By Mikee Natinga Norico
CPU Communication students prepare to showcase their creativity and advocacy through the Sigrab Film Festival at the PACE of the Future Student Camp (PFSC) 2025, to be held on October 23–24, 2025, at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).
The Central Philippine University (CPU) Communication program proudly announced that its flagship project, the Sigrab Film Festival, has officially been accepted for oral presentation at the PACE of the Future Student Camp (PFSC) 2025, to be held on October 23–24, 2025 at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).
Chosen for its relevance, originality, and potential contribution to the future of communication practice and advocacy, Sigrab Film Festival has been named a top entry under the FILM category. The CPU delegation will be composed of Roselle Mitch Gabinete, Kairos Rye Jalando-on, Krisvimar Nogra, Elaisha Pomida, Patricia Marie Pedroso, and their adviser, Prof. Clarece Benjamin.
The PACE of the Future Student Camp 2025 is a national engagement initiative organized by the Philippine Association of Communication Educators (PACE) in celebration of its 50th founding anniversary. It is designed to bring together communication and media students from across the country through presentations, breakout sessions, and coaching activities aimed at enhancing student-led projects and fostering collaboration.
As part of the camp’s program, the CPU delegation will present the Sigrab Film Festival during breakout sessions, where attendees can exchange insights and best practices. The event will also feature a coaching session aimed at helping student teams further enhance their projects and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Established in 2017, the Sigrab Film Festival is the official film festival of Central Philippine University, spearheaded by the AB Communication program under the College of Arts and Sciences. Since its inception, it has served as a platform for student-led filmmaking, storytelling, and advocacy, providing a creative avenue for CPU student filmmakers to amplify their voices and tackle relevant social issues.
The recognition of the Sigrab Film Festival at the PACE of the Future Student Camp 2025 marks another milestone for CPU Communication, showcasing the University’s commitment to fostering excellence, creativity, and advocacy in communication and the arts.
For more information and updates, you may visit:
CPU Communication Circle: https://www.facebook.com/cpucommunicationcircle
- CPU Sigrab Film Festival: https://www.facebook.com/sigrabfilmfest
- Philippine Association of Communication Educators (PACE): https://www.facebook.com/paceinc