Information officers from state universities and government agencies across Western Visayas participated in the Capacity Building on Strategic Communication: Media Relations and Social Media Management, held on August 18–19, 2026, at the RDC Hall, DEPDev Regional Office VI, Iloilo City.

Representing the University of Antique (UA) were Saredith Sola and Therese Dianne Fullon of the Information Unit. They joined fellow information officers in discussions on Leveraging Development Communication for Effective Governance, Media and Information Literacy, Media Relations vs. Public Relations, and Social Media Management.

The two-day capacity-building activity provided an opportunity for information officers from SUCs and national government agencies in the region to get acquainted, exchange insights and experiences, and strengthen their knowledge and skills in strategic communication, media engagement, and the effective use of social media in advancing public service.

The activity was organized by the Regional Development Council (RDC) Region VI in collaboration with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Western Visayas.