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Manages the internal and external communications of VisionFund International, the livelihood and economic empowerment arm of World Vision International, working with 25 countries across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.Develop the strategic global internal and external communications strategyLead the ENOUGH campaign on hunger and malnutrition for VisionFund International in close coordination with World Vision InternationalManage internal and external communications products, including creation and distributionManage internal communication channels to foster and maintain staff engagementSupport fundraising initiativesWork with the communications network officers and marketing managers of the VisionFund network across 25 countriesManage crisis communications

Provides strategic leadership and direction to the overall work of Oxfam Pilipinas

Leads and manages the Policy Advocacy and Communications Unit of Oxfam PilipinasSuccessfully led together with a team the #HomesquadPH campaign on addressing gender norms on unpaid care and domestic work and breadwinning during COVID, which won an Excellence Award at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards in January 2024.Strengthens the influencing, branding and visibility of Oxfam Pilipinas, its programs and its campaigns by leading influencing and communications campaignsLeads the development of position statements in line with Oxfam’s Country and Influencing StrategiesCoordinates public-facing campaigns, ensuring that the country program maximizes its impact through clear models of change, smart objectives and priorities, linking local to globalWorks collaboratively in developing policy positions on inequality, poverty, and, vulnerability issues, in particular, relating to key thematic areas and cross-cutting themes in alignment with the Oxfam Country StrategyRepresents Oxfam in high level lobbying at policy and research fora in line with Oxfam’s Country and Influencing Strategies Leads the coordination of activities for crisis communications management within the Policy, Advocacy and Communications teamSupports the capacity development of line reports by ensuring that their performance goals are built from robust assessment of individual capacities and team objectivesManages the Policy, Advocacy and Communications Department’s budget and ensure that all operations are within budget parameters and in compliance with Oxfam policiesWorks and collaborates effectively with other key policy, advocacy, campaigns, and research staff in the Asia region and globally.

Successfully led together with a team the #ilabaYu campaign of Oxfam and partners, which bagged bronze at the 11th Araw Values Awards under the “reverence for family” category Provided technical advice and support to the country management and program team on all aspects of media relations, including the provision of creative and viable ideas and proposals to identify and seize media opportunities.Developed and strengthened the capacity of Oxfam's partners to work effectively with the media, including enhancing the impact of their work through information sharing and learning exchange.Ensured that messaging and the technical information contained in position papers, policy papers, research and knowledge products, and all other progamme outputs are accessible through digital means and are usable by non-specialists, particularly the public.Increased the digital media visibility of Oxfam and its partners by ensuring regular and strategic updates of Oxfam's activities in the Philippines on Oxfam websites and social media accounts.Managed Oxfam's activities in the Philippines on social networks (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), taking into consideration Oxfam's different protocols (e.g., sign off, risk management, etc.).Worked closely with the Communications Officer, be responsible for the collection, and management of the photos / videos related to Oxfam's programs, in line with Oxfam's campaigns and messages, and Oxfam branding guidelines.Ensured that Oxfam’s messages and communication initiatives promote gender equality and respect Oxfam's values.Provided technical advice and support regarding media and visibility aspects of the Oxfam country programme.Provided support for internal staff and partner organizations to package critical lessons learned and good practices for an external audience from external communications, media campaigns, and digital influencing.

• Led and managed the Communications Office of the Philippine Red Cross with a team of 11 regular staff and 2 consultants• Supported and coordinated the communication efforts of the Philippine Red Cross National Headquarters with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in-country Red Cross National Societies, and the 103 Red Cross chapters nationwide • Produced various communication materials that promoted the various services of the Philippine Red Cross namely: Disaster Management, Health, Welfare, Blood, Safety, Red Cross Youth, Volunteer and WASH• Successfully raised international and local media awareness about the Philippine Red Cross’ operations such as the 2018 Nazareno operations, Typhoons Vinta, Urduja and Agaton, Marawi crisis, and the 2018 looming Mayon Volcano eruption• Managed the content of the website and digital media platforms of the Philippine Red Cross• Organized the media coverage of the high-level visits of Philippine Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon in Marawi, Cebu, Leyte and Albay • Managed the crisis and disaster communications of the organization

