 SciCommPH swore in a new Board of Trustees for 2025, ushering in new initiatives and collaborations towards bolstering public science engagement in the Philippines. UP Los Baños Chancellor Jose V. Camacho Jr. (center), accompanied by SciCommPH Executive Director Izel Gonzales (rightmost), administered the oath in his office to the new incoming officers (L-R) Mark Lester Del Mundo Chico, Trustee At-Large; Dr. Jomar F. Rabajante, Auditor; Dr. Rogel Mari Sese, Vice President for Internal Affairs; Timothy James M. Dimacali, Vice President for External Affairs; Dr. Ruby R. Cristobal, President; Angelina B. Resurreccion, Secretary; and Dr. Aimee Lynn B. Dupo, Treasurer. PHOTO: UP Los Baños Ahead of the UNESCO-declared International Day for Universal Access to Information and the simultaneous celebration of World News Day on September 28, Science Communicators Philippines (SciCommPH) is renewing its push for nationwide public participation in science with a new Board of Trustees.
The new Board was sworn in at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Chancellor’s Office—an apt venue, considering the institution’s esteemed and well-established Development Communications and Science Journalism faculty—with UPLB Chancellor Jose V. Camacho Jr. himself administering the oath. “We are storytellers, translators, and advocates for scientific truth and innovation,” said SciCommPH Chair Angelo B. Palmones in a prepared statement, noting the group’s diverse and inclusive network of scientists, communicators, and journalists. “In a world increasingly reliant on evidence-based decisions, our role has never been more crucial. SciCommPH was founded on the belief that scientific knowledge, when effectively communicated, empowers communities, informs policy, and inspires progress,” Palmones concluded. Since its inception in 2023, SciCommPH has focused on capacitating media practitioners—journalists, researchers, content creators, students, and government staff—on science communication, journalism, digital communication, and ethics. The organization has also partnered with scientific, educational, and media institutions to mount public fora, provide speakers and media space, support interviews, and incentivize outstanding student work. The new Board of Trustees includes: Angelo B. Palmones (Chairman); Dr. Ruby R. Cristobal (President); Dr. Rogel Mari Sese (VP for Internal Affairs); Timothy James M. Dimacali (VP for External Affairs); Angelina B. Resurreccion (Secretary); Dr. Aimee Lynn B. Dupo (Treasurer); Dr. Jomar F. Rabajante (Auditor); Melvin G. Calimag and Mark Lester Del Mundo Chico (Trustees, at-large); and Maria Eliza P. Gonzales (Executive Director). SciCommPH thanked UPLB leadership and the College of Development Communication community for hosting the ceremony, signaling deeper collaboration to “bridge the gap between science and society” through public forums, training, and media partnerships.
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