October 24, 2026 — Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) concluded its participation in the 17th National Campus Media Conference (NCMC) with multiple recognitions across various journalism categories during the awarding ceremony at Crown Legacy Hotel, Baguio City. The conference, held from October 22 to 24, gathered 1,353 participants from 126 schools nationwide under the theme, “Shaping Powerful and Adaptive Media in the AI Era: Fostering Integrity, Excellence, and Competence in Socio-Political Reporting among Campus Journalists.”
From ACCESS Campus, The Odyssey, under the guidance of adviser Noraina M. Aguil, MAT, secured the following awards:
- 10th Place — Pambansang Pautakang Pampahayagan: John Prue E. Estrella, Wendyle Mei P. Lu-ang, and Kimberly G. Arguelles
- 3rd Place — Poetry Writing (English): Wendyle Mei P. Lu-ang
Meanwhile, from Isulan Campus, The Technopipeline earned recognition in opinion writing, digital new media, and on-site digital magazine publishing.
Opinion Writing — Adviser/Faculty Category
- 3rd Place — Lemuel P. Bravante, PhDc
Digital New Media
Excellence in Video Newscast
- Overall 7th Place
- 9th Place, Best Writer — Ethanjohn Benedict G. Lastimosa
- 7th Place, Best Reporter — Clerk David Trejee Aplasca
- 10th Place, Best Videographer-Editor — Alexairiane Melonie O. Mosqueda
Video Feature Reporting
Overall 9th Place
- 7th Place, Best Writer — Ethanjohn Benedict G. Lastimosa
- 9th Place, Best Reporter — Clerk David Trejee Aplasca
- 7th Place, Best Videographer-Editor — Alexairiane Melonie O. Mosqueda
On-Site Digital Magazine Publishing
Overall 7th Place — The Technopipeline
- 3rd Place, Science and Technology Section — Alexairiane Melonie O. Mosqueda
- 8th Place, Feature Section — Clerk David Trejee I. Aplasca
- 9th Place, News Section — Ethanjohn Benedict G. Lastimosa
- 9th Place, Photojournalist — Mitch Micah B. Alico
- 9th Place, Layout Artist — Lance Leo P. Forro
From Tacurong Campus, The Nucleus, under the guidance of adviser Divina T. Feliciano, PhD, also earned several individual and team recognitions.
Individual Awards
- 4th Place — Backpack Journalism (English): John Mark Anthony Aranas
- 4th Place — Video Feature Writer (Filipino): John Mark Anthony Aranas
- 5th Place — Video Feature Reporter (Filipino): Kristhel Cyrel Cuaresma
- 7th Place — News Media Writing (Filipino): Kristhel Cyrel Cuaresma
- 8th Place — News Video Editor-Videographer (Filipino): Fharniza Parasan
- 4th Place — Feature Videographer-Editor (Filipino): Fharniza Parasan
- 10th Place — Mobile Photojournalism (English): Fharniza Parasan
- 9th Place — News Video Newscaster (Filipino): Jasmin Bonion
Overall Awards
- 4th Place — Video Feature Reporting (Filipino)
- 8th Place — Excellence in Video Newscast, Digital New Media (Filipino)
From Bagumbayan Campus, D’ Majestech, under the guidance of adviser Rosita B. Surposa, MAEd, secured 4th Place in Sports Writing Competition (English), represented by Salima S. Usman.
Meanwhile, from Kalamansig Campus, The Ichthus, under the guidance of adviser Rysa Lee Ann Ocariza-Salendab, earned recognition in individual and team competitions.
Individual Awards
- 3rd Place — Mobile Photojournalism: News Portrait (English), Advisers and Moderators Division: Rysa Lee Ann Ocariza-Salendab
- 7th Place — Editorial Cartooning (English): Maynard O. Almacen
Video Feature Reporting
Overall 9th Place
- 8th Place, Video Feature Reporter — Denezyl Belle Tacadao
- 8th Place, Video Feature Videographer/Editor — Lorivele Faye G. Amam
- 9th Place, Video Feature Writer — Meraluna B. Esparagoza
Video Newscast
Overall 10th Place
- 10th Place, Video Newscast Anchor — Sam Angelo A. Lorana
- 9th Place, Video Newscast Videographer-Editor — Cristian Jade C. Vestidas
- 9th Place, Video Newscast Writer — Meraluna B. Esparagoza
These achievements reflect SKSU’s continuing commitment to campus journalism, responsible storytelling, and media excellence. The university’s participation was supported by University President Atty. Cyrus E. Torrena, DPA, MNSA, with the delegation led by John Lherr N. Dulin, Acting Director of the Public Relations and Information Office (PRIO).
