Empowering Campus Journalism: East District Write Shop and Press Conference Make

Waves in Aglipay

In a remarkable display of dedication and expertise, the Department of English

Languages and Literature faculty, led by Dr. Ma. Theresa L. Eustaquio and Dr. Juanito P.

Tandoc Jr., alongside Ms. Bernadette Gumpal and Ms. Leizl Joy Alzate, collaborated with MA

students Mr. Jefferson Pedida and Mr. Daine Jay Tejada to organize a successful East District

Write Shop and Press Conference. The event, held on April 1, 2023, at Aglipay East Central

School in Aglipay, Quirino, proved to be a milestone in the realm of campus journalism.

With a mission to positively impact both pupils and teachers of Aglipay East District

Quirino, the Write Shop and Press Conference drew participants from various schools, including

Victoria High School, Aglipay High School, Our Lady of Lourdes School, Ramos Elementary

School, San Antonio Elementary School, San Francisco Elementary School Main and Annex,

and Pinahiw School.

The day was packed with enlightening workshops covering a range of journalistic skills,

including sports writing, editorial cartooning, copy reading and headline writing, science and

health writing, photojournalism, news writing, editorial writing, and feature writing.

As the participants delved into the intricacies of various journalistic genres, they emerged

with newfound confidence and a sharpened skill set. The success of the East District Write Shop

and Press Conference serves as a testament to the commitment of the faculty and the enthusiasm

of the students involved.

Enhancing Language Proficiency: VELF Webinar Series at Isabela state University

The Department of Language and Literature at Isabela state University organized a

webinar series featuring Ms. Quinn Rieblock, a Virtual English Language Fellow from

Georgetown University in Washington D.C. This event, made possible by the dedicated faculty

members, aimed to improve language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, along

with exploring grammar and expanding vocabulary. The webinars was held last July 20 and

August 19, 2022, which provided valuable insights to AB ELS and MA English students.

The series covered a wide range of language education aspects, emphasizing the

improvement of language skills and understanding grammar and vocabulary. The carefully

planned sessions catered to the diverse needs of AB ELS and MA English students, offering a

balanced approach to language learning.