On Nov. 13, UP Cebu’s Lawak Sinehan hosted “The Art of Nonfiction” forum, organized by InnoPub Media and DTI 7 as part of the Fiesta Haraya Bai 2024 celebrations. This event brought together seasoned professionals to discuss the evolution of storytelling in journalism and literature, focusing on digital transformation, AI-driven investigative techniques, and the art of creative nonfiction.
The forum featured Clint Holton Potestas, a recognized features journalist who discussed the shift in fashion journalism from print to digital and its impact on consumer culture and education. Max Limpag, an Aries Rufo Journalism Fellow and tech journalist, shared insights on using AI and big data in investigative reporting. Jorisse Gumanay, Assistant Professor at UP Cebu, delved into the development of creative nonfiction in the Philippines and her own contributions to the genre.
The event highlighted storytelling’s power and the ways new media and technology continue to shape nonfiction in Philippine journalism and literature.