I made it to ACFJ!

I applied for the Diploma in Photojournalism program of Ateneo de Manila’s Konrad Adenauer Asian Center For Journalism (ACFJ) around the third quarter of 2007 but unfortunately, I didn’t make it to the cut off of 12 students per batch. Much to my surprise when Jimmy Domingo, the coordinator sent me a text message informing me that my application has been reactivated. I just have to respond positively and update some documents without the need for a face to face interview as I had it already last year. That was around March.

Also known as the ACFJ, the Asian Center for Journalism is dedicated to the promotion of excellence in journalism in Southeast Asia. It aims to foster a free, viable and responsible press that will nurture the public discourse essential to an informed practice of citizenship and democracy.


Letter of Acceptance After much waiting, I finally got a response in the 3rd week of April. In an email, I was informed that I was granted a full scholarship. I was just left speechless. I’ve been wanting to be in the program ever since I’ve known about it in 2006 and there I was in the internet cafe, reading such good news, wanting to shout with joy but just contained myself!

The Diploma in Photojournalism offers a unique opportunity to learn photojournalism in the context of the ethical and social values as well as professional standards which Ateneo promotes

The program is unique as it’s a hybrid on-campus/online class but the former is just around 2 weeks while the rest is via weekly readings, chat sessions, assignments posted in the discussion boards. Its a big departure from what I have had and really very challenging as there is very little face to face interactions.

Now that I am with the program, I really am looking forward to fulfill my dreams of making it in photojournalism. I am also grateful to Kitoy for the help and advise. Bai, dako kaayo akong pasalamat pud sa imo!

6 May 2008 | 6 comments |
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  1. f on May 6, 08 4:47PM

    Congratulations, Estan! :)

  2. nina on May 6, 08 4:47PM

    Uy, nice! Congrats Estan!

  3. lagal[og] on May 7, 08 4:47PM

    congrats bai! you deserve the scholarship :-)

  4. Dennis Rito on May 18, 08 4:47PM

    Congratulations, Estan!

  5. kitoy on May 18, 08 4:47PM

    congrats bai! wala na, it’s not me, it’s because of your hardwork and dedication to the profession! good luck!

  6. estan on June 2, 08 4:47PM

    thanx sa inyong lahat. its a very challenging course!

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