Manila, Sept. 24 -- The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) is eyeing a possible partnership with Xavier University on the plan to establish a strategic government communication academy in Northern Mindanao.

As the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security for Region 10 (Northern Mindanao), Communication Secretary Martin Andanar offered to collaborate with the university in creating a program to intensify literacy efforts and provide immersion opportunities to students.

"As an (alumnus), I would like to reach out (and extend) any assistance I can give while I am here, by means of paying forward, for this institution and the students as well," Andanar said as he briefed Xavier's key heads on the proposed traini...