Thursday, November 19, 2009

14th National Press Congress Set in Subic Dec. 10-12


The 14th National Press Congress is set on Dec. 10-12, 2009 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Free port Zone.

The Annual media event enjoys the mandate of presidential Proc-lamation No. 1187 which declares December as "National Press Congress Month and the Month of the Community Press in the Service of the Nation."

The same issuance designates the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) as lead agency for the annual observance. This was announced by Juan P. Dayang, PAPI president.

The press congress will have "The Challenges of the Information-Driven Age" for its theme, around which the various topics of discussion will revolve.

Among the topics for presentation and discussion are 1) Media Freedom and Responsibility; 2) The Responsibility of Media in the 2010 Elections; 3) Culture and Media; 4) A Critical Look into the Philippine Political Culture; 5) Career Options for the Youth in Cross Media; 6) Media and the Moral Force Movement; 7) Global Trends in Media; 8)Future of the Publishing Industry; 9) The Gravity and Threats of Global Warming and Climate Change; and, 10) Good Governance and Sustainable Economic Development.

Aside from its regular participants that usually include publishers, editors, reporters, broadcasters, corporate public affairs officer and executives, government information officers, campus writers, mass communication instructors and students, foreign-based Filipino journalists are also expected to attend the event. Some foreign experts are invited as resource speakers.

Parties interested to participate in this year’s strategic convergence in Subic may contact the PAPI Secretariat at Unit206 Cityland Condominium 8, No.98, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Telephones (02) 892-9278; (02) 501-3118; Cellphone Numbers 0920-9094379 and 0917-8498730 or e-mail inquiries to papi_secretariat@yahoo.com.

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