QUEZON CITY—In a strategic move to establish its own radio and TV stations, The Pillar Publication, the tertiary student publication office (SPO) of Biliran Province State University, conducted a benchmarking visit to the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) on March 14.

The benchmarking activity aimed to gather insights from UPD’s established media practices, particularly through its radio and TV stations, DZUP and TVUP, to strengthen the publication’s media and communication capabilities.

Representing The Pillar Publication were Ms. Florabelle Corpin, adviser, and Nato Besana, associate executive editor. Also present from BiPSU to assist with the student publication’s plan to establish its own radio and TV stations were Dr. John Cavin Sabonsolin, chairperson of the Department of Communication (DepComm); Mr. Paul Matthew Bentor, IT officer; Mr. Loudie Suliva, web administrator; Engr. Ruel Estacion, electronics communication engineer; Engr. Philip John Morillo, electrical engineer; Mr. Christler Calizo, procurement officer; Mr. Rodrigo Mahinay, faculty member from DepComm; and Mr. Mark Ronnie Mangco, information officer from the University Media and Information Office (UMIO).

The BiPSU delegation was welcomed by Assoc. Prof. Ma. Aurora Lolita Aliwag-Lomibao, OIC-Dean of the College of Media and Communication (CMC) at UPD, who gave an introduction to their college. Mr. Alex Tamayo, university researcher from the Office of Research and Publication, then provided a brief discussion on the operations of the Plaridel Journal. Following this, the BiPSU delegation toured UPD’s radio and TV facilities, observing the technical operations and content management strategies of DZUP and TVUP.

The benchmarking activity marks a significant step forward for The Pillar Publication as it prepares to expand its communication efforts through the establishment of its own radio and TV stations, providing better communication platforms for students.

[This article aligns with SDG 4: Quality Education; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals]