Cultural writing workshop hosted by MMSU IP student paper
By Stephanie Camille Ilar
The MMSU Advocates for Cultural Development (MACD), through its official publication ππ’ππ’πΊπ΄π’πΊπ¦π―, conducted the ππ’ππ’πΊπ΄π’πΊπ¦π― Workshop 2.0 on October 9-10 at the University Library American Corner to train students on cultural journalism.
With the theme, βPaglinang, Pagsanay sa Pagsusulat at Malayang Pamamahayag Tungo sa Sining at Kulturang Ilokano,β the two-day event convened student journalists from various university publications, including SIRMATA, along with cultural advocates.
On the first day, MACD President Charles Jasper Mamawag introduced MACD as a heritage-promoting organization, followed by Mr. Melver Ritz Gomez, Department of Languages and Literature (DLL) instructor and Pelikula Ilokana director, who discussed the traditional ππ’πΊπ£π’πΊπͺπ― π¬π¦π― ππΆπ³-πͺπ΅π’π―. Meanwhile, freelance multimedia journalist and DLL instructor Mr. Edmar Delos Santos lectured on Moral Compass of Journalism: Standards, Principles, and Relevance.
On the second day, Ms. Dimple Garcia Famajilan from GUMIL FILIPINAS discussed the ππ’π―π’π¨π±π’π΅π’π³πΆπ΄ πͺπ΅πͺ πππ°π¬π’π―π°, introducing participants to Ilokano translation. This was followed by civil engineering alumnus and graphic artist Mr. Anthony Joseph Duyao, who shared insights on Visual Storytelling in Journalism: Editorial Layout Techniques, emphasizing how visual design enhances narrative impact.
According to Gomez, MACD co-adviser, the ππ’ππ’πΊπ΄π’πΊπ¦π― Workshop was established to promote language and culture among student journalists in the university. βWhile last yearβs edition primarily focused on members of the ππ’ππ’πΊπ΄π’πΊπ¦π― publication, this year weβve opened our doors to other college publications, widening our reach and building stronger networks,β he shared.
Through the workshop, the cultural advocate-led publication aims not only to upskill participants in journalism but also to serve as an avenue for promoting the Ilocano language and appreciating cultural heritage.
Oct, 13, 2025 03:33:pm
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