June 25, 2025 — The University of the Philippines Department of Broadcast Communication (DBC) held a curriculum workshop at the University Hotel, UP Diliman, aimed at rethinking academic strategies for a rapidly transforming media landscape. Among the invited speakers was Assistant Professor Raz dela Torre, who shared his insights on current media trends, content development, and industry challenges from both creative and educational perspectives.Entitled “What’s New, What’s Needed, What’s Next,” his presentation reflected a dual grounding in practice and pedagogy. Drawing from his extensive work as a film and television director, as well as his academic involvement with the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) at UP Open University, and as an Affiliate Professor at the Department of Broadcast Communication, dela Torre spoke candidly about the fast-changing expectations of storytellers, producers, and content creators — both in the entertainment industry and the arts.
He discussed how today’s evolving media ecology demands not only adaptation to technology, but also a shift in mindset, curriculum, and collaboration. Referencing recent developments such as audience data integration, multi-platform workflows, and new revenue-sharing models, he emphasized the importance of integrating ethics, agility, and interdisciplinarity into content creation and curriculum design. “I think, ultimately, what our curriculum needs is a paradox,” he concluded. “We need to be adaptable, but we have to maintain our rootedness.”
Assistant Professor Raz dela Torre discusses the current state of the entertainment industry, including its latest trends and pressing issues, with members of the Department of Broadcasting and Communication, UP Diliman.
Written by Jerome Suplemento | Edited by Shari Eunice San Pablo
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