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MARIA FATIMA “Jofti” A. VILLENA Citizenship: Filipino ▪ Date of birth: 13 October 1978

SUMMARY OF WORK QUALIFICATIONS

(refer to pages 1-3) Professional Background & Qualifications I currently have 16 solid years of experience in the development field, related to Projects/Programs Management. My strengths are particularly on movement/coalition-building; networking and partnership-building; capacity-building (including the development of training modules); campaigns and advocacy (policy-lobbying, media); research and technical writing (framework paper, position paper, progress report and project proposals); article-writing (features/news features/creative non-fiction), development of IEC (information, education and campaign) strategies including materials; and, administrative management. Aside from full-time employment, I am also open to do short-term contracts with work specifically on events organizations, documentation, facilitation, desk-based research and technical writing and/or special writing assignments. I also accept invitations to be a trainer and resource speaker. And, I also do consultancy. Current rate is at PhP40,000.00 (gross) for full-time post while for part-time post is PhP30,000.00 (net). Competencies, Skills & Work Values

Have a fundamental and well-grounded knowledge, understanding and analysis of issues specifically on development, political, economic, ecological and social issues especially health. Together with this comprehensive understanding of social justice are skills in project management, coordination, training, research and writing, and public relations.

A. Management of Advocacy Projects/Programs • Strong in the conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project. • Meticulous in the preparation and writing of documents and reports on the project (proposals,

assessment, progress, evaluation reports and other technical documents). • Effective in engaging and mobilizing key constituencies at both the national and local level (particularly

faith and community-based organizations and the media). • Adept in developing communication plans for the program. • Effective in managing staff/volunteers for the project. • Have a knack for employing innovative strategies and technical abilities in day-to-day work routine.

B. Events Coordination • Creative in conceptualizing big and small events (i.e., conferences, trainings, film showings and dialogues

and other creative actions – “Fly-A-Kite Against BNPP”).

Contact Details Address: Lot 8 Block 81 Eastwood Residences Phase 3, Bgy. San Isidro, 1860 Rodriguez, Rizal Mobile No.: +639495253494 / Email: joftivillena101378@gmail.com Blog: www.healthactivist.ph (up-to-date) /LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthactivistph     Skype ID: joftivillena / Facebook: Maria Fatima Villena / Twitter: @jofti

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• Keen attention to detail and resourceful in organizing, coordinating and implementing of event plans. • Strong management of pre, actual and post event activities.

C. Production of Training Materials & Trainings Facilitation

• Thorough in writing training modules, kits and campaign materials (i.e., brochures, flyers, posters, invitations, banners and streamers, etc.).

• Innovative in conceptualizing and creating of audio-visual materials and powerpoint presentations. • Energetic and articulate in conducting and facilitating trainings, workshops, lectures and seminars.

D. Research and Writing • Resourceful and systematic in gathering data for research. • Thorough organizing and critical in analyzing data. • Ability to translate research output into popular terms for mainstream understanding. • Skillful in writing different types of material (i.e., concept, discussion and issue papers, web content,

assessment and progress reports, project proposals, copies for print ads, news articles and press releases).

E. Media Work and Public Relations

• Ability to craft a logical communication plan including messages appropriate for target-specific audiences. • Highly effective network and partnership builder. • Good in liaising with media contacts.

F. Administrative Functions

• Effective in managing and budgeting of limited resources (human, material and monetary). • Detailed in coordinating schedules, bookings and reservations. • Professional and prompt in handling communications (both internally and externally). • Meticulous in the documentation of meetings and conferences. • Efficient in maintaining an organized and systematic filing system.

Key Skills These are the top four important skills that I possess which are necessary in development work: 1. Analytical/Research Skills

Ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary (resourcefulness), and identify key issues that need to be addressed.

2. Flexibility, Adaptability / Managing Multiple Priorities

Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.

3. Multicultural Sensitivity/ Awareness

Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and awareness to other people and cultures. 4. Problem-Solving/ Reasoning/Creativity

Ability to find solutions to problems using creativity, reasoning, and past experiences along with the available information and resources.

Work Ethics and Personal Values These are the following work ethics and values, which I have developed through the years from my various work experience in the development field:

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• Highly adaptable, mobile, positive and resilient in performing tasks. • Patient risk-taker who is open to new ideas. • Productive worker who exerts optimal effort and enthusiasm in successfully completing tasks. • Conscientious go-getter who is highly organized, dedicated and committed to professionalism. • Dependable and reliable when given difficult tasks. • Ability to work under manageable pressure and deadlines with minimum supervision. • Knows how to take initiatives and can work independently or in a team. • Passionate about looking for ways to learn and develop new skills. • High tolerance level in relating with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Language and Other Technical Skills Other skills, which I possess: • Fluent in both the oral and written English and Filipino Languages • Knowledgeable in the following software/programs: MS Office (very good), Wordpress Blogging

Platform (good) • Basic knowledge in photography. I have taken-up a photojournalism class during my Master’s Program • Knowledgeable in Basic SEO (Search Engine Optimization), which is needed in maintaining website

content and promotions.

