Former DVJ coordinator Cheryl Borsoto-Nasol writes 30

ACFJ photojourn mentor Shahidul Alam challenges Class of 2026: 'Don't pretend you don't see'

Reminds graduates of plight of OFWs in his 2026 commencement speech, honors fallen Ateneo athletes

Manila, Philippines -- One of the early mentors of the ACFJ's photojournalism courses, Shahidul Alam, was conferred Friday, June 19, 2026, by the Ateneo de Manila University the Doctor in Sociology, honoris causa. Alam of Bangladesh is known around the world for using photography and journalism to advocate freedom and democracy.

In his speech accepting the award - among the highest that Ateneo gives - Alam urged the graduating class of 2026 to, essentially, use their education to help others.

"When you leave this room today, you will carry a credential that opens doors. This is real, and it matters. But credentials do not tell you which room to walk into, or what to do once you’re inside. My question for you is not what you will achieve – I have no doubts about that – but what you will refuse to do, refuse to look away from, refuse to go along with because something in you says no," Alam said. READ MORE >>

Journalists, media pros from 4 countries join ACFJ's 2026 DVJ Program

MANILA, Philippines -- The Asian Center for Journalism (ACFJ) at the Ateneo de Manila University has announced the names of Asian students who have qualified for the 2026 cycle of the Diploma in Visual Journalism (DVJ), putting together seven media professionals and journalists from four Asian countries for the program that started February. READ MORE>>

Women journalists condemn Suntay remarks during House proceedings

ACFJ photojourn program founding faculty member Alex Baluyut writes 30

Pooled Editorial: When journalism is treated as terrorism

'We-Mover' Iris Gonzales among 5 UP alumni in 2025 Glory Awards

Members of the Cohort 2025 of the Diploma in Visual Journalism program pose with their final presentation panelists and ACFJ Director Arlene Burgos. Photo by Mae Marbella

The Cohort 2025 of the Diploma in Visual Journalism program pose with their final presentation panelists and ACFJ Director Arlene Burgos after the defense of their projects. Photo by Mae Marbella

5 journos, media pros complete 2025 DVJ program; 2026 application starts

MANILA, Philippines -- Five media professionals finished successfully in November 2025 the five-course Diploma in Visual Journalism (DVJ) offered by the Asian Center for Journalism (ACFJ) at the Ateneo de Manila University, capping 10 months of hybrid class work with on-campus trainings, a forum, and project presentations. READ MORE>>

From the Facebook account of Ron Lopez. Photo by Jam Sta Rosa

Multimedia journalist Ron Lopez
to lead 2026 DVJ program

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran reporter Ron Lopez has been named coordinator of the Diploma in Visual Journalism (DVJ) program of the Asian Center for Journalism (ACFJ) at the Ateneo de Manila University for the upcoming 2026 cycle. The appointment will see Lopez leading the program period from February to November. READ MORE>>

Asian media, allies tackle gender-based challenges faced by women journalists

PH commissions, media task force pledge help

Delegates and speakers of the 2025 Asian Women Journalists for Media Freedom Regional Conference gather at the end of the morning session.

MANILA, Philippines -- At least 100 Asian women from various news organizations, the academe, communication and media advocacy sectors gathered morning of Aug. 8, 2025 at the PLDT-Convergent Technologies Center Building of the Ateneo de Manila University for the ‘Asian Women Journalists for Media Freedom 2025’ (AWJMF2025), the regional conference organized by the Ateneo-based Asian Center for Journalism (ACFJ). READ MORE>>

Asian Women Journalists for Media Freedom 2025 Key Speeches

Dean Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu, Dr. rer. soc.
Ateneo de Manila RGL-SOSS

Arlene Burgos
Director, ACFJ at the Ateneo

Atty. Jaymie Reyes
Senior Policy Officer - Political
and Human Rights/Law,
The Embassy of the Kingdom
of the Netherlands

Atty. Emerlynne Gil
Legal Manager,
Trust Law/ Legal Service for Independent Media (LSIM)

Atty. Richard Paat Palpal-latoc
Chairperson,
Philippine Commission
on Human Rights

Chair Ermelita V. Valdeavilla
Chairperson,
Philippine Commission
on Women

Asian women journalists visit Arete, 'Comm,' and the Inquirer

Landmark study on newswomen bared at ACFJ conference

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino women journalists face more physical than online intimidation, harassment and abuse. It is an experience encountered so frequently that it is seen as an expected part of their jobs. This is from a research to capture a snapshot of current-day female journalists, and which surveyed 129 practitioners online from May 2 to July 15, 2024.

The findings was among those shared during the Asian Women Journalists for Media Freedom regional conference at the Ateneo Aug. 8, 2025 by Dr Christine Cox, chair of the Department of Communication. READ MORE>>

ACFJ installs new Board chair, members

Syed Nazakat

New Chairman of the ACFJ Board

Dr Nurul Hasfi

New Board Member

Arlene Burgos

New ACFJ Director

The Indian journalist Syed Nazakat has been elected chair of the Asian Center for Journalism in a meeting of the board on May 28, 2025. He takes over from veteran journalist Jaime Florcruz who is currently serving as Philippine ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.

Also named to the ACFJ board are the Indonesian academic Dr. Nurul Hasfi, and Filipino journalist Arlene Burgos who is also ACFJ’s new executive director. READ MORE>>

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