Friday, February 1, 2019

Tabak chief cites role of media in nation-building

From the Philippine Information Agency (Feb 1, 2019): Tabak chief cites role of media in nation-building

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TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur -–The 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division, Philippine Army recognizes the vital role of media in nation-building and in promoting peace and security in the region.

MGen. Roseller Murillo, Tabak Commander, in his message read by BGen. Nixon Fortes, Assistant Division Commander for Admin and Logistics during the election of officers of the Tabak Defense Press Corps (TDPC) held at Tabak Beach Resort here, said it is the desire of the commander to strengthen partnership among media practitioners.

“The Philippine Army recognizes your value as our channel for quick means of disseminating information and educating the public in various trends,” Fortes said quoting the Tabak commander.


“It is my desire to strengthen and deepen the partnership with our media practitioners because you are the partners of Tabak in our information and dissemination campaign,” he added.

Murillo said through the years, media play an important role in the lives of every Filipino.

The Tabak chief said the media practitioners’ capability to administer a swift relay of information is a revitalizing force particularly in the conduct of non-combat operations of the Philippine Army, to establish and maintain close ties among soldiers, government and non-government authorities, that will eventually lead to the accomplishment of AFP’s mission.

Meanwhile, GMA-7 stringer Ellen Ajijul, newly elected TDPC president, said she is grateful to the division for exerting efforts in the revitalization of the group after three years of dormancy.

Ajijul acknowledged the importance of military and media partnership in promoting peace, security and development.

“It is such an honor to be elected as your president and I am humbled that you have placed your trust and faith in me. I will continue to lead the TDPC to represent you with utmost dedication, transparency, and honesty,” she concluded.

The other newly elected officers were : Vice President - Gideon Corgue (PIA), Secretary -Divina Suson (PDI), Cristy Basadre (DXMG Radyo Bisdak), and Auditor –Rey Garcia (Mindanao Observer).

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1017946

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