THE OFFICIAL student publication of the University of Santo Tomas Junior High School won in the recently concluded National #IWASFAKE Digital Campaign Challenge organized by the Out of the Box Media Literacy Initiative.

The Aquinian was recognized for its “Project EFAS: Eliminating Fake News and Amplifying the Safe Use of the Internet,” an advocacy which aims to educate the youth in countering misinformation and disinformation.

The project was spearheaded by Juriel Deign Labudahon. Other members of the team include Janssel Carlyle Rigor, Heart Catherine Sosa, Stephanie Mae Aquilino, Seann Carlo Lalimarmo, Dianne Grace Masangcay and Luis Eivan Lanto.

Joram Kim Corcuera mentored the team.

The Aquinan implemented a month-long campaign that included webinars, contests, infographics, articles, modules and posted other materials on Facebook for the campaign.

Meanwhile, Marist School’s Blue & Gold bagged the second prize, while Philippine Science High School-Central Luzon campus’ The True Crew claimed the third place.

The competition aims to incentivize positive online behavior and counter disinformation amidst the Covid19 “infodemic.”