Civil Service Eligibility • Passed the Philippine Civil Service Eligibility Examination (Professional Level) – 84.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CURRICULUM VITAE (refer to pages 4-14)

 

Employment History

CURRENT FULL-TIME WORK

Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) RESEARCH ASSISTANT Emerging Interdisciplinary Research Program (EIDR) June 2014-January 2017 University of the Philippines (UP-System) Research Project Title: “Towards an Enhanced Health Care System by Community Managed Programs to Achieve Better

Health Outcomes: A Community Participatory Research for Advocacy to LGUs, DOH, PITAHC and PHIC.” (C3-007) Program Description: The OVPAA-EIDR Program of the UP System is a variation of the previous research

program of the OVPAA, which aims to reinvent research in UP by providing “seed” funds to chosen interdisciplinary or single/dual research projects based on innovation and intellectual merit, significance and broad impacts, investigator competence and feasibility of completion in four (4) years.

One of the grantees of the mentioned program is a health-related project that aims to find out how and to what extent community-managed health care programs (CMHPs), in providing equitable access to essential health services at the primary level of health care, contribute to improved health outcomes in their communities.

Research results are to be used for an evidence-based advocacy towards recognition of CMHPs by local government units (LGUs) and accreditation by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth, PHIC) as community based health care service providers. This further ensures sustainability of CMHPs, while enhancing the health care system to achieve better health outcomes. The CMHP can then become an extension of the existing local health system with provision of health services reaching the family level. Universal Health Care can, thus, be made possible with participatory governance by the people.

As a Research Assistant, my tasks revolve around the following:

• Assists with the research by: o helping gather and assess stacks of statistics and other data; o helping establish effective research procedures and standards that can help improve and enhance

results and productivity; o performing study scheduling; o writing protocols and informed consents.

• Rounds up and assesses information by:

o amassing information through organizing surveys and interviews, and researching databanks; o carefully inspecting their findings and work on coming to logical and rational conclusions.

• Shares information and findings by:

o conducting literature searches; o preparing drafts of research manuscripts and research presentations;

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o participating in oral presentations, makes graphs and charts reflecting their findings.

• Performs clerical and administrative tasks by: o updating and maintains research databases; o handling phone calls; o requesting for and liquidates cash advances.

• Performs other tasks related to the research work. Accomplishments:

• Was able to solely conduct data-gathering activities (with both research and administrative tasks) in the area of Negros Occidental (Murcia and Isabela sites).

• Was able to help in the production of research outputs, technical papers (for publication soon in local and international journals soon).

FULL-TIME and PROJECT-BASED POSITIONS WITH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS HealthJustice Philippines, Inc. Consultant/Media Coordinator (on-call) Smoke-Free Initiative Campaign October-November 2016 One-month contract Company Description: HealthJustice Philippines is a non-governmental organization founded in 2009

that aims to bridge the gap between public health and law. in the country to enable Filipinos to make informed and empowered health choices. The organization is committed to be the leading resource in research and capacity-building for priority public health policies. We envision a population that is free from health risks and has equal access to health. - http://www.healthjustice.ph/about/

As a Media Coordinator/Consultant (on-call), my tasks revolved around the following:

• Works with the team members and partners of HealthJustice to undertake communication activities in accordance with the project workplan;

• Implements and revises the project’s communication plan based on the identified needs of the project; • Creates and promotes campaigns that position HealthJustice and its advocacies strategically; • Prepares factsheets, briefers and other advocacy materials including videos; • Prepares press releases/feature articles for pertinent issues related to the organization’s main advocacies; • Monitors current news on tobacco control and health promotion and updating the team about relevant

issues that need to be reacted upon • Works together with the communications team in developing content for social media accounts of the

organization; • Builds and maintains good and close working relations with existing and new media partners; • Organizes media briefings and press conferences; • Meets with the communications team at least once a week to update about campaigns and activities; • Reports to the Managing Director and Project Manager on assigned tasks in the work plan; • Complies with all administrative rules; • Performs other pertinent tasks as may be required by the Executive Director and/or the Project

Managers;

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• Ensures that communication lines are clear and open for all project-related matters; • Be on call for the project team members from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Kasarian-Kalayaan, Inc. (SARILAYA) IEC and Advocacy OFFICER Integrated Health Development Project (IHDP) March 2013-June 2014 Company Description: Set up in 1994, SARILAYA is an organization of women development catalysts

committed to promoting women's empowerment and gender equality. Its mission is to mainstream gender and development in every member's workplace, community and the broader movement for social change. SARILAYA promotes a soc-eco-fem development agenda that focus on: Integrative health care and development, sustainable agriculture and ecological care, livelihood and enterprise, liberating education and capability-building and good governance.

