Instructor in Speech Communication
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Markneel lleto Balgos is an Instructor in Speech Communication at the College of Arts and Communication, University of the Philippines Baguio. He is currently a Master of Development Communication student at the University of the Philippines Open University. He graduated cum laude at the University of the Philippines Diliman with a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication. He is the current head of Dulaang UP Baguio, the performance arm of University of the Philippines Baguio. His teaching and research interests include development communication, indigenous and folklore studies, interpersonal communication, performance, and rhetoric. He facilitates theater, speech, and science communication workshops inside and outside the University from time to time.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman (Cum Laude)
Master of Arts in Social and Development Studies, University of the Philippines Baguio (2020-2022)
Master of Development Communication, University of the Philippines Open University (ongoing)
COURSES TAUGHT
COMM 10 – Critical Perspectives in Communication
COMM 100 – Introduction to Communication
SC 101 – Introduction to Speech Communication
SC 102 – Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Communication
SC 115 – Bases of Speech Communication
SC 121 – Oral Interpretation
SC 124 – Performance Art
SC 136 – Rhetoric and Forms of Public Address
SC 137 – Group Communication
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Development Communication
Indigenous Knowledge Production in media
Folklore
Performance Studies
Interpersonal Communication
Organizational and Group Communication
Rhetoric
PUBLICATIONS
Conference Presentations
- Balgos, M.I. “Tweaking Communication 10 Towards Service Learning: A Case Study of Teaching Communication 10 at University of the Philippines Baguio” in Freedom of Speech in Asia, Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts (College of Arts and Letters, UP Diliman), University of the Philippines Diliman, October 26-27, 2023.
- Balgos, M.I. “Exploring the Role of Indigenous Food Vloggers as Indigenous Knowledge Educators: A Content Analysis of Selected Cordilleran Food Vlogs” in 12th Malikhaing Guro International Conference on Culture-Based Education, University of the Philippines Los Banos, September 27-28, 2025.
- Balgos, M.I. “Cultural Heritage as Rhetorical Strategy in the 2025 Baguio City Local Elections” in Speech Communication Conference, Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts (College of Arts and Letters, UP Diliman), University of the Philippines Los Banos, October 9-10, 2025.
- Balgos, M.I. “Oral Tradition and Regional Development in DOT-CAR’s “Festival of Festivals” Social Media Videos: A Space for Indigenous Knowledge and Self-Determination” in 3rd ADCEP Philippines International Conference and 13th Scientific Meeting, Ateneo de Naga University, November 12-14, 2025.
Short Communications
- Balgos, Markneel I., and Marti S. Rodriguez. A Study on the Relationship Among Member-perceived Leadership-style, Communication Effectiveness, and Job Satisfaction on Selected UP Diliman Student Organizations. Quezon City: College of Arts and Letters, University of the Philippines Diliman, 2019.
AWARDS, CITATIONS, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS
- Faculty volunteer of the year (2022), Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Baguio