Judi R. Ibasco
 Lailanie A. Nobleza  Janine S. Carumba
 Liezel A. Arcayera English: Mhyrtle Anne B. Moreno
 Nicolas B. Sasaluya I Filipino: Ivy M. Mota
Secondary
Lead Facilitators:
 Grace N. Morillo
 Maria Preciosa V. Pontillas
English: Claire M. Marquese
Filipino: Myla Camba
Finance  News Writing
 Liberty M. Moriňo Elementary
 Joy J. Manaog Lead Facilitators:
 Fely Grace T. Aquino
 Myrel B. Aballa
English: Liezel A. Arcayera
Filipino: France R. Notob
Secondary
Lead Facilitators:
 Ma. Jasmine P. Pesebre
 Sarah Jane Toriente
English: Lou Jean S. Borabien
Filipino: Roland C. Catangui
Contest Materials  Feature Writing
 Joselito D. Baracena Elementary
 Lou Jean B. Borabien Lead Facilitators:
 Dennis S. Dizon  Rosie G. Almazan
 Greg V. Beloro  Marife Esperanza J. Baldon
 Sonny B. Mediado English: Joselito D. Baracena
 Randy R. Boitizon Filipino: Joy J. Manaog
 Jeric O. Negre Secondary
 Florencia O. Israel Lead Facilitators:
 Rhodora D. Alcantara  Jayne Ann C. Casano
 Ma. Elena C. Ibarrientos
English: Helen R. Punto
Filipino: Liberty M. Moriňo
Certificates, Tarpaulin and Program  Sports Writing
 Rhodora D. Alcantara Elementary
 Bryan C. Napod Lead Facilitators:
 Joy J. Manaog  Mark Anthony R. Plames
 Robert D. Hinto  Natile G. Orillosa
 Renee P. Villanueva English: Lailanie A. Nobleza
 Maricar B. Robosa Filipino: Sarah Joy G. Obias
Genevieve B. Rios
Secondary
Lead Facilitators:
 Sharmaine B. Tercero
 Alexis Rey D. Folloso
English: Elainee D. Ilao
Filipino: Zaldy Papellera

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Contest Result  Editorial Cartooning
 Eden M. Alarcon Elementary
 Jocylin P. Ochia Lead Facilitators:
 Claire T. Marquese  Cherry P. Caganda
 Edgardo L. Delfin  Emma B. Soribello
 Jonel M. Botor English: Alvin P. Murodo
 Rhodora D. Alcantara Filipino: Ma. Simonette O. Adiova
Secondary
Lead Facilitators:
 Cezar B. Bermejo
 Angelica G. Sales
English: Jose Perry V. Frias
Filipino: Marvin D. Aquino
Food  Photo Journalism
 Host School Elementary
Lead Facilitators:
 Genevieve S. Baladia
 Glenda N. Paja
English: Edgardo L. Delfin
Jason H. Avengoza
Filipino: Bryan C. Napod
Jonel M. Botor
Secondary
Lead Facilitators:
Jona May D. Delatado
Lorenz C. Almendras
English: Jose Angelo B. Orcales
John R. Jacinto
Filipino: Jeric O. Negre
Renee P. Villanueva
Accommodation  Copy Reading and Headline Writing
 Host School Elementary
Lead Facilitators:
 Lynn R. Togores
 Luisa N. Penetrante
English: Jocel T. Payumo
Filipino: John Christian Shea
Mutuc
Secondary
Lead Facilitators:
 Jeremae S. Cabanes
 Alled Jed R. Belmonte
English: Rhodora D. Alcantara
Filipino: Florencia O. Israel
Division TWG  Science and Technology Writing
 Eden M. Alarcon Elementary
 Joy P. Ochia Lead Facilitators:
 Claire T. Marquese  Rena C. Lomeda
 Edgardo L. Delfin  Pamela P. Ballecer
 Rhodora D. Alcantara English: Sonny B. Mediado
 Greg V. Beloro Filipino: Richard A. Cañas
 Zaldy V. Papellera Secondary
Lead Facilitators:
 Marilyn G. Baylon
 Amabella F. Bolivar
 Sarah Jane Toriente
English: Lourdes S. Israel
Filipino: Mark Jon Jon F. Navida

