The Bosconian Quill 2024, organized by the Don Bosco Educational Centers, concluded its 1st NCR-Wide Journalism Press Conference on February 23, 2024, at Don Bosco Technical Institute-Makati City.

354 aspiring journalist delegates from various public and private schools across the National Capital Region (NCR) and Don Bosco settings participated in the press conference. They competed across different categories under the conference’s theme, “Revolutionizing Journalism through Artificial Intelligence in the Post-Pandemic Era.”

Fr. Jerry Santos, SDB, the Rector of DBTI-Makati, warmly welcomed the delegates last February 16, 2024, the opening of The Bosconian Quill 2024. Immediately after the short talk, a series of seminar workshops and lectures followed. The delegates were able to hone their skills in gathering factual information and in writing, producing, and presenting news.

The following schools participated in this maiden event:

• Don Bosco Technical College - Mandaluyong

• Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati (JHS & SHS)

• De La Salle Santiago Zobel - Muntinlupa

• FEU - Diliman

• Good Shepherd Cathedral School Quezon City

• Makati Hope Christian School

• Manresa School Parañaque

• Parañaque National High School - Main

• San Beda College Alabang Technical High School

• San Beda College Alabang Muntinlupa

• St. Mary’s Academy of Pasay

• South Mansfield - Muntinlupa

• St. Joseph College of Novaliches Caloocan

• Tugatog National Highschool

• Upsouth Education Foundation Parañaque

The event was also graced by the special participation of the following Don Bosco Schools:

• Caritas Don Bosco School, Sta. Rosa

• Don Bosco Academy, Bacolor

• Don Bosco Academy, Mabalacat

• Don Bosco College, Canlubang (College & SHS)

• Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati (Elementary & TVET)

The following Bosconians from DB Mandaluyong received awards:

• Champion (Editorial Cartooning): Paola Elisa P. Idioma (12-Kowalski)

• 4th Runner-Up (Pagsulat ng Lathalain): Chelsea Rhose P. Abanes (11-Sandor)

• 6th Runner-Up (Editorial Writing): Ferd Angelo Calimbahin (7-Rua)

• 7th Runner-Up (Sports Writing): Jeffrey Gabriel B. Mia (9-Rua)

• 8th Runner-Up (Pagsulat ng Balita): Jonald Aaronce P. Abanes (11-Variara)

DB Mandaluyong was represented by the following students from Grades 7 to 12 in their respective categories:

• News Writing: Timothy Andreu G. Bernardo (12-Sandor)

• Feature Writing: Marrelle Kaidarynne C. Villanueva (9-Kowalski)

• Pagsulat ng Editoryal: Lara Grace V. Mariano (10-Rua)

• Paglalarawang Tudling: Karl Andrei S. Dejan (11-Kowalski)

• Copyreading and Headline Writing: William James E. Riconose (12-Rua)

• Pagwawasto at Pag-uulo ng Balita: Rogelio Joaquin P. Balisbisana (11-Sandor)

• Photojournalism: Zildjian Cristann S. Maranan (8-Rua)

Salesian Educators, Ms. Ritchie Anne S. Bustillos (Bosconian Ink, School Paper Adviser), Ms. Sheila L. Lubang, Ms. Hannah A. Cañaberal, and Ms. Annabelle M. Dacutanan accompanied our delegates.

Written by Ms. Hannah A. Cañaberal