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“…our enemy is also the growing surge of misinformation .” - United Nations Secretary General António Guterres (Journalism, Press Freedom and COVID-19: Issue brief in the UNESCO series)

INFODEMIC An over-abundance of information- some accurate and some not- that makes it hard for people to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance when they need it. - World Health Organization

OBJECTIVES: • 1. Provide reliable, relevant and timely information to the general public in relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic. 2. Recommend proactive strategies to cope with the crisis. COMPONENTS: • 1. DXBU COVID-19 Special Coverage of it two radio programs (Morning Sunshine and Binukid-On-Air) 2. Infographics and Infomercials IMPLEMENTERS: Sixteen (16) units in the • university • In partnership with the City of Malaybalay through the City Mayor Florencio T. Flores Jr. on April 3, 2020

COVID-19 SPECIAL COVERAGE OF DXBU MORNING SUNSHINE AND BINUKID ON AIR RADIO PROGRAMS 40 EPISODES | 66,389 FB VIEWS| 143,056 PEOPLE REACHED Database: April 6 to May 29, 2020 (Morning Sunshine & Binukid-On-Air Radio Programs

COVID-19 INFOGRAPHICS

Three ra radio io plu lugs and one radio drama on COVID-19 INFOMERCIALS COVID-19 were developed and recorded by the (RADIO PLUGS) Development Communication Department, the Bukidnon Studies Center and the Instructional Materials Development Center. These plugs were in Bis isay aya an and Bin inukid kid dia iale lect cts. are played by member stations of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas-Bukidnon Chapter, as well as in malls and public places.

MOVING FORWARD TO THE NEW NORMAL…

• Proposed University-Wide Extension Project in partnership with the City of Malaybalay and the 2 nd Congressional District in the Province of Bukidnon (2020-2021) • Target Beneficiaries: Public and Private Sectors (Youth, IP Communities, Business, Education, Economic, Government, Self-employed, LGUs, Religious, Healthy Agers and others) • General Objectives: Ensure that the general public understand the guidelines, challenges and opportunities prevalent under the “New Normal” so that they can proactively participate in efforts of the government to mitigate the COVID-19 threat.

BukSU as Learning Resource Institute In moving forward as development partners, specific undertakings may be delved on the following: NARROWCASTING on defined area and audience (i.e. local government officials and youth leaders) focused on the social innovation framework) specifically on Webin binars on retooling of local officials on; a. The Use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) b. Governance and management, health and wellness, economic and food security, legal, mental health, culture sensitivity, and all other social innovation dimensions

BUKIDNON STATE UNIVERSITY ANTI-COVID INSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVES As an expression of gratitude, the BukSU Brass Band serenaded the COVID-19 frontliners of around the Malaybalay City

INITIATIVE S BUKSU LAUNCHED A SCREENING TOOL FOR COVID 19

The Natural Science The Information The Physical Plant and The Automotive Technology Department Department (NSD) Produced Management Unit Technology (ITD) developed a dual purpose disinfectant device for Liters Of Disinfectant Last developed an automatic (PPMU) built an the COVID-19 Pandemic March-April, 2020 improvised alcohol dispenser for use at the University Entrance handwashing station near the BukSU Gate Gate

The College of Nursing implemented Phase 1 of their End COVID-19 Initiatives. They were able to produce 1700 DIY face shields, 1 misting decontamination booth, 10 raincoats, 5 boots and 500 medical protective kits (soap, vitamins good for 7 days, surgical caps, shoe cover, sterile gloves, clean gloves, tissue and energy cereal drink). These PPEs and medical protective kits were given to a total of 94 beneficiaries in Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro City.

BukSU is one with the community. We fight together. We heal together. We are one.