SCSC Development Communication Society

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝑪𝒐𝒎 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆! 🎙️📸📰📹🏷️

Join us as we celebrate the 2𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒅-𝑶𝒇𝒇 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 3 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒔, a momentous occasion that marks the transition of our future development communicators from the classroom to the field.

This pinning ceremony symbolizes not only academic achievement but also the beginning of a greater responsibility, to inform, inspire, and empower communities through ethical and transformative communication.

As our interns embark on their professional journey, may they carry with them the values, skills, and passion that define a true Development Communicator.

ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕦𝕝𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤, 𝔹𝕊 𝔻𝕖𝕧ℂ𝕠𝕞 𝟛 𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕤! 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕚𝕖𝕝𝕕 𝕒𝕨𝕒𝕚𝕥𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤, 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕧𝕠𝕚𝕔𝕖, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕚𝕞𝕡𝕒𝕔𝕥. 🎉

𝗕𝗦 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗫 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Fourth year students from the Bachelor of Science in Development Communication (BS DevCom) program showcased their research and communication excellence during the Scholarly SPARX (Student Pitching and Research Expo), earning multiple awards despite participating in the event for the first time.

Leading the list of awardees was John Paul P. Francisco, who emerged as the conference's Grand Winner after securing 1st Place Best Paper and 1st Place Oral Presentation. His outstanding performance highlighted the strong research capabilities of BS Development Communication students.

Adding to the program's achievements, Joesie Vicente won 2nd Place in the Policy Pitching Contest, while Jellyca Garganera secured 3rd Place in the same category. Meanwhile, Melvin Kris Sison received the Best Research Poster Award for his exemplary presentation of research findings.

The conference also featured commendable presentations from Llanna Mariel N. Basadre, Angel Cordero, Melmay Lapitan, and Vongivson Samonte, who confidently presented their research projects before fellow students, faculty members, and evaluators. Their participation demonstrated dedication, courage, and a commitment to advancing knowledge through research.

The achievements of the BS Development Communication students underscore the importance of research, critical thinking, and effective communication in addressing contemporary issues and contributing to academic discourse.

Faculty members and program supporters expressed pride in the students' accomplishments, noting that their success reflects the quality of training and mentorship provided by the program. The conference served as a platform for students to showcase their scholarly work while gaining valuable experience in research presentation and public communication.

As first-time participants, the students' remarkable performance brought honor and recognition to the BS Development Communication program, proving that determination, preparation, and passion can lead to excellence.

With these achievements, the BS Development Communication community continues to uphold its commitment to producing competent communicators, researchers, and future development practitioners.

📸: Prince Dave Perlas

Happiest Birthday to the ever-dedicated Program Chair of BS Development Communication, Dr. Jaime Boy U. Ngag Jr.

Your leadership, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to the growth of Development Communication continue to inspire both students and colleagues alike. Thank you for guiding the program with vision, passion, and a genuine heart for service. Your mentorship shapes not only competent communicators but also responsible individuals ready to create meaningful change in society.

May this special day bring you good health, happiness, and many more years of success as you continue to lead, inspire, and empower future DevCom professionals. We are truly grateful for your guidance and dedication.

Wishing you a celebration as remarkable as the impact you make every day. Happy Birthday, Doc!

𝑫𝒓. 𝑵𝒈𝒂𝒈 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 2026 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒖𝒎: 𝑺𝑪𝑺𝑪’𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍

PASAY CITY, Philippines — Dr. Jaime Boy U. Ngag Jr., faculty member of South Cotabato State College (SCSC) and Program Chairperson of the BS Development Communication program, represented the college at the 2026 Philippine Journal Editors Forum held on May 8, 2026 at The Heritage Hotel Manila.

The national forum gathered editors-in-chief and research journal leaders across the country. It was organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Central Office and the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), in collaboration with the Andrew Gonzalez Philippine Citation Index (AGPCI).

