Why I choose Development Communication

#DevelopmentCommunication

by Harmon V. Fabro | October 12, 2014 | Snow Ball Communication

The origins of development communication are embedded in practical efforts and situations of developing countries in their tasks of changing the life styles and improving the economic conditions of the people. One of the originators of the concept, Nora Quebral of the Los Banos University defines development communication as “The art and science of human communication applied to the speedy transformation of a country and the mass of its people from poverty to a dynamic state of economic growth that makes possible equality and target fulfillment of human potential.

On the other hand, communication is only successful when both sender and the receiver understand the same information as a result of communication. The purpose of communication is to send message across to others clearly and unambiguously. Doing this involves effort from both the sender of the message and the receiver. As a result, the science which uses communication to change and motivate people through education and inspiration towards development is development communication or simply, DEVCOM.

We live in a world focused on negative things hapenning around us. We see armed conflict, pollution, market woes,diseases and natural calamities. Even the news are mostly focused on negative and sensational events and sometimes .we get so caught up in the negative circumstances that we fail to notice the positive side of reality. The purpose of DEVCOM is getting people's involvement through education. It will remind us the good things in life, focusing on the wonderful realities to inspire other people. Therefore, development brings about a planned growth intended to tackle poverty,unemployment,gender inequality,improving food,water and energy security,increasing access to education,health care and nutrition, and adapting to climate change.

The development community has come to recognize the private sector as crucial partner in helping to address these challenges. Private sector firms fuel economic growth by driving job creation,generating tax revenues for government,providing goods and services that people need to be productive. The role of the private sector in expanding economic opportunity has a big development impact. Often in partnership with government, non governmental organizations,donors and other companies in order to complete the action for developmental projects.

Developmental communicators devoted to overcome significant challenges along the way. Too often,the poor,women,youth and similar segments remain undeserved because of barriers like insufficient information about their capabilities,needs,aspirations,low level of education,social and cultural norms and misguided policies. Development Communicators have used social investment and partnership with government,non governmental organizations, private sectors and donors to address these barriers .

The development communication is used a empowerment tool. Furthermore, development communication is a form of communication that can be use for development. It is about using communication to change or improve something. Development is about change. Without change, there will be no pleasant surprises, creative ideas or progress in our society. Since there is nothing permanent in life except change, we must step out of our routines and try out something new for a change. In short, think out of the box.

Sources: Pringle, T. (2014, January 27). 5 Essentials for Parish Communications. Retrieved October 12, 2014.

Pros and Cons of E-Communication

E Communication

Communication technology refers to electronic communication, like cell phones, social networking websites, and email. The effects of communication technology on the communication process is plentiful. Some of these effects are positive, while others are negative.

Pros

• Accessibility

Communication technology has created many electronic communication tools. These electronic communication tools have made the world a more connected place.

• Mass Communication

Electronic communication, especially email, makes sharing information with a large group of people easy. Many businesses and academic institutions use electronic communication to send information to a large number of people.

• Social Relief

People who are socially awkward in person can interact easier with others through electronic communication. Chat rooms, online forums, and dating websites are among the technology which can relieve the socially awkward.

Cons

• Digital Divide

Not everyone has the same level of expertise with communication technology. The difference in communication technology skills within groups of people is known as the digital divide.

• Nonverbal Communication

In face to face communication, nonverbal communication, like facial expressions and body language, reinforces your message. Communication technology does not allow for nonverbal communication.

• Laziness

Communication technology creates laziness for some people. People who use electronic communication to talk to somebody in the same room are displaying lazy behavior.



Sources:


Zhachary, F. (2009, December 12). Communication Technology Pros and Cons. Retrieved October 20, 2014.

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MY SECOND HOME

89.5 Star Fm Baguio

Shining bright and keeping the banner of air wave supremacy in the City of Baguio, 89.5 STAR FM currently enjoys the status of being the most listened to radio station in the city. Now running towards its 23rd year of commercial broadcast operation, 89.5 STAR FM had its early beginnings way back in August 1991, when Baguio was still recovering from the ruins of the July 1990 killer quake.

  Star Fm's 23rd year, of ruling the airwaves of Baguio and the nearby provinces, with spill-overs from up to as far as Tarlac, Pangasinan and La Union. We form part of a whole network of 20 AM and 11 FM stations, all contributing to the present status of Bombo Radyo Philippines as the Number One Radio Network in the Country, still growing and sowing the seeds of responsible broadcasting and air wave supremacy across the nation.

"Serving Baguio City through Music and Information,you're on Baguio City's Most Dynamic music station of Bombo Radyo Phils, 89.5 Star Fm".

  Now, fast developing technology is fueling an information revolution. The new media, digital broadcasting and the internet are sweeping away the limitations of the analogue world. The nature of the relationship between the broadcaster and its audience is changing. We are broadcasting online grabbing the ears and eyes of netizens, have the potential to become viable alternatives to on-air broadcasting. The reach of broadcasting stations is limited by signal range, whereas online broadcasting is available wherever internet coverage is available. There are no boundaries.

Radios are a part of everyday life. Not only are they used to play music or as alarms in the morning, they are also used in cordless phones, cell phones, baby monitors, garage door openers, toys, satellites, and radar. 

  Radios also play an important role in communications for police, fire, industry, and the military. Although there are many types of radios—clock, car, amateur (ham), stereo—all contain the same basic components.

