Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7079)
The official title is the "Campus Journalism Act of 1991."
The State upholds and protects the freedom of the press at the campus level and promotes the development and growth of campus journalism to strengthen ethical values, encourage critical and creative thinking, and develop moral character and personal discipline among the Filipino youth.
A Student Publication is any printed material independently published by, and meeting the needs and interests of, the studentry.
A Student Journalist is a bona fide student enrolled for the current semester who has passed qualifications set by the editorial board and maintains satisfactory academic standing.
The Editorial Board in tertiary schools is composed of student journalists who have qualified in placement examinations and may include a publication adviser at the option of its members.
The publication adviser is selected by the school administration from a list submitted by the publication staff and provides technical guidance only.
No, the Department of Education, Culture and Sports or the school administration may not withhold the release of funds sourced from savings of school appropriations or subscriptions intended for student publications.
A student shall not be expelled or suspended solely for articles written or their duties performed in the student publication, provided they maintain student status.
The Department is mandated to sponsor competitions, press conferences, and training seminars for student editors, writers, and teacher advisers at various educational levels.
No, all grants, endowments, donations, or contributions used directly and exclusively for promoting campus journalism are exempt from donor's or gift tax.