PIA conducts Journalism Workshop for NOLCOM personnel

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jun 30): PIA conducts Journalism Workshop for NOLCOM personnel

Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) has enlisted, for the second year in a row, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in the conduct of a five-day Journalism Workshop for its uniformed and civilian personnel.

Dubbed as “Pointers: Basics for the Well-Honed Techniques in Communication,” the June 22-26 activity had discussions and practical exercises on news and feature writing, copyreading, photography, photo editing, and management of social media properties.

Assistant Chief of Staff for Joint and Combined Training Maj. Erich Nazario said the training was essential in their mission of delivering vital information to the public by utilizing traditional and new media.

“Developing good communication skills and learning the technicalities of writing and photo editing are important factors in our mission of bringing peace to communities,” Nazario furthered.

For her part, Command Information Office (CIO) Head Maj. Gina Daet stressed that the discussion on communicating through social media was significant to NOLCOM as it can be utilized in announcing their projects and activities and more importantly during calamities.

“It is important that PIA introduces to NOLCOM the new trends of communication. With social media, it will become easier for us to reach the populace, especially in times of calamities, when public service announcements are highly prioritized,” she said.

Attendees came for the U8 Division, CIO, Camp Aquino Station Hospital, Army 7th Infantry Division, and Air Force Tactical Operations Group 3.

Speakers included Tarlac Provincial Manager Lorie Gene Cruz, PIA Regional News Desk Editor Carlo Lorenzo Datu, Tarlac-based television reporter Jaypee Ibay Bugayon, and freelance graphic artist Stephen Dingli.

http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/2701435576931/pia-conducts-journalism-workshop-for-nolcom-personnel