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 Scriptwriting & Radio  Column Writing
Broadcasting Elementary
Elementary Lead Facilitators:
Lead Facilitators:  Raymund T. Almazan
 Marissa S. Penalosa  Lyra A. Villegas
 Nicolas B. Sasaluya English: Raquel P. Morales
English: Ador P. Pascual Filipino: Gladys E. Camba
Robert Hinto Secondary
Mary Roxanne Barrio Lead Facilitators:
Filipino: Catherine L. Formales  Crestel L. Malate
Sherwin R. Briones  Mary Jane B. Llagas
Jocelyn P. De Jesus English: Abbygale V. Ombao
Secondary Filipino: Mancia Loida P. Parola
Lead Facilitators:
 Virgie T. Vibar
 Coroline P. Lumbria
English: Herminihilda A.
Buquid
Rogelio G. Falcon, Jr.
Filipino: Randy Boitizon
Bernie M. Israel
 Collaborative Publishing  Online Publishing
Elementary Lead Facilitators:
Lead Facilitators:  Glaiza P. San Felipe
 Melvin C. Federis  Dominic Atanacio
 Cindy D. Sales English: Zaldy V. Papellera
English: Analisa O. Laynesa Andrea Jane C. Jardin
Shenly R. Borja Filipino: Lorry Jean R. Vargas
Filipino: Joana Marie D. Philip Gail A. Avila
Quintana
Mae Amor M. Borja
Jamalyn B. Garcia
Secondary
Lead Facilitators:
 Roselyn Maria A. Fuentes
 Rizza D. Embuestro
English: Cristel Jane S.
de Leon
Marissa C. Cabanela
Nicholson M. Nidea
Donabel G. Casabuena
Filipino: Aljhon P. Tansico
Eileen C. Beloy
Jeffrey D. Togñi
Dennis S. Dizon

Over-all Coordinator – EDEN M. ALARCON

ASPACS President

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Enclosure No. 3 to Division Memorandum No. 109, s. 2024

2024 Division Schools’ Press Conference

Nabua National High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur
April 11 – 12, 2024

CONTEST MATRIX

Time DAY 1 DAY 2

(April 11, 2024) (April 12, 2024)

6:30 – 8:30 Registration

8:30 – 9:30 Opening Program

GROUP EVENTS

9:30 – 10:00 Break  Scriptwriting & Radio

Broadcasting
 Collaborative Publishing
Photo Journalism  On-line Publishing

Sports Writing
10:00 – 1:00
Copy Reading and Headline
Writing

Editorial Writing

1:00 – 3:00 Column Writing

Editorial Cartooning
AWARDING AND
CLOSING PROGRAM
News Writing

Feature Writing
3:00 – 5:00
Science & Technology
Writing

Note: This schedule can still be changed depending upon the availability of the
speakers / judges and/of the contest rooms.

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Enclosure No. 4 to Division Memorandum No.109, s. 2024

DIVISION SCHOOL S PRESS CONFERENCE SPEAKER/JUDGE

EVENT SPEAKER/JUDGE
 Editorial Writing Mr. Higino Francisco B.
Penones, Jr.
 News Writing Mr. Bobby H. Labalan

 Feature Writing Ms. April M. Mier-Menjares

 Sports Writing Mr. Anecito Dematera

 Editorial Cartooning Mr. Felipe Jose B. Peralta

 Photo Journalism Mr. Felipe Jose B. Peralta

 Copy Reading and Headline Ms. Waylene T. Sambitan

Writing

 Science and Technology Ms. April M. Mier-Manjares

Writing

 Column Writing Mr. Higino Francisco B.

Penones, Jr.
 Scriptwriting & Radio Mr. Anecito Dematera
Broadcasting

 Collaborative Publishing Mr. Rhoderick Aninipot

 Online Publishing Mr. Rhoderick Aninipot

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Enclosure No. 5 to Division Memorandum No. 109, s. 2024

2024 DSPC REGISTRATION FORM

School Paper Adviser: ______________________________________

Mobile Number: ______________________________________
School: ______________________________________

Dear Sir/Madam:

This is to confirm the attendance of _____ contestants from ________________

__________________ in the 2024 Division Schools Press Conference to be held on
April 11 – 12, 2024 Nabua National High School, Nabua, Camarines Sur.

Name of Contestants Event Rank

Very truly yours,

____________________________
School Head

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Enclosure No. 6 to Division Memorandum No. 109, s. 2024

___________________
Date

PARENT’S / GUARDIAN’S PERMIT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I/We _____________________________________ of legal age, residing at

__________________________________ do hereby grant permission to our child
__________________________________ to join the Sectoral/Division Schools
Press Conference to be held on ________________ at __________________________.
Considering the benefits that will be derived from the participation in the
aforementioned activities for the best interest of my child, we voluntarily waive
any claim against the School Paper Adviser/Coach and officials for any
untoward incident beyond their control in the course of his participation after
all precautionary measures and exhaustive efforts have been taken by the
person in charge.

Signed this _____ day of ______________,2024 at ________________________,

Camarines Sur.

_______________________________

Parent/Guardian

Attested:

______________________________
School Paper Adviser/Coach

Noted:

______________________________
School Head

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