The seminar was held at PHCCI Ballroom here in Dumaguete City.
It was fun and I learned a lot. I just hope that others did too.
A lot of things were discussed aside from the usual News and Features Writing lectures. The speakers were great, the venue was relaxing and the food was superb.
We were at the third floor of the building and we had fun playing with the elevator. LOLS. The view by stairs, as well as in the veranda, is also nice.
After spending my whole college life in the publication and experiencing four midyear seminars, I say that this is the best seminar we've ever had. And that is aside from the ambiance of the place. I am just so happy that despite the glitches along the way we were still able to conduct the seminar successfully.
The seminar was graced by Dr. Ma. Cecilia Genove ( Professor, Silliman University), Mr. Bobby Flores Villasis (Tourism Officer of Negros Oriental and one of the few Palanca Awardees of the province), Prof. Sandra Duran (former instructor of NORSU), Ms. Merlinda Baliola (former TN EIC), and Mr. Romy Amarado (TN Adviser).
The lectures were superb and I learned a lot especially in Creative Writing (with Mr. Villasis) and Feature Writing, and Magazine Article writing (by Dr. Genove). I especially like the way Dr. Genove lectures. You'll never feel sleepy with her upbeat and exciting delivery of the topics.
For the first time in my four years of attending these seminars, I saw Kuya Junrell (our EIC) calmly listening during the lectures. In the past years, he was always so busy that you seldom see his shadow during these seminars. This time though, he was able to enjoy the lectures as well as the presentations just like the rest of us.
It was really fun seeing our staffers presenting during intermissions. I just so love Paul Anthony's (our new artist) voice and the way he plays the guitar. Such a pity I forgot to snatch a picture of him from our files. I just might one of these days (if I don't forget that is) and post it here.
Of course, I did not let the chance of having a picture with my baby brothers pass. This picture of me and Justine was taken as the technical team was packing the equipment after the seminar. I also had photos with my other brothers but since they've been so cruel to me lately I won't post their photos here. LOLS.
So that's it. A lot of things have actually happened in the publication since the last time I posted here. I just don't have the energy to post it.
On a good note though, Caballes Printing Press won the bidding for the weekly paper and I am just so jubilant! Thank God for answered prayers!
