Xavier University - Development Communication Department

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀! 🎊✨

On November 13, XU DevCom seniors proudly wore their pins as they marked an important academic milestone and prepared for their internship journey in the coming semester.

The Pinning Ceremony was a joint celebration of the Development Communication, Sociology, and Economics programs under the College of Arts and Sciences.

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YQoTs5REDUOXoVyR5zBtvx_mkVEabwj1?usp=sharing

Xavier University DevCom students collaborate with LGU Don Carlos for New Tourism Slogan, Promotional Campaign Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan is a Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit University forming leaders of character for the needs of Mindanao, the Philippines, and Asia-Pacific.

Xavier University proudly joins the nation in observing the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW). This campaign, which runs from November 25 to December 12, 2025, calls on every Filipino to uphold the rights, dignity, and safety of women and girls. As an educational institution, Xavier University remains committed to addressing all forms of gender-based violence. We recognize our responsibility not only to provide quality education but also to build a community that practices respect, compassion, and equality.

We stand firm in condemning all forms of violence, such as physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, or economic, whether carried offline or online. We remain committed to maintaining a learning environment where every student, teacher, staff member, and parent feels safe and valued. Through campus activities, information drives, and the continued integration of gender and development in our programs, we aim to empower our learners to become advocates of peace, justice, and equality.

Together, let us continue working toward a community where violence against women has no place.

Xavier University proudly joins the nation in observing the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW). This campaign, which runs from November 25 to December 12, 2025, calls on every Filipino to uphold the rights, dignity, and safety of women and girls. As an educational institution, Xavier University remains committed to addressing all forms of gender-based violence. We recognize our responsibility not only to provide quality education but also to build a community that practices respect, compassion, and equality.

We stand firm in condemning all forms of violence, such as physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, or economic, whether carried offline or online. We remain committed to maintaining a learning environment where every student, teacher, staff member, and parent feels safe and valued. Through campus activities, information drives, and the continued integration of gender and development in our programs, we aim to empower our learners to become advocates of peace, justice, and equality.

Together, let us continue working toward a community where violence against women has no place.

𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗖𝗼𝗺 𝟭 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗸𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

Stepping away from their usual campus life, the students of BS Development Communication-1 recently dove deep into the life of the Midkiwan, Bayanga Community, from October 26-28, 2025. This immersion was conducted in partnership with the Kaabag sa Kalambuan pinaagi sa Kabtangan sa Katilingban (4K) Project, underscoring our commitment to supporting indigenous and rural development.

For three impactful days, the students became temporary residents, immersing themselves completely in the community's rhythm—from the quiet early mornings to the late evenings. From the moment they arrived, the students were welcomed with open arms by their host families, and their enthusiasm made for a seamless transition.

What did this crucial three-day immersion look like? Guided by the principles of Development Communication and inspired by the 4K Project, the students spent their days shoulder-to-shoulder with the residents, participating in the actual local activities. This hands-on experience included:

• Community Asset and Deficiency Inventory: Observing directly the community to document and identify existing assets and deficiencies.
• Sharing meals and stories with their host families, building trust and gaining insights into the social and cultural nuances that shape local life.
• Participating in daily chores, such as tending to local gardens or helping with livestock, providing genuine assistance and cultural integration.
• Engaging in meaningful conversations and interviews—the DevCom students' primary task—to document the community's history, challenges, and hopes.

Through these shared experiences and genuine exchanges, our students saw beyond the surface. They realized the profound simplicity and sincerity that defines daily life in Midkiwan, Bayanga, where human connection and compassion quietly thrive. These moments fostered a deep sense of empathy and humility—a crucial lesson in the DevCom field. The true essence of this immersion was clear: to go beyond observing and truly understand the heart of what brings the community together and how partners like the 4K Project can make a lasting impact.

When the day of departure came, a real sense of longing and sorrow filled the air. Our students were no longer outsiders; they had become part of the Bayanga family. On the road home, they carried more than just memories. They carried a profound weight of gratitude, admiration, and appreciation, along with a silent promise to return and continue cultivating this vital partnership for community-led development.

This immersion trip was an invaluable opportunity to put theory into practice and learn from the best teachers: the people themselves.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗼—𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗻𝗮 𝘀𝗶 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗼 𝘂𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝗸𝗼!

Catch the puppet show tomorrow at the XU DevCom Studio, 5/F Agriculture Building, fronting XU Gymnasium.

⏰ 10:30–11:00 AM & 1:30–2:00 PM

Limited slots only—make sure to preregister!
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/DgPUXuYGycaGSgEC9
✨ Bonus: Registered attendees get a chance to win Spruce GCs, Pipo headbands, and keychains!

Kita-kits sa Biyaheng Ugpo-Ugpo! 🌟

𝐗U 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐂𝐨𝐦 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐃𝐙𝐔 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬

As part of the collaboration meeting between XU’s College of Arts and Sciences and Ateneo de Zamboanga University’s School of Liberal Arts, the ADZU delegation visited the DevCom Laboratory on 28 November 2025.

DevCom Department Chair Ms Rechelle Ann Barraquias toured the group through the department’s production spaces—showcasing the facilities used for student multimedia work, radio and podcast recording, and video production.

The visit highlights the growing partnership between XU-CAS and ADZU under the Mindanao Ateneo Consortium, paving the way for future exchanges, joint learning initiatives, and strengthened ties among Jesuit institutions in Mindanao.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: XUFD's "Nurturing Legacies and Serving Communities" Exhibit was officially launched on December 3 through a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by University President Fr. Mars Tan, SJ, together with VP for Mission and Ministry Fr. Frank Savadera, SJ, and VP for Social Development Engr. Dexter Lo.

The exhibit highlights the Xavier Ateneo’s social development milestones and its long-standing commitment to community involvement as part of celebrating its upcoming centennial year.

The exhibit was organized in partnership with the Development Communication Department and the Development Communication Society. Catch the display at the pillars of the School of Business and Management building, fronting the XU field.