"FM Station is made to provide entertainment/information to its listeners"

  The radio was originally invented to transfer different reports across vast areas in very little time. Over the years it has evolved to transmit music as well. The radio is now used to entertain vast amounts of people in otherwise 'disconnected' areas. Radio is available worldwide as there are countless radio stations with massive amounts of listeners.

Sources: 

(2012, December 19). Retrieved October 9, 2014, from http://star.bomboradyo.com/index.php/stations/fm/star-fm-baguio?id=63

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September Calendar of Events

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

105th Charter Day celebration

The city of pines will be celebrating its 105th Baguio Charter Day anniversary this September 1 with a theme, 

“Shared Responsibilities, Duties and                                             Resources For A Vibrant Baguio”.

Family Month Celebration

From September 1 to 30 with this year's theme: 

" Celebrating the Filipino Family, Resilient And Caring" 

Mama Mary's Birthday   

Monday(Every 8th of September)

HAPPY GRANDPARENT'S DAY

Sunday (Every 2nd Sunday of September) An annual celebration to pay tribute to all the awesome grandparents.

     

 World Suicide Prevention  Day - 10 September, 2014

                                        

                            "Suicide Prevention: One World Connected"

World Heart Day - 29 September,2014

"World heart day at the heart of health"

Sources:

Holiday Insights : September, 2014 Holidays, Bizarre, Unique, Special Days. (n.d.). Retrieved October 3, 2014.

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October Calendar of Events

October Fest

World Animal Day - October 4

World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. It started in 1931 at a convention of ecologists in Florence, Italy who wished to highlight the plight of endangered species.

International World Teachers' day - October 5

World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5th since 1994, commemorates teachers’ organizations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilize support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers. According to UNESCO, World Teachers' Day represents a significant token of the awareness, understanding and appreciation displayed for the vital contribution that teachers make to education and development.

Id-ul-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) - October 6

Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah's (God's) command to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Muslims around the world observe this event.

World Architecture Day - First Monday of October 

Established by the International Union of Architects (UIA) to celebrate architecture worldwide.

Free thought Day – October 12

the annual observance by freethinkers and secularists of the anniversary of the effective end of the Salem Witch Trials.

World Food Day – October 16

World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16 October in honor of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. The day is celebrated widely by many other organisations concerned with food security, including the World Food Program and the International Fund for Agricultural Development.

The World Food Day theme for 2014 is Family Farming: “Feeding the world, caring for the earth”

International Stuttering Awareness Day – October 22

Designated International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) in 1998. The day is intended to raise public awareness of the millions of people – one percent of the world's population – who have the speech disorder of stuttering, also known as stammering.

United Nations Day – October 24

In 1947, the United Nations General Assembly declared 24 October, the anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations, as which "shall be devoted to making known to the peoples of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations and to gaining their support for" its work.

Amun Jadid - October 25

The Islamic year lasts for about 354 days and consists of 12 months. Muharram is the first month and some Muslims mark the start of the Islamic year on the first day of Muharram. Many Muslims fast during daylight hours on the ninth and 10th or 10th and 11th days of the month to mark the Day of Ashura (Yaumu-l 'Ashurah). This is the anniversary of the death of Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammed.

Halloween (All Hallows Eve) – October 31

Halloween or Hallowe'en ( a contraction of "All Hallows' Evening"), also known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day.

Sources:

October calendar of events. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2014.

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9 tips for food budgeting

Food
 Good food is healthy food. Food is supposed to sustain you so you can live better, not so you can eat more. Some people eat to live, and some people live to eat.

-Yolanda Adams

1. Make a menu for the week and support it with grocery list.

2. Stick to the grocery list.

3. When buying or going to the grocery refrain from using credit cards.

4. Go to the grocery with a full stomach.

5. Buy the food not the brand/label.

6. Refrain from buying processed food, they are more expensive.

7. Don't bring your spouse & children to the grocery store.

8.When going to a restaurant,refrain from ordering appetizers,beverages and others.

9. Decide to live healthier and wealthier.

Sources:

Garcia, V. (2013). Unleash the highest potential of your money II. Unleash International.

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Education Budgeting

Education

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
― Nelson Mandela

1. Study at the point of your means.

Mag-aral lang sa kayang eskwelahan. Ang edukasyon ay hindi nasusukat sa taas ng tuition fee. Bigyan ng sapat na budget ang pag-aaral sa kahit anong halaga.

2. Maximize the public educational program.

Samantalahin ang pag-aaral sa public schools kapag meron sa lugar. Elementay, Secondary and Tertiary public schools ang nagbibigay chance para sa hindi maka-afford sa pribadong eskwelahan. Maraming magagandang public schools sa bansa, maging praktikal lang sa pagpili ng eskwelahan.

3. Exhaust all the possibilities to study for free.

Kung gusto mong makapag-aral ng libre gumawa ng paraan. Ang hindi alam ng karamihan napakaraming Scholarship programs ang Gobyerno pati narin ang  mga pribadong sektor. Maghanap lang kapag may time, kasi simpleng application lang ang kailangan makakapag-aral ka na. 

4. Encourage and help children to study very hard.

Ang mga magulang pinakaunang teacher ng bata. Kung gusto nating gumaling ang mga anak dapat magsimula ito sa tahanan. Sa disiplina at magandang asal ang magiging basehan ng mgandang foundation ng good education. Sigurado walang bagsak na estudyante kapag disiplinado at masipag.

Sources: 

Garcia, V. (2013). Unleash the highest potential of your money II. Unleash International.

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