Guv to media: Criticize erring public officials
ANGELES CITY -- Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda told members of the media to do their job as watchdogs of democracy and criticize erring public officials.
Pineda stressed this during her speech at the 67th anniversary and induction ceremonies of the Pampanga Press Club (PPC) at The Encore of Century Hotel in Balibago this city on Wednesday.
The governor at the same time solicited the cooperation of Pampanga newsmen for the development of the province.
She also asked them to “advise” elected officials to “correct their mistakes.”
Pineda however reminded the PPC members to give due credits and laud government officials for their accomplishments.
“Lalo na kaming mga elected officials, minsan nagkakaroon din kami ng mali. At ako naman, kapag may mali ako at isinulat ako na negative hindi ko sila tatawagan kasi alam ko mali ako.”
Pineda thanked the Pampanga media, particularly the PPC, for supporting the provincial government in its development programs.
“Nagpapasalamat po ako sa Pampanga Press Club dun sa support sa probinsiya na wala talagang tinrabaho kundi yung pagandahin ang province ng Pampanga. Dapat lang bilang Kapampangan, tayo tayo magtulungan kung ano ang makakabuti sa probinsiya ay yun ang gawin natin,” Pineda said.
Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez was the guest of honor and speaker during the PPC event.
Broadcaster Diosdado “Deng” Pangilinan of dwRW 95.1 is the new president of the Pampanga Press Club.
PPC executive officers include Noel Tulabut of SunStar Pampanga, executive vice president; Minerva Zamora, vice president for print; Tonette Orejas of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, vice president for broadcast; Astrud Aguinaldo of CLTV 36, secretary; Ashley Manabat of Business Mirror, treasurer; Rendy Isip, auditor; and Eric Jimenez of Observer, chairman.
The PPC Board of Directors is composed of Ding Cervantes of the Philippine Star, Arnel San Pedro of Headline Gitnang Luzon and Airports of the World (UK), Rey Navales of Sun.Star Pampanga and Jojo Due of Business Mirror and Observer.
Pampanga First District Representative Joseller “Yeng” Guiao administered the oath taking of the new PPC members including Ria De Fiesta, Marna Dagumboy Del Rosario, Charlene Cayabyab, and JP Manalang, all of Headline Gitnang Luzon; Jess Malabanan of Interaksyon; Ric Gonzales of Business Week; Joey Pavia of Business Week and Business Mirror; and Sonnie Canlas of PEPTV.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s Casino Filipino-Angeles and Century Resorts Hotel sponsored the 67th PPC Induction Ceremonies.
PPC's Most Outstanding Capampangan Awardees, Presidential Awardees, Friends of Media and Darling of the Press were also recognized during the affair.
The awardees include Dr. Agnes Gaddi - Medicine; Chief Supt. Rudy Lacadin - Law Enforcement; Annyka Chanel Cayabyab – Youth; Bruce McTavish – Sports; Wilfredo Layug – Arts; Carmelita P. Sotto – Education; Irineo "Bong" Alvaro – Business; Judge Angelica Paras- Quiambao - Legal; KDF – NGO; and Men of Light – Religious.
The Presidential Awardees are Vice-Governor Dennis Pineda; Atty. Emigdio Tanjuatco III; and Mabalacat Mayor Marino "Boking" Morales while the Friends of Media are Manuel Sequeira ( Fontana ); Jonathan Nowell (Widus); and Charles Lim (Selrahco).
The Darling of the Press are Viveca Singson (JG Summit); Sheryl Mamangun (Widus Hotel and Casino); Venus Manalang (SM City Clark); Rain Cervantes (SM Pampanga); and Michelle Eve De Guzman (Cebu Pacific).
Other officials who graced the event include Ale Partylist Chair Catalina Bagasina, former Pampanga Congressman Mikey Arroyo, Vice-Governor Pineda, Mayor Mylyn Pineda Cayabyab of Lubao, Mayor Romy Pecson of Magalang, Mayor Condralito Dela Cruz of Porac, and others.