An important reminder from Ms. Shiela Mae T. Cocjin, three-time PIA Most Outstanding Information Officer of RAFIS–DA Western Visayas: turning research into compelling content is a skill every academic communicator must master.

Ms. Cocjin is empowering West Visayas State University faculty researchers and extensionists at the Research-Based IEC Production Workshop (October 15–17, 2025 | Smallville 21 Hotel), sharing practical strategies on transforming research outputs into materials that inform, inspire, and drive meaningful action across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.

Mastering social media to boost the visibility, relevance, and impact of research in today’s fast-moving communication landscape.

Organized by the Communication and Promotion Section of the University Extension and Development Center, in partnership with the RAFIS DA–WV team led by Ms. Maria Corazon M. Buala, this 3-day workshop aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the public through creative and audience-centered information materials.

🏆 Closing Program Special Awards

To recognize outstanding outputs produced during the workshop, special awards were presented to the following participants:

Best in Mobile Vodcast Production

• Rank 1 – Janiuay Campus

• Rank 2 – College of Arts and Sciences

• Rank 3 – College of Nursing

Best in Digital IEC Production

• Best Brochure – Calinog Campus

• Best Research Poster – College of Nursing

• Best Flyer – Janiuay Campus

Individual & Thematic Awards

• Best in Storytelling and Scriptwriting – College of Nursing

• Future Content Creator Award – COM | Dr. Dennis Dignadice

• Best in Multi-media Integration – College of Communication

• Best in Advocacy Message – Pototan Campus

• Best in Visual Design – Calinog Campus