Nov 28
JC+ Opening
Official opening of JournCamp+ 2026
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National Campus Press Summit
Learn from seasoned practitioners and award-winning storytellers in a month-long virtual journalism camp, then compete with campus journalists nationwide.
November 28 – December 28, 2026
About
What is JournCamp+?
The Virtual Journalism Camp is an annual initiative of Explained PH, designed to strengthen campus publications through capacity-building sessions that equip young journalists with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s fast-changing media landscape.
JournCamp+: National Campus Press Summit combines seasoned practitioners with award-winning storytellers to give participants the chance to learn and engage with the best of Explained PH.
Capacity Building
Strengthen campus publications through comprehensive skill development sessions.
Community Network
Connect with young journalists and student publications nationwide.
Expert Training
Learn from seasoned practitioners and award-winning storytellers.
National Competition
Compete with campus journalists nationwide in the National Campus Press Summit.
Competition
The National Campus Press Summit
The National Campus Press Summit is JournCamp+'s competition for campus journalists, open to all student levels. Learn from the lectures, then show what you've got.
Open to
- Elementary
- High school
- College
Learn
Join a month of lectures and extended Q&As with seasoned practitioners.
Compete
Put it into practice: submit your work in the summit categories.
Win
Winners are revealed at the live awarding, streamed on Facebook.
Join the competition
Want to compete with campus journalists nationwide? Register for JournCamp+ to join the National Campus Press Summit.
Register Now →What's new
Taking it to the next level
Exciting new features and expanded content to make this year's summit the best one yet.
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Specialized Learning Tracks
Five proposed specialized learning tracks comprising related lectures.
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Fireside Chats
Fireside Chats featuring journalists and campus press leaders.
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Deeper Learning
More opportunities to explore deeper and emerging journalism practices.
Lecture series
The lecture series
Core lectures covering every campus journalism category, open to all participants on top of the learning tracks.
- News Writing
- Feature Writing
- Editorial Writing
- Editorial Cartooning
- Column Writing
- Science and Technology Writing
- Sports Writing
- Copyediting and Headline Writing
- Photojournalism
- Mobile Journalism
- Radio Broadcasting
- TV Broadcasting
- Collaborative Desktop Publishing
- Online Publishing
Learning tracks
Explore the five learning tracks
Each track groups three connected lectures around a journalism specialization.
Investigative and Accountability Journalism
- Investigative Reporting
- Fact-Checking & Verification
- Open-Source Research for Journalists
Data and Digital Journalism
- Data Journalism
- Data Visualization & Information Design
- Digital Tools for Newsrooms
Specialized Reporting
- Political and Governance Reporting
- Climate and Disaster Reporting
- Peace and Conflict-Sensitive Journalism
Editorial Leadership
- MOCJ Tips: How to Ace Your Portfolio and Interview
- MOSPA
- The State of Campus Press Freedom in the Philippines
Digital Publishing and Web Journalism
- Social Media Management
- WordPress 101 for Campus Publications
- Web Publishing, Layout, and Content Management
Speakers
Learn from the best
Expert-led sessions covering every campus journalism event.
Lineup coming soon
We're lining up seasoned practitioners and award-winning storytellers. Follow JournCamp+ to be the first to see who's speaking.
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Through the years
From a simple 6-lecture camp to a comprehensive month-long summit.
2022
February 18–21
First JournCamp
The pioneering camp featured six lectures: Headline Writing, News Writing, Opinion Writing, Sports Writing, Feature Writing, and Science and Technology Writing.
2023
November 25–26
Second JournCamp
Expanded with new lectures like Radio Broadcasting, Scriptwriting, Online Publishing, and Photojournalism to reflect growing demands.
2024
November 23–24
Third JournCamp
Showcased the largest lineup yet with 15 lectures, bringing together NSPC winners and seasoned industry veterans as speakers.
2025
Month-long
JournCamp+ Summit
Introduced a month-long program, expanded sessions, and the National Campus Press Summit competition for all student levels.
2026
Nov 28 – Dec 28
You're here
The next chapter of JournCamp+, and the second National Campus Press Summit.
Explore the summit →
Dates
Dates to remember
The JournCamp+ learning experience begins November 28, with the National Campus Press Summit competitions and awarding following in December.
Nov 28–30
Week 1 of Main Lectures
First set of core journalism lectures
Dec 1–4
Tracks 1–3 Lectures
Specialized learning track sessions
Dec 5–6
Week 2 of Main Lectures
Second set of core journalism lectures
Dec 7–11
Tracks 4–5 Lectures
TentativeTentative window; may conclude earlier
Date TBA
NCPS Opening Livestream
TentativeEvening of the last Tracks 4–5 lecture day
Dec 12–19
NCPS Competitions
National Campus Press Summit competition period
Dec 28
NCPS Awarding
Recognition and awarding of competition winners
For schools
Requests for your school
Invitation letters and invoices for schools and organizations sending participants.
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Invitation request
Need a formal invitation letter for your school or publication? Request one from the JournCamp+ team.
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Invoice
Paying through your school or organization? Request an official invoice for your registration.
Request an invoice →
FAQ
Got questions?
Everything you need to know before you join.
Simply fill out the official registration form and follow all the instructions provided. Once you submit, your slot will be recorded automatically.
The registration fee is ₱170. This already covers:
- Access to all campus journalism lectures
- Participation in JournCamp+ activities
- Eligibility for the National Campus Press Summit
The lectures and live sessions will be held online through the JournCamp+ portal, the first time JournCamp+ is running its sessions on its own platform. Participants nationwide can join from wherever they are.
After submitting your form, you will see an on-screen confirmation message confirming that we have received your registration. A separate confirmation email will be sent to your registered address within a few days. If you don’t see it, kindly check your Spam or Promotions folder.
The detailed schedule and lecture lineup has been released. You can view it on the Lecture Series page.
All certificates and lecture materials will be released after the month-long event has concluded.