CLARK FREEPORT -- Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President Noel Manankil congratulates the newly elected officers of the Pampanga Press

Club (PPC)led by President-elect Tonette Orejas of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Manankil also congratulates the general membership as the club celebrates its 70th year of existence.

"Her election comes at a significant time when PPC is reaching a very important milestone. As a seasoned journalist with various awards tucked under her belt, CDC is happy to see her assume the leadership of one of the most prestigious media organizations in the country," Manankil said.

Manankil, who is fully aware of the important role of media in encouraging public support for the programs, projects, and activities in Clark,said the CDC will continue to be fully supportive of the undertakings of PPC under its new set of officers.

He added that the media organizations like PPC serve as vital partners in informing the public about the various developments in and around Clark.

Manankil said he is grateful to the members, outgoing and incoming officers of PPC, for their untiring support that helps lead to the success of the implementation and fulfillment of the corporation's socio-economic mandate.

Other officers-elect are Noel Tulabut (SunStar, Executive Vice-President), Jojo Due (The Voice, Vice-President for Print), Eric Jimenez (Angeles Observer, Vice-President for Broadcast), Ria De Fiesta (SunStar, Secretary), Marna Dagumboy Del Rosario (PNA, Treasurer) and Minerva Zamora Arceo (SunStar, Auditor).

The Board of PPC Directors include Diosdado "Deng" Pangilinan (iOrbit, Chairman), Rendy Isip (iOrbit, Member), Jess Malabanan (iOrbit, member), Rey Navales (SunStar, member), and Astrud Aguinaldo (iOrbit, member).