The Communications Olympiad Declares Prime 15 Faculties Heading to The Grand Championship

The Worldwide Affiliation of Enterprise Communicators (IABC) Philippines, the nation chapter of the world’s main community of communication professionals, in partnership with COMCO Faculty of Communications, the communication coaching {and professional} growth arm of world award-winning communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises proudly broadcasts the Prime 15 colleges advancing to The Grand Championship of The Communications Olympiad.

The Grand Championship of The Communications OlympiadThe Grand Championship of The Communications Olympiad

The Communications Olympiad is a premier communications coaching and competitors program for collegiate college students designed to empower the following era of communicators by offering transformative data and sensible, real-world functions. Via a rigorous and immersive studying journey, individuals sharpened their expertise as rising communications professionals.

The highest 15 groups advancing to the Grand Championship, in alphabetical order, are Ateneo de Manila College, Baliuag College, De La Salle College – Dasmariñas, De La Salle College – Manila, Far Jap College, Laguna College, Mapúa College – Makati, Mindoro State College, Nationwide College – Dasmariñas, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Tarlac State College, College of Vintage, College of the Cordilleras, College of the Philippines – Visayas, College of Saint Anthony – Iriga Metropolis, Camarines Sur.

Earlier than the competitors, the qualifying groups underwent an intense coaching camp collection with classes on Finest Practices in Communications, The Function of Communications in Setting Conservation, and Improvements in Communications. The Finest Practices in Communications kicked off with insights on fundamentals, breaking down the Components of Strategic Communications Plan, Writing 101 for Enterprise Communications, and Company Social Duty (CSR) Communication. This was adopted by the session on The Function of Communications in Setting Conservation which opened a portal to speaking change with subjects together with Local weather Change and Environmental Issues, Sustainability Practices Amongst Companies, and Environmental Communication and Schooling.

The Coaching Camp closed robust for Days 3 and 4 which dove into Improvements in Communications on Digital and Social Media, Accountable Use of AI, the IABC Rubrics, and Introduction to New PR and Good Social, equipping the scholars for a extra superior {and professional} apply to help them within the Olympiad-level competitors.

After finishing the coaching, groups got simply over 24 hours to develop a 10-slide communications plan based mostly on a quick from One Meralco Basis about their “Vitality for Improvement” packages. The temporary supplied the groups with a chance to study extra about rural growth and group empowerment by renewable electrification initiatives with the Olympians tasked to create an built-in communications plan that’s influence pushed, and clearly relays the decision for motion.

They then introduced their proposals just about, which had been reviewed by a distinguished panel of communications business leaders. This intensive problem examined their creativity, strategic pondering, and presentation expertise, finally figuring out the Prime 15 groups advancing to the grand finals.

The Grand Championship

The Communications Olympiad is about to conclude by the on-ground Grand Championship occurring on June 27, 2025, on the Meralco Middle in Pasig Metropolis, the place the Prime 15 will vie for the class medals, highlighting their mastery of the totally different fields in communication. Within the closing run, solely the Prime 3 groups that garnered probably the most medals will grace the middle stage for one final shot to be known as the first-ever Grand Champion of The Communications Olympiad.

“Congratulations to our Prime 15! Being named the first-ever Grand Championship of The Communications Olympiad isn’t just a showcase of ability and creativity however a reminder that the youth could make a distinction in addressing the urgent issues of society right now. Taking part in The Communications Olympiad was not a straightforward job however I do know that they may agree with me that it was a rewarding expertise. Whereas not all proceeded to the Grand Finals, having made it into program in addition to present process The Communications Olympiad Coaching Camp will be thought of already as an enormous win for the scholars and the colleges,” shared Mr. Ferdinand L. Bondoy, Company Secretary and Lead for Youth and Schooling of IABC Philippines, and the Interregional President & Group Chief Govt / Head of World and Strategic Communications / Associate & Co-Founding father of COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises.

“It’s certainly my pleasure to witness one of many rising communications initiatives that won’t solely let universities and faculties compete but in addition to pool gifted minds to delivery new improvements. On this case, environmental sustainability being our central subject isn’t just a theme however a commentary on how we have to act on these points and supply viable options, beginning with us within the communications subject. With like-minded communication professionals, we hope the Olympians discover their that means and spot on this planet to do good,” shared Ms. Belle Tiongco, President of IABC Philippines and Vice President & Co-Founding father of Soccer for Humanity.

The Communications Olympiad is organized by IABC Philippines and the COMCO Faculty of Communications, along with COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises and One Meralco Basis as platinum sponsors; Globe Telecom Inc., Goodness Graze, Midea, Monde Nissin, and TP within the Philippines as gold sponors; Jollibee Meals Corp. and Private Assortment Direct Promoting Inc. as silver sponsors; and Sony Philippines, Sustainability PH, and Uratex Monobloc as bronze sponsors. Its official media companions embrace Malaya Enterprise Perception, SEA Wave Pilipinas, SEAWaveMag.com, The Philippine STAR, and WhenInManila.com. The official scholar group companions are the Arts and Sciences Society of English Majors from West Visayas State College, Kapunungan sa mga Mass Communicators – Silliman College, PLM Mass Communication College students’ League from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Workforce Communication from De La Salle College, College of the Philippines – Baguio On MIC, and the West Visayas State College Communication Scholar Council.

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