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Comm Students Go to Pampanga to Teach Science The Communication and Media Program of CEU Manila partnered with Sapa Elementary School in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga to conduct a series of capacity building activities.

Student leaders visited the public elementary school last June 9, 2025 to conduct training needs analysis during the Brigada Eskwela.

Mr. Rodolfo Ordonio II, School Principal, expressed eagerness to collaborate with CEU. “I know that CEU is a force to reckon with in terms of science and technology and I want their expertise to be experienced by our students especially that we frequently join competitions.”

The initial visit happened weeks after the Communication and Media program renewed partnership

with the Department of Science and Technology - Science and Technology Information Institute that aims to popularize science to younger students.

Aside from science topics, the student leaders gave a primer on campus journalism as well as distributed learning materials for the students..

“Moving forward, our group will continue with workshops that are tailored based on the result of the training needs analysis that we conducted in June,” Christ Jereco Nuguid said. The President of the Communication and Media Society added that the training will revolve around appreciation of science topics, campus journalism, and content creation.

ALL EYES! Mae is an incoming second year student of the Communication and Media program who has found joy in participating in extension programs such as the capacity building trainings for the students of a public school in Pampanga.

Comm&Media launches YT channel In keeping with the centennial celebration of the Communication and Media program, a YouTube channel was launched in April 2025.

Tagged as Cup of Jo-Se, the YouTube channel features conversations with thought leaders from media, theatre, education and science.

“The podcast is one of the commitment of the Comm&Media program to DOST-STII,” said Prof.

Jose Cris Sotto. The Program Head added that the channel aims to have a safe space where important topics and casual discussions can be performed.

The latest series tackles the learning crisis in the Philippines with the help of scientists from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies The first episode aired during the Lenten break, featuring veteran newsman Jayjay Orense.

The two-part episode served as an invitation for students and professionals to contemplate on their respective journey.

The YouTube channel also features veteran journalist Ms. Cheche Lazaro; and Mr. Melvin Lee, President of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA).

Comm&Media celebrates centenary with lecture series Prominent names in the field of media graced the centennial celebration of the Communication and Media program of CEU Manila, under the School of Education-Liberal Arts-Music-Social Work.

Powerhouse journalists Ms. Cheryl Cosim, multi-awarded journalist Mr. Atom Araullo, and seasoned broadcasters Ms. Luchi Cruz-Valdes and Ms. Cheche Lazaro conducted lectures.

The lecture series started in August 2024 with Cannes Film Festival awardee Director Brillante Mendoza who gave a film appreciation workshop to senior high school and college students in CEU and nearby universities.

This workshop was conducted under the Sinag Maynila, a local film festival organized by Solar Entertainment.

Lazaro emphasized that Filipinos are resilient beings who are capable of making change. The grandchild of World War II hero General Vicente Lim and third CEU President Pilar Hidalgo Lim claims that the issues of today repeat themselves but never get resolved. “I feel bad for the country but [I remain] proud to be Filipino.”

It was also during one of the lecture series that the COMMunity witnessed a sad reality facing Philippine cinema. This was when film restoration expert Mr. Leo Katigbak shared to the group that ABSCBN is no longer going to continue its film restoration advocacy under Sagip Pelikula.

Known personalities in the creatives industry also gave a career orientation to the students. These include Vince Uy, James Mayo, Leo Conde, and Jason Ty.

Seasoned newsman Jayjay Orense

Media adviser Ms. Carla Teng-Westergaard

Renowned journalist Ms. Cheche Lazaro

Renowned journalist Ms. Luchi Cruz-Valdes

Renowned journalist Mr. Atom Araullo

Film restoration expert Mr. Leo Katigbak

National scientists Dr. Paolo Abrigo, Dr. John Paolo Rivera