Architect Berlin Guanlao, moderator of Regina, the official student publication of the University of the Assumption (UA) in Pampanga, has received the Medallion of Excellence in Campus Journalism in the adviser category at the 17th National Campus Media Conference.
Guanlao was among this year’s awardees selected from 126 schools and universities nationwide during the awarding ceremony held on October 22, 2026, at the Crown Legacy Hotel in Baguio City.
Having experienced campus journalism himself, Guanlao now shares his knowledge and experience with a new generation of student journalists, guiding them in developing their skills, upholding journalistic integrity, and embracing the responsibilities that come with the profession.
His recognition highlights not only his dedication as a campus publication adviser but also his continuing contribution to nurturing young writers, artists and media practitioners who will help shape the future of journalism.
The awarding ceremony was part of the 17th National Campus Media Conference and the 4th International Research Conference on Media and Community Development, which brought together campus journalists and publication advisers from across the country.
This year’s conference carried the theme, “Shaping Powerful and Adaptive Media in the AI Era: Fostering Integrity, Excellence, and Competence in Socio-Political Reporting among Campus Journalists.”
The event also marked the second decade of the Student Press Association of the Philippines (SPAM), which advocates responsible campus journalism and the development of student media practitioners nationwide.
A native of Guagua, Pampanga, Guanlao is an architect and professor at the University of the Assumption. Through his work with Regina, he continues to pass on the values and principles of campus journalism, helping prepare the next generation of student journalists to report with competence, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility.
