Filipino Society: Publicity & Marketing Officer

what's up filsoc ! ₊✩‧₊˚౨ৎ˚₊✩‧₊ my name is mariel and i am a first year crime & security science student ! 

i am running for publicity & marketing officer because I want to use my creativity to share Filipino culture through social media engagement and celebrate the culture that i am so proud to be a part of <3 Coming to London by myself for university felt so daunting but joining FilSoc made me feel so welcomed and proud to be part of a wider community ! Being in a big city like London can feel so isolating so as well as P&M officer, I am also a friendly face you can come up to for anything🙂‍↕️ I aim to deliver what the people want! 

As one of the previous media managers of my sixth form’s instagram page, im experienced in making engaging content which follows latest trends whilst also looking aesthetically appealing ! i am a very creative person with multiple hobbies - from organising my new start-up nail business (which requires patience and attention to detail) to scrapbooking and making video edits of my various interests ! I have a creative spirit and creating content for FilSoc allows me to express my endless ideas that ensures to encapsulate FilSoc's fun and unforgettable events ! Being an avid concert goer and digi-cam warrior, i will make sure to be there to capture every moment in FilSoc and deliver high-quality edits and content 💪🏽🙏🏽

trust in me as your P&M officer - vote mariel, so we can excel ! ⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 

#Mariel4P&M #Sophia4Welfare #Maharlika4VP 

What’s up FilSoc!! 

I'm Gael, a 1st year in Social Sciences! Coming from the Philippines, it was honestly scary to study abroad, but joining FilSoc has truly let me feel right back at home in the Filipino community both in UCL and in London. The sense of family in this society is truly unmatched, and I want to do all that I can to give back :)

So why this role? I have always loved having an outlet to be creative ever since I was a kid playing with PicsArt and CapCut, and I can’t think of a better way to harness this but for this role. I’m proficient in a wide range of tools, such as Canva, GIMP, and Pinta for photo editing, and have a constant eye for detail to ensure every material released is as polished as possible. I’ve also made publications throughout my high school life, from the school newspaper or school club ads, and I doomscroll enough to keep content updated with trends. Finally, I follow deadlines and am truly passionate about promoting our culture, ensuring that our page is both constantly updated and culturally rooted.

If I get this position, I plan to maximize our reach on social media, both through consistent Instagram posts for info and recaps, as well as utilizing the TikTok page further to make more entertaining and casual videos with members. I would also ensure that our posters and stories are eye-catching, easy-to-read, and informational, and I aim to make our page inviting to both Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike.

Hope to get your vote, salamat lahat!

I naturally find enjoyment within the splendiferous act of creating content for social media. I have always put in incredibly hard work to edit photos and videos to be as pleasing as possible, with heightened understanding of this generation’s updated trends to ensure interactive and entertaining content. This role of Publicity and Marketing will help me expand such necessary skills and allow UCL FILSOC to appear as BEAUTIFUL online as it is in person. I believe filipino culture deserves more recognition and appreciation, which I will try my best to capture in order to inspire people fall in love with our phenomenal country. 

Vote for me please…