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An undergraduate degree that forms communicators who tell stories with impact and integrity.

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DukiTuki 2026 Forum Synthesis Explores Communication, Meaning-Making, and Survival in Times of Crisis

by | May 15, 2026 | Community Work | 0 Comments

As DukiTuki 2026 concluded, Dr. Gregg S. Lloren, Program Coordinator of the Communication Program,...
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UP Cebu Communication Program Opens DukiTuki 2026 with Conversations on Disaster, Risk, and Resilience

by | May 11, 2026 | Community Work, Lawak Sinehan, MediaLab Hub, Research & Creative Work | 0 Comments

The Communication Program of UP Cebu formally opened the 6th DukiTuki: Communication Program...
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UP Cebu Fine Arts Faculty Champions Critical Heritage Interpretation for Cultural Sites in UNESCO Capacity-Building Workshop

by | April 27, 2026 | Announcements, Community Work, Himoan | 0 Comments

Laya Boquiren Gonzales, Associate Professor at the College of Communication, Art and Design (CCAD)...
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Solihiya Repair Demo and Weaving Workshop with Master Artisans Lyndon Basera and Merceditha Saraña

by | April 26, 2026 | Announcements, Community Work, MATIX UP Cebu | 0 Comments

Join us we continue with our series of material workshops this time with Master Artisans 𝗟𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻...
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Dr. Lionel Sanchez of the Design Program presents paper on queering spatial realities in the 3rd Philippine Queer Studies Conference

by | April 26, 2026 | Announcements, Community Work, Research & Creative Work, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Assistant Professor Lionel Sanchez of the UP Cebu Design Program contributed to the growing body...
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CCAD Senior Research Aide Maybelle Aton presents research poster at the 3rd Philippine Queer Studies Conference

by | April 26, 2026 | Announcements, Community Work, MediaLab Hub, Research & Creative Work | 0 Comments

CCAD Senior Research Aide Maybelle Grace Aton, a BA Communication Batch 2025 alumna, presented her...
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CCAD Hosts the MANGOS Metaverse Workshop

by | March 10, 2026 | Announcements, Community Work, Research & Creative Work, Student News | 0 Comments

The College of Communication, Art, and Design (CCAD), in collaboration with the University of the...
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CCAD Faculty member Maurice Jitty Villaester presented a research paper at NERPS 2026

by | March 9, 2026 | Community Work, Research & Creative Work, Student News | 0 Comments

UP Cebu CCAD faculty member Asst. Prof. Maurice Jitty Villaester recently presented a research...
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CCAD Administrative Staff Celio Labajo presents research paper at NERPS 2026

by | March 6, 2026 | Community Work, Research & Creative Work | 0 Comments

Cecilio “Celio” Labajo, a valued member of the administrative staff of the College of...
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CCAD Faculty member Dominic Yasay contributes to Global Dialogue at NERPS 2026 in Tokyo

by | March 6, 2026 | Community Work, Research & Creative Work, Student News | 0 Comments

Assistant Professor Dominic D. Yasay of the Communication Program contributed to international...
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‘SINE ‘TA NA!’: Sophomore Communication Students Call for a Cebu Cinematheque Through Investigative Documentary Series

by | May 26, 2026 | Lawak Sinehan, MediaLab Hub, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

This article is written and contributed by Reaneil Paulin Cañete and Eunice Iglesias, BA...
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DES/INYO 2026 Celebrates Rebuilding Through Design as UP Cebu Design Program Marks 20 Years

by | May 14, 2026 | FABLAB UP Cebu, MATIX UP Cebu, Research & Creative Work, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The UP Cebu Design Program is set to launch DES/INYO 2026, its annual Design Week, carrying the...
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KINABUHI: Bagsakan Brings Carbon Market Stories to UP Cebu, organized by Communication Freshies under NSTP

by | May 25, 2026 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Students, educators, advocates, and visitors gathered at the University of the Philippines Cebu on...
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Diskarga, Little Bird and A House is a Home Fine Arts Studio Arts Thesis Exhibitions Open at The Kabilin Center

by | May 23, 2026 | Announcements, Himoan | 0 Comments

Three thesis exhibitions by graduating students of the Studio Arts Program of the College of...
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Tapōk: BA Communication Students Launch Broadcast-Feature Collection Showcasing Cebuano Stories

by | May 23, 2026 | Announcements, MediaLab Hub | 0 Comments

Second Year BA Communication students under Comm 130-A officially launched Tapōk, a...
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CCAD Faculty Conclude FACETS 2.0 with Culminating Workshop on OBE and Curricular Alignment

by | May 20, 2026 | Announcements | 0 Comments

CCAD Faculty members gathered on May 20, 2026, at AVR 1 for the final session of FACETS 2.0:...
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Freshman BA Communication Students Launch “TAKLOB” Photo Exhibit on the Working Class

by | May 19, 2026 | Announcements, Jose T. Joya Gallery, MediaLab Hub | 0 Comments

The Communication Program officially opened TAKLOB: A Glimpse Into the World of the Unnoticed...
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BA Communication Students Launch “INato” Photo Story Exhibit

by | May 18, 2026 | Announcements, Jose T. Joya Gallery, MediaLab Hub, Research & Creative Work | 0 Comments

The “INato” Photo Story Exhibit officially opened on May 18, 2026 at the Joya Gallery Faculty...
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Sto. Niño Mactan College Visits UP Cebu College of Communication, Art, and Design for Educational Tour, Partnership Discussions

by | May 18, 2026 | Announcements, DYUP Sugbo, FABLAB UP Cebu, MATIX UP Cebu, MediaLab Hub, Research & Creative Work | 0 Comments

Students and faculty members from Sto. Niño Mactan College Development Communication Program...
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CCAD Dean Crina Tañongon Moderates ASEAN Community Town Hall on SDGs and Community Realities

by | May 16, 2026 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Dr. Crina E. Tañongon, Dean of the UP Cebu College of Communication, Art,and Design (CCAD),...
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Communication Program faculty member Asst. Prof. Maurice Jitty Villaester represented the Philippines at the Modeling for Infectious Disease in Southeast Asia (MIDSEA) FIESTA workshop

by | May 13, 2026 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Communication Program faculty member Asst. Prof. Maurice Jitty Villaester represented the...
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Shaping Minds that Shape the Nation: Position Statement of the Communication Program on CHED’s Proposed Reframing of the General Education Curriculum

by | May 12, 2026 | Announcements, Research & Creative Work | 0 Comments

The Communication Program of the College of Communication, Art, and Design (CCAD), University of...
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