It currently has 500 women members with pilot areas in Tarlac, Nueva Ecija and

Cavite.

• Develops IEC materials for SARILAYA. o Develops website including content (soon: www.sarilayaPH.org). o Creates and manages SARILAYA’s online presence through social media accounts. o Develops a quarterly newsletter for information to be shared in the communities.

• Develops modules and conduct health education and capacity-building activities in the pilot areas.

• Provides inputs and facilitate discussions on relevant issues to strengthen understanding and tool of analysis of SARILAYA community leaders.

• Organizes health events agreed to be held by SARILAYA leadership.

• Spearheads the organization’s national advocacies and engagements on health and environment specifically on the following: public finance and alternative budgeting for health, right to health, non-GMO and healthier food choices, climate change adaptation through sustainable “organic agriculture”.

• Writes framework, position papers and press releases for the organization including concept papers cum proposals for special projects (IGPs).

Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC) PROJECT COORDINATOR The Philippines Sabbath Year Campaign Project May 2008 to March 2013 www.fcaid.ph

Company Description: The Philippine Sabbath Year Campaign is the joint project between FDC and its faith-based group members, which focuses on the issue of debt and its relationship morality and faith. The main implementor of the project continues to be the Faith-based Congress Against Immoral Debts (FCAID). FCAID is the network that was established at the onset of the Campaign. The main task of FCAID is to educate, mobilize and organize the faith-based sector to work on the immorality of debt and other related economic issues.

• Main Work: Advocates the ideas and causes of the Campaign to as many faith-based organizations

and individuals as possible and encourage them to mobilize.

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• Plays a crucial role in the direction-setting of the Campaign in close coordination with FCAID’s decision-making body, the Coordinating Committee (composed of representatives from its member organizations).

• Facilitates, coordinates, and manages the CC’s ideas, suggestions and decisions for implementation. • Conceptualizes the Campaign’s activities and expected output with a corresponding budget based on the

identified objectives and strategies. • Troubleshoots issues and concerns of the Campaign in close consultation with the CC. • Has built partnership with other faith-denominations, specifically with the Evangelical

Community through the Micah Challenge project that focuses on the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). FDC was tasked to take charge of the No.8 MDG.

• Produces (writes copies, layouts/designs, edits, coordinates production/printing) and distributes training and pop-ed materials, both in print and audio-visual formats (i.e. video, modules, pamphlets, study guides, posters, flyers, brochures, etc.).

• Conducts and facilitates training programs of the Campaign including developing of training modules. • In-charge of the website construction – concept (objectives, pages, features, etc.), content writing, link

building, promotions, and networking. Webhosting and domain name are registered in an official .ph domain name registration.

• Establishes and maintains effective public relations with partner faith-based organizations and the media. • Develops all advertising and publicity for the program. • Plans, implements, monitor and evaluate Campaign media plans. • Ensures the implementation and evaluation of activities based on the Campaign’s work plan. • Represents the faith-based network and CC during events, forum and lobbying activities in Philippine

Congress or Senate. • Prepares (writes, layouts, and produces/prints) and publishes regular updates of the Sabbath Year

Campaign activities both online and print. • Prepares (writes, layouts, produces/prints) and submits quarterly progress, assessment, implementation,

plan, and financial reports of the Campaign to the CC for approval and to the project holder, FDC.

Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) COMMUNICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSISTANT Take Back the Tech Program (TBTT) / FLOW Project November – December 2012 Two-Month Contract

• Gather baseline data on technology related VAW and assist in the drafting of the preliminary analysis including (1) assisting in the monitoring of e-VAW documentation/ reports on the Ushahidi Mapping Platform; (2) collating data from the Ushahidi platform; (3) collecting available eVAW data from government agencies such as the PCW, NBI, PNP, DSWD, and DOJ; and (4) assisting in the collection of eVAW documentation from targeted participants;

• Assist in the collection of “most significant change stories or MSCs including (1) after identification of

target partners (4 to 6) to provide MSCs and helping in communicating with target partners how to accomplish the MSC; and (2) ensuring the timely submission of MSCs by assisting project partners in the accomplishments of the MSCs;

• Writing new content on accomplished activities for online publication for further visibility of TBTT

campaign online;

• Assist in the development of content for gender and ICT program for the FMA website;

• Assisting in the accomplishment of the year-end report to the APC FLOW project; and

• Do activities related to the APC FLOW Project as necessary.

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Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC) OFFICER-IN-CHARGE (OIC) Debt and Public Finance Program July 2011 to October 2012 www.fdc.ph (coming soon) Company Description: FDC is a nationwide coalition of non-government organizations and political

blocs united in our positions on three major campaigns – debt, power and water. The coalition is conducting advocacy work in the national, local and international arenas to realize a common framework and agenda for a “just” economic development.

