Heraldo Filipino

Heraldo Filipino

Voice, Virtue, Vigilance!
Type Student publication
Editor in Chief Anri Ichimura
Members from 30-40 (including editors)
Predecessor The Magdalo
Language English and Filipino
Products Newspaper, magazines, and website
Headquarters Room 213, Gregoria Montoya Hall, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines
Circulation University-wide
Website heraldofilipino.com

The Heraldo Filipino (stylized as HERALDO FILIPINO; abbreviated as HF) is the official student publication of De La Salle University – Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) located in Cavite, Philippines. As a journalistic organization at its core, HF regularly releases news, online and in print, as well as features, sports, and literary articles relating to on and off campus issues that concern the Lasallian community.

HF produces publications such as broadsheets, magazines, and folios throughout the academic year distributed around the campus of DLSU-D. HF also hosts events such as seminars and contests for the DLSU-D community and outreach events for the Cavite community.

History

The publication was founded in 1985 by Laura Campos, the Dean of Student Services of General Emilio Aguinaldo College-Cavite (former name of DLSU-D). When Campos found the need for a campus publication, she formed Magdalo (former name of HF) with the help of physical therapy students who became the first official members of the publication. Magdalo was regularly released twice every semester or four times a year. The topics then were light and positive, focusing on matters about the administration, events inside the campus, and other issues relevant to the students' interest.

In 1987, EAC and the De La Salle University System (DLSU) merged to form DLSU-EAC. Because of this, Campos, who then became the Dean of Student Affairs of DLSU-EAC, considered adopting a new name for the publication to distinguish it from EAC's publication (EAC-Manila also used the name Magdalo for their publication). A contest was held to give the publication a new name, but since nobody joined, Campos herself decided to name the publication Heraldo Filipino, in reference to a revolutionary newspaper released from 1898 to 1899 by the Philippine government under General Emilio Aguinaldo entitled "El Heraldo de la Revolucion". The new name, which is Spanish for The Philippine Herald, was launched and effected in 1989.

Vision & Mission

The HERALDO FILIPINO (HF) is guided by the principles of responsible campus journalism, motivated by the Lasallian virtues, and called upon to serve the DLSU-D community by establishing a pronounced transformation constructive to the progress of the entire society.

As the voice of the students, the HF strives to provide essential information and promote analytical and reliable thinking for the students’ interest. As dedicated and vigilant Lasallians, the HF observes the values of Religio, Mores, and Cultura in efficient harmony with progressive and conscientious judgment.

The HF commits itself to the unwavering pursuit for the development of the academic community and nation by upholding their principles as responsible student journalists.

Publications

Promulgating its credo of Voice, Virtue, and Vigilance, the Heraldo Filipino releases approximately 10 publications a year. The publications include four quarterly broadsheets, a features magazine, a sports magazine, a literary digest, an art and photography folio, and an investigative journal/a special report newsletter, in addition to the regularly updated website.

These are classified into three types, but are not limited to:

La Salleño

The first issue of La Salleño (abbreviated as LS) was published in 1993, initiated by Orlando Oliveros (editor-in-chief, AY 1993-1994), as a supplement to the HF broadsheet. The purpose of the magazine was to separate serious and editorial articles from the feature and literary articles. The name "La Salleño" is a portmanteau of the words "La Salle" (in reference to DLSU-A, now DLSU-D) and "Caviteño" (a term for a Cavite resident).

Palad

The literary digest, Palad, was actually planned before the release of LS, but it was only in 1993 when Palad was first published. Rosalea Macaspac (literary editor, 1993-1994), spearheaded the release of its first issue. The name Palad literally means "palm" in Filipino.

In her note in the digest, it reads: "Ang kahiwagaan ng palad ng bawat tao at sulak ng kanyang init—ito ang nagbibigay-buhay sa aming pagsilang" (The mystery of every person's palm and the outburst of their soul—this gives life to our birth).

Alipato

Conceived in 2003 under the leadership of Jake Ofrasio (art editor, 2003–2004) and Emmanuel Cogama (photo coordinator, 2003–2004), HF's art and photography folio Alipato showcases the visual artistry of the publication. The name Alipato means "ember" in archaic Tagalog.

Just Play

In May 2005, the first issue of HF's sports magazine, Just Play (abbreviated as JPlay), was published. Spearheaded by John Paul Mari Abcede (sports editor, 2004–2005), it started with the analysis of the Patriots (the official athletic team of DLSU-D). On its second issue, it carried more news and feature stories on sports and various events participated by the Patriots.

Decreto

Decreto is the news and investigative journal of HF. It is published in tabloid size, usually as a supplement of and an insert in the broadsheet. It covers and reports on major social issues and/or investigative campus reports, and aims to encourage students to be updated on events inside the campus and around the country, in the perspective of their fellow students. Decreto literally means "decree" in Spanish, but may also mean "secret," "discreet," or "discrete."

HF Express

HF Express, the special report newsletter, was the brainchild of HF batch 2012-2013 under the leadership of former Editor-in-Chief Bryan Mey Tomas (2012-2013). It tackles events or issues in the University that aren’t as hard-hitting as the issues tackled in Decreto. HF Express may be published in leui of Decreto depending on the decision of Associate Editor.

Halalan

To keep the students updated during the University’s election season, HF introduced Halalan in February 2002. It became the official newsletter for the university elections, featuring election-related news. It gave the students an ideal hint of whom to vote for in the elections. Starting from March 2017, Halalan has become an extension to the HF website in which the university student elections coverage has evolved into online articles and videos.

 Halalan means "election" in the Filipino language.

Organizational structure

The editorial board is the governing body of HF led by the Editor-in-Chief.

The publication is divided into two departments

On the other hand, there are eight sections in which the staff members and editors are distributed, namely:

Editorial board and staff

The hierarchy of Editorial Board classification are as follows

All three positions manage their respective sections. The editorial screening board is composed of graduating members of the publication, select alumni, and members of the administration who are tasked to appoint which position the editorial applicant is deemed most fit.

Publication adviser

The publication adviser (or technical consultant, in the absence of an adviser) assists the editorial board in the final editing of copy, and also acts as a counsel. HF is not compelled to have an adviser. It is upon the incumbent editorial board's discretion to have a publication adviser or not. The publication adviser must also meet certain credentials and requirements.

Editorial staff

The editorial staff perform their tasks for their respective sections, as well as perform any other tasks assigned to them by the editorial board.

Issues covered

HF maintains its image as DLSU-D's watchdog, reporting mostly on the different issues encountered by the school and its constituents. One such issue was DLSU-D's university-status issue, which caused an uproar among the community. Another issue was during the 2004 student elections when a Halalan article reported on an underground document called Bantayog, which discredited some student leaders, faculty, and administrators. As a result, some of the people denounced in the Bantayog sued the writers of the article and the editorial board for "discrediting them.” HF asserted that they were merely reporting on the issue, and that they had no motive to further discredit the complainants. As a result, the charges against the HF members were dropped.

Heraldo Filipino events

Aside from publishing newspapers, magazines, etc., HF also holds various seminars, contests, and events, mainly for DLSU-D students. Most of its events are held annually.

Recurring events

Past events

Outreach

Awards received

See also

References

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