"The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all."

Aung San Suu Kyi,
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

Today is the centenary celebration of International Women's Day.

Let us all celebrate 100 years of women's achievements.

To our friends and clients in Sinag Printing, Happy Women's Day!

Sinag's own cartoon!

Special thanks to JOHN PAUL MAMARIL from the University of Perpetual Help, Basic Ed Dept. for this wonderful cartoon that he made for us.

They gave it to us during the awarding ceremonies of the 2nd Sinag JTS. We were deeply touched and we promised to have it framed and displayed in our offices.

It is heartfelt gestures like these from students and teachers that make our social responsibility work so satisfying and worthwhile. Thanks once again to all the kids and schools who helped make our 2nd Sinag JTS a success!

Runners up in the news writing workshop, English division, 2nd Sinag JTS

CONGRATULATIONS to the Runners Up of our news writing workshops, English division!

Our top 2 winners are Jose Platon Memorial School for the Elementary Level and the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (Calamba Campus) for the High School level.

Below are their winning entries published in full:


Top 2 (Elementary Level)
Jose Platon Memorial School

Sinag Journalism Seminar

Selected pupils of Jose Platon Memorial School joined the 2nd SINAG Journalism Training in Central II on February 26, 2011 in Calamba Laguna. All of the students of Jose Platon Memorial School were challenged to do their article on their drawing. They were very focused on their work.

They came with their teacher Dianne Jimenez. Some workshops began. The news writer gave 1 hour to interview and 1 hour for writing their article. A news writer is difficult to be.

It is a good experience for us to be able to join in this event. We’ve learned a lot of things, need to be smarter in creating news and features, Just have confidence and trust.


Top 2 (High School level)
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (Calamba Campus)

"Student Journalists Join Sinag Journalism Training Seminar"

“Being a journalist is part of making the society better”. It is a statement by Mr. Kenneth Roland Guda to the crown of aspiring journalists during the Journalism Training Seminar by the Sinag Publishing and Printing Services that took place at Calamba Central II School on February 26, 2011.

The event was initiated by Ms. Raia Jennifer Dela Peña-Landicho, the publisher and owner of Sinag Publishing and Printing Services. The event was divided into three divisions namely Editorial Cartooning; English and Filipino News and Features Writing.

The speakers or lecturers in the aforementioned categories were made possible by Mr. Alvin Hizon, Mr. Kenneth Roland Guda and Mr. Renato C. Asa respectively.

The seminar that centers on journalism gave emphasis to news and feature or what he testify as the commitment to truth. Furthermore, Mr. Kenneth Roland Guda gave a pinch of information about his life as a journalist. “This is not a very easy life”, yet despite all the struggles, small salary and misinterpretations, he considers it as a very remarkable and rewarding experience.

Top Entries for News Writing, English Division, 2nd Sinag JTS

CONGRATULATIONS to our top news writers in english!

Our winners for the news writing workshops of the Sinag JTS (group writing category) are Sampiruhan Elementary School (Elementary level) and the Calamba Bayside National High School (for High School level).

Below are their winning entries published in full:


Top 1 (Elementary Level)
Sampiruhan Elementary School

SINAG Supports Young Journalists of Calamba

This year Sinag Publishing and Printing Sevices conducted their Second Journalism Training Seminar for the young journalists of Calamba, held in Calamba Elementary School on Feb. 26, 2011.

This program started with a doxology, then a National Anthem, and then singing of the Calamba Hymn that was presented by Calamba Elementary School. Then it was followed by Raia Jennifer dela Peña Landicho for an opening remarks.

The two trainers are Kenneth Roland Guda and Renato Catapang Asa. They discussed about News and Features Writing. After lunch, journalists started to make article about different issues.

They also asked the participants to write an article about this activity. Everyone was excited to practice what they learned throughout the day. It was a great experience for everyone that hopes of becoming the future journalists in the country.


Top 1 (High School level)
Calamba Bayside National High School

“Honesty is a virtue. Without honesty and truthfulness, you can’t be a journalist – a good journalist”.

This was the statement of Mr. Kenneth Roland Guda, EIC of Pinoy Weekly referring to what an elementary journalist did, during the 2nd SINAG Journalism Training Seminar held at Calamba Elementary School (CES), Feb. 26.

Anna May Batallones, Catalyst apprentice reported that she found a lost silver pearl ring and immediately told the speaker (Guda). She said that she stepped on it and thought it was a rock but when she looked, she found out it was a ring. “I think it is the right thing to do”, Batallones said upon returning the lost ring.

She said that her first option was to tell her adviser but her friends said that she should tell Guda. “Ang sinungaling ay kapatid ng magnanakaw at ayoko pong maging ganun”, She further said.

Runners up in the news writing workshop, Filipino division, 2nd Sinag JTS

CONGRATULATIONS to the Top 2 group entries for news writing in Filipino!

The Runners up in the news writing workshops, Filipino division, are Jose Platon Memorial School for Elementary level and the Sta. Cecilia Catholic School for High School level.

Good job guys and see you on the 3rd Sinag Journalism Training Seminar!

Below are their winning works written in full:

TOP 2 (Elementary level)
Jose Platon Memorial School

“Pagdalo sa Sinag JTS”

Buwan ng Pebrero 26 taong 2011 dumalo ang ilang piling mag-aaral ng J.P.M.S. sa 2nd Sinag Journalism Training Seminar sa Paaralang Elementarya ng Calamba kasama ang kanilang gurong tagapayop na si Bb. Dianne Jimenez.

Ilang workshop ang naganap upang mahasa ang kanilang pagsulat ng mga balita. Dahil sa mga gurong pursigido na magturo at sila ay hubugin ng mabuti. Lahat sila ay pursigido na matapos ang kanilang balita.

Isang maganda at hindi makakalimutan na pangyayari ang naganap dahil nakatulong ito sa kanilang kaisipan. Ang mga mag-aaral ay umuwi ng may ngiti at galak sa kanilang labi.




TOP 2 (High School level)
Sta. Cecilia Catholic School Foundation, Inc.
“Cecilians… Kaisa sa Sinag Journalism Training Seminar”

Ngayong ika-26 ng Pebrero 2011 ginaganap ang 2nd Sinag Journalism Training Seminar sa Calamba Elementary School, LLC Auditorium. Pinangungunahan ito ng Sinag Publishing and Printing Services. Ginagawa ito upang matulungan ang mga mag-aaral na mahasa ang kanilang kakayahan sa pagsusulat ng balita at lathalain gayundin sa pagguhit.

Iba’t-ibang paaralan ang nakikiisa sa gawaing ito kabilang na dito ang ilang piling mag-aaral ng Sta. Cecilia Catholic School Foundation, Inc. Ang paglahok sa mga gawaing kagaya nito ay sinusuportahan ng mga guro ng bawat eskwelahan upang mapalawak pa ang kaalaman ng mga estudyante at maibahagi ito sa kanilang mga kamag-aral.

Sa pamamagitan ng pagtuturo at paglilinaw ng mga tamang paraan ng paggawa ng balita at lathalain ng mga tanyag na komentarista.

Top Entries for News Writing, Filipino Division, 2nd Sinag JTS

CONGRATULATIONS to the Mayapa Elementary School and Calamba Bayside National High School!

They are the winners of the news writing workshops for filipino in the 2nd Sinag Journalism Training Seminars. Both public school institutions, they excelled in the group writing categories for news and will be joining other journalism competitions this summer and next school year.

Below are their written entries, published in full. Good luck on your other journalism competitions and see you at the 3rd Sinag JTS!

TOP 1 (Elementary level)

Mayapa Elementary School

“Sinag JTS”

Iba’t-ibang estudyante ng paaralan ang dumalo sa Journalism Training Seminar para matuto kung paano gumawa ng dyaryo at ito ay naganap sa “audirorium” ng Calamba Elementary School na nangyari noong Pebrero 26, 2011 na ginaganap ngayon. Nagtuturo sila upang mahasa o matuto ang mga bata sa paggawa ng dyaryo.

Natuto ang mga bata sa paggawa ng dyaryo dahil sa pagtuturo ng mga magagaling at mahuhusay na guro. Natuto ang mga bata na gumawa ng Editoryal at Feature writing. Dahil marunong na silang gumawa ng dyaryo maaari na nilang turuan ang kanilang kapatid.

Maraming bata ang ngayong maipagmamalaki na sa bawat eskwelahan. Tuwang-tuwa ang kanilang mga guro at pamilya sa pagiging magaling sa pagsulat ng dyaryo.

TOP 1 (HIGH SCHOOL division)

Calamba Bayside National High School

“JTS inilatag, CBNHS dumalo”

Nakilahok ang limang mag-aaral ng Calamba Bayside National High School sa Journalism Training Seminar sa Calamba Elementary School, Pebrero 12 at 26.

Kaagapay ang Sinag Publishing and Printing Services at DepEd Calamba, inilatag ang nasabing pagtitipon upang hasain ang kakayahan ng mga mag-aaral mula sa publiko at pribadong paaralan sa buong Laguna. Binubuo ng 11 pribado at 12 publiko na kapwa nagmula sa mababa at mataas na paaralan ang palatuntunan.

Pinagtuunan ng pansin ng workshop ang pagsulat ng balita, lathalain, editorial gayundin ang editoryal kartuning. Kaugnay nito, nagging panauhing tagapagsalita sina Renato Catapang Asa, Kenneth Gusa, Alvin Hizon at Ilang –Ilang Quijano para sa mga paksa.

Samakatwid, inaasahan na nina Raia Dela Peña Landicho, may-ari ng SPPS at Dr. Lino Sanches, superbisor sa Filipino na magkakaroon ng malaking pagbabago sa kalidad ng pamamahayag sa lalawigan ng Laguna.

Top entry for Editorial Cartooning, Elementary Division

Congratulations to PAUL ONIL ANTONIO!!!

He is a grade 5 student at the Calamba Elementary School and his artwork won the top prize in the elementary division of the Editorial Cartooning workshop of the 2nd Sinag JTS last Feb., 26, 2011.

Top entry for Editorial Cartooning, HS Division

Congratulations to ANGELINNE CATALAN!!!

She is a third year student at Mary Help of Christians School, Canlubang, Laguna and her artwork won the top prize for Editorial Cartooning, High School division at the Sinag JTS last Feb., 26, 2011

Runners up in the Editorial Cartooning workshops of the Sinag JTS

Congratulations to:


CYDRICK M. ALDEA




JANICA BINOYA




KERVIN O. BELLEN




MARK KENNETH L. CERBITO




NICOLE TALLEDO

THANK YOU!!!

The Sinag Publishing and Printing Services together with the Department of Education-Calamba Division would like to sincerely thank all of you who participated on the 2nd Sinag Journalism Training Seminar held last February 12 & 26, 2011 at the LLC (Central 2 school, Calamba City). We are hoping that somehow, the Sinag JTS brought a lesson to all that could be used in the future. Once again, a heartfelt gratitude is given to all of you to made this event a success. ☺☺☺

2nd Sinag Journalism Training Seminar ends its successful re-launch!

The future journalists of Calamba Laguna were gathered in one big event when Sinag Publishing and Printing Services and the Dep Ed-Calamba Division launched the 2nd leg of the Sinag Journalism Training Seminar last February 26, 2011 at the LLC

Gym, Central 2 School, Calamba City. Topics for the 2nd leg of the Sinag JTS were news and features writing and editorial cartooning.

With the goal of empowering young minds with their expert knowledge of journalism, Mr. Kenneth Ronald Guda together with Mr. Renato Catapang Asa and Mr. Alvin Hizon, joined the Sinag force in attaining this goal by being the speakers for the whole day event.

Just like the first leg of the Sinag JTS which was happened last February 12, 2011, the morning session of February 26 was overflowing with participants from 26 schools in Calamba. Over 188 individuals came to the Sinag JTS, making it an even bigger success. Many of the Sinag JTS participants expressed that they look forward to the 3rd Sinag Journalism Training Seminar!


List of Participating Schools:

1. E. Barretto Sr. National High School
2. Jose Rizal Memorial School
3. Tulo Elementary School
4. Post Elementary School
5. Calamba Elementary School
6. Lawa National High School
7. Calamba Bayside National High School
8. Palo Alto Elementary School
9. Tiyani Elementary School
10. Jose Platon Memorial School
11. Mayapa Elementary School
12. Sampiruhan Elementary School
13. Immaculate Conception Catholic School-Calamba
14. Canlubang Christian School, Inc.
15. University of Perpetual Help System Dalta - Canlubang Campus
16. Liceo de Calamba
17. Sta. Cecilia Catholic School Foundation, Inc.
18. Asian Computer College (Main)
19. Asian Computer College (Annex)
20. Mary Help of Christians School, Inc.
21. Laguna College of Business and Arts
22. Integrated Montessori Center
23. Don Bosco College Canlubang
24. Canossa Academy Calamba
25. Grand Rose Montessori Center
26. Grand Rose Montessori - Annex


Below are some photos from the second leg of the Sinag JTS last Feb. 26, 2011

Opening ceremony of the 2nd Sinag Journalism Training Seminar: Part 2

Participants of the 2nd Sinag journalism training seminar, part 2

Sir Alvin gave the seminar session on editorial cartooning

Students during the afternoon workshop session of the 2nd sinag JTS, part 2.

Ms. Dela Peña with the teachers from different schools during the session
on creating Marketing Collaterals.


Sinag JTS speaker Mr. Kenneth Guda giving his opening speech to the participants
Sir Lino Sanchez of the Dep Ed Calamba Division giving his closing remarks
at the 2nd Sinag JTS, Part 2