Rosemarie Quinto-Rey, Albay Chamber of Commerce president and Albay Information and Communication Technology Association chairperson, welcomed the new standard as she called on technical experts and trainers for the course.
“We are planning to offer training on content writing. We are calling on experts and trainers in this field to help us develop the skills and competencies of our local talents,” she said.
Responsible for online content creation
National Irrigation Authority (NIA) Bicol Director Gaudencio De Vera, one of the participants during the local launching of the competency standards at the SM City Legazpi, said the program will be a big help for the government in improving its information dissemination efforts.
“It’s good that we improve our competencies in the use of social media. By this learning, we are hoping to enhance content creation especially for us in the government to inform the public regarding our programs. The social media is very important these days,” he said.
Aireen Perol-Jaymalin, local journalist and media correspondent, said the program is timely and relevant to the growing number of online content creators.
“It’s high time that we have a course like this especially since we have a lot of content creators now. Most of what they do or what they have been doing, there’s no formal school. It’s only hit-and-miss,” she said.
With TESDA’s introduction of the course, many will benefit from this. It’s very important that they understand that content creation is not just filming and editing,” Perol said.
The competency standards can also help uphold the ethical considerations and responsibilities in digital content creation.
“In the context of content creation, ethical values play a crucial role in ensuring that creators uphold honesty, integrity, respect, and fairness in their work. This includes being transparent with audiences, respecting intellectual property rights, avoiding harmful or deceptive practices, and promoting positive messages and behavior. Hopefully, this will contribute to a healthier and more responsible online environment,” Perol added. (PIA5/Albay)
