Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Sarangani town Dad induct new CenMin scribe patrollers

Induction for new GSC-SK JAMG members – League of Mayors in the Municipalities (LMP-Sarangani) chapter president Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino of Malungon town officiated the induction of 21 new Journalists Action Motor Group (JAMG) members in Tierra Montana Hotel, General Santos City. The affair was also grace by no less former Sultan Kudarat representative Sultan Pax Mangudadatu, who is said to be vying for a congressional post in the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao in the forthcoming elections, and director for Central Mindanao, P/Chief Supt. Alex Paul Monteagudo. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ photo courtesy of Rey Remegio-Priodico Banat Socksargen).

A ‘wind’ beneath the wing - Journalists Action Motor Group chairman Ronald ‘Boboy’ Mascardo (3rd-L), with JAMG board members (L-R) Toto Mina of RPN-9,  Punto News columnist Richard Basilio and Sultanate News publisher Rolly Fabrigar  confers Malungon town Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino plaque of appreciation for the chief executive’s unrelenting support to journalists during JAMG’s 1st –year anniversary celebration dubbed as “ Let the Lord have His way in your life everyday,’ at Tierra Montana Hotel in General Santos City. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma -MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ photo courtesy of Rey Remegio-Periodico Banat Socksargen).
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY – A number of 21 local and Sultan Kudarat-based media practitioners took oath as new members of the Journalists Action Motor Group during the recently held JAMG 1st anniversary celebration in Tierra Montana Hotel, here.
 
The induction, officiated by no less Sarangani League of Mayors in the Municipalities (LMP) president and Malungon town Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino, was also solemnized by former Sultan Kudarat representative and governor Sultan Pax Mangudadatu and P/ Chief Supt. Alex Paul Monteagudo, police director for Central Mindanao before the presence of over a hundred JAMG members from all over Region 12. 
 
In a message, Constantino, who is a distinguished fourth estate advocate in the nearby province of Sarangani, have urged media friends to continuously unite and strengthen the cannons of the profession through fair and honest news reporting, in such manner to maintain the dignity of the profession. 
 
“I will always be a friend and supporter to press freedom, and at the same time, a big brother to remind you of your actions in a bid to maintain the dignity of the profession,” said Constantino, in a plea for the press not to take unfair advantage against their fellow ‘working’ journalists.    
 
                “The art of reconciliation, understanding and firm union among you journalists is among God’s greatest gift that will always protect you from harm, specifically while conducting your tour of duty on the field,” Constantino, in a huddle with newsmen, said. 
 
Mangudadatu, who is said to be vying for a congressional post in the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in the forthcoming 2013 elections, likewise stress his message of support to the media profession.
 
In impromptu, Police Gen. Monteagudo also assured the press of ample police protection against the enemies of press freedom.  
 
JAMG chairman Ronald Mascardo said the organization of motor-riding reporters covering Sarangani-General Santos and Cotabato City was established in an aim to fortify accurate access and camaraderie among press travelers, specifically to those who frequently trips the country’s most dangerous zones.
 
“Kabalo man ambi ta kung ano kadelikado para sa aton ang mag byahe. Gani mas maayo gid nga may yara kita sang sarili nga organisasyon para makabulig sa tanan bisan na lang sa panahon nga kita ma break-down sa dalan, o yara sa indi maayo nga sitwasyon. Kay ang aton baya nga rota nasulod sa lugar kung diin sobra 30 ka mga kaupod ta nga mga media ang ginpang patay sadtong mga nagligad lang nga katuigan,” said Mascardo in a vernacular. 
 
New JAMG members to include the list of180 member-affiliates in Region-12 were as follows: In General Santos City - Mauricio Flores of SAPOL News; Frankie Gatbonton (Radio Pilipino/ DXGS); Cris Legaspi (Radyo Alerto); Keith Toralba (Sutla Balita); Jazztein Jubelag (The Mindanao Bulletin); Marvic Quintong (Saksi Balita); Kathy Kasayan (Radyo Alerto); Neth Ortiz (The Frontliner); Sannie Medina (Sutla Balita); Bonie Padayao (Publisher-Saksi Balita) and Arman Chavey Rabia of Radyo Alerto/Abante Socsargen.
 
JAMG  newly sworn affiliates in Sultan Kudarat are: George Soriano (Publisher-Eagles Journal); Jose Flores Jr. and Junie Roquero of Periodico Banat; Shiela Medina (