In this series of blog postings, we feature our alumni as they talk about their experience being in the program as well as their unforgettable moments as former XU DevCom students.

Why did you choose DevCom?

It dawned on me how others have simply figured what they wanted to become when they grow up, while I remained unsure until my last year in High School. I honestly am fond of Science, especially Biology, but I’m naturally drawn towards Journalism and Communications. If it weren’t for a career orientation delivered by my classmate’s mom, who shared that her eldest son is studying DevCom in XU, I wouldn’t have been introduced to the program. Back in High School, I represented my class in several oratorical contests. During practice, I’d sometimes imitate news anchors and radio broadcasters, and thought that maybe I could harness it even more with DevCom.

Tell us about your experience with the program.

Remarkable is an understatement.

My experience with the program has taught me to learn and appreciate community development. I could vividly recall our photowalk at then, Zayas Landfill; walking several miles to immerse at a community in Bukidnon; strategise and implement our respective social marketing campaigns; write scripts for our radio magazine; theatre production then acting on stage…seriously it goes on. It’s a learning experience for me.

What is your current Job?

I’m currently working at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). I’m a Project Development Officer, serving as the Focal Person of one of DICT’s Projects – Tech4ED or Technology Empowerment for Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development. I oversee project operations in regions 10 and Caraga, tapping Local Government Units, National Government Agencies, the Academe and Private Institutions in establishing eCenters that provides various ICT-enabled services such as eGovernment, computer literacy, and skills training. Through this project, we promote digital empowerment to target sectors in unserved and underserved areas in the countryside, geared towards economic development of the country.

Are you using what you learned in college?

Yes! To name a few, I now organize seminars, conferences, conduct or facilitate training, and cover events, all because DevCom was our training ground for the real world. The program has molded me to become flexible, resilient, and adaptable.

Would you recommend studying DevCom?

Definitely! Being good in communications is great, but being able to address social issues and help develop communities through it is next level greatness. Discover more of what you can do in this program, with DevCom.