Francis Darwin Assyraf B. Ibañez is a Broadcasting student at West Visayas State University, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting and expected to graduate in June 2026. An academic awardee with multiple Bronze and Silver Medals, he has held key leadership roles in student media, including News Manager of DYWV WEST TV and Science Editor of The Mediator, the College of Communication’s official publication. His broadcasting experience extends to real-world journalism through his work as a field reporter for K5 News FM, covering national and local elections and community-based events. In addition to his media background, Francis has professional experience in the corporate sector. He worked as a Customer Service Representative at Transcom Iloilo, an Associate – Operations at WNS Iloilo under the Expedia Travel account, and a Lead Verification Specialist at Trualliant Iloilo, handling financial and health insurance accounts. He brings a strong blend of communication skills, leadership, and professionalism across media and corporate environments.

Francis Darwin Assyraf Ibañez

Francis Darwin Assyraf B. Ibañez is a Broadcasting student at West Visayas State University, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting and expected to graduate in June 2026. An academic awardee with multiple Bronze and Silver Medals, he has held key leadership roles in student media, including News Manager of DYWV WEST TV and Science Editor of The Mediator, the College of Communication’s official publication. His broadcasting experience extends to real-world journalism through his work as a field reporter for K5 News FM, covering national and local elections and community-based events. In addition to his media background, Francis has professional experience in the corporate sector. He worked as a Customer Service Representative at Transcom Iloilo, an Associate – Operations at WNS Iloilo under the Expedia Travel account, and a Lead Verification Specialist at Trualliant Iloilo, handling financial and health insurance accounts. He brings a strong blend of communication skills, leadership, and professionalism across media and corporate environments.

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Francis Darwin Assyraf B. Ibañez is a Broadcasting student at West Visayas State University, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting and expected to graduate in June 2026. An academic awardee with multiple Bronze and Silver Medals, he has held key leadership roles in student media, including News Manager of DYWV WEST TV and Science Editor of The Mediator, the College of Communication’s official publication. His broadcasting experience extends to real-world journalism through his work as a field reporter for K5 News FM, covering national and local elections and community-based events.

In addition to his media background, Francis has professional experience in the corporate sector. He worked as a Customer Service Representative at Transcom Iloilo, an Associate – Operations at WNS Iloilo under the Expedia Travel account, and a Lead Verification Specialist at Trualliant Iloilo, handling financial and health insurance accounts. He brings a strong blend of communication skills, leadership, and professionalism across media and corporate environments.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

News Manager at DYWV West TV
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Managed news operations and newsroom workflow; ensured timely delivery of news content.
Science Editor at The Mediator, College Publication
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Edited science content for campus publication; coordinated with writers and editors.
Staff Writer at The Technovator
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Wrote articles for campus technology publication.
College Editor at College of Arts and Sciences
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Edited college publications for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Customer Service Representative at Transcom Iloilo
March 25, 2023 - November 23, 2023
Handled customer inquiries and billing; focused on mobile, telephony, and home security services.
Associate - Operations at WNS Iloilo
September 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
Worked as an Associate - Operations handling flights, hotels, and car rentals; Expedia Travel account.
Lead Verification Specialist at TruAlliant
November 1, 2025 - Present
Handles financial accounts, particularly for Health Insurance; proficient in problem solving, communication, customer care, and time management.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting at West Visayas State University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at Iloilo Science and Technology University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Bronze Medalist
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Silver Medalist
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment