Literally, the word “resibo” or receipt in english refers to a physical or digital receipt for a purchase, such as when you use an invoice management system for billing purposes.
It’s simply a proof of purchase, but in today’s online language, it can be used colloquially as mean proof of something else, like a photo, a write up or video that serves as evidence for something you’ve done or accomplished; or to some extent, against someone who has done either something good or bad.
This only shows that language or words we use keeps on evolving. It is constantly adapting and changing to reflect our changing lives, experiences and cultures.
Language change enables us to accommodate new ideas, inventions and technologies. It’s not just the words themselves which change; the way in which we use them can dramatically shift too.
Haven’t you noticed that since the proliferation of information technology, the way people communicate and words usage drastically change. One reason for this is because we are constantly developing new things to talk about, so we need to create new words, expressions, and grammar to communicate about the new topics.
We usually do this by reinventing existing words.
The emergence of the internet and the consequential array of social media networks have, without any doubt, resulted in an exponential growth of online platforms such as blogs, tweets, tiktok, instagrams, Facebook posts and LinkedIn profiles, among others.
With English being the most dominant language on the internet, socmed users, like myself, has to embrace the call of our times.
There’s no denying that social media has had a drastic impact on the sheer volume of people we are now able to communicate with. It also has an impact on the frequency with which we are able to communicate with them. This has led us to being exposed to a myriad of different personalities, insights or perspectives, and approaches when we use social media to communicate.
Now, many of you may be wondering why I am always keen of posting stories highlighting agricultural programs, activities and projects?
As I said, there’s no denying that social media has evolved into a powerful tool that extends beyond connecting people and sharing individual experiences.
The role of social media in agricultural development has become profoundly significant, revolutionizing traditional farming practices, and fostering a more connected and informed agricultural community.
No country in the world can improve or enhance their agrifishery industries without moving fast towards digitalization and use of information communication technology.
The real-time access to information is crucial requirement for decision-making for farmers in agriculture and its allied insustries. Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, and its impact extends across various sectors.
There are numerous social media applications that cater to various needs and preferences. The popularity and availability of social media applications may change over time and new platforms may emerge.
But for now, I am an avid user of social media to provide tinely and accurate information for our farmers, agri-entrepreneurs and the general public so I can be of help in facilitating the sharing of educational content, ranging from articles on agri-research papers to insightful sharing of various modern farm technologies, and even sheer events that transmit positive values to end-users.
Modesty aside, I am one of the unsung founders of DA-RFO 8’s long-running and multi-awarded radio farm program “Kabulig Mo Kami, Sangkay” that pioneered the conduct of a series of School-on-the-Air courses on farming.
It was conceived way back in the late 1990s to early 2000s or at the time when radio broadcast was the most potent tool in reaching as many farmers as possible.
Nowadays, I fully embrace the social media platform since It democratizes access to knowledge and promotes continuous learning.
Social media enables the creation of communities around shared interests or causes. This fosters a sense of belonging, allows like-minded individuals to connect, and provides a platform for discussions and support.
But most of all, since I am currently handling the marketing arm of DA RFO 8, the division under my watch, use social media as an effective and cost-efficient way to market our farmers’ products and services. It simply provides a direct line of communication with customers and allows for targeted advertising.
And every now and then, whenever we have major activities or any important undertakings in pursuit of our mandate, you can expect me to deliberately use the social media as our real-time communication platform to share updates, thoughts, and experiences instantly. Thus, making it our valuable tool for staying connected with friends, family, and the broader community.
Admittedly, it’s the kind of “Resibo” that will humbly prove that indeed, we are not just idly waiting for our salaries every 15th and 30th of the month. But we are doing worthwhile programs and services for our clientele – the farmers and fisherfolk, including other stakeholders in the agrifishery sector.
What’s better resibo than that?
