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Interviewed by SIEMENS in November 2002 Major Activities: (since June 2001 only)
  • Participant (CMC Project Runaway segment), Hagikhikan 2008: 1st Diliman Faculty Follies on 15 December 2008 at the University of the Philippines (UP) Theater
  • Judge, Regional Schools Press Conference (English, Elementary and Secondary levels, Brackets A and B) on 6 December 2008 organized by the Department of Education (DepEd)-Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan (MIMAROPA) in the following categories:
    • Design and Layout
    • News
    • Editorial
    • Features/Literary
    • Sports
  • Judge, 2008 Editorial Exam of Tinig ng Plaridel (UP CMC official student publication)
  • Judge (Print and Online category), 4th Population and Development Media Awards on 7 November 2008 organized by the Philippine Legislators Committee on Population and Development Foundation, Inc. (PLCPD)
    • served as awards presenter for Best in Feature Writing at the awarding ceremonies on 25 November 2008 at the Mandarin Oriental Suites, Gateway Mall, Cubao, Quezon City
  • Workshop facilitator (Journalism ethics), Keeping It Legal and Ethical: A Refresher Course for Batangas & Mindoro Journalists from 8 to 10 November 2007 organized by Shell Philippines Exploration (SPEX), University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication Foundation, Inc. (UPCMCFI) and Batangas State University (BSU)
  • Judge, Wika 2007 Blog Writing Contest organized by Pinoy Bloggers Society (PBS)
  • Overall coordinator, Bicol University In Company Training 2007 from 16 April to 11 May 2007 at the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) in Diliman, Quezon City
  • Member, Screening Committee, Jaime V. Ongpin Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2006 from 7 to 8 March 2007 at the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR), 2/F Ateneo Professional Schools, H. dela Costa St., Makati City
  • Overall coordinator, First National Conference of Journalism Educators from 10 to 11 December 2006 at the Lakandula Room of The Sulo Hotel, Diliman, Quezon City
  • Judge and Lead Panelist for News Writing Examination, The Perpetual Light Editorial Board Examinations from 26 to 31 August 2006 (student publication of University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in Molino 3, Bacoor, Cavite)
  • Judge, 2006 Editorial Exam of Tinig ng Plaridel (UP CMC official student publication)
  • Overall coordinator, Bicol University In Company Training 2006 from 17 April to 16 May 2006 at the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) in Diliman, Quezon City
  • Coordinator for Journalism, Bicol University In Company Training 2005 from 18 April to 17 May 2005 at the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) in Diliman, Quezon City
  • Judge, Litteratus 2005 (Editorial Writing) on 13 January 2005 at the Elizabeth Seton High School, BF Resort Village, Las Pi�as City
  • Member, Selection Board of Manila Collegian (UP Manila's student publication) on 29 August 2004 at the Office of Student Affairs, University of the Philippines (UP) Manila
  • Member, Board of Judges (Business and Economics-Explanatory), Jaime V. Ongpin Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2003 on 12 May 2004 at Via Mare Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
  • Member, Board of Judges, Gawad Ernesto J. Rodriguez, 64th National Student Press Congress and 32nd Convention of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines on 21 April 2004 at the Don Bosco Retreat House, Lawaan, Talisay City in Cebu
  • Member, Screening Committee, Jaime V. Ongpin Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2003 from 15 to 16 March 2004 at the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR), 2/F Ateneo Professional Schools, H. dela Costa St., Makati City
  • Coordinator, Timekeeping Group of the Elections: Citizens' Media Monitor project initiated by the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) from 10 February to 10 May 2004
  • Judge, 2003 Editorial Exam of Tinig ng Plaridel (UP CMC official student publication)
  • Chairperson, Board of Judges (Business and Economics-Explanatory), Jaime V. Ongpin Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2002 on 19 May 2003 at Chateau 1771, El Pueblo Real de Manila, ADB Avenue corner Julia Vargas, Ortigas Center, Pasig
  • Chairperson, Independent Screening Committee (ISC) that selected the Board of Editors of The Torch (official student publication of Philippine Normal University) for Academic Year 2003-2004 on 9 May 2003
  • Member, Screening Committee, Jaime V. Ongpin Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2002 on 21 March 2003 at the Salcedo Room, Hotel Inter-Continental Manila, Makati City
  • Rapporteur, Asian Filmmaking in the Digital Age (January 8 morning session), Asian Film Forum Manila 2003, 7-9 January 2003, EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, Mandaluyong City
  • Member, Board of Judges, 1st Siemens IT and Telecommunications Print Journalism Awards on 21 October 2002 at the Salcedo Room, Hotel Inter-Continental Manila, Makati City
  • Member, Board of Judges, Liyab 2002: The Torch Publications 2nd NCR Journalism Training Seminar-Workshop (Best Campus Publication, Editorial Writing Competition) on 13 September 2002
  • Member, Independent Screening Committee (ISC) that selected the Board of Editors of The Torch (official student publication of Philippine Normal University) for Academic Year 2002-2003 on 13 April 2002
  • Member, University Student Electoral Tribunal (USET) 2002
  • Member of UP CURE delegation to dinner meeting with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at Malaca�ang Palace on 20 February 2002
  • Judge, 3rd Webmaster's Challenge sponsored by UP Computer Society
  • Judge, 2001 Editorial Exam of Tinig ng Plaridel (UP CMC official student publication)
  • Involvement in UP CMC-based Committees:
    • Chair, Anti-Plagiarism Committee (AY 2007-2008)
    • Member, College Investigating Committee (AY 2006-2007, graduate level)
    • Chair, College Investigating Committee (AY 2006-2007, undergraduate level)
    • Member, CMC Revaluation Committee (AY 2004-2005, AY 2005-2006 and AY 2006-2007)
    • Member, CMC Instruction Committee (AY 2005-2006)
    • Member, ORBICOM Committee (AY 2004-2005)
    • Master of Ceremonies, College Commencement Exercises on 25 April 2004
    • Chair, Utilities Management Team (AY 2003-2004)
    • Member, Lantern Parade Committee (AY 2003-2004)
    • Member, Information Technology Committee (AY 2001-2002 and AY 2003-2004)
    • Member, Christmas Party Committee (AY 2001-2002 and AY 2002-2003)
    • Member, Alumni Homecoming Committee (AY 2002-2003)
    • Marshall, College and University Commencement Exercises on 21 April 2002
International Travels: (since November 2001 only)

Reporting on Regional Integration in Southeast Asia: History, Institutions and Policies of ASEAN, organized by the International Institute for Journalism (IIJ) of InWEnt-Germany (28-30 July 2008, 25-27 August 2008, 17-18 November 2008, 6-7 April 2009 and 2-5 May 2009)

  • gave keynote speech titled "Reporting the ASEAN: An Assessment of the ASEAN Media and the ASEAN as a News Topic" to selected journalists from member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Asia-Pacific People's Forum on Sustainable Development, organized by Henrich Boll Foundation held at the Buddhist Institute, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (November 25-26, 2001)

  • prepared the Philippine country report presented by the Philippine Network for the World Summit on Sustainable Development (PHILNET-WSSD) titled "Globalization and Sustainable Development: An Alternative View"

Seminar-Workshop on the World Trade Organization, organized by the Third World Network held at the Crown Prince Hotel, Penang, Malaysia (November 2-3, 2001)

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