PPI: Legacy of a Free Press
Now on its 48th Year of Founding and 25th Year Since Reactivation
16th NATIONAL PRESS FORUM “Media Accountability and Public Engagement”
and 2012 Annual Membership Meeting
April 23-24, 2012 at the Traders HotelManila,Roxas Boulevard
April 23:
- Arrival of PPI Members in the morning/Official check-in at 2:00pm
- Registration at11:00am and Welcome Lunch for PPI Members at the Second Floor
- Registration for Non-PPI Delegates and Guests at 12:00 at the Embassy Ballroom
- Cutting of Ribbon / Opening of Exhibits at 1:00pm at the Hallway
- (Everyone must be seated inside the plenary hall at 1:20pm before the arrival of the President.)
NATIONAL PRESS FORUM
1:30pm
Invocation
National Anthem
Welcome Remarks and Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
By Amado P. Macasaet, Chairman-President, PPI
1:45pm - Keynote Speech of His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III
2:10pm - The Conference Theme:
By Vergel O. Santos, Vice-Chairman, PPI and Publisher and Chairman of the Editorial Board, BusinessWorld
and Isagani M. Yambot, PPI Trustee and Publisher, Philippine Daily Inquirer
Speech to be read by Ms. Alexandra ‘Sandy’ Prieto-Romualdez, President, Philippine Daily Inquirer
PART I:
Introduction by Eileen G. Mangubat/Moderator
2:30pm Asian Media Barometer: The Philippine Study
By Malou C. Mangahas, Executive Director, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ)
Sharing of Perspectives:
Arnold A. Belleza, Executive Editor, BusinessWorld
Cherry Ann T. Lim, Managing Editor, Sun.Star Cebu
3:00pm Engaging the Public to Protect Press Freedom and Preserve Democracy
By Luchi Cruz-Valdez, Head, News and Information, TV5
Reaction:
Atty. Pachico A. Seares, Executive Director,CebuCitizens-Press Council
Cecilia ‘Cheche’ L. Lazaro, President, Probe Media Foundation Inc.
3:30pm Open Forum/Facilitated by the Three Regional Trustees
(Questions coursed through them)
PART II:
4:00pm Introduction by Red Batario/Moderator
Self-Regulation and Policing Our Ranks
By Dean Luis V. Teodoro, Deputy Director, Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR)
Reaction:
Juan L. Mercado, PPI Honorary Member
Herman Z. Basbaño, Chairman, Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP)
4:30pm Safety and Welfare of Journalists
By Rowena C. Paraan, Secretary-General, NationalUnionof Journalists of thePhilippines(NUJP)
Reaction:
Joseph Alwyn T. Alburo, Program Manager, GMA7 and Vice-Chairman, NUJP
Glenda M. Gloria, Managing Editor, Rappler
5:15pm Open Forum/Facilitated by the Three Regional Trustees
(Questions coursed through them)
6:30 Fellowship Dinner for PPI Members and Funders
April 24: INDUSTRY FORUM
6:00am Breakfast at the Coffee Shop for PPI Members
PART I:
8:00am Introduction by Ramon R. Tuazon/Moderator
8:15am Our Press, Our Responsibility
By Walter B. Panganiban, Director for Media Affairs, The Coca-Cola Export Corporation (TCCEC)
8:40am Shifting Gears, New Mechanisms to Strengthen Community Journalism
By Angel Timoteo ‘Tim’ Diaz de Rivera, President, Collaborative ICT
Services Division, Information Capital Technology Ventures, Inc. (ICTV)
9:05am Decriminalizing Libel
By Atty. Harry L. Roque, Center for International Law and Director, Institute of International Legal Studies and Law Center, College of Law, University of the Philippines
9:30am Open Forum
PART II: Media Engagement Through Sustainable Partnerships
10:00am Reporting Environment and Its Many Dimensions
By Dr. Walter Salzer, Director and Principal Advisor, GIZ-German Development Cooperation
10:30am Reporting Biodiversity
By Rolando A. Inciong, Head of Communication and Public Affairs, Asian Centre for Biodiversity
11:00am Reporting Juvenile Justice
By Atty. Tricia Clare Oco, Executive Director
Juvenile Justice Welfare Council
11:30am Reporting Culture and Arts
By Wo Rosete, Head for External Relations, Smart Communications
12:00nn Lunch
1:00pm MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Call to Order by the Chairman
Approval of Minutes of Last Year’s General Assembly
Chairman’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Motions to Reports
Conferment of Honorary Membership to Juan L. Mercado and Atty. Pachico A. Seares
Regional Clusters Meeting and Election of Regional Trustees
Election of Board Officers
Message from Chairman-Elect
Adjournment and Closing of Membership Meeting
4:00pm VACATE VENUE FOR COMMUNITY PRESS AWARDS
6:00pm AWARDS DINNER
April 25:
6:00 Breakfast at Coffee Shop for PPI Members
Check-out
Departure at 12:00nn
PHILIPPINE PRESS INSTITUTE – THE COCA-COLA EXPORT CORPORATION
2011 Civic Journalism Community Press Awards
April 24, 2012, Traders Hotel Manila,Roxas Boulevard
Buffet Dinner will be served as early as 6:00 evening.
Doors will be closed at 7:00pm sharp for the Awards Program.
Invocation by Fr. Jonathan R. Domingo, OMI
National Anthem
Opening Remarks by Amado P. Macasaet, Chairman-President, PPI
Introduction of Master of Ceremonies
Message by Guillermo Aponte, President, TCCEC
Introduction of the Guest of Honor and Speaker by Ramon R. Tuazon, President, AIJC
Keynote Speech of Hon. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales
Presentation of Plaque to the Keynote Speaker
In Memoriam: A Tribute to Isagani M. Yambot
Presentation of Nominees and Announcement of Winners:
Best in Photojournalism-Weekly/Daily
Best in Culture and Arts Reporting-Weekly/Daily
Best in Science and Environmental Reporting-Weekly/Daily
Best in Business and Economic Reporting-Weekly/Daily
Best Editorial Page-Weekly/Daily
Best Edited Paper-Weekly/Daily
Awarding of Prizes
Closing Remarks by a Representative from the Winners
Presentation of Special Prizes
Photo Op of all Winners, PPI Officers, Judges and Screening Committees
You can download the WORD FILE here.
