Communication & Media Arts UP Mindanao

09/09/2026

The BACMA Primer is now available on the BACMA website!

A guide for BACMA students covering program information, student responsibilities, academic policies, grading, communication protocols, academic integrity, and professional formation.

Access and download your copy here:

https://upmindanaobacma.wixsite.com/bacma

04/09/2026

The BA Communication and Media Arts (BACMA) Program proudly congratulates Prof. Karen Joyce G. Cayamanda,for presenting two research papers at the 8th Asia Future Conference, held on August 25–29, 2026, at Tohoku Gakuin University in Sendai, Japan.

Both papers were co-authored with BACA alumni:

“BAHA: A Reception Analysis of Students’ Feedback to Participatory Designed Posters for Flood Awareness” with Quincy B. Feliscuzo

“The Impact of Digital Divide: Students’ Disclosure of Mental Health Concerns to a Faculty through Computer-Mediated Communication” with Hannah Eden A. Obligar

The conference was organized by the Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA), the research arm of the Atsumi International Foundation, which promotes international exchange and research under the principle of “harmony in diversity.”

Prof. Cayamanda’s participation was supported by a Travel Grant from the UP Office of International Linkages (OIL) and faculty assistance from the UP Mindanao Foundation, Inc. (UPMFI).

02/09/2026

The BA Communication and Media Arts (BACMA) Program proudly congratulates Jupiter D. Cabig Jr., MADS, BACMA Faculty Member, for presenting his research paper, “Narratives of Hope and Kambalingan: Storytelling, Displacement, and the Demand for Return in Post-Siege Marawi,” at the International Symposium on Global South Studies 2026.

Held on August 21–23, 2026, at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (USSH-VNUHCM), Vietnam, the symposium brought together scholars and researchers to advance conversations on the Global South.

Through his research, Sir Jupiter highlights the role of communication and storytelling in understanding displacement, memory, and the demand for return in post-siege Marawi.

Congratulations, Sir Jupiter!

28/08/2026

Strengthening Communication Science
BACMA students and alumni participated in a two-day Communication Science Workshop on August 22–23, 2026.
The workshop was facilitated by Juven Nino Villacastin, a PhD student and Regents in Communication Fellow at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), and a UP Mindanao BACA alumnus.
The Communication Science Workshop covered essential concepts and problems in the discipline, hypothesis and research question development, and quantitative research methods. Participants also brainstormed topics for a future research project.
This activity was conducted in partnership with the BA Communication and Media Arts (BACMA) Program, providing participants with an opportunity to strengthen their research skills and deepen their understanding of communication science.

📸: Drei Arendon

26/08/2026

Congratulations, Rinz Reynold B. Tayabas (BACMA 2026)!

The BA Communication and Media Arts Program proudly congratulates Rinz Reynold B. Tayabas (BACMA 2026) for receiving:

• Best Oral Presenter
• Best Abstract

at the 3rd CDSGA International Research Gala GabFest: Gabrielian Festival, held on May 21–23, 2026 via Zoom, with the theme “GabFest 2026: Empowering Research, Transforming Communities, Advancing Global Futures.”

Mr. Tayabas presented his research, “Developing a Community-based Health Campaign Plan for FPOP SOCCSKSARGEN to Strengthen HIV Awareness and Health-Seeking Behavior Among Vulnerable Groups in General Santos City.”

Your achievement demonstrates the excellence of BACMA students in communication research and community-centered advocacy. Congratulations, Rinz!




Education

18/08/2026

BACMA FACULTY CONSULTATION HOURS | FIRST SEMESTER AY 2026–2027

The BACMA Program is pleased to share the Faculty Consultation Hours for the First Semester of Academic Year 2026–2027.

Students are encouraged to take note of the designated consultation hours and coordinate with their respective faculty members for academic concerns, consultations, and guidance throughout the semester.

17/08/2026

WELCOME TO BACMA!

The First Semester of Academic Year 2026–2027 has officially begun!

Meet the dedicated faculty members of the BACMA Program who will guide and support you throughout your academic journey.

Together, let us Serve. Inspire. Excel.

🖼️: Adrian B. Arendon, Junior Research Assistant

14/08/2026

Stay connected with BACMA!

The BACMA website is now available on desktop! 💻 Explore the program’s latest updates, vision and mission, faculty roster, school document processes, and other academic information, all in one place.

Visit the official BACMA website and stay updated with the program:

🔗 https://upmindanaobacma.wixsite.com/bacma

The BACMA Program officially launches its website — now available on desktop! 💻

Explore program updates, the BACMA vision and mission, faculty roster, school document processes, and other academic information through our new online platform.

Visit us at:
https://upmindanaobacma.wixsite.com/bacma

28/07/2026

The BA Communication and Media Arts (BACMA) Program proudly marks a historic milestone as the first degree program from the Department of Humanities and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) of the University of the Philippines Mindanao to undergo the ASEAN University Network–Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Programme Assessment.

On July 23, 2026, the University of the Philippines Mindanao successfully concluded the 504th AUN-QA Programme Assessment, marking the completion of the three-day international external review conducted from July 21–23, 2026.

This milestone reflects the Program's steadfast commitment to academic excellence, continuous quality enhancement, and providing globally relevant communication and media education. As BACMA continues its journey toward international standards, the Program remains dedicated to nurturing future communication professionals who will create meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

Photos: Drei Arendon

03/07/2026

The BA Communication and Media Arts Program proudly celebrates two graduates whose exceptional achievements have been recognized with the University's highest special honors.

🏅 Allizah Keziah M. Manulat
Recipient of the Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence and the Dean's Special Award for Academic Excellence

🏅 Heroine Marish B. Fernandez
Recipient of the Chancellor's Award for Leadership and the Dean's Special Award for Leadership