Journalism Archives

Nov

The Flame report on academic ghost writers wins third place in PJRC 2026

THE FLAME, the official student publication of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, bagged third place in the investigative report category in this year’s Philippine Journalism Research Conference (PJRC) on Friday, Nov. 6. The publication earned the recognition for the piece titled “Paying to Pull It Off: Students Turn…

UST journalism program to offer elective on fact-checking next academic year

May

By Mei Lin Weng

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UST journalism program to offer elective on fact-checking next academic year

THE UST Journalism program will offer an elective on fact-checking and digital literacy to tackle disinformation across different disciplines starting the first term of academic year 2024-2025. The new general education elective, “Digital Literacy, Fact-Checking, and Verification,” will initially be available to first-year students of the journalism and legal management…

Journalism-PR alliance seen to combat disinformation

Sep

By Matthew Dave Jucom

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Journalism-PR alliance seen to combat disinformation

AN ALLIANCE between journalists and public relations (PR) practitioners could combat disinformation in social media, a veteran journalist and educator said. UST journalism professor and former ABS-CBN News Channel anchor Christian Esguerra said a collaboration between “honest-to-goodness” practitioners would help address the issue. “I am allergic to political PR because I know…

Rappler shutdown a form of oppression, media profs say

Jul

By The Flame Issues

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Rappler shutdown a form of oppression, media profs say

THE STATE corporate regulator’s decision to reaffirm the closure order against digital news organization Rappler is a direct form of “media repression,” journalism and communication professors said. Two days before former President Rodrigo Duterte left office, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order affirming the revocation of the…

Mar

By Ry Philip Jaco Galvan

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Trolling for the truth? Two online trolls claim they are not just after the money

WEEKS BEFORE the official start of this year’s local campaigns, Raphy and Harry (not their real names) have already posted propaganda on social media. They would call out and highlight the opposition’s wrongdoing, which could benefit the local politician they are serving. As the tight race for city mayor heated…

[Plot Twist] The Blue Normal – Finding serenity from within

Dec

By Patricia Mae Rebong

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[Plot Twist] The Blue Normal – Finding serenity from within

"With only a month left in this year, what is something you are hoping for to happen?" To spend the last month of the year with my family—just the joy of enjoying each other’s company and being thankful for all God’s blessings. As simple as that. Nothing [grander] because I…

Nov

By Ry Philip Jaco Galvan

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It Comes and It Ghosts: Why People Just Disappear From Relationships

BAM’S* RELATIONSHIP with Belle* was going well. They would share life stories and experiences, bonding to the extent the virtual world could allow them. They were not officially dating, but according to the journalism junior, he thought it was "something." “Hi,” Bam sends enthusiastically. An hour later, his phone rings…

Professorial Chair holder: Never forget Martial Law

Nov

By The Flame News

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Professorial Chair holder: Never forget Martial Law

FILIPINOS MUST remember what happened during Martial Law as forgetting or denying the abuses during the period is a form of silencing its victims, a multi-awarded scholar said. Prof. Joyce Arriola, holder of the Teodoro F. Valencia Professorial Chair in Journalism, noted that an avalanche of information and the plurality…

Nov

By The Flame News

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Journalism program head wins Catholic mass media award

The head of the university’s journalism program has been recognized by the Diocese of Pasig for his contributions and efforts to uphold Christian and positive values. Journalism program coordinator Felipe Salvosa II has been awarded with the 2021 Servus Dei award, which is given to outstanding media practitioners in Pasig,…

Communication Arts, Journalism to be prioritized in face-to-face classes, says Artlets Dean

Nov

By Matthew Dave Jucom and Nillicent Bautista

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Communication Arts, Journalism to be prioritized in face-to-face classes, says Artlets Dean

(UPDATED AS OF 9:00 P.M.) COMMUNICATION AND Journalism programs would be prioritized once the government allows the resumption of face-to-face classes in the University, Faculty of Arts and Letters Dean Marilu Madrunio said. "If the government approves the resumption of face-to-face classes, our priority would be the Communication and Journalism…