Jesuit Communications Foundation

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Jesuit Communications Foundation
TypeFilm production
Founded1995
Headquarters,
Key people
Fr. Emmanuel Alfonso
Owner Society of Jesus

Jesuit Communications Foundation (JesCom) is the media arm of the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus. JesCom was founded in 1995 by the late Rev. Fr. James B. Reuter, S.J. and is based in the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City. JesCom is involved in the production of audiovisual materials for evangelization and education. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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