SAMAHANG Plaridel will continue to lead the way in guiding aspiring young journalists even during this digital age in media that now allows two-way interaction and real-time feedback.

Veteran journalists Nestor Cuartero of the Manila Bulletin, Joyce Panares of the Manila Standard, Ramon Bonilla of the Manila Bulletin and Bryan Ulanday of Philippine Star underscored the importance of the time-honored practices in the traditional media compared to the current era where computer technology dominates how information is gathered and shared.

All four speakers shared their knowledge and experiences at the fifth Usapang Plaridel Campus Journalism Workshop Series at the St. Clare College in Caloocan City.

Samahang Plaridel president Evelyn Quiroz presented the certificate of recognition to St. Clare College Vice President Dr. Ernesto Jay Adalem and BSED head Dr. Adrian Angelo Roque.

Samahang Plaridel legal counsel Atty. Hector Villacorta of Market Monitor gave a lecture on Marcelo H. Del Pilar, the “Father of Philippine journalism”, while Usapang Plaridel program head Ed Andaya of People”s Tonight gave the inspirational remarks.

More than 100 college and high school students participated in the event.

St. Clare College was the fifth school to benefit from Samahang Plaridel’ s outreach program to help uphold a high standard of journalism in the country.

The Usapang Plaridel workshop series was also held at the E. Rodriguez Jr. High School, New Era, Jose P. Laurel High School and Emilio Aguinaldo