Graduating students need to undergo an internship program as part of their college requirements. The perfect introduction to the chosen industry, the valuable work experience is not just an essential resume detail, it can jumpstart the graduate’s entry into the job market. 

Most company internship programs are unpaid and are usually arranged by the school. At MASA Inc. (Manpower for Advertising Services Agency Inc. ) company interns are treated as professionals and receive an allowance even if technically, they are still students, and have not completed their bachelor’s degree. The paid internship is open to Senior High School graduates and college students between 18-23 years old. 

The program is just one of the many innovations by Doc Bigs, Dr. Stephene Roy Condino, MASA’s Group Executive Vice President for Business Development and Operations. A successful business is driven by a passionate workforce and according to Doc Bigs, this begins with a healthy work environment. “ At MASA, aside from the basic operational tasks, we make sure that we inspire everyone to be the best, at all times.”  

MASA is about creating opportunities, even for college interns. “Those who contribute to the business must always be compensated, whether they are students or professionals. In our company, we look beyond educational background. We have employees who have no college diplomas but have demonstrated hard work and dedication. Some have been with us for more than 10 years.” 

MASA advertising agency specializes in recruitment, training, and deployment of manpower for direct–consumer sales requirements. Established in April 2001, it supports business targets through in–store channels,  and community activations to ensure direct interaction between brands and consumers.

Dr. Bigs teaches Business, Marketing, and Innovation at De La Salle and Ateneo de Manila. He completed his Doctorate from the University of Liverpool. He finished several programs at the London Business School and was a post-doctorate fellow in business at the University of Oxford.

Apart from running several businesses (which includes a soon-to-open coffee shop in Siargao)  and being an educator,  Doc Bigs finds fulfillment in uplifting others with his success story. A favorite guest speaker of corporate events, his unwavering enthusiasm for building a business continues to motivate students, managers, entrepreneurs, and even CEOs of big corporations. “It’s not about creating a business for my profit it’s about giving others a chance, opening doors for equally passionate individuals.”

The paid internship at MASA is open to Senior High School and College students nationwide.  The agency has offices in Metro Manila, North Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. 

College graduates who aspire to become business leaders are also invited to sign up for MASA’s leadership training programs. If you think you’ve got what it takes to effectively head a team then you can join the 6-month Accelerated Management Training Program (AMT). Check the announcement on their Facebook page for details.

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