The newly-formed Independent Press of Zamboanga (IPZ) will hold its first induction ceremony on September 2, 2007 at A Taste of Asia (Atoa) Restaurant along Veterans Avenue in Tumaga at 6:00 p.m. with Commission on Human Rights Regional Director for Western Mindanao, lawyer Manuel Mamaoag, as its inducting officer and keynote speaker.
With the theme "The Role of the Press in Upholding Human Rights, Press Freedom and Democracy," the event includes IPZ rationale from its founding father, historical note from the secretary general, reading of the Journalists Code of Ethics, and signing of the IPZ Covenant.
It will also feature doxology from ZCHS main student representatives, national anthem from WMSU selected students, cultural presentation from Kabuhi Mindanao, acknowledgement of guests, welcome remarks, presentation of IPZ officers and members, oath-taking of officers, introduction of the inducting officer, keynote speech, inaugural speech of IPZ president, special number, closing remarks, dinner and fellowship.
During the meeting last August 13, officers and members chose unanimously lawyer Mamaoag to be the inducting officer and keynote speaker in recognition for his fearless advocacy and protection of human rights and press freedom in general.
IPZ maiden officers are: president -- Prof. Emmanuel Mangubat, Zamboanga Today columnist; internal vice president – Bernie F. Concepcion, DXMR-Radyo ng Bayan reporter; external vice president -- Hader Glang, Zamboanga Today reporter; secretary general – Mohammadnur Ajihil, freelance columnist; treasurer -- Henry Salac, editor-in-chief of Zamboanga Weekly Contact; auditor -- Ely Dumaboc, Net 25 and Eagle Broadcasting reporter. Directors are: radio – Mon Venegas, Radio Mindanao Network (RMN); print – Gertrudes Sienes, Mindanao Chronicle; television – Mark Natividad, ABS-CBN; R/D & New Media – Rey Banagudos, Business World; information officer – Ric Detuyato, freelance; documentation -- Rikkie Lim, freelance; domestic relations – Tony PE. Remando, Manila Bulletin; international relations – Roy Albretch, DXMR-Radyo ng Bayan; environment, infrastructure, agriculture & fisheries – Engr. Ramon Saavedra, Zamboanga Star; and liaison officer – John Magno, freelance.
Ajihil, also the organization spokesman, disclosed that a prominent US Embassy official and some businessmen from Malaysia, Singapore and London, as well as national media personalities, have been invited for the IPZ’s first induction program.
Commenting to speculations and innuendos by some quarters hurled against the IPZ, he said the officers and members decided to collectively ignore the criticisms.
"The IPZ will only entertain criticisms that are publicly leveled against us, otherwise it is just hearsays. Our organization exists and pursues its objectives as articulated in its constitution and by laws," he explained.
“The IPZ was not formed to malign and defame any public officials, but would engage anyone in a rational discussion on issues affecting the public interests and the welfare and security of all its members, including other members of the Forth Estate,” he added.
Meanwhile, Mangubat reiterated that the IPZ welcomes any independent-minded media practitioners and writers in the city who wishes to join and participate in the purpose of the organization.
“We are open to anyone, provided he or she is known for his independence of mind, objectivity, truthfulness, and unblemished integrity as a media practitioner and writer,” he said. (IPZ PRESS RELEASE)
With the theme "The Role of the Press in Upholding Human Rights, Press Freedom and Democracy," the event includes IPZ rationale from its founding father, historical note from the secretary general, reading of the Journalists Code of Ethics, and signing of the IPZ Covenant.
It will also feature doxology from ZCHS main student representatives, national anthem from WMSU selected students, cultural presentation from Kabuhi Mindanao, acknowledgement of guests, welcome remarks, presentation of IPZ officers and members, oath-taking of officers, introduction of the inducting officer, keynote speech, inaugural speech of IPZ president, special number, closing remarks, dinner and fellowship.
During the meeting last August 13, officers and members chose unanimously lawyer Mamaoag to be the inducting officer and keynote speaker in recognition for his fearless advocacy and protection of human rights and press freedom in general.
IPZ maiden officers are: president -- Prof. Emmanuel Mangubat, Zamboanga Today columnist; internal vice president – Bernie F. Concepcion, DXMR-Radyo ng Bayan reporter; external vice president -- Hader Glang, Zamboanga Today reporter; secretary general – Mohammadnur Ajihil, freelance columnist; treasurer -- Henry Salac, editor-in-chief of Zamboanga Weekly Contact; auditor -- Ely Dumaboc, Net 25 and Eagle Broadcasting reporter. Directors are: radio – Mon Venegas, Radio Mindanao Network (RMN); print – Gertrudes Sienes, Mindanao Chronicle; television – Mark Natividad, ABS-CBN; R/D & New Media – Rey Banagudos, Business World; information officer – Ric Detuyato, freelance; documentation -- Rikkie Lim, freelance; domestic relations – Tony PE. Remando, Manila Bulletin; international relations – Roy Albretch, DXMR-Radyo ng Bayan; environment, infrastructure, agriculture & fisheries – Engr. Ramon Saavedra, Zamboanga Star; and liaison officer – John Magno, freelance.
Ajihil, also the organization spokesman, disclosed that a prominent US Embassy official and some businessmen from Malaysia, Singapore and London, as well as national media personalities, have been invited for the IPZ’s first induction program.
Commenting to speculations and innuendos by some quarters hurled against the IPZ, he said the officers and members decided to collectively ignore the criticisms.
"The IPZ will only entertain criticisms that are publicly leveled against us, otherwise it is just hearsays. Our organization exists and pursues its objectives as articulated in its constitution and by laws," he explained.
“The IPZ was not formed to malign and defame any public officials, but would engage anyone in a rational discussion on issues affecting the public interests and the welfare and security of all its members, including other members of the Forth Estate,” he added.
Meanwhile, Mangubat reiterated that the IPZ welcomes any independent-minded media practitioners and writers in the city who wishes to join and participate in the purpose of the organization.
“We are open to anyone, provided he or she is known for his independence of mind, objectivity, truthfulness, and unblemished integrity as a media practitioner and writer,” he said. (IPZ PRESS RELEASE)
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