The College of Communication (COC) of West Visayas State University in cooperation with the University Extension and Development Center conducted a training workshop on "Participatory Planning for Extension Project: Highlighting Communication for Development" last September 15, 2017 at Smallville 21 Hotel in Iloilo City.

The training workshop was borne out of the need to acquaint new and old extension implementers with the project development cycle, particularly of the role of development communication (DevCom)  and community participation in crafting more meaningful and beneficial community extension projects.

Prof. Ricky Becodo of the COC served as resource person while fellow faculty members Ms. Rona Alingasa and Ms. Riza Charity Coronica  served as activity coordinator and evaluator respectively.  Prof. Becodo discussed topics such as phases for project development;  participatory rural communication appraisal (PRCA); situation analysis research dimensions and situation analysis research dimensions.