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Technically Speaking is a student advertising and public relations agency in the School of Communication. The agency is an active learning classroom environment where students work on real projects, ...

The Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST) College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM) recently conducted a two-day seminar on public speaking and basic flight ...