The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) partnered with Biliran Province State University and the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) to host a forum for the student leaders last October 9 at the University Student Center.

The said forum dubbed Good Governance, Leadership Qualities, and Digital Career Opportunities for the Future, aimed to equip student leaders with essential knowledge regarding good governance, effective leadership qualities, and opportunities in the digital job market.

In an interview, Rodrigo S. Victoria, the Information Center Manager of PIA Biliran, emphasized the forum's significance, explaining that it plays a vital role in helping students make informed choices for the upcoming midterm elections while also fostering leadership skills and discovering potential career paths in the digital world.

“As the only state university in the province, I believe this forum is very much important for students to make informed decisions for the upcoming midterm elections, Victoria said. “This forum will also help them learn the qualities of a good leader and explore digital career opportunities.”

More than 200 student leaders and classroom officers from various schools attended the said activity, which aligns with the university’s commitment to developing not only academically proficient students but also socially responsible and forward-thinking leaders, 

Atty. Dick Guiller G. Delfin, BiPSU legal officer and director of the Internationalization Affairs Office, discussed the topic Good Governance.

Moreover, Mr. Ian Conan B. Juanico, PDO II (Regional Focal) from the ICT Literacy & Competency Development Bureau of DICT Regional Office VIII, tackled the Digital Career Opportunities for the Future; while Atty. Sabino C. Mejarito, provincial election supervisor from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Biliran Provincial Office, shared insights on Leadership Qualities.

Meanwhile, Mr. Alfred James O. Acebedo, the president of D' Organization of Language and Literature Students (D'OLLS), expressed his gratitude to the administration for conducting the event. 

“As a student leader, I am very grateful for this opportunity, especially to our institution, BiPSU, for being able to conduct this kind of activity that is really helpful and insightful for student leaders like us,” he said.