• Successfully raised media and public awareness about the Catholic Church’s largest three-year Yolanda rehabilitation program called REACHPhilippines in the nine worst-hit provinces • Implemented Caritas Philippines’ Disasters and Emergencies Preparedness Program (DEPP) project in Typhoon Lawin hit communities in Isabela province with the support of UNOCHA and World Vision • Organized events such as the high level visit of Caritas Internationalis President Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle in Yolanda-affected communities in Leyte and Samar, and the 1st Caritas Humanitarian Response Summit in Albay• Organized press conferences and media coverage for various events of Caritas Philippines such as the visit of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach to Caritas projects in Palawan• Led and produced the 1st Caritas Documentary Film Festival and photo exhibit featuring the nine Yolanda heroes during the Yolanda 3rd year commemoration in Robinsons Place Tacloban• Successfully pitched and co-produced human interest stories to major television networks such as CNN Philippines’ The Story of the Filipino: Yolanda, which won at the KBP Golden Dove Awards, GMA News TV’s Reel Time and Investigative Documentaries• Trained the communication officers of the 9 local Caritas offices co-implementing the Yolanda rehabilitation program• Developed and managed the content of Caritas Philippines’ website, social media platforms and monthly electronic newsletter • Produced Caritas Philippines’ notable coffee table books about the Yolanda rehabilitation and 10-year Caritas shelter projects, and annual reports• Supported the communication efforts of various Caritas partners such as Cordaid, Caritas Belgium, Catholic Relief Services, Caritas Italianna, Caritas Spain, Caritas Switzerland, Development and Peace (Caritas Canada)• Led and wrote the internal evaluation reports for Caritas Philippines’ responses during the Marawi crisis, and typhoons Lando and Nona

• Wrote press releases, documentaries, newsletters• Produced video documentaries, AVP• Assisted in video editing, and shooting of videos• Organized and managed the video production from the shotlist, budget, and resources needed• Wrote proposals, letters and PR campaigns• Served as voice over talent

• Served as media consultant to a member of the House of Representative in Metro Manila and one of the attached agencies of the cabinet under the Aquino administration.• Wrote press releases, newsletters• Pitched news to media agencies• Organized press conferences, media interviews, television and radio guestings• Monitored news and ensured they are published• Had clear grasp of what's in, what makes news, public perception• Gave media and PR advise regarding issues and crisis

• Served as news reporter and writer for RPN’s main newscast “Newswatch”, which at that time was the longest running English newscast on television• Received a commendation for RPN’s exclusive interview with a civil society group in light of a destabilization issue against President Aquino by Col. Generoso Mariano• Interviewed top officials and personalities ( ex. President Aquino, former presidents and vice presidents, senators, congressmen, etc.)• My assignments include covering the following:House of RepresentativesDepartment of JusticeSupreme CourtPhilippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)Department of HealthSandiganbayanOffice of the OmbudsmanBureau of CustomsMalacanangImpeachment Case of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato CoronaPresident Aquino's State of the Nation Address Aquino Typhoon Pedring 2011 Habagat

- Served as senior reporter and main news anchor of GNN’s main newscast “Newsforce”.- Served as the news producer for GNN’s main and hourly newscasts, finalizing the news line-up. - Successfully managed the television production of GNN’s 30 talk show programs as production manager.- Interviewed top officials and personalities ( ex. President Aquino, former presidents and vice presidents, senators, congressmen, etc.)My assignments included covering the following: Malacañang, Congress, Department of Justice, Supreme Court, Senate, Office of the Ombudsman, PAGASA, Dept. of Agrarian Reform, Dept. of Agricultue, PHIVOLCS, TESDA, Dept of Science and Technology, Dept. of Trade and Industry, Dept. of Health, Dept. of Foreign Affairs, Bureau of Customs, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Dept. of Labor and Employment, etc.

Served as one of the three radio announcers of the blocktime program "Health & Lifestyle on Radio"Wrote news articles mostly about weather, health and entertainmentReported the news on air Made commentaries on various issues

Wrote press releases, advertorials mostly on medical topicsConceptualized print advertisementsOrganized press conferences, media aventsLiaised and established good working relationships with media practitioners

Wrote news together with my OJT supervisorCovered the Eastern Metro Manila beatAttended press conferences