Journalism Club
The UP Journalism Club, or UPJC as it's more popularly known, is an academic organization based in the College of Mass Communication at the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
History
The UP Journalism Club had its beginnings at the former College of Arts and Sciences in UP Diliman on October, 1954. At that time there was no College of Mass Communication and the potential of harnessing communication as an industrial tool was still untapped. Then Dean Armando Malay was its adviser, and one of its founding members was Communist Party of the Philippines Chairperson Jose Maria Sison.
The early JC was very much in the fore of student involvement, which reached its peak in the ‘60s - or the First Quarter Storm the first period of mass action and student involvement. UPJC not only came out with the Krisis, a Filipino newsletter, but also played an active part in the call for an autonomous Mass Communication Institute. Its efforts saw its fulfillment in 1968. The tantamount suppression of people’s rights during the country's Martial Law period also took toll on the once outspoken club. UPJC then concentrated on its internal affairs, working for a stronger and a more unified body. Its tradition of criticism and analysis, nevertheless, continued.
By the ‘80s, UPJC found itself on the fore for campaigning for the restoration of the University Student Council, and for student representation in the Board of Regents. The first chairperson of the newly restored council was Malou Mangahas, who was a UPJC member then and who was Editor-in-Chief of the Manila Times.
Mission
The UP Journalism Club is committed to the promotion of the professional and ethical standards in journalism through its tradition of critical thought and action.
Vision
The formation of educated and well-versed members who uphold the principles of ethical journalism practices.
Executive Board
Academic Year 2015-2016
PRESIDENT: Erwin Colcol
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS: Yvette Morales
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ALUMNI RELATIONS: Maverick Russel Flores
VICE PRESIDENT FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS: Marie Ernileth Uy
VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE: Angelle Rose Braganza
VICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS: Verlie Retulin
VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP: Celine Isabelle Samson
VICE PRESIDENT FOR PUBLICITY: Paul John Domalaon
Resident Members
Academic Year 2015-2016
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Allan Yves Briones
Meeko Angela Camba
Shara Lynn Mae Cayetano
Maria Nicole Cortez
Denise Maisie Joven
Nicole Angela Mallari
Maria Luisa Morales
Arianne Christian Tapao
ALUMNI RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Anna Victoria Biala
Maria Nina Pamela Castro
Alyanna Alyssa Chio
Bryan Ezra Gonzales
Thomas Benjamin Roca
Rose Ann Solo
Cassandra Tanedo
Dessa Lou Tope
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Merryl Phae Red Carao
Sarah Mae Galvez
Maria Raiza Javier
Nicolle-Anne Lagrimas
Darrel Christian Limbaroc
Pathricia Ann Roxas
Arvin Carlo Sicat
Stephen Rajero Velasco
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Marineh Ambrosio
Laine Marie Bringuelo
Faith Esther Brown
Marie Alyssa Divina
Anne Uriel Guiang
John Remil Isaga
Julia Danielle Maano
INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Elijah Adnyc Jyle Dizon
Gino Lorenzo Estella
Mary Joy Fernandez
Maria Feona Imperial
Felicia Marie Recto
Kim Loise Reston
Danica Uy
Denise Valdez
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Constantine Alferos
Teresa Barre
Darien Mitchell Bas
Russel Rence Calidguid
Ciarra Lynn Collado
Jesse David Doctor
Gemma Esteban
Jenele Grace Mane
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Patricia Clarisse Alvarez
Nicole Agatha Cruz
Christelle Jane Delvo
Denver Jett Fajanilan
Adrian Kenneth Gutlay
Gabriel Sante
Christian Elexis Venus
Alumni and Resident Members
Since its founding, UPJC continues the tradition of critical thought and action as more and more members and alumni are shining in their chosen careers in journalism. Among its distinguished alumni are the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Tina Dumlao, Chelo Formoso, Jun Engracia, Chato Garcellan, Margie Espino, Cathy Cañares-Yamsuan, Martin Marfil, and Abel Ulanday, Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility Deputy Director and PJR Reports Editor Luis Teodoro, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) Executive Director Malou Mangahas and Multimedia Director Ed Lingao, Socorro Salcedo of the Philippine Star, Chit Estella-Simbulan formerly of Pinoy Times, Yvonne Chua of VERA Files, Marites Vitug formerly of Newsbreak, Cosmopolitan Philippines' Claire Betita-Samson, GMA 7’s Joseph Morong, Dano Tingcungco and Grace dela Peña, ABS-CBN’s Lynda Jumilla, former UP Dean of Student Affairs Armando Malay, former Press Secretary Rod Reyes, Ifugao Representative Teodoro Baguilat Jr., and BBFischer and Co. Director Pomona Caccam.
Activities
Campus Journalism Workshop
Since 1994, UPJC has been conducting journalism workshops for elementary and high school students in various parts of the country. As the flagship activity of UPJC to promote and develop campus journalism, the Campus Journalism Workshop or CJW had been held in the provinces of Camarines Sur, Marinduque, Quezon, La Union, Batangas, Mindoro, Pangasinan, Laguna, and recently in selected Metro Manila schools. Over 200 high school students participate in this event.
Beyond
“Beyond” is UPJC's semestral newsletter. This compilation showcases the JCers’ talents in news writing, investigative reporting, feature writing and editorial writing. Beyond has a circulation of over 500 and is distributed all over UP Diliman.
Krisis
"Krisis" is a newsletter released whenever pressing national and/or international issues emerge. It also serves as a venue where the organization releases its statements. View the latest issue of Krisis here
Journeys
"Journeys" is an annual literary folio released to show the creative writing prowess of its members. You can view the latest version of Journeys here
Alternative Classroom Learning Experience
Every semester, UP Diliman holds the Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE) to provide the students with relevant knowledge not normally taught in classrooms. UPJC has been participating in the ACLE to offer the UP students a glimpse of what the real world of journalism is about.
UPJC/Inquirer Current Events Quiz Show
Every academic year the club organizes a Quiz Show which aims to promote social awareness among the students, as this will measure the amount of relevant information known to the students and will encourage them to learn more about their surroundings.
Symposia
UPJC holds fora, discussions and symposia tackling current and relevant social issues.
Membership
Membership is open to all students of UP Diliman. Aspiring members would have to go through an application process before becoming resident members of the club. The residents members of the club are called "JCers".