Sen. Grace Poe (center) leads the induction of officers and Board of directors of the Dumaguete Press Club Inc. now headed by SkyCable news director Juancho Gallarde (3rd from left), and of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas led by DYRM station manager Shirlyn Infante-Abella (2nd from left). Other Press Club officers: VP-Print Ely Dejaresco (Negros Chronicle), VP-Broadcast Shirlyn Abella, secretary Cecile Genove (Island News), treasurer Jennifer Catan-Tilos (Philippine Information Agency), auditor Jenny Deciar (Negros Broadcasting). Press Club directors: Giovanni Nessia (Dumaguete Star Informer), Alex Rey Pal (Metropost), Rene Genove (Visayan Daily Star), Ely Aragones (Yagyag News);
Michael Palma (DYYD), Fr. Ramon Maata (DYWC), Proxy Balatayo (DYGB), Roy Bustillo (DYSR), Florence Baesa (DYMD-Energy FM), Rene Ledesma (DYRL), Jimmy Ilagan (Mabuhay Radio), Aldwin Gravador (Radyo Natin); Glynda T. Descuatan (SkyCable), Duane Casia (Fil Products); Dr. Joy Perez (NORSU), Raffy Duhaylungsod (St. Paul University Dumaguete, Girlie Bernardez (Foundation University); Ely Manlangit (Association of Negros Oriental Public Information Officers); Weekly Sillimanian, FU Recorder, The Norsunian, and The Paulinian.
Press Club President Choy Gallarde vowed to do a formal profiling of all its members, so that the broadcast ‘barkers’ can also formally organize themselves. He also committed to maximize the use of the Press Club building located at the south end of the Dumaguete boulevard; provide computers with Internet connection for the use of all members, and a flat screen TV with cable system for news monitoring purposes.
Meanwhile, KPB President Shirlyn Abella said they will encourage radio stations that are illegally operating to comply with the permit requirements of the National Telecommunications Commission. She said they will also urge broadcast ‘barkers’ not yet accredited with the KBP to take the exams early next year to bring down the number of illegitimate media in the Province. She also called on the broadcasters’ active participation in activities for the national elections, coordinating with the Diocesan Electoral Board. She also called on the KBP members on the need for a wellness program to keep themselves physically fit. (Photo by PIA)
