The Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC) marked the successful conclusion of the third cohort of its Executive Program on Public Communication during the culminating activity held on April 17, 2026.

The specialized two-month program is designed to equip leaders with the strategic tools needed to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of modern public discourse. Participants in this cohort come from public institutions, including government and the academe:

• Emy Ruth Gianan, Officer-in-Charge, Communication Management Office, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila
  
  
• Noralene Menchavez Uy, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Planning, International Affairs, and Climate Change, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
  
  
• Maricon C. Viduya, Director for Strategic Communications, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

During the culmination, the importance of maintaining integrity in public information was highlighted as a cornerstone of the training curriculum.

“Public communication is a matter of public trust. Our job is to ensure that it is handled with discipline, clarity, and responsibility,” said Therese San Diego Torres, AIJC President.

Following the success of this cohort, the program will be offered again in June 2026. Interested applicants and organizations may visit this page on the AIJC website for registration details.