The stage is set for the Communication Olympiad Grand Championship 2025, as top student communicators from across the Philippines prepare to compete in the national finals on June 27 at the Meralco headquarters in Pasig City.
Organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, COMCO School of Communications, and One Meralco Foundation (OMF), the Olympiad serves as the culminating event of a nationwide training and competition in communications, marketing, and public relations. The initiative aims to develop and empower the next generation of Filipino communicators.
One Meralco Foundation, the social development arm of the Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Meralco, backs the program as part of its advocacy for youth empowerment and sustainable development.
During the formal signing of the partnership, IABC Philippines Chairman Joe R. Zaldarriaga, OMF President Jeffrey O. Tarayao, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises Partner and Co-Founder Ferdinand L. Bondoy, and IABC Philippines President Belle Tiongco were present to affirm their support.
Tarayao, who also serves as one of the Olympiad’s jurors, praised the student participants for their creativity, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
“We believe it’s vital for Filipino youth to become more aware of the many sustainable development challenges we face. One of the key themes they will tackle is Energy for Development. OMF is proud to support platforms like this where students can contribute their insights and ideas,” Tarayao said.
Following a series of training workshops and a rigorous elimination round, 15 universities have earned their place in the grand finals. The finalists are:
- Ateneo de Manila University
- Baliuag University
- De La Salle University – Dasmariñas
- De La Salle University – Manila
- Far Eastern University
- Laguna University
- Mapúa University – Makati
- Mindoro State University
- National University – Dasmariñas
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
- Tarlac State University
- University of Antique
- University of the Cordilleras
- University of the Philippines Visayas
- University of Saint Anthony (Iriga City, Camarines Sur)
With student teams representing regions from Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Tarlac, Bicol, Cordilleras, Antique, and Iloilo City, the 2025 Communications Olympiad promises a dynamic showcase of youth talent and innovation in strategic communication.
