IN a recent statement, Major General Jose Maria Cuerpo II, the Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Diamond Division, Philippine Army, based in Camp Ediberto Evangelista, Patag, assured members of the newly reorganized Defense Press Corps that there is no pressure on them to create news stories.
This message was conveyed during the Media Christmas Fellowship and Induction of Officers of the 4ID Defense Press Corps held on December 8 inside the camp.
Major General Cuerpo II emphasized in a brief address that they do not impose any pressure on the members. However, he underscored the importance of producing accurate reports that are free from bias and disinformation.
He pointed out that biased and unbalanced news can potentially lead to incorrect decisions among individuals who have limited information, particularly those residing in remote barangays or Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas.
Major General Cuerpo II expressed concern that biased reporting could implant incorrect information in the minds of the people, especially those in remote areas.
“Lisod ni lisoon, pananglitan miabot na gayod nga migamot na sa ilang utok,” Cuerpo said.
Cuerpo acknowledged the crucial role of the media in delivering news to remote areas, emphasizing that this contributes significantly to the collective pursuit of peace.
During the induction ceremony, Cuerpo led the officers, with Menzie Montes of RMN serving as President and Stephanie Berganio of MisOr Radio as Vice President. Other officers include Nef Luczon of PNA as Secretary, Angie Alsado of Magnum Radio as Treasurer, Mona Lagbas of Mindanao Reporter as Auditor, and James Paulo Yap of GMA as PIO.
The committees and their respective chairpersons are as follows:
Election Committee:
Amor Barlisan of Radio Natin (Chairman)
Edwin Iyo of Gold Star Daily (Vice Chairman)
Sean Sulogan of Benta Berada (Member)
Finance Committee:
Richard Dela Cruz of Eagle News (Chairman)
Aries Joseph Señara of Brigada News FM (Vice Chair)
Philip Ken Jaudian (Member)
Ethics Committee:
Rose Mondejar (RPN) (Chairman)
Marlon Merlin (Bandera) (Vice Chairman)
Eppie Caingin (Radio Natin) (Member)
Membership Committee:
Anne Jane Duhaylungsod (Dxcc) (Chairman)
Cheryl Macale (Mellow Touch) (Vice Chair)
Noel Registos (Brigada News FM) (Member)
Mark Francisco (Online Mindanao Daily)
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