CCDC Representatives Empower Young Journalists at Daklan National High School

Two representatives from the Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC), Ms. Adriane Love M. Ignas and Mr. Jumuel D. Lictao, served as invited speakers at the Journalism Workshop held on November 4, 2025, at Daklan National High School in Daklan, Bokod, Benguet.

The workshop gathered aspiring campus journalists and student artists for a day of learning, creativity, and collaboration. It aimed to strengthen their journalistic skills while nurturing artistic expression and media literacy — important elements in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

Ms. Ignas shared her expertise on feature writing, editorial writing, and news writing. She also emphasized on ethical journalism, truth-telling, and the importance of accurate and balanced reporting. She underscored that the goal of campus journalism is not just for competitions but instill social awareness, civic consciousness and responsible use of freedom speech.

Meanwhile, Mr. Lictao focused on the artistic side of journalism, particularly editorial cartooning, illustration, and layout design. His session highlighted how visual elements can effectively convey messages and complement written stories. Through hands-on drawing activities, he encouraged participants to express ideas creatively and to use art as a powerful medium for truth and advocacy. He shared that “A single drawing can tell a story, challenge ideas, and move people to act — that is the power of visual journalism”.

The Daklan National High School community expressed deep appreciation to CCDC and the guest speakers for their time, talent, and dedication to nurturing young communicators and artists. The event not only enhanced students’ journalistic and creative abilities but also strengthened their sense of civic responsibility and critical thinking.

By engaging in outreach programs such as this, CCDC continues to champion transformative education and community involvement, actively supporting SDG 4 (Quality Education) by promoting learning beyond classrooms, and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) by empowering students to use both words and art to advocate for truth, peace, and social awareness.