As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, globally awarded communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises expanded the reach of its advocacy arm, Citizen COMCO, through the launch of Camp COMCO Kids at Asociacion de Damas de Filipinas, Inc., welcoming its first group of young participants.
Citizen COMCO leads COMCO Mundo’s advocacy initiatives focused on youth and education, wildlife and environmental protection, heritage and culture, social enterprise, and cross-border collaboration. The introduction of Camp COMCO Kids further strengthens its commitment to youth development by creating a learning space designed specifically for children.
Developed in partnership with the Camp COMCO Mentorship Program under the COMCO School of Communications, the initiative adapts the organization’s mentorship and values-based learning approach for younger audiences. While the original Camp COMCO focuses on aspiring communicators and young professionals, Camp COMCO Kids introduces children to creativity, storytelling, teamwork, and social awareness through interactive and age-appropriate activities.
The program follows a three-part structure. Camp COMCO Kids Special focuses on community-based learning engagements, Camp COMCO Kids Prime offers a more immersive workshop experience where participants can become “COMCOys for a day,” and Camp COMCO Kids Edutainment Content produces educational and entertaining materials tailored for children.
The first Camp COMCO Kids Special was held at Asociacion de Damas de Filipinas, Inc. in Paco, Manila, a community extension facility that provides care and support for abandoned, neglected, and vulnerable children. The organization currently serves children aged two to fourteen through feeding programs, outreach activities, apostolate work, and community celebrations.
Throughout the day, participants took part in activities designed to encourage creativity, communication, collaboration, and community values. Inspired by the original Camp COMCO structure, children were grouped into four houses: House Bearcat, House Flying Fox, House Whale Shark, and House Hawksbill.
Each house was represented by its own character reflecting different interests and personalities. Bobby the Bearcat represented sports and outdoor activities, Farrah the Flying Fox highlighted music, theater, and dance, Howie the Hawksbill focused on technology, games, and crafts, while Wilma the Whale Shark encouraged creative writing and visual arts.
Supported by members of the Camp COMCO Alumni Society and the COMCO Squadron, the organizers created an engaging environment where children could learn through games, storytelling, and group activities centered on Filipino values and social responsibility.
One of the main activities involved role-playing exercises, where children practiced basic acting skills while presenting scenarios inspired by Filipino values. Guided by house stewards, assistant stewards, and guest stewards from the Camp COMCO Alumni Society, participants brought the lessons to life with enthusiasm and creativity.
The program also featured interactive games, including the calamansi relay and the traditional Filipino game tumbang preso, adding excitement and energy throughout the event. Participants and winners received prizes as part of the celebration.
“I would like to thank everyone for being part of Camp COMCO Kids,” said COMCO Mundo Interregional President and Group Chief Executive Ferdinand Bondoy. “This is our first Camp COMCO Kids, and you are our very first batch. We’re excited to see how you grow and hope to see you become storytellers like us in COMCO Mundo one day.”
Citizen COMCO has long supported various advocacy initiatives focused on education, community support, and social impact. Through projects such as COMCOlidays with Kids, the organization has provided outreach programs and holiday activities for underserved communities, while also extending assistance to families affected by natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the years, Citizen COMCO has partnered with organizations including Called to Rescue, Make-A-Wish, Philippine Eagle Foundation, Save the Children, SOS Children’s Villages, World Vision, and WWF.
The organization also promotes Filipino identity, language, and culture through Baybayin HARIYANAS, its multimedia platform dedicated to Philippine heritage and history. This year, Citizen COMCO continues its advocacy efforts through the launch of For Tribe to Thrive, a social impact initiative aimed at supporting indigenous communities across the Philippines.
As COMCO Mundo marks its 10th year, the organization continues to expand its community and advocacy programs with a focus on creating opportunities for future generations.
Camp COMCO Kids marks the beginning of that next chapter.
