Filamerian journalists shine anew in various contests

January 7, 2026 News and Updates Comments (0)

Filamerian campus journalists once again made waves in various competitions and conferences, earning numerous accolades in writing, layouting, photojournalism, and mobile journalism.

The Hillside Echo (College) achieved remarkable success in national platforms such as the Word Cup Philippines and the ExplainedPH National Conference, as well as in regional events including the College Press Conferences.

Moreover, young journalists from the Secondary School through The Hillside Echo – Senior recorded historic victories in international and national engagements, including the USA Publications Guesting Journalism Seminar-Workshop, the PIA Region 6 Journ Talk Series, and the Division Schools Press Conference.

The Hillside Echo

School Press Advisers Movement, Inc.
16th National Campus Media Conference

Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines | September 25–27, 2025

Campus Magazine Awards

3rd Place – Campus Magazine of the Year
2nd Place – Best Magazine Feature Stories
5th Place – Best Magazine News Stories
6th Place – Best Magazine Feature Photos
7th Place – Best Magazine Editorial Content

Campus Newspaper Awards

10th Place – Campus Newspaper of the Year
2nd Place – Best Newspaper Editorial Content
3rd Place – Best Newspaper Feature Photos
4th Place – Best Newspaper News Stories
5th Place – Best Newspaper Feature Stories
6th Place – Best Newspaper Editorial Cartoon
7th Place – Best Newspaper Sports Action Photos

Mr. Michael Jay Demingoy
Adviser

3rd Place in Opinion Writing English Category – Faculty level

Philippine Information Agency – VI
Journ Talk Series 2025

Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines | September 25–27, 2025

Ily Serram Delfin
Newspaper Editor

Most Promising, Editorial Writing (Filipino)

Kristia Eritrea Clavaton
Senior Art Director

Most Promising, Editorial Cartooning

Roshieka Paula Balgos
Managing Editor for Communications

Promising, Photojournalism

Aaron Matthew Casugbo
Former Literary Editor

Promising, Column Writing (English)

Mr. Michael Jay Demingoy
Adviser

Most Promising, Editorial Writing (English) Most Promising, Sports Writing (Filipino),

Philippine Information Agency – VI
College Press Conference and Awards 2025

Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City | November 27, 2025

Champion – Best Sports Page
Champion – Best Newspaper Layout
3rd Place – Best Magazine Layout
4th Place – Best Editorial Page

Joshua Quitoy
Managing Editor for Finance and Property

Champion, Feature Writing (English)

PH Journcamp + National Campus Press Summit

November 23 – 30, 2025

Ily Serram Delfin
Newspaper Editor

7th Place, Editorial Writing (Filipino)
10th Place, Sports Writing (Filipino)

Ma. Estelle Antonette Vaflor
Editor-in-Chief

10th Place, Column Writing (English)

The Hillside Echo Senior

Philippine Information Agency – VI
Journ Talk Series 2025

Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines | September 25–27, 2025

Shamietha Beatingo

Most Promising, Editorial Cartooning

Melvel Amarillo

Most Promising, Feature Writing (Filipino)

Chai Lordyne Cornepillo

Most Promising, Editorial Writing (English)

Reyvince Lamerez

Promising, Photojournalism (English)

Margaux Kelly Bocala

Promising, Photojournalism (English)

Jose Erwin Borbon
Promising, News Writing (English)
Promising, Editorial Writing (English)
Adviser’s Category

Dexter Villaluna
Shamietha Beatingo
Jilyka Portugaleza
Noibe Lynn Alba
Clent Thomy Espiamba
Khaiyshei Alanah Rapir
Heicel Payo
Most Promising, Page Layout and Designs