Are you ready to chase the story, challenge misinformation, and let your voice be heard? 
The Alternative, UC’s official student media and publication, invites campus journalists and student publications from all academic colleges to take center stage at the 1st Intercollegiate Press Conference and 2nd Year Master Class on 
July 16 and 20, 2026.
With the theme, “Silnag ti Kinapudno: Campus Journalism that Confronts Misinformation, Defends Truth, and Empowers Student Voices,” this year’s 
S.I.L.N.A.G. 2026 promises two days of intensive learning, exciting competitions, and meaningful collaboration designed to sharpen your journalistic skills and ignite your passion for truthful storytelling.
Whether your strength lies in 
writing, 
visual journalism, 
creative communication, 
multimedia storytelling, or publication production, there’s a platform waiting for your talent to shine!
Write with purpose. Create with impact. Defend the truth. Amplify student voices.
Registration is NOW OPEN! Gather your team, review the contest mechanics, and get ready to illuminate the truth at 
S.I.L.N.A.G. 2026.
Individual Events : News Writing, Feature Writing, Editorial Writing, Opinion Writing, Sports Writing, Development Communication Writing, Literary Writing, Editorial Cartooning, Literary Graphics Illustration Photojournalism and Mobile Journalism
Group Event: Mock Newsletter Production
Registration, contest guidelines, and prizes: https://drive.google.com/…/13BXUH2TSTQ7txige8bz…/view…
