BA Anthropology alumna and Museo Dabawenyo’s Donna Ritchel Sarong has been a recurrent discussant at Davao City Disaster Radio’s “Kwentura, Kasaysayan, ug Buhat sa Dakbayan” radio show, sharing her knowledge about the city’s culture and history. Recent topics included “Davao City in 50 objects,” the “Duaw Davao: Films and Arts Exhibit, Turismo, and Food Bazaar,” and “The History of the Kadayawan Festival,” with Davao City Office for Culture and Arts Head Mr. Oscar Casaysay. “Kwentura” airs every Thursday, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at DXQQ 87.5 FM. Photos from Davao City Disaster Radio.
Rachel Mae P. Sitcharon (right) at DXGP
BA Anthropology alumna Rachel Mae P. Sitcharon of the Research and Development Support Unit of the PENRO-LGU of Agusan del Sur served as a resource person for the Department Information Officers (DIO) Hour of the Provincial Public Information Office (PPIO) of Agusan del Sur on DXGP 89.7 FM. Watch the full interview here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16xmvbzQh
Also, BA Communication Arts alumnus and public relations professional Jesse Boga joins Karla Singson in the podcast “None of Your Business” Episode 132, titled “When Wealth goes Viral: Nepo Babies, Corruption, and the Price of Influence in the Philippines.” They discuss the cultural, political, and media machinery behind the rise of these “influencers.”
The podcast may be accessed [here].
UP Mindanao alumni have always been active in social issues, guided by the values of service and critical thinking. At UP Mindanao, students are not only trained in academics but also in empathy, awareness, and responsibility. This education shapes graduates into engaged citizens who embody the UP spirit of honor and excellence, carrying it beyond the campus and into society.