via Emmanuel Salazar | The Quantum
Photos: Pearl Beleña, Gabrielle Ayesha Nicolas

Applicants of Ang Liwanag and The Quantum attended the Journalism Enrichment Workshop at Pasay City National Science High School Audio-Visual Room, August 9, 2025.

The event, organized by the school’s official Filipino and English publications, opened the event with remarks from Mrs. Myra Jaime, Gurong Tagapagpayo of Ang Liwanag, and Dr. Mark Familaran, School Principal II.

“Write what ever you want, but also, let us know,” Dr. Familaran stated, expressing his sincere gratitude to the aspiring journalists for their dedication and bravery in stepping into the newsroom.

Zyriel Coronel, former News Editor and Associate Editor of The Quantum and Mr. Mark Balolo, the School Paper Adviser of The Quantum, covered News Writing in the morning session. While Jacqui De Gueno, former Kawaksing Patnugot and Patnugot sa Agham at Teknolohiya of Ang Liwanag, led Science and Technology Writing. Former Managing Editor and Column Editor of The Quantum, Shaun Jacinto and Alicia Venus, former Patnugot sa Editoryal of Ang Liwanag, led Column and Editorial Writing. Lastly, Xyrel Canonoy and Matthew Vitug, former Editors-in-Chief of The Quantum and Punong Patnugot of Ang Liwanag, handled Radio Broadcasting.

The session ended with morning speakers awarded by certificates.

Neil Icaro, Head Technical of The Quantum, led video editing in the afternoon session. Hershey Sta. Brigida, former Feature Staffer, led Feature Writing. Next, Jedrick Palonpon and Reisha Uy, former Senior and Assistant Senior Photojournalists of The Quantum, presented photojournalism. Yelena Fabricante, Senior Layout Artist of The Quantum, handled Layout and Design. Lastly, Carl Chua, Patnugot sa Pampalakasan of Ang Liwanag, led Sports Writing.

Certificates were awarded to the afternoon session speakers at the conclusion of the workshop.

Mr. Balolo reminded applicants of the upcoming schedule for the battery test and wished everyone good luck in his closing remarks, saying “I hope to see you all in the publication.”