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11th EdukCircle Convention Media Communication
Media and Politics: Reporting Philippines Recent Political Scandals
U.P. Theater, University of the Philippines Diliman, August 17, 2014


Dr. Clarita Carlos, Professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman and Ms. Nancy Carvajal, senior reporter of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, are two of the EdukCircle's distinguished speakers during the 11th EduckCircle Convention on Media Communication last August 17, 2014 at the U.P. Theater.
The two speakers have given various insights on recent political contorversies like the Priority Development Assistance Funds (PDAF) and the Disbursement Acceleration Program. Dr. Carlos also encouraged the students to help uplift the country by becoming more knowledgeable of what's going on in the country especially that the ASEAN integration will soon take effect.
Carvajal, meanwhile shared her experiences in uncovering the truth behind PDAF scandal. She was the first to expose how some senators and congressmen allocated their PDAF to bogus companies of Janet Lim Napoles.



3 member journalist panel gave the participants tips and strategies on how to cover political controversies: how to maintain sources confidentiality, how to validate on the authenticity of the evidence and how to deal with interviewees. Panel members are Ms. Susan Enriquez, reporter/host of GMA, Mr. Mark Salazar, reporter/anchor of GMA and Ms. Cecille Lardizabal, senior desk officer of 9 News.
Mr. Alexander M. Baltazar
Convention Chairman
Honorary Chairmen:
Dr. Priscilla B. Marzan
Dean, Psychology Program
St. Paul University Manila
Prof. Anne G. Zoleta
Chair, Mass Communication Department
San Sebastian College Recoletos Manila
Prof. Rosanni Sarile
Director, Marketing Communications Department
De La Salle University Dasmarinas
Dr. Marie Lee Anne P. Castro
Faculty Member, School of Humanities
Saint Louis University, Baguio City
Prof. Celeste C. Marquez
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Laguna State Polytechnic University, Main Campus
Atty. Anunciacion C. Bernardo
Chair, Liberal Arts
Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas
Panel Members:
Ms. Vanessa N. Ignacio
Chair, Communication and Media Studies
San Beda College Alabang
Prof. Manuel O. Dasig, Jr.
Faculty Member, Communication and Media
Olivares College
Prof. Beverlie H. Garcia
Chair, Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
Dr. Melanie V. Briones
Faculty Member,
University of the Assumption
Mr. Rustom R. Alvarez Instructor/Broadcaster
Sacred Heart College, Lucena
Prof. Ma. Marietta C. Alvarez
Coordinator, Liberal Arts
Centro Escolar University Malolos






Dr. Evelyn T. Rabino
Chair, Department of Social Science
University of Batangas
Mr. Reginald H. Gonzales
Coordinator, Communication and Multimedia Arts,
Lyceum of the Philippines University Cavite
Prof. Maria Teresa De Guzman
Chair, Communication Arts
Baliuag University
Prof. Riechilda E. Ulili
Lecturer, Department of Communication
Miriam College
Prof. Katrina Q. Mamaril
Faculty Member, Language and Comm Dep’t.
University of the Cordilleras