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BUTUAN CITY, January 21, 2026—𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗔) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 (𝗢𝗖𝗝) 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗘𝗱) 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗟𝗠𝗗) 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

The activity was organized in coordination with the Regional Journalism Coordinators and the School Paper Advisers’ Association presidents and serves as a vital component of the selection criteria for the search. This process culminates in the 2026 Regional Academic and Skills Development–Regional Schools Press Conference (RASD–RSPC), scheduled on February 16–20, 2026, in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte.

The interview sessions were divided into two parts, with the morning dedicated to OCJ nominees and the afternoon to SPA nominees. Student journalists presented their advocacies, accomplishments, and contributions to campus journalism, showcasing their skills in responsible reporting and journalistic writing. Meanwhile, school paper advisers articulated their leadership roles, mentoring practices, and initiatives in strengthening school publications, emphasizing their commitment to guiding young writers and promoting ethical journalism.

The active participation of both groups provided evaluators with valuable insights into the nominees’ dedication, experiences, and impact on campus journalism in the region. For OCJ contenders, the interview served as an opportunity to highlight their growth as student leaders and their role in fostering critical and creative thinking among their peers. For SPA nominees, it was a chance to demonstrate how their mentorship shapes responsible campus journalists and sustains vibrant school publications.

The interview was led by CLMD Chief Bernabe L. Linog, underscoring DepEd Caraga’s commitment to excellence in campus journalism and the recognition of individuals who empower student journalists and strengthen school publications.

The interview results will be consolidated with other evaluation criteria, including written outputs, journalism performance, leadership records, and community impact. Final awardees for the Outstanding SPA and OCJ will be formally recognized during the RASD–RSPC awarding ceremony on February 19, 2026, in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte—one of the highlights of the week-long regional press conference.

“Through this process, we ensure that the dedication of our advisers and the passion of our student journalists are duly recognized,” said Mr. Linog.

For more information, contact (085) 221-1151, 0961-737-0873, or 0915-808-4734. Website: www.caraga.deped.gov.ph; email: caraga@deped.gov.ph; pau_caraga@deped.gov.ph.

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