Media Buddy – Malungon, Sarangani Mayor Reynaldo “Bong” Constantino reminded media friends to always abide with the ethical standard of journalism during the induction ceremony of newly formed Journalists Action Motor Group (JAMG) held at the Tierra Montana Hotel and Swimming Resort in General Santos City. Also in photo is the emcee Ms. Emma, daughter of radio broadcast veteran Boy Nalugon. (photo courtesy of Onet Brotarlo-Dadiangas Times/ MIO-Malungon).
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Top local government and police officials solemnized Saturday, the induction of officers and members of newly formed Journalists Action Motor Group (JAMG) at the Tierra Montana Hotel here in the city.
Attended by at least 80 journalist-bikers from the neighboring cities and provinces in Central Mindanao, JAMG organizers said the group was formed in a bid to establish closer union and coordination with motor-riding media practitioners, specifically those who are traveling around to cover various news-worthy events in Region-12.
“I believe that journalist-bikers could always gather more information although it would likewise mean additional risk especially in traveling the long way Gen. Santos to Cotabato City route. In organizing this group, JAMG members could able to reach-out for help from fellow reporters during break down or any emergency cases while on their way to cover for any event,” Ronald “Boboy” Mascardo, JAMG chairman and publisher of weekly tabloid Dadiangas Balita, said.
The occasion was graced by no less Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino of Malungon, Sarangani, City Councilor Virgie Llido ( vice Gensan Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio), P/Sr. Supt. Willie Dangane, the Directorate for Integrated Police Operations (DIPO) chief for Western-Mindanao and MAKIMA area (Maasim-Kiamba and Mitum,) disegntaed deputy governor JoJo Lopez Jr., who represented Sarangani Gov. Miguel Alcantara-Dominguez.
Rolly Fabrigar, the JAMG vice chair and publisher of city-based Sultanate News said the group, which is made up of veteran media consultants, is also eying to launch various civic activities to broaden up association with the common tao that are living at far flung villages of the SOCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and Gen. Santos City) growth areas.
Observers said most fourth estate members in this side of the country had been forming different organizations to unify themselves against various political harassments and aggressions that had claimed dozens of reporters lives in the past years.
Reports said among the considered most brutal killing of some 30 journalists in the world’s most horrible 52-man massacre has taken place at a remote town in Maguindanao Province here on November 23, 2009.
Meanwhile Constantino also reminded media friends to always abide with the ethical standard of journalism, as he assured transparent and media-friendly ties in his administration.
“As watchdogs of our society ay gagawin ko ang lahat para patuloy po ninyong maipagmamalaki na naging kaibigan nyo si Constantino, as I vow to continuously serve my people in Malungon with honesty, dedication and integrity. Thus as being a friend, I am assuring each and everyone na kailan man ay hindi po ninyo ikakahiya na naging kaibigan ninyo ako dito sa Sarangani Province,” Constantino said.
Mascardo and Fabrigar said Constantino’s presence, despite the latter’s delayed arrival from attending some important matters with his children in Davao City, has even made the party merrier that evening.
“Dangane, who is a known media friend since his time as police provincial director of Sarangani, police director for General Santos and Cotabato City, and as the current DIPO-WM police chief, has also assured unfading support to press freedom,” Mascardo said.
Aside from Mascardo and Fabrigar who were both appointed chairman and vice-chairman by the board, other newly installed JAMG board of directors was Jeb Galindez of SAPOL News Bulletin, Richard Basilio of Punto News, Hilarion Brotarlo of Dadiangas Times and Manuel “toto’ Mina of RPN-9.
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