• Takes the lead in the planning and implementation of the Coalition’s Program on Debt and Public

Finance. • Drafts the work plans of the Program. • Prepares and submits draft reports on the implementation of the Program to the OIC-Secretary General

(Sec Gen). • Heads the implementation of the campaign work of the Program.

o Conduct public education work: forums, conferences, community discussions, etc. o Build partnership with organized groups for implementation of activities and/or campaigns. o Build and maintain campaign and issue-based networks. o Develop champions among lawmakers and personalities. o Build international solidarity. o Coordinate with Communication and Media Officer in developing, producing and distributing

public information materials. o Organize public events, creative actions, and mass actions. o Write position papers and media releases and coordinate with Communication and Media Officer

in conducting media activities. o Maximize the use of social networking sites. o Oversees the research and publication work and education and membership work of the Program.

• Supports the OIC-SecGen in raising funds and other resources for the Program. • Assists the OIC-Sec Gen and the Executive Committee (Execom) in the preparations (ie., drafting

strategic program reports, plans and other documents) for the 2013 FDC Congress. • Carries out other tasks that maybe assigned by the OIC-Sec Gen and the Execom.

Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC) RESEARCH ASSISTANT Debt and Public Finance Campaign April 2010 to June 2010

• Conducts preliminary research, interviews, document gathering for researchers as may be required. • Arranges/Coordinates meetings with commissioned researchers. • Assists in the preparation and consolidation of materials for commissioned researchers including the

writing of briefing papers if necessary. • Prepares the necessary requirements for the researchers’ presentation of briefing papers for the validation

of FDC’s board members.

Freedom from Debt Coalition EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (EA) Office of the President March 2006 to April 2008 www.fdc.ph

• Main Work: Provides and implements quality administrative support to a high-level officer of the

organization, the President.

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• Takes charge of administrative support for the Office of the President (OP) such as: a) coordinating appointments, calls and visitors for the President; b) preparing/producing/coordinating the needs and requirements of the President for her

speaking engagements, travel, representation and other activities; c) producing/writing, receiving, sorting-out and forwarding communications to and from the

OP; d) receiving, on her behalf, communication from various government and non-government

organizations, and key political figures and make sure that these communication reaches her; most often, she asks me to draft the responses and coordinates these with the requesting party;

e) ensuring a systematic and regular filing and retrieval of documents and materials; f) producing and encoding notes, documents, letters to the government, institutions, and

organizations, and other papers/documents needed by the OP; g) coordinating with the various departments of the organization for the OP’s needs,

particularly reproduction, mailing and other services, and; h) assisting the President in the preparation of financial reports, liquidations, etc.

• Accompanies the President in meetings/activities/media interviews as may be required and keep notes, records of discussions and transactions to ensure follow-up responses, coordination and action.

• Attends meetings, functions and activities on behalf of the President as may be required. • Researches and drafts articles, papers, and powerpoint presentations for the President’s speaking

engagements. • Takes charge in communicating/updating, coordinating the needs, and distributing information materials

regularly to the Board Members and Executive Committee of the entire organization. • Documents and prepares the minutes of the Executive Committee and Board meetings and other relevant

documents and reports. • Custodian of property and equipment assigned to the OP. • Does other tasks and errands as may be required to assist the President in the performance of her duties.

As a seasoned feminist and activist, she exposed me mostly on various women’s issues such as health (Maternal Health, Reproductive Bill, Violence Against Women)

As a Member of the National Secretariat, the EA also works on other tasks:

• Provides administrative support to the National Secretariat • Actively participates in campaign activities, such as forums and trainings (both as participant and

trainor). • Was assigned projects in support of FDC campaigns such as:

o The Philippine Sabbath Year Campaign – coordinates and handles the internal operations including media; closely working with the debt campaign and the working group including writing concept papers and producing pop-ed materials.

o For the Debt Campaign, the EA participated in the brainstorming of ideas and conceptualization of the video project.

o Helped in organizing events/activities for various FDC Campaigns (e.g. Byaheng Edsa, Free Bus Ride for Passengers during the 21st Anniversary of EDSA People Power, and the Motorcade Launching of the Blue Drop Campaign).

o Task Force Subic Rape (TFSR) Campaign: in-charge of the internal communication, media, coordination of activities and logistical support.

o Helped in organizing FDC’s National Congress – in charge of the invitations, powerpoint presentations (tribute to the outgoing President, FDC’s 20 Years), and helped in the logistical support.

o Citizens’ Debt Audit Commission – Volunteer Coordinator; helped the President of FDC to coordinate/communicate with key public figures/Commissioners (former Vice-President Teofisto Guingona, Atty. Ipat Luna and Teddy Pascua, Bishop Efraim Tendero, Dr. Sixto K. Roxas, Prof. Randy David, etc.); helped in organizing events particularly its public launching, which was

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covered by ANC/ABS-CBN and led to the interview of one of the internationally-known Commissioner, Ms. Lidy Nacpil in the news program of ANC; provided the logistical support, and; helped in the research and material production of the Commission.

