The DWCC Gazette

The DWCC Gazette is the official student publication of the Divine Word College of Calapan (DWCC) in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. The publication is known for its performance in numerous inter-collegiate competitions in the Philippines, particularly in Region IV-B and the MIMAROPA region. The publication also enjoys autonomy. In fact, the DWCC Gazette is considered as a separate and independent institution itself. The DWCC Gazette is published twice every semester.
Departments
* News
* Opinion/Editorial
* Features
* Literary
* Development and Communications
* Sports
* Comics
Katha Literary Folio
The Katha is the official literary folio of the DWCC Gazette. The word katha is an old Tagalog word meaning "creation." Katha's official meaning is Kalipunan ng mga Akdang Tumatalakay sa mga Hinaing ng mga Aba. In literature, it means "created by the mind" and may directly refer to poetry and literature created by the mind or a work of fiction. Katha is published once a year and released between November and February. '
Comics
Gazette center-fold comics is a popular staple reflecting semestral activities inside the Divine Word College of Calapan. The comics is a black and white sketch of the college including the two large buildings that comprise the college, the Main Building and the Academic (ACD) Building. Students and characters are portrayed by caricatures characterized by big faces and small bodies made alive by dialogues taken from current school events.
Awards and Recognitions
* Over-all Champion, 1st MIMAROPA Higher Education Press Conference, September 22-27, 2003
* Over-all Champion, 2nd MIMAROPA Higher Education Press Conference, September 2004
* Best Tabloid Award, 14th CEGP Regional Press Conference 2006
* Best Newsletter, 4th Regional Higher Education Press Conference, November 13-16, 2007
* 2nd Place, Best Tabloid Award, 4th Regional Higher Education Press Conference, November 13-16, 2007
* 2nd Over-all Winner, 4th Regional Higher Education Press Conference, November 13-16, 2007
* 2nd Over-all Winner, 5th Regional Higher Education Press Conference, January 12-15, 2009
* Overall Champion, 6th MIMAROPA Higher Education Press Conference, February 2-5, 2010
* Best Broadsheet, 9th Luzonwide Higher Education Press Conference, February 7-10, 2010
List of Editors-in-Chief
* John Rey C. Rodriguez (2009-Present)
* Leslie Ann D. Sanchez (2008-2009)
* Christopher B. Escarez (2006-2008)
* Leiffrey Z. Gargullo (2004-2006)
* Maizie Jean T. Moreno (2003-2004)
* Pamela D. Llupar-De Torres (2002-2003)
* Jaeger Jeff B. Rafa (2000-2002)
* Tomas L. Lago (Interim EIC, 1999-2000)
* Gildibran Reginald B. Rafa (1996-1999)
* Jerry delos Reyes (1995-1996)
* Marlo Masangkay (1994-1995)

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