Kabzeel Sheba G. Catapang
Research topic: Indigenous peoples’ agency and participation in rural development in the Philippines
Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Elske van de Fliert and Dr. Oleg Nicetic
Research interests: Participatory communication; development communication; sustainable development; communication for social change; community media
Qualifications: Master of Development Communication, University of the Philippines Open University; Bachelor of Arts in Communication Research, University of the Philippines Diliman
Publications
Datuin, J. R. M., Cadion, L. G., Catapang, K. S.G., Rodriguez, D. A., & Magpantay, V. A. (2022). “Production System of Selected Commercial Broiler Chicken Farms in the Philippines.” Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 48(1): 57-69.
Torres, C. S., Francisco, R. P. F., Tirol, M. S. C., Catapang, K. S. G., Tallafer, L. L., & Velasco, M. T. H. (2015). “The College of Development Communication Extension Programs in Community Communication: Towards a New Domain in Development Communication.” Philippine Journal of Development Communication 7: 147-187.
Anarna, K. A. C. & Catapang, K. S. G. (2015). “A Predictive Model of OFW Risk-Taking Intention: A Proposed Guide for Communication Campaigns.” Philippine Journal of Development Communication 7: 1-23.
Catapang, K. S. G. (2014). “Communicating Maternal Health Safety to Women in Taal, Batangas to Reduce Delay in Decision to Seek Obstetric Care.” Philippine Journal of Development Communication 6: 64-95.
Researcher biography
Kabzeel Sheba G. Catapang is an assistant professor at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Prior to joining the academe, Kabz worked for almost a decade in political affairs and legislation in the Philippines, specifically at the Lower House of Congress (House of Representatives) rendering administration, legislative, program-implementation and constituent-relations support to congresspersons from Marinduque and Batangas districts.