20/09/2026
๐๐๐๐ค๐ ๐ ๐๐พ๐น๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐น๐, ๐จ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐น๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ-๐๐พ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐พ๐ณ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐พ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication program convened its first general assembly on September 18, 2026, bringing together students for a session that combined institutional planning, mentorship, and calls for unity within the BACOMMunity.
Dr. Yrmeliza V. Rodriguez, Program Coordinator of BA Iin Communication, opened the proceedings with welcome remarks that set the tone for the academic year ahead. Describing the qualities she hopes to see in every BACOMM student, Dr. Rodriguez said that members should obviously be aware, openly appreciative, overflowing with ideas, and originally authentic โ while moving away from being merely "expressive." She encouraged students to channel their "pagiging OA," or tendency toward being extra, into collaboration and active participation in decision-making, rather than excess without direction. "Don't be OA for nothing โ be OA in a good way," she told the assembly.
Following the welcome remarks, CSU-ACTionS President Vanessa Evilla presented the organization's General Plan of Action (GPOA), outlining a full calendar of activities that will run through the academic year.
After the presentation of GPOA, CSU-ACTionS Adviser, Mr. Michael Jowen Collado used his remarks to address the growing challenge of misinformation, emphasizing to communication students what false information truly means and the responsibility that comes with studying in the field. He closed by urging members to fully commit themselves to the BACOMMunity.
Presenting the COMMerch, Tyron Agorilla, Graphics member introduced the initiative as an official merchandise for the BACOMMunity, forming part of the organization's Income-Generating Project. Students may avail items available including the Program ID Lace, Program Shirt, and other pieces that are still in the works. Agorilla also opened the floor for suggestions, noting that the COMMerch designs remain customizable and open to member input their desired design for the item they avail.
President Evilla returned to the floor later in the program to lead the recognition of the organization's academic achievers, honoring members who have distinguished themselves scholastically alongside their involvement in BACOMM activities.
Closing the assembly, ACTionS Vice President Heinz Salvatera, congratulated several BACOMM students on their achievements at recently concluded CHaSS Days. He ended the assembly with a message of solidarity, reaffirming the organization's shared identity and said that they are not just Communication students, but a community with the same COMMitment. "We are one COMM, one Family: COMMunity today, COMMunity always."
๐จ: Vannah De Jesus
๐ธ: Rogie Butay, Jamaica Jamison, Diana Villegas
