The Pen-Point

They say the pen is mightier than the sword, and 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐧-𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 journalists proved it every single day. As they move on to their next chapter, we look back at the stories that challenged the status quo and gave a voice to the voiceless.🎙😎

​ 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔... and thank you for keeping us informed, inspired, and accountable. 🤗❤️‍🩹

𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 | Klarence Zulueta - Layout Head, Milky Busaing - Layout Artist

ARAW NG KAGITINGAN, DIWA NG KABAYANIHAN

Ang Araw ng Kagitingan ay ginugunita tuwing ika-9 ng Abril. Ito ay upang parangalan ang sakripisyo, katapangan, at kabayanihan ng mga Pilipino at mga sundalong Amerikano na lumaban noong World War II. Ang araw kung saan ating inaalala ang pagbagsak ng Bataan noong 1942; isa sa mga mahalagang yugto ng kasaysayang ng ating bansang Pilipinas.

Ito'y araw ng pagsuko ng puwersang Pilipino at Amerikano sa mga Hapon matapos ang matinding laban sa Battle of Bataan. Dahil din dito nakilala at tumatak sa isip ng bawat Pilipino ang Bataan Death March—trahedyang sangkot ang libo-libong sundalo na naglakad nang mahigit 100 kilometro mula Bataan patungong Tarlac sa kabila ng matinding gutom, init, at pang-aabusong natatanggap mula sa mga Hapon.

Sa kabila ng lahat ng pasakit na dinanas, ipinakita ng bawat sundalo ang tatag, tapang, at pagmamahal sa bayan na naging patunay ng kagitingan ng mga Pilipino sa kabila ng pagsubok. Hanggang ngayong kasalukuyan, ito'y nagsilbing tanda ng kahalagahan ng kalayaan at nagbigay responsibilidad sa bawat isang Pilipino na patuloy na pag-alabin ang diwa ng kabayanihan.

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚 | Jackie Baac - Tagaulat sa Radyo
𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 | Leslie Asuy - Tagadisenyo

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

And just like that, the moment unfolds—The Pen Point Annual Honors is here! A night where words step out of the page and into the spotlight, where voices are not only heard but celebrated.

This is more than the awards—it’s a tribute to the minds that never ran out of ideas, the hearts that wrote with purpose, and the courage that turned ordinary stories into something extraordinary. Every line written, every piece published, led to this very moment.

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘓𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴! 𝘛𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦—𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴.

𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 | Klarence Zulueta – Layout Head,
Milky Busaing – Layout Artist

𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎, 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋

May we welcome April with hope in our hearts. 🌸
A new month, a fresh beginning, and another chance to grow, heal, and shine. May April bring blessings, peace, and joy to everyone. ✨

May this month remind us that even the smallest steps forward still matter.
Let us embrace each day with gratitude, courage, and faith in better days ahead.

Cheers to new opportunities, answered prayers, and all the good moments still on the way. 🌿✨

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 | Jerlyn Busa - News Writer
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 | Leslie Anne Asuy - Layout Artist

Behind every bold line and meaningful stroke is a mind that sees the story beyond the surface. Today, The Pen-Point proudly greets a happy birthday to our Editorial Cartooning Head, Mr. Joel Quiñones.

Thank you for guiding the art of editorial cartooning with insight, creativity, and purpose. May this year bring you more inspiration, sharper pens, and countless frames that continue to move minds and hearts.✒️🎂

𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑦,
𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕻𝖊𝖓-𝕻𝖔𝖎𝖓𝖙

Cheers to another year of capturing stories through the lens of truth and creativity! 📷

Happy Birthday to our dedicated Photojournalist, Mr. Neil Justin Laranjo. Behind every powerful photograph is your dedication, patience, and tireless effort to capture the perfect moment. We are truly grateful for the passion and professionalism you consistently demonstrate in every frame you capture.

Again, happy birthday 𝑴𝒓. 𝑵𝒆𝒊𝒍 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒋𝒐! Wishing you continued success as you document moments that inform, inspire, and endure. 💗

𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑦,
𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕻𝖊𝖓-𝕻𝖔𝖎𝖓𝖙