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About Us
The Forerunner is an online news publication that aims to cater the tertiary students of varying classes and sectors in Luzon as the organization is constructed with university students themselves. With this, the members will write articles that are relevant to students' interests and context, particularly to those who are in college. The possible content, although of national concern, must be written with micro-approach in regards to the target audience.
Objectives
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To deliver accurate information of national concern from the perspective of students
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To instill and probe socio-political awareness and involvement among the youth
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To encourage a culture that values facts, history, data, and research
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To situate students and their role in various contexts of social, economic, and political struggles
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To provide in-depth information on salient topics that go beyond news stories
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To bring forth stories that may inspire and entertain, and be of purpose to students' lifestyles
Meet the Team


Editor-in-chief
Psalm Mishael Taruc
Psalm Mishael Taruc is a 2nd-year Communications student, majoring in Broadcasting and minoring in Journalism in UP Baguio. She dipped her feet into journalism as a Features staff and eventually, the Features Editor of her senior high school publication, also joining conferences here and there. As a college student, she's now fully committed to journalism but when life gets too tough, she goes back to her first love — creative writing. She's got a ton of stories and poems, most of them hidden and unread. Psalm is still uncertain about the future but if there's one thing she's sure of, it is that someday, you'll find her writing something, somewhere.
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Managing Editor
Micah Robledo
Micah Robledo is a Bachelor of Arts in Communication sophomore who is majoring in Broadcasting and minoring in Journalism in UP Baguio. Venturing this path was actually never a part of her plans as a child who dreamed of pursuing a STEM-related career — she adored geology — but she discovered her true calling when she joined a bunch of teens in a radio show in Grade 9, competed in press conferences in Grade 10, and produced weekly radio shows in Grades 11 and 12. Since then, she found herself choosing humanities over science in senior high, and broadcasting and journalism over geology in college.
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Copy Editor
Ayra Monette S. Tamaray
Ayra Monette S. Tamaray is a 2nd Year BA Communication student majoring in journalism and minoring in broadcast communication. She started joining press conferences in elementary with Copy Reading and Headline Writing as her first-ever category to try. She gets inspiration for her writings mostly from her family and friends. Aside from her fondness for writing, Ayra loves playing the guitar or listening to music. She believes her father is her greatest inspiration to her love for music, especially her interest in the songs from the 70s-90s.
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Creative Director
Danielle R. Tan
Danielle Rosa Gertrude R. Tan is a 3rd Year BA communication student. She majors in broadcasting and minors in journalism. She experienced her first student publication during her senior high school years. As a member of The Alternative in the University of the Cordilleras, she got exposed to sports, feature, and literary writing. Growing up she continuously developed an interest in writing. Aside from this, Danielle appreciates art especially theatre and photography.

Layout Editor and Social Media Manager
Ron T. Roxas
Ron T. Roxas is currently a 2nd Year student of UP Baguio, studying BA Communication major in broadcast communication and minor in journalism. They have been part of their high school's press and publication group for interschool competition and joined categories for radio broadcasting. This interest in public speaking grew from reading the primetime newscast's crawler as a child to hosting and moderating various events in the present. As a creative, Ron is fond of fashion, art, and make-up and aspires to be a creative director someday. They actually do drag with the persona "Unknown".

News Editor
Zyrene Arianah Pacatang
Zyrene Arianah Pacatang is a UP Baguio BA Communication student majoring in Broadcast and minoring in Journalism. She began her career in journalism with the school newspaper and press conferences when she was in elementary school. She was previously the editor-in-chief and won a few awards as an editorial writer. Aside from journalism, she also dabbles in creative writing, having written stories that have yet to be published. Zyrene draws inspiration from her surroundings, people she meets, and loved ones to fuel her imagination, creativity, and abilities in writing.
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Feature Editor
Clarence Judea Louisse Tabernilla
Hel-LOU from LOU! Clarence Judea Louisse “Lou” M. Tabernilla is a 2nd year BA Communication student, majoring in Broadcast Communication and minoring in Journalism, from UP Baguio. She was the Associate Editor of Dewzette—the official school paper of Morning Dew Montessori—in junior high school. Lou ventured into broadcasting and hosting in senior high school, and has been active in the scene since. One day you’ll see her as a correspondent and host at local and international events.
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Assistant News Editor
John Daniel Rivera
JD Rivera is a Bachelor of Arts in Communication sophomore, majoring in Speech Communication and minoring in Journalism at UP Baguio. He is a writer, and always will be a writer. Initially taking up the same course in a different university, JD transferred out to UP after two years, coincidentally during the start of the pandemic. Outside the wire, JD freelances as a Web Content Writer at a Digital Marketing Agency. JD keeps himself sane with the help of his hobbies: Militaria collecting, Toy collecting, and reading Star Wars Expanded Universe novels.

