Biliran Province State University, through its Extension Services Office, conducted a Seminar-Workshop on Radio Broadcasting at the Hyflex and Audio-Visual Center on January 31.

With the theme, “Transforming Communities through the Power of Voice,” the said workshop aims to empower Extension Services Chairpersons from the different schools across the university in producing and delivering effective and engaging broadcast tools for conducting extension services and community engagements.

In his welcome remarks, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension Services, Dr. Roland A. Niez, highlighted the importance of Radio Broadcasting in conducting university extension services and community engagement activities.

“The role of Radio Broadcasting extends beyond mere information dissemination—it serves as a vital bridge between the university and community, and amplifies our institution’s voice, allowing us to share academic insights, research breakthroughs, and initiatives that contribute to social development,” he said.

Meanwhile, the seminar-workshop featured Mr. Michael Aguilos, owner and operations manager of Radyo-Natin FM Naval and a faculty member of the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), as the speaker of the event. He discussed the fundamentals of Radio Broadcasting and provided ways to develop effective radio content. In addition, he also trained the participants in proper voice modulation and live Radio Broadcasting.

University President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr., in an interview, highlighted the university’s commitment to fostering alternative modalities in conducting extension services to better serve the community.

“This seminar-workshop assures that the university can provide different alternative modalities in conducting its extension services to the communities,” the university president emphasized. “With this new way— Radio Broadcasting, we can reach a wider audience and help in effective knowledge-sharing and community engagement.”

The Extension Services Office targets to achieve 4,500 participants as per the set target by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) this year.

[This aligns with SDG Number 17: Partnerships for the Goals]