A graduate of BA Communication Arts major in Speech and Corporate Communication from the University of the Philippines Mindanao. She is a skilled organizer with expertise in project management, PR & communication, and with an ample knowledge in research and data analysis. She is currently doing her Master’s degree in Intercultural Management at the University of Burgundy (Université de Bourgogne) in Dijon, France.

PUBLICATIONS (Contributor or Featured-in)
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Advocacy on Indigenous People’s of the PH
– Indigenous groups call out misuse of word ‘Bagani’ in upcoming TV series By Ryan Macasero Mar 5, 2018
– https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/197594-national-commission-indigenous-peoples-warning-abscbn-bagani by Bonz Magsambol Mar 7, 2018
– ABS-CBN, CHED’s Adamat, Rep. Catamco & IP Leaders agree on Bagani use in show by The Philippine Star Mar 16, 2018
– https://www.facebook.com/dakila.philippines/posts/what-do-you-think-about-the-issue-on-the-bagani-tv-showrepresentatives-from-indi/10155178941472461/ by DAKILA Philippines Mar 6, 2018
– https://entertainment.inquirer.net/265522/bagani-term-used-in-good-faith-abs-cbn-execs-and-ip-leaders-finally-agree by By: Katrina Hallare – Reporter INQUIRER.net Mar 14, 2018Read
– https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/197594-national-commission-indigenous-peoples-warning-abscbn-bagani by Bonz Magsambol Mar 7, 2018
– https://www.instagram.com/p/BgQz9axgApS/?utm_source=ig_embed by ABS-CBN PR Mar 13, 2018
– Growing Up Lumad by Melissa Claire Barrera
– Instagram User visits Lumads, call for help through social media by Bakwit Diaries Jun 10, 2015
Organizing 1st City-proper Pride March in Davao
– Davao Eyes 1st Pride within city proper this June 1 by OutrageMag.com Staff Mar 28, 2016
– Davao holds 2nd Pride for 2016; first in downtown area by Mikee dela Cruz Jun 4, 2018
Other features
– Heneral Luna Goes Nationwide On September 9 by Lieu Magazine
– Featured on a Lifestyle article written by Patmei Bello Ruivivar, ‘1st Diwang Bonifacio Awards Top 8 Finalists’. Published on Mindanao Times (March 2012)
Email me: melissaclairebarrera@gmail.com