Accomplishments (both EA and Project Coordinator Positions): • The President saw me as a very hardworking and patient employee. I do my work, without complain eventhough I

know it would take longer hours to accomplish. • Created a very organized filing system for the Office of the President. • Have completed a two-year documentation of Board Meeting Minutes and Resolutions. • Have drafted numerous speeches, papers, and presentations for the President, 60 percent of which have been used

verbatim by the President in her speaking engagements. • Have organized key events such as the Faith-based Congress Against the Immoral Debts (FCAID) Launching and

Press Conference, thus, the creation of the network. • Produced education materials such as presentations, training module, advocacy video material, brochures, postcards,

website (currently in construction) and other POP materials. • Increasing popularity and credibility in the faith-based community on the issue of the immorality of debt. • Maintained partners and allies for the network. • Have secured funding for two consecutive project phases. • Have implemented plans with step-by-step consultation with the Working Groups and FDC Execom.

Titus Brandsma Center Media Program MEDIA PROGRAM COORDINATOR www.tbcmedia.org December 2001 to March 2006 Company Description: A media apostolate, ministry of a religious Order that works towards the

understanding of Media and Spirituality. The office functions more like an NGO and is involved in social development work and propagation of justice and peace through formation of critical awareness among people not only of Catholic faith but others as well.

The Program is engaged in Media Education, Film Appreciation, Award-giving, Research, and Networking and Promotions.

• Main Work: Over-all in-charge in managing the entire Media Program. • As Coordinator of the Media program

§ Over-all coordination and supervision of the Program including the five sub-programs: in-charge of the conceptualization, planning, implementation, testing, monitoring, and evaluation of the Program; in relation to the previous responsibility cited, I was responsible for the writing of assessment and progress reports, project proposals for fund generation, operational/workplan, narrative plans, budget and financial reports; writes communications, business letters, press statements on media issues if necessary; conceptualizes communication/media plan appropriate for the promotional activities of the Program and do liaising and media relations; identify need for additional volunteers, staff and/or partner organizations to do specific tasks and prepares their Terms of Reference/Contracts/Memorandum of Agreement to better facilitate and engage their services.

• As Speaker / Facilitator / Educator / Producer of the Media Education Program.

§ Responsible for coordinating, organizing and conducting seminars and trainings all over the Philippines – 4 Mindanao Tours, 2 Visayas Tours and ongoing tours all year round for Luzon. Beneficiaries of seminars were: students, parents, faculty and non-teaching personnel of various highschools, colleges and universities; seminarians, priests and nuns

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of various formation houses; church leaders and parishioners of different parishes, and; lay people (community development workers and other faiths) of different NGOs.

§ Sample schools/universities: Ateneo De Davao University, Assumption College of Davao, Stella Maris College of Oroquieta City, University of the Philippines-Diliman, Xavier University of Cagayan de Oro, etc. (Complete List of schools where I facilitated is available upon request)

§ Responsible for producing and writing the training modules, available in written format with Powerpoint presentations.

§ Sample modules produced were: Media and Spirituality through Film Dialogue; The State of Philippine Media and the Challenges of Social Communication towards Evangelization; Relevance of Media and Communication and the Challenges to Community Development Workers; Basic Journalism Course: A Focus on Media Critique and Analysis; Where do we go from here: Effects of Commercials (Complete list of modules produces is available upon request)

• As Researcher / Writer of the Research Program (The Impact of Media and Communication in Selected Urban and Rural Areas)

§ Responsible for the tabulation of data and write-up of the research paper; fine-tuning of findings and analysis of data; presentation and re-echoing of findings in communities; and, participation in making the program regional formation of media core group in barrios and in planning their activities and media education based on the findings of the research. Helped in preparing and organizing the launching of the second phase of the research and have invited interviewed media practitioners such as Luchi Cruz-Valdez, Bobby Malay, Former Dean Luis Teodoro, Vergel Santos, and others.

• As Coordinator/Organizer of the Film Dialogue Program § Responsible for organizing, conducting, and hosting the film dialogue session every

month. Through this program a film group was born. Coordinated by the Media Program Coordinator, there were ten (10) volunteers in the roaster. The group is called the pelikula@titusbrandsma (p@tb). A group of film enthusiasts from students to adults who wanted an alternative venue for non-commercial/independent films, which the mainstream theaters/malls currently do not offer. Every month we gather for film viewing and then engaged in a meaningful discussion. We reflect, review, confront issues in the films we watched and relate it with everyday situations. We provide our audience with foreign, independent, documentary, and socially relevant films to encourage audience to discuss the content and how the films affected them personally. With this program, we wanted to develop an active and critical audience who in the future does not resort to unreasonable censorship. Aside from film dialogue sessions every month, the Coordinator conceptualized and implemented the first independent film dialogue forum, with the help of the group, guesting some of the well-known Philippine filmmakers and writer like Jeffrey Jeturian and Bing Lao. The group has also tied-up with the UP Film Institute's Cine Adarna and provided our UP viewers with a venue within the comforts of their University (http://titus.vonetwork.com/index.html).

• As Secretariat for the biennial Titus Brandsma Award – Philippines (local version of the international award with the same name given by Union Catholique Internationale dela Presse). The award is given to outstanding journalists, media practitioner, and communities that utilizes appropriate media for their local issues and concerns (new media, mass media, traditional media, community media, etc.)

§ Responsible for the nationwide coordination, promotion and reviewing of nominations; coordinates the jury and board members; writing and sending of invitations for nominations; organizes activities to promote the award, and; writes press releases/articles to newspapers and websites.

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• As Organizer of networking activities like fora, seminars, focus group discussions, and tie-ups with Embassies and prestigious Academic Institutions about various issues.

§ Responsible for coordinating networking activities; facilitates and coordinates tie-ups with Embassies particularly the Australian and Cuban Embassy; treasurer/representative of the TBCMP in the network, “Philippine Catholic Communicators Network (PCCNet)”; participates in important events like conventions and fora on various issues and other meetings that may help me develop and grow as a media practitioner and meet key people in the industry as well; works on creating, developing, and maintaining relationships and networks not only with media practitioners and organizations but also with communities, parishes, offices, institutions, schools, and NGOs that tied-up with.

• As Head of the Media Resource Center (a.k.a. librarian) and other duties. § Responsible for supervising the part-time library assistant and at the same time do the

library works such as cataloguing, classifying, arranging of books and films in shelves, and producing of electronic and printout databases for books and films; do content writing for the Program’s website (the first website); inventory of media articles, news, documents and materials related to media issues (censorship, alternative media, developing critical thinking through the use of media education, extra-judicial killings of journalists and media practitioners, etc.).

• As Assistance to other programs / offices in the organization. § Responsible for the newsletter of the organization; handle various committees and help in

conducting forums and conventions.

Accomplishments: • Was able to secure a 3-year funding contract from a European funding agency and 2 consecutive year of financial

support from a religious-based funding agency. The project proposals for these contracts were written and produced by Ms. Villena with the help of a consultant.

• Made TBCMP fully operational and working to the advantage of the beneficiaries of the Media Education Program (MEP). MEP was realized only this past three years highlighted by the seminars, trainings and tours conducted and organized.

• Produced thirteen modular courses for local partners and beneficiaries. The MEP and these courses were never put up before the three-year phase.

• Created an effective filing system for office files, organized library system, database and increased acquisition of book and film collection.

• Pioneered the creation of the first TBCMP website. • Handled the Film Dialogue program of TBCMP including a group of dedicated volunteers who helped the program for

ten years; had recorded the most number of viewers/audience. • Effectively managed the Program and its five sub-Programs – Media Education, Film Dialogue, Networking and

Public Relations, Titus Brandsma Award Philippines, and Resource Center. • Established partners and networks in the media industry. • Conceptualized the use of “traditional media, community media” in educating people and developing their critical

thinking skills and now has been realized by the current administration of the Program. This also includes the idea of providing an open space for these media practitioners where in they get to reflect their work in the company of their colleagues.

Titus Brandsma Center, Inc. RESERVATION/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Retreat House January – December 2001 Company Description: A seminar house that offers an alternative space for meetings, conventions and

conferences.

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During my stint, I have been tasked to function as: • Reservation Officer – handles bookings and

schedules • Receptionist – entertains and welcomes

guests; attend to their needs and logistical requests

• Bookkeeper – track down and record-keeping of expenses and income/revenues

• Supervisor – coordinates and manages key personnel of the retreat house such as the cook, janitors messenger,

housekeeper/laundry; coordinates and reports to the Executive Director re updates, schedules/bookings and requests from personnel.

• Administrative Officer – in-charge of distributing salaries and ensures that benefits of personnel such as SSS, Pag-ibig, Philhealth, etc are paid regularly and on-time.

Accomplishments : • For the one year I functioned as a Reservations Officer, the Executive Director confirmed that we had the most number

of guests and visitors during my time and that I have attended them well based on their feedbacks (foreign and local guests).

• Based on the comments too of the personnel, they are very much satisfied with my management skills and that I have attended to their requests on-time.

FULL-TIME WORK POSITIONS WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR BoVentures, Incorporated (Night Shift/Night Job) BUSINESS CONSULTANT/PR WRITER June – December 2009 Company Description: A research and development company that does promotions and marketing for

undervalued companies and those that wanted to go public for the first time and have their stocks trade.

• Calls investors, brokers and portfolio managers to promote/represent companies and have their stocks

trade. • Posts press releases, articles, messages in different financial message boards and blogs. • Writes blog posts, messages, articles and press releases for clients. • Writes proposals needed for the improvement of our promotions and marketing strategies. • Monitors of all the posts created. • Takes charge of the email marketing/email blasts of articles, press releases and messages about clients’

products and services.

Offshoring.com (Night Shift/Night Job) JUNIOR WRITER SUMDAE LLC Project September – December 2008

www.sumdae.com / Projects: www.wordpressthemes.net & www.untouchedbeaches.com (unfortunately none of them has been up due to client’s pull-out using economic recession as reason) Company Description: SUMDAE LLC focuses on buying generic domains with end-user potential

SUMDAE also buys names that receive type-in traffic, with the hope of converting that traffic into leads and subsequently revenues.

• Do web content writing and SEO writing for various websites. • Helps in the development of websites into valuable, profitable web properties. • Do online marketing for the website.

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• Writes contracts, agreements, sponsorship packages, etc.

POWERPAGE/SKYCOM Philippines MARKETING ASSISTANT and JUNIOR COPYWRITER Marketing Department July 1999 – October 2000 Company Description: A premiere company, which provides paging/message handling services.

• Writes headline studies and copies for print ads and POP materials in consolidation with the junior copywriter.

• Contacts suppliers for the production of materials such flyers, posters and other large format printing needs; sourcing of materials.

• Contacts media suppliers for new or renewal of exchange deals and set appointments with the Marketing Manager.

• Supervises/informs branch staff re announcement and implementation of new marketing program/promo; coordinates with retail shops with regards to promotional materials and requests.

• Daily monitoring of telecom ads. • Conceptualizes marketing strategies. • Help in the PR and events coordination (i.e., tech exhibits, free concerts, etc.)

PART-TIME WORK POSITIONS

Drop Dead Gorgeous, Inc. (DDG) CONTRIBUTOR WRITER DDG Lifestyle Magazine September 2012 – May 2013 Vibal Foundation & Blogwatch CONTRIBUTOR WRITER The Philippine Online Chronicles (Health & What on Earth Channel) December 2009 - 2013 www.thepoc.net SEO COPYWRITERS WEB CONTENT WRITER (SEO, ghost writer) http://www.seowriters.blogspot.com/ November 2005 – 2007 Our Lord’s Grace Montessori, Commonwealth COLLEGE PROFESSOR Mass Communication Department November 2003 – March 2004 SPEECHPOWER – Cubao and España ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR Effective English Conversation November 2002 – May 2003 MediaTech, Inc. / Lifeline Magazine CONTRIBUTOR WRITER

May 1999 – March 2000

Educational Background

2014 to Present Masters in Health Policy Studies – Health Science Track (Candidate) College of Public Health, University of the Philippines-Manila

2001 to 2003 Masters in Journalism (Candidate) Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC), San Juan, Greenhills

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1995 to 1999 Bachelor in Mass Communication major in Broadcasting Centro Escolar University, Mendiola, Manila

Seminars and Trainings Attended HOW TO PRACTICE AND TEACH EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE: AN INTENSIVE TRAINING WORKSHOP ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER FOR EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE Hotel Benilde Maison Dela Salle, Ermita, Manila August 11-14, 2016 3-PART SERIES TRAINING ON RESEARCH: RESEARCH METHODS, RESEARCH ETHICS (INCLUDING GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE) AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH-UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MANILA SEAMEO-TropMed REGIONAL CENTER AND PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FOR HEALTH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Sulo Hotel, Matalino St., Quezon City / Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care June 22-30, July 13-17, 2015 TRAINING OF TRAINERS ON CITIZENS’ ENGAGEMENT ON PUBLIC FINANCE SOCIAL WATCH PHILIPPINES thru the PEOPLE’S PUBLIC FINANCE INSTITUTE in partnership with the COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Resource Speakers/Facilitators: Government officials, Faith Bacon, Prof. Leonor M. Briones La Breza Hotel, Quezon City October 21-23, 2014 NATIONAL-LOCAL HEALTH BUDGET ADVOCACY INTEGRATION WORKSHOP WOMANHEALTH PHILIPPINES, INC., SOCIAL WATCH PHILIPPINES, ALTERNATIVE BUDGET INITIATIVE, SAVE THE CHILDREN Resource Speakers/Facilitators: Government officials, Faith Bacon, Prof. Leonor M. Briones La Breza Hotel, Quezon City December 3-5, 2014 BASIC INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING SEMINAR: POLITICAL CLANS, GOVERNANCE & JOURNALISTS’ SAFETY (Scholarship/Fellowship) PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM (PCIJ) Resource Speakers: Government officials, Malou Mangahas and Ed Lingao (PCIJ) First Pacific Leadership Academy (formerly MMLDC), Antipolo City September 19-22, 2013 ADVANCED HUMAN RIGHTS BASED-APPROACH COURSE (3 months) BREAD FOR THE WORLD – LUZON GOVERNANCE GROUP (BFW-LGG) in partnership with the UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK AND DEVELOPMENT (UP-CSWCD) Resource Persons: Ms. Cookie Diokno and the professors of UP-CSWCD Conference Room, UP-CSWCD, Diliman, Q.C. June 8, 2013 – August 24, 2013 BASIC ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION TRAINING PHILIPPINE LEGISLATORS’ COMMITTEE ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT (PLCPD) Resources Persons: PLCPD and Ed Lingao for the Philippine Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) Hotel Kimberly, Tagaytay June 18-21, 2013

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DIGITAL ACTIVISM TRAINING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY DAKILA PHILIPPINE COLLECTIVE FOR MODERN HEROISM Resource Persons: DAKILA Meralco Development Center, Antipolo Rizal September 22, 2011 SYSTEMATIZATION OF EXPERIENCES (SoE): Learning from our Development Experiences Mapanuring Pagpapahalaga sa Karanasan CANADIAN CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE (CCODP) Pranjetto Hills, Sitio Mayagay, Sampaloc, Rizal July 13-16, 2011 TRAINING COURSE ON RESULTS-BASED MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (MDF-Netherlands) Swiss Catholic Lenten Fund (SCLF) and Integrated Pastoral Development Initiative (IPDI) Meralco Development Center, Antipolo Rizal February 24-26, 2011 BASIC SEMINAR ON THE GLOBAL AND PHILIPPINE STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTS Organizer and Speaker: Ellecer Carlos and Erastus Noel T. Delizo Quezon City April 11, 2010 REGIONAL DEBT AUDIT TRAINING JUBILEE SOUTH – ASIA/PACIFIC MOVEMENT ON DEBT AND DEVELOPMENT (JS-APMDD) Resource Persons: Lidy Nacpil, Prof. Leonor M. Briones Balay Kalinaw and University Hostel, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City March 29, 2008 - April 5, 2008 ECONOMICS FOR NON-ECONOMIST (5-day Basic Economics Course) FREEDOM FROM DEBT COALITION (FDC) Facilitator: Maria Teresa Diokno-Pascual, Board Member, Former FDC President, Economist College of Social Work and Community Development, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City April May 23-24, 2007 GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING (2-day course on Gender Sensitivity and Mainstreaming) FREEDOM FROM DEBT COALITION Facilitator: Len Manikan, Gender Officer Bretsch and Barrie Resort, Antipolo City April 25-26, 2007 TRADE ON HUMAN TERMS: MAKATAO PA BA? A Launch and Roundtable Discussion on Making Trade work for the Poor UPNCPAG Assembly Hall, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City August 17, 2006 SEMINAR WORKSHOP ON GENDER AND MACROECONOMICS INTERNATIONAL GENDER AND TRADE NETWORK-ASIA (IGTN) & WOMEN AND GENDER INSTITUTE (WAGI) Facilitator: Dr. Sergy Floro, a feminist economist Caritas Seminar Room, Miriam College, Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City August 1-2, 2006

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GOD’S WAYS ARE UNPREDICTABLE: REPORTING AND EFFECTIVE STORYTELLING FOR UCA NEWS 2003 UCA News Orientation and Training Seminar Union of Catholic Asia News (UCAN) Garden Plaza Hotel and Suites (Paco, Manila) October 8 – 13, 2003

Published Articles

Copies of published articles are available upon request since they are more than the size allowed for email attachments. However, you may access my recent articles in my blog – www.healthactivist.ph. Some of my sample works are uploaded in dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xmq6cswagp75go7/AACxZQjV_k-a2ALS_b2BJtQsa.

Affiliations The following are the organizations I am currently affiliated with and have positions:

• Alternative Budget Initiative (Health Cluster) Steering Committee Member

• Consumer Rights to Safe Food (CRSF) Board Member

• Freelance Writers’ Guild of the Philippines (FWGP)

Member • Philippine Health Bloggers’ Society

Member • SARILAYA

Member • Freedom from Debt Coalition

Board Member

Personal Profile

Interests & Hobbies Writing and traveling, blogging (soon to launch), dancing (Bellydance, Zumba), cooking, theatre, reading non-fiction books, watching foreign films, enrolling in self improvement seminars/training/workshops and other technical courses Personal Advocacy Right to Health/Primary Health Care, Food and Nutrition, Wellness, Eco-Living References

I have the permission to refer you to the following for my background check:

1. Dr. Jennifer S. Madamba

Department Head, Advocacy, Research and Training Department of the Integrative Medicine for Alternative Health Care Systems, Inc. (INAM Philippines) / Senior Research Associate, UP-EIDR 09189144023 / 926-3356 / jsmadamba@yahoo.com / jsmadamba@gmail.com

2. Ana Maria R. Nemenzo Former President, Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC)

09189038687/922-1825/ananemenzo@yahoo.com