Awards & Achievements
This page highlights some of my recent accomplishments, including participation in case study competitions and inter-institutional conferences, as well as recognition within the university. It reflects both my personal achievements and experiences in media and public relations.
Second AB COM Summa Cum Laude in DLSU-D History
As a consistent Dean’s Lister (First Honors), I was honored to receive the Summa Cum Laude distinction at the De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) Honor's Assembly held in Ugnayang La Salle on August 8, 2024. I am the second Bachelor of Arts in Communication graduate to achieve Summa Cum Laude in DLSU-D history, a distinction that had not been awarded in 13 years since the first one.
Recipient of Multiple Graduate Awards
I had the honor of delivering the Special Address at Pangalay 2024, the awarding ceremony for the Communication and Journalism Department, held on August 9, 2024, at Tanghalang Julian Felipe, as the only Summa Cum Laude of my batch. Additionally, I was recognized with multiple awards, including Academic Achiever of the Year, Public Relations Student of the Year, Outstanding Student Intern, Student Leadership Award, and Outstanding Service Award to 95.9 Green FM.
Academic Excellence
Maintaining an excellent academic record, I consistently secured a place on the Dean's List and earned "High Honors" recognition in Senior High School from first semester to last semester of A.Y. 2018-2019 and A.Y. 2019-2020, and "First Honors" recognitions from the first semester of A.Y. 2020-2021 to the present academic year, A.Y. 2023-2024. The awards were issued by De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) Senior High School Department and Communication and Journalism Department.
Communication Thesis Study Inter-Institutional Presentation
Co-presented the communication thesis study titled, “The Impact of the De La Salle Brothers’ Communication Activities from their Leni-Kiko Endorsement on De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) Students’ Political Astuteness” for the Communication and Media Studies Conference of The Philippine Association of Communication Educators (PACE) held at the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU)-Cavite on October 20, 2023. The conference had over 300 delegates from over 40 Higher Education Institutions offering communication and media studies program. It also received the DLSU-D Communication & Journalism Department's Communication Thesis of the Year award on August 9, 2024 at the Pangalay 2024 awarding ceremony.
Communication Project Inter-Institutional Presentation
Co-presented the projects "95.9 Green FM Election Coverage Efforts Amidst the Pandemic: Conversations with Candidates and Halalan 2022 Coverage” for the Communication and Media Studies Conference of PACE held at the LPU-Cavite on October 21, 2023. The conference had over 300 delegates from over 40 Higher Education Institutions offering communication and media studies program.
Media Launch Involvement
As the DLSU-D 95.9 Green FM’s Senior Director for Programming and External Affairs, I was one of the four DLSU-D students who were selected to join the DLSU-D's External Affairs Division and participate in the media launch of Anak TV Seal Awards held at the Peninsula Manila on August 25, 2023. The launch was attended by the organization’s media partners with representatives from leading companies like ABS-CBN, GMA, TV5, Net25, and UNTV. I was able to interview the Anak TV President Elvira Yap-Go, authored an online article, and organized 95.9 Green FM Live X (Formerly Twitter) updates during the event.
Milestone As External Head
Achieved a significant milestone as the Senior Director for Programming and External Affairs at DLSU-D 95.9 Green FM by increasing the number of blocktimers or partner organizations to produce their programs with the media organization. The notable increase was 70% on the relaunch after the pandemic hiatus.
Participation in International and National Case Study Competition
Led and co-authored the Public Relations (PR) case study titled, “The Musk Effect: How Twitter’s New Owner Changed its Approach to Free Speech.” It was selected by the DLSU-D Communication and Journalism Department as one of the two DLSU-D PR students’ entries that competed for the 2023 Case Study Competition of Page and Institute for Public Relations and 10th Philippine Student Quill Awards of the Philippine Quill.
Outstanding Service Project
Being the Project and Social Media Head for "Abante, Botante!: Voter’s Guide to Responsible Voting,” a voters’ education outreach event of the DLSU-D Communication and Media Society (COMMSOC), it was recognized as "Most Notable Event" for the first semester of A.Y. 2021-2022 by the DLSU-D Council of Student Organizations (CSO) on July 30, 2022. It also received a prestigious university-wide award from the DLSU-D Student Development and Activities Office called, “Luntiang Parangal 2022.” The event was awarded with “Pinakamahusay na Proyektong Pampaglilingkod” title on August 12, 2022.
Nomination for PR Excellence
Nominated for "Best Counterpart for Director for Public Relations" by DLSU-D CSO as the Senior Director for Public Relations of DLSU-D COMMSOC A.Y. 2021-2022. It was announced on July 30, 2022, during the CSO’s “Happy Exit” Awarding Ceremony.
Communication and Journalism Department Honors
Referred to as "Freshman of the Year" and "Finalist for the Communication Student of the Year" by DLSU-D Communication and Journalism Department. The recognition and nomination was received on June 26, 2021, during the department’s annual recognition event titled, “Pangalay 2021.” Received another award the following year with the title, "Communication and Journalism Student of the Year" on August 12, 2022 during "Pangalay 2022."
Child Welfare Program Leadership Award
As the group leader of the student organizers of "Cure-Art-ive," a Children Art and Mental Healthcare Program for the National Service Training Program-Civic Welfare Training Service (NSTP-CWTS) course subject, I was awarded and recognized as the “Best Student in Child Welfare Program,” and a nominee for the "Most Outstanding NSTP-CWTS Graduate Award," presented on July 16, 2021, during the Recognition Day Program organized by the DLSU-D NSTP-CWTS Office.
Nomination for Visual Artist of the Year
Nominated for "Artist Biswal ng Taon" by DLSU-D Senior High School Department as Photography Staff of DLSU-D La Estrella Verde A.Y. 2019-2020. It was announced on August 22, 2020, during the "Gawad Kabataang Lasalyano 2020" Awarding Ceremony.