23/09/2026
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SAN JOSE, Antique- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) conducted a 2-day Capacity-Building on Technical Writing, Digital Media, and Graphic Design Skills on September 10-11, 2026 at Adelaide Tourist and Travelers Inn, San Jose de Buenavista, Antique.
DOLE Antique Officer-in-Charge, Ms. Virginia M. Goboy, emphasized the importance of the training in strengthening the competencies of personnel and interns.
โThis training is one of the DOLE initiatives to continuously enhance the personnel of DOLE Antique Field Office with knowledge and skills needed to meet the changing demands of our works and public service of our Department.โ Goboy said.
The activity was conducted in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and Radio Kaimaw 88.5FM of LGU Pandan and was attended by 43 DOLE personnel and interns.
The training aimed to enhance the participantsโ skills in preparing clear and professional documents, creating engaging digital content, and designing effective information materials. It highlighted the importance of graphic design, photojournalism, technical writing, and news writing in improving communication, promoting DOLE programs and services, and delivering accurate and timely information to the public.
Mr. Wilmer L. Suelo, Project Development Officer I/ SPARK Focal together with Ms. Marian Faith Torreverde of DICT 6, demonstrated practical techniques on creating digital and graphic materials using Canva and Canva AI. The participants were introduced to the different design features and tools available in Canva, including templates, layouts, text elements, graphics, images, and other design components. The speaker also discussed the importance of proper design composition, readability, consistency, and appropriate use of visual elements in creating professional communication materials.
Meanwhile, PIA-Antique Information Center Manager Ms. Pillar Mabaquiao, and Ms. Ialac G. Etorsaita discussed News Writing and Development Communication. Emphasis was given to identifying relevant information, organizing facts, writing clear and concise news stories, and presenting government programs and services in a manner that is accurate, informative, and accessible to the public.
The Photojournalism and News Writing Workshop, facilitated by Mr. Peter Edward R. Perez, Information Officer of LGU Pandan and Manager of Radio Kaimaw 88.5FM, highlighted the importance of effective communication and responsible information dissemination through photojournalism.
Participants learned practical techniques in capturing meaningful photographs and producing clear, accurate, and engaging news articles.
Hands-on activities and exercises were conducted throughout the training, allowing participants to apply the concepts and techniques discussed and gain practical experience in producing communication and information materials.
The activity served as a valuable opportunity for DOLE personnel and Interns to strengthen their competencies and apply their learning towards more effective and quality public service.
DOLE Antique continues to pursue capacity-building initiatives that equip its workforce with relevant skills and knowledge in support of responsive, effective, and quality public service.
