NOLCOM inks MOA with PIA Region 3 for partnership in DevComm

From the Philippine Information Agency (Mar 18): NOLCOM inks MOA with PIA Region 3 for partnership in DevComm

Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recently inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region 3 for partnership in development communication.

Under the MOA; which was signed by NOLCOM Commander Lieutenant General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. and PIA Regional Director William Beltran with NOLCOM Chief of Staff Colonel Jesus Sarsagat, PIA Regional Planning Officer Carlo Lorenzo Datu and PIA Tarlac Information Center Manager Lorie Gene Cruz as witnesses; both parties shall work on an advocacy campaign that would lead to better community relations of the AFP unified command and contribute to a lasting insurgency-free Central Luzon.
                                                              
“The MOA ascertains that NOLCOM and PIA will be partners forever. Partners in giving people the right information. Partners in defeating all kinds of enemy. Partners, who assure that by establishing alliance, government will always be in a good position,” Catapang said.

With this partnership, PIA shall assist NOLCOM in crafting a sound communication plan; production of developmental news; production of information, education and communication materials; and render support in its activities and social media needs.

Part of the agreement also is for PIA to provide Text Blast service on matters pertaining to announcements, activities and campaigns on peace and order and disaster preparedness as well as upgrade the skills of Planning and Public Affairs Officers in all of its Air Force, Army and Naval units through the conduct of workshops.

On the other hand, NOLCOM shall designate an Information Officer who shall coordinate with the PIA.

The command shall also provide an office space for the Tarlac Information Center of the agency within the premises of its headquarters and shall actively take part in the different national information drives and advocacy activities of the government.

“From the very beginning, we have seen how NOLCOM recognized the role of information in their mission and advocacy of making Central Luzon an insurgency-free area. With this MOA formally signed and agreed upon, we believe this will solidify our partnership in the attainment of our worthwhile vision of establishing an informed and empowered Region III,” Beltran said.

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