Jun 30
The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) presented on Monday the Presidential Library and Memorabilia Project that aims to provide a comprehensive source of materials on the Philippine Presidency.
The project, which was initiated in 2007 by outgoing Secretary and PIA Director-General Conrado A. Limcaoco Jr., was intended to create a central repository, in digital domain, of multi-media materials and documents on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s major official activities for preservation purposes.
International cataloging standards for archival description and digitalization of documents of various formats were used in the project.
Project Director Belina SB. Capul said that the compilations include photos, audio, videos, publications, print and other special media materials that were produced by the different partner agencies under the government’s information sector.
The project partner offices are the PIA, Office of the Press Secretary (OPS), Radio-Television Malacañang (RTVM), Bureau of Communication Services (BCS), Philippines News Agency (PNA), Bureau of Broadcast Services (BCS), National Broadcasting Network-4 (NBN-4), the National Library and the Presidential Close-in Photographers Office (PCPO).
Mar 11
Indonesia today reiterated its full support for the success of the full implementation of the peace process between the Philippine government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) signed in 1996.
The call was made by Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Rezlan Ishar Jenie at the opening of the 3rd Tripartite Meeting of the Government Peace Panel (GRP), the MNLF and the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) here this afternoon.
“Indonesia stands ready to shoulder its part,” Jenie said as he appealed “for the OIC members to be forthcoming in supporting economic development of the region (Mindanao).”
Jenie is presiding officer at the three-day session as chair of the OIC-Peace Committee in Southern Philippines.
The conference tackles the full implementation of the GRP-MNLF peace process signed in Malacanang Palace on September 2, 1996, ending 25 years of warfare in Mindanao.
The first two tripartite meetings were held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Istanbul, Turkey.
This is the first time the Philippines is holding the conference. – PNA
Mar 11
Reaffirming her strong commitment to solve the media killings in the country, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Wednesday ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to intensify efforts to stop the violence against members of the media.
The President also approved a P2-million donation to the Freedom Fund for Filipino Journalists to help the bereaved families of journalists seeking justice for their slain relatives through the courts.
Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said the President directed Task Force Usig to create a “tracker team” that will go after the suspected killers of media personalities.
He said the Chief Executive also underscored the need for the speedy resolution of cases filed in court against suspects in media killings as well as the protection of government witnesses.
“This is the highlight of the wonderful meeting that we had. The President really showed her concern about this issue. This reaffirms her commitment to the welfare of the working men and women of media and of course, to press freedom,” Remonde said.
He said the Malacanang meeting was also held in anticipation of the coming election season which is usually marred by an increase in violent incidents. – PNA