I am a versatile writer with an extensive background in communication and public relations. I have over 30 years of experience writing press releases, news articles, feature stories, and commentaries. Additionally, I produce message packages and speeches to support strategic communication initiatives. The majority of my writing focuses on politics, public safety and security, and peace and order issues. Before his retirement in January 2024, I worked as a public relations consultant and personal speechwriter for retired police Lieutenant General Rhodel O. Sermonia, former Deputy Chief of Administration for the Philippine National Police. I also served as the Police Community Affairs and Development Group's (PCADG) advocacy consultant for information development operations, community empowerment initiatives, and the mobilization of force multipliers and non-governmental organization support groups. I contributed articles to the PNP Journal and Pulis Serbis Balita, the national police's primary magazine and newsletter. When asked, I also give lectures to PNP personnel undergoing specialized training for PCADG on topics such as news writing in relation to communication operations and perception management, as well as community organizing and mobilization activities in support of the government's campaign to weaken communist insurgent infiltration operations in various communities. Aside from writing speeches, feature articles, and concept papers for the PNP's advocacy initiatives, I was also involved in various public relations jobs, such as crisis management and damage control operations for several government agencies other than the PNP, corporate entities, political parties, and candidates. I also write narratives for individual nominations for National Prestigious honors, such as the Metrobank Foundation Inc., Outstanding Filipino Awards, Civil Service Commission Presidential Lingkod Bayan Awards, and various organizational-level honors for PNP personnel and units. In 2013, I served as a co-terminus Congressional Staff and Political Affairs Assistant II for former ACT-CIS Party-List Congressman Samuel D. Pagdilao Jr., serving as his personal speechwriter and ghost columnist. Before this, I worked for Pagdilao as an Executive Consultant starting in 2006, when he served as the spokesperson and Chief of the Public Information Office. I developed strategic communication plans for the PNP until he retired as Director of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group before he was elected as a party-list representative. I was a regional correspondent for the Manila Times before I spent several years working in the PNP's public relations department. I graduated from the Lyceum of the Philippines with a degree in journalism. My goal in becoming a freelancer is to broaden my network through virtual assistance employment, with the expectation of gaining professional progress and increasing earnings potential in this new industry. This home-based work environment is particularly appealing to me because it allows me to balance my time between my job and family obligations. Aside from the abilities indicated above, here are some more services I can provide to you and your business: • Content Creation (composing editorials, columns, blog entries, and articles); • Editing and proofreading. • Conduct online research. • Managing social media (producing and sharing materials on social media sites); • Social media community engagement • Campaign Coordination (supporting campaign management, planning, and implementation); • Organizing files and documents • Managing emails. • Calendar and schedule management using Google Calendar • Designing social media visuals, brochures, flyers, and banners with Canva, PicsArt, and other tools. • Document preparation and other administrative responsibilities. With the abilities I've developed for more than 30 years in the public relations industry and as a writer, I'm sure I can meet whatever requirements the customer may have in this regard. I welcome the opportunity to collaborate on projects that align with your needs and vision.