PASIG CITY, Philippines — In a defining moment for Filipino media and environmental advocacy, Ross Flores Del Rosario—founder of WazzupPilipinas.com, External Vice President of GPP Kalikasan Muna – Green Party of the Philippines, and Board Trustee of the Bayanihan Para sa Kalikasan Movement, Inc.—has been officially selected to participate in a landmark Capacity Development and Training Workshop Series for Media Professionals on Intergovernmental Processes and Planetary Health to be held this September 3–4, 2025, at Sunway University in Sunway City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This prestigious international program, backed by global environmental and media institutions, is designed to sharpen the skills and broaden the perspectives of selected media professionals across the world—arming them with the knowledge, network, and strategic communication tools needed to confront one of the most urgent challenges of our time: planetary health.

A Beacon of Filipino Excellence in the Global Arena

Chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants, Ross Del Rosario’s inclusion signals more than personal achievement—it marks the arrival of a passionate Filipino voice at the global table. As the tireless force behind Wazzup Pilipinas, an award-winning online platform renowned for championing grassroots movements, civic engagement, and environmental consciousness, Ross has long proven that media can be both disruptive and constructive—an engine for both truth and transformation.

Now, with the full sponsorship of all travel, accommodation, and logistical expenses, he is poised to represent the Philippines in this elite circle of global storytellers and changemakers.

“Being selected for this international workshop is both an honor and a responsibility,” Ross shared. “Our words, our stories, our platforms—they shape perceptions, spark dialogue, and influence policy. I intend to absorb every lesson, challenge every assumption, and bring back not just knowledge—but actionable solutions our country can use.”

A Turning Point for Advocacy Journalism and Environmental Justice

The training program will feature in-depth sessions with global experts on intergovernmental environmental processes, health diplomacy, and the critical interplay between ecological systems and human survival. Participants will engage with pre-training readings, immersive workshops, and peer-to-peer knowledge exchanges that promise not only to educate but to catalyze real-world impact.

As part of the commitment, Ross and his fellow delegates are expected to produce three to five compelling stories throughout the year—each grounded in the planetary health framework but focused on local realities. These stories will form a global patchwork of informed narratives, underscoring how deeply interconnected humanity’s health is with the health of our planet.

Amplifying the Filipino Lens on Climate, Crisis, and Community

With the Philippines repeatedly ranked among the most climate-vulnerable nations, Ross’s participation offers a crucial opportunity to internationalize the Filipino experience. From typhoons and rising seas to food insecurity and biodiversity loss, our country stands at the frontline—and our stories deserve to be heard.

Wazzup Pilipinas, under Ross’s editorial leadership, will continue to bring these narratives to light with renewed fervor. With this global training fueling the platform’s next chapter, expect more incisive investigations, inspiring grassroots features, and hard-hitting opinion pieces connecting planetary health with Filipino resilience and innovation.

Looking Ahead: Global Collaboration, Local Impact

All selected media delegates must confirm their attendance and complete registration formalities by July 31, 2025. As Ross gears up for this life-changing experience, excitement is building—not only within his circles of activism and journalism but across a wider audience that believes in media’s power to challenge the status quo and build a better world.

This is more than an international invitation—it is a call to action. For Filipino media. For Filipino communities. And for a future that prioritizes people and the planet.

Stay tuned as Wazzup Pilipinas provides exclusive coverage from Sunway University and beyond—stories that will not only inform but inspire.