Garcia to CJs: service over awards
A public schools district supervisor in-charge (PSDS) of Journalism reminded the importance of sharing time, talent and strength to others over awards or recognition among campus journalists during the TeaManda Loves and Cares (TLC): Oplan Rise (Relief Intervention and Support for Emergencies at Addition Hills Integrated School (AHIS) conference room, Feb.1.
“Ibahagi ang iyong oras, talent at lakas, hindi para sa papuri o parangal, kundi para sa paglilingkod (Share your time, talent, and strength—not for praise or awards, but for service)” said Mr. Anthony Augusto M. Garcia, Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS) in-charge of Journalism in an inspirational message.
Garcia encouraged the campus journalists to write meaningful stories that can truly inspire others to help those in need as they will have the chance to engage with AHIS students and see beyond the statistics to uncover the true stories of the people
“Maraming salamat sa pagpapatunay na ang mga campus journalists ay hindi lamang nagbabalita tungkol sa community, kayo po ay nagmamalasakit din dito. (Thank you for demonstrating that campus journalists do more than just cover community news—they show genuine compassion for the people they serve.)” Garcia added.
The supervisor also reiterated that as student writers they were trained to be keen observers, active listeners, and voice for the voiceless.
“Ang tunay na serbisyo ay ang pagbibigay ng may puso, at ang tunay na tagumpay ay ang pag-angat ng kapuwa (True service is giving from the heart, and true success is the lifting up of others.” he emphasized.
Garcia concluded his speech with a hope that each campus journalist should remember that their greatest headlines are the lives they help change.
– John Jiro Miranda