Sunday, September 02, 2007

Commission on Human Rights Director for Western Mindanao Atty. Jose Manuel Mamauag keynotes IPZ induction

Human Rights Regional Director for Western Mindanao Atty. Jose Manuel Mamauag will keynote the first Induction of the Independent Press of Zamboanga (IPZ) tonight, September 2, 2007 at A Taste of Asia (Atoa) Restaurant along Veterans Avenue, this city.

Lawyer Mamauag will speak on the IPZ induction's theme: "The Role of the Press in Upholding Human Rights, Press Freedom and Democracy." He will also induct the IPZ officers led by its first president Prof. Emmanuel Mangubat.


Aside from Mangubat, the other core IPZ officers to be inducted by the human rights director are Bernie Concepcion, as president for internal affairs; Hader Glang, vice president for external affairs; Mohammadnur Ajihil, secretary general; Henry Salac, treasurer; and Ely Dumaboc, auditor.


The directors are Ramon Venegas, radio broadcast; Rey Banagudos, R/D & new media; Mahal sienes, print; Mark Natividad, television; Rikki Lim, documentation; Roy Albretch, international relations; Ramon Saavedra, environment, infrastructure, agriculture & fisheries; Ric Detuyato, information officer; Tony PE. Remando, domestic relations; and John Magno, liaison officer.


The highlights of the program include the doxology from ZCHS main student representatives, national anthem from WMSU selected students, cultural number from Kabuhi Mindanao, acknowledgement of guests from vice president for internal affairs.


Words of welcome from the vice president for external affairs, a challenge from the founding father Prof. Clem Basca, historical note from the secretary general, presentation of IPZ officers and members, induction of officers, keynote speech from Atty. Mamaoag and inaugural speech from the IPZ president will follow.


The other highlights include reading of the Journalist's Code of Ethics from Fred Concepcion (columnist of Zamboanga Today), special number and words of appreciation and thanks from one of IPZ directors, signing of the IPZ COvenant, fellowship and dinner.


The IPZ was organized on August August 5 by independent minded media practitioners and writers of Zamboanga City with the primary objective of pursuing the ideals and tenets of responsible journalism and press freedom.

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