…For excellence in research and writing

and for groundbreaking investigation and study

in the field of journalism and media studies,

as reviewed and evaluated by the department faculty,

the winner of the Best Thesis award is… the team:

Fylgia Lynne A. Bantilan and Shielo M. Mendoza

for their work

“The Family that Rules Together Stays Forever: An Investigative Study on Congress’ Failure to Pass Anti-Political Dynasty Bills”

with thesis adviser Prof. Yvonne Chua.

The Best Thesis awardee of the Department of Journalism will receive recognition during the commencement exercises, a plaque with the citation, and a sponsorship of P5,000 from multi-awarded journalist Ces Oreṅa-Drilon.

Awarding ceremonies will be at Graduation 2011 at the U.P. Film Center on April 17 (call time at 9am).