Dr. Ngag is an associate member of the NRCP Scientific Division XIII (Social Sciences) and formally took his oath as a member in 2025.

The forum aimed to strengthen the capacity of research editors toward international indexing, particularly Scopus and AGPCI, while encouraging State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to establish their own institutional scholarly journals.

Among the invited speakers was Mr. Alexander van Servellen, Strategic Engagement Manager of Elsevier, who shared global perspectives on journal development and research visibility.

Participation in the forum supports SCSC’s ongoing efforts to expand its research initiatives and align with global scholarly standards under the leadership of SUC President I, Dr. Edward Lovell B. Brillantes. The event also highlights the college’s broader vision of becoming a future state university and fostering a research culture that is both competitive and internationally recognized.

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𝗕𝗦𝗗𝗖 𝟮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗲-𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

As part of the course requirements for their major subject DevC8 – Risk, Disaster, and Humanitarian Communication, the BS Development Communication 2 students successfully conducted a Re-Orientation on Basic Life Support (BLS) and Earthquake Drill.

Guided by their course instructor, Sir Ryan V. Fuerte, LPT, the students organized the activity to strengthen their knowledge and preparedness in responding to emergencies and disaster situations—core competencies in their field of study.

The session was enriched by the expertise of Ma’am Catherine A. Java, RN, LPT, the College Nurse, who served as the resource speaker. She shared valuable knowledge on Basic Life Support procedures, proper earthquake response, and a brief discussion on the institution’s Incident Command System.

The program formally began with an opening message from the Program Chair, Dr. Jaime Boy U. Ngag Jr., who emphasized the importance of disaster preparedness and the role of Development Communication students in promoting safety awareness within the community.

Through this re-orientation, the students not only fulfilled a course requirement but also enhanced their practical skills and readiness in handling real-life emergency situations.

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Meet CLINT JAZZ P. CAJURAO - A 2nd year BS Development Communication student of South Cotabato State College now stepping into a greater role of leadership!

Today, April 30, 2026, he secured a seat as Senator in the Supreme Student Council election of South Cotabato State College under the KINANG Partylist. This achievement reflects the trust and confidence given to him by the student body, recognizing his ability to foster connection, and demonstrate genuine leadership within the community.

In addition to this milestone, he also serves as the Vice President of VOICE, the official academic organization of the BS Development Communication Program, where he actively promotes collaboration, student engagement, and academic excellence.

His journey highlights the impact of effective communication, dedication, and service. As he takes on these important roles, he stands ready to be a voice for the students and a catalyst for change.

𝑳𝑶𝑶𝑲: 𝑩𝑺 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐 𝑲𝒂𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒔

The 4th-year Bachelor of Science in Development Communication (BSDevCom) students of South Cotabato State College conducted a local off-campus activity titled “Community Profiling of Sitio Kaong: Assessing Tap Water Use and Disease Incidence” on April 29, 2026 at Sitio Kaong, Little Baguio, Surallah, South Cotabato.

The activity was undertaken as a requirement for the subject Principles of Agriculture Extension and Communication. It was spearheaded by their professor, Ms. Lorelie S. Rallo, LPT, with the support of the program chairperson, Dr. Jaime Boy U. Ngag Jr. This initiative is also aligned with the extension services of South Cotabato State College through the Office of the Director for Extension Services, Mr. Niki Cordero, MagDev.

The activity aimed to provide students with hands-on exposure to community-based research, data gathering, and extension work, with a particular focus on assessing water usage and related health concerns in the community. It reinforces the institution’s commitment to experiential learning and meaningful community engagement.

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒈𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏—𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆, 𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒎.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗞𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁!

From serving as our Vice President to being an inspiring senior in our department, your leadership and dedication continue to make a lasting impact. The Vanguard of Integrity, Change, and Empowerment (VOICE), together with the entire Development Communication family, warmly greets you a joyful and happiest birthday.

May this year bring you success, growth, and even more opportunities to inspire others!