The Philippine Corporate Address Book

Jose Romualdo "Rom" B. Cumagun, A.B., M.B.A., Ed.D.

MEDIA PRODUCTION WORK EXPERIENCE

ABS-CBN News Channel, Segment Producer-Writer (talent basis) August-October 2000

o Conceptualized, researched and wrote biographical scripts regarding outstanding achievements of Filipinos

o Planned, coordinated, scheduled and directed the production of FILIPINO (one-minute info breaks that aired at hourly intervals within a 24-hour news program

Star Cinema Productions, Production Assistant-Researcher (talent basis) 1995 & 2000

o Researched historical information used by screenwriter and film director in developing the screenplay of ALAMAT NG ISANG PAG-IBIG (love story set during WWII Japanese occupation)

o Assisted line-producer and film director in planning, coordinating, scheduling, casting, rehearsing and filming of JEEPNEY (movie catering to non-traditional audience)

Communication Arts Dept, Miriam College, (sideline basis) 1993 & 2006

o Conceptualized, researched and wrote math instructional video scripts

o Planned, coordinated, scheduled, selected talent-resource persons, directed and edited the production of GENERATION MATH & MATH ALIVE, series of 30 minute math videos designed to help high school math teachers

o Directed and edited marketing videos for corporations Caltex Philippines, Uni-president and Meralco

TLRC Media Production Center, TV Producer-Director-Writer (full-time) June 1993-April 1999

o Conceptualized, researched and wrote instructional television scripts on technology and entrepreneurship

o Planned, coordinated, scheduled, selected talents-resource persons and directed 30-minute programs airing over channel 7 national television, 5 days a week --- AGRISIYETE ( featuring “how to” topics on improving agricultural productivity) and NEGOSIYETE ( featuring “how to” topics on operating small to medium scale businesses)

o Conceptualized, organized, engaged production personnel, determined treatment and scope of a new show MAGNEGOSYO (featuring tips on business management) to replace Agrisiyete and Negosiyete

o Wrote, directed and edited MALAS DAW SA BUHAY (short film)

o Presented supplementary feature stories and documentaries on-cam

Libangang Pilipino Productions, TV Assistant Director-Writer (talent basis) 1993

o Conceptualized, researched and wrote narrative scripts for BOYOYONG ( 30-minute weekly “values oriented” children’s program aired over channel 5 )

o Assisted the TV studio director in planning, scheduling, rehearsing talents, studio taping and editing episodes

o Appeared as semi-regular talent essaying the role of an antagonist

Asian Socio-Pastoral Communication Center, Producer (full-time) July 1989 – Dec 1993

o Conceptualized and wrote catechetical and inspirational scripts

o Directed and edited RADIO PROGAMS for Jesuit Ministries

o Planned, scheduled, coordinated and directed the prodution of various in-house and commissioned SOUNDSLIDE PRESENTATIONS

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association of Communication Educators and Scriptwriters, Member 1998-present

Philippine Association for Communication Education, Member 2003-2006

Toastmasters International, Member 2007-2011

PUBLICATIONS & PRODUCTIONS

Magazine & Newspaper Feature Articles

(1998) ‘Service After High School’, The Treasure Trail
(1998) ‘Learning Values by Sharing Them’, The Treasure Trail
(1993) ‘Escapism and Exploitation: a means to an end’, Mediawatch
(1992) ‘Clowns on a Mission’, Mediawatch
(1992) ‘Sharing Optimism for the Manila Cinema Society’, People in Communication
(1988) ‘Revival Music Still Hits the Spot’, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Short Fiction & Poetry

(1998) ‘The Last Huka-huka Diver’, The Treasure Trail
(1988) ‘Verse Choir of the Grasses’, Pag-asa
(1988) ‘Summer Noontime at the Chapel’, Pag-asa
(1987) ‘Woman Waiting by the Gate’, Pag-asa
(1987) ‘Ang Nanay kong Detektib’, (My Mother, the Detective) Pag-asa
(1984) ‘Ang Tatlong Manggogoyong’, (The Three Swindlers) Matanglawin
(1984) ‘Dasal sa Imahen ni San Sony’, (Prayer to the Statue of St. Sony) Matanglawin
(1984) ‘Isang Pranses sa Marikina Auto-line’, (A Frenchman in the Public Bus) Heights
(1984) ‘Butiking Halimaw’, (Monster Lizard) Heights
(1983) ‘Kwento ni Luis’, (Story of Luis) Philippine Collegian
(1983) ‘Binabagyo rin pala ang Kampus’, (Storms Can Rage the Campus) Blue & Gold

Educational Film & Television

(2005) ‘Mt. Manabo: a Trek-umentary’, Moonrise Documentary Film Festival
(2005) ‘Sunrise in Oriental Mindoro’, Moonrise Documentary Film Festival
(2005) ‘Sugat ng Calancan Bay’, (Wound of Calancan Bay) Independent Film Production
(2004) ‘Functions & Relations’, Math Alive Video Series, Department of Education
(2003) ‘Quadratic Functions’, Math Alive Video Series, Department of Education
(2002) ‘Coordinate Grids’, Generation Math Video Series, Department of Education
(2004) ‘Polynomials’, Generation Math Video Series, Department of Education
(1998) ‘Managers Experiential Course on Nature’, Magnegosyo, Channel 7 TV
(1998) ‘Day Care and Pre-school Services’, Magnegosyo, Channel 7 TV
(1998) ‘Body & Skin Care Services’, Magnegosyo, Channel 7 TV
(1998) ‘Cacti & Succulents’, Magnegosyo, Channel 7 TV
(1997) ‘Coastal Resource Management’, Agrisiyete, Channel 7 TV
(1996) ‘Sangkap ng Maunlad na Kooperatiba’, (Successful Coops) Agrisiyete, Channel 7 TV
(1995) ‘Natural Forest Management’, Agrisiyete, Channel 7 TV
(1995) ‘Product Development’, Negosiyete, Channel 7 TV
(1994) ‘Purong Binhi ng Palay’, (Pure Rice Seeds) Agrisiyete, Channel 7 TV
(1994) ‘Freshwater Ornamental Fish’, Agrisiyete, Channel 7 TV
(1994) ‘Industrial Tree Planting’, Agrisiyete, Channel 7 TV
(1994) ‘Landscaping’, Negosiyete, Channel 7 TV
(1994) ‘Franchising’, Negosiyete, Channel 7 TV
(1993) ‘Baril-barilan’, (Gunplay) Boyoyong, Channel 5 TV
(1993) ‘Mr. Showbiz’, Boyoyong, Channel 5 TV
(1993) ‘Tambutso Gun’, (Car Engine-exhaust Gun) Boyoyong, Channel 5 TV
(1993) ‘Baby Doll’, Boyoyong, Channel 5 TV

Webmastering, Blogging, Video Streaming Channels

(2014) RCcom:Rom Cumagun Communications http://romcumaguncommunications.wordpress.com
(2014) Journeys to Financial Security http://journeystofinancialsecurity.wordpress.com
(2014) Science and Rom Cumagun http://scienceandromcumagun.wordpress.com
(2013) romcumagunmedianewsonline https://www.facebook.com/romcumagunmedianewsonlinecom
(2013) Teacher Rom Cumagun http://romcumagun.blogspot.com
(2013) Rom Cumagun Show http://www.youtube.com/user/romcumagun
(2013) Rom Cumagun Students (Formal & Informal) Past, Present & Future https://www.facebook.com/groups/RomCumagunStudentsFormalInformalPastPresentFuture/members/

CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, TRAININGS ATTENDED

Kingdom of Bahrain

(2009) Module Writing, AMA International University Bahrain
(2008) Research Capability Building, AMA International University Bahrain
(2007) Characteristics of Effective Leaders, Pakistan Community Toastmasters
(2007) Macromedia Flash, Engineering Informatics Society, AMAIUB
(2007) 3rd Bahrain Universities Model United Nations Conference, AMA International University
(2007) The Heart of Public Speaking, AMA International University Bahrain
(2007) Global Entrepreneurship, AMA International University Bahrain
(2007) Financial Analysis: a Close-encounter, AMA International University Bahrain
(2007) Social Philosophy, AMA International University Bahrain
(2006) Evolution of E-Commerce Bahrain, Ministry of Industry & E-commerce Bahrain

Republic of the Philippines

(2005) Classroom Best Practices Workshop, Miriam College
(2004) Student Performance Evaluation Workshop, Miriam College
(2004) Production Management Workshop, Star Cinema Productions
(2001) Project Proposal Writing, Miriam College
(2000) Production Management Workshop, Star Cinema Productions
(1999) Campaign Planning, Networking & Advocacy, Dept. of Social Welfare and Development
(1998) Scriptwriting Workshop for Teachers, Ricky Lee’s Writers Studio
(1997) Film Pedagogy Workshop, University of the Philippines
(1995) Advanced Photography Workshop, Technology and Livelihood Resource Center
(1993) Directing for Television, Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
(1992) Advanced Directing Workshop/Film & Video Workshop, Mowelfund Film Institute
(1992) Videography Seminar, Professional Photographers Association of the Philippines
(1992) Theater Play Writing Workshop, Cultural Center of the Philippines
(1987) Skills & Values Formation in the Social Sciences, Ateneo Teacher Center
(1985) Radio Production Workshop, National Office of Mass Media, Manila

PERSONAL DATA

Date of Birth January 21, 1966
Place of Birth Quezon City, Philippines
Religion Roman Catholic
Civil Status Married (December 14, 1990)
Name of Spouse Pelagia C. Milado (September 15, 1966)
Names of Children John Paul (September 9, 1991)
Christine Marie (March 29, 1994)
Angela Marie (November 18, 1999)
Marie Yvonne (October 14, 2002)