Over 1,100 campus journalists and press advisers from more than 100 academic institutions gathered at Angeles City, Pampanga on September 25–27, 2025, for the School Press Advisers Movement, Inc. (SPAM Inc.) 16th National Campus Media Conference (NCMC) and the 3rd International Research Conference on Media and Community Development (IRCMCD).
Representing Northwest Samar State University – San Jorge Campus, the official student publication The Sunrise made its mark by bagging five awards across magazine and newsletter categories:
- Best Magazine Development Communication Page – 5th Place
- Best Magazine Feature Photos – 6th Place
- Best Magazine News Stories – 9th Place
- Best Newspaper Editorial Cartoon – 5th Place
- Best Newspaper Inside Page Layout – 6th Place
These recognitions highlight the publication’s strength in both written and visual storytelling, making NwSSU–San Jorge’s student journalists stand out among universities nationwide.
Showcasing talents beyond the newsroom, Associate Editor Ahron Rey Menorca and Finance Manager Jonel Delector also secured 2nd Place in the NFCJ Tagisan ng Talento: The Variety Show.
NwSSU–San Jorge Campus takes pride in the achievements of The Sunrise, recognizing their success as not only a testament to the publication’s dedication but also as a milestone in elevating the university’s presence in national campus journalism.
