Tiwi, Iloilo–The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) has embarked on an journey of enhanced communication with the conceptualization of Tunda, special newsletter designed to keep the community informed and engaged during the upcoming Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (RSCUAA) 2024 Sports Festival and Conference Tunda, which translates to “announcement” in Hiligaynon, encapsulates what the newsletter aims to achieve: disseminating valuable information and fostering collaboration and inclusivity among participants.
The idea for Tunda was first introduced during the RSCUAA 2024 Strategic Planning initiatives held on October 10-11 and October 15, where RSCUAA and ISUFST officials and sports administrators, respectively, gathered to strategize for the upcoming event. With the theme “One Western Visayas: Promoting Peace, Inclusivity, and Well-Being through Sports,” Tunda serves as an organic bridge, connecting the broader Region VI SUCs community and its stakeholders. It also embodies the spirit of multi-party partnership, highlighting the strength of collaboration and shared values among diverse individuals and institutions. Tunda will operate side by side with the RSCUAA 2024 website and social media platforms to enhance engagement, improve dissemination, and strengthen communication in the duration of the six-day sports event.
Tunda not only serves as a conduit for information but also embodies the core values of ISUFST, enhancing the RSCUAA theme through its commitment to fostering a supportive environment. By promoting transparency, encouraging active participation, and celebrating achievements, Tunda aligns with the Guiding Principles of Integrity, Social Justice, Discipline, and Academic Excellence. This initiative also highlights the importance of inclusivity, ensuring that every voice within the greater community is heard and represented, ultimately contributing to a more harmonious, thriving, and unified spirit during the RSCUAA 2024 celebrations.
Tunda publication will include a special release following the opening rites and a detailed summary of the six-day, ISUFST-hosted regional event from December 15-20, 2024, covering 14 state universities and more than 15 sports events. These issues will also be released digitally through the ISUFST’s official FB page, website, and info boards of RSCUAA 2024.
Dr. Jescel Bito-onon, RSCUAA Newsletter Sub-Committee Chairperson, said, “Tunda will not only inform but also unite our community under a shared purpose, reflecting our commitment to integrity, social justice, and academic excellence. We will collaborate closely with the Public Relations, Documentation, Website, and Secretariat Committees, among others, to ensure comprehensive and cohesive coverage.”
This Thursday, November 7, the newsletter committee convened with its members and a representative from the Public Relations Committee at the ISUFST Main Campus-Tiwi Site Conference Room to discuss publication protocols, lay-out and pagination, inter-committee collaboration, content creation strategies. This meeting highlighted the importance of a unified approach in disseminating information, reinforcing Tunda’s collaborative spirit.
As agreed, a training workshop for volunteer students and staff is set for Thursday, November 14, in the same venue, in preparation for the newsletter’s upcoming issues. This hopes to equip committee members with the necessary skills and ensure that all content adheres to a consistent language, layout, and style that will also be adopted by the other adjacent committees.
As the ISUFST community gears up for RSCUAA 2024, Tunda stands as a clarion of communication, heralding a new era of engagement and cooperation among the region’s student-athletes. Through this initiative, ISUFST reaffirms its commitment to empowering individuals and communities, nurturing a culture of excellence, and fostering well-being through sports. (Photos by Herman Lagon and Eli Gene Tisuela and Herman Lagon/Text by Herman Lagon/PAMMCO/Published by: Patrick Lance Nacion/MIS-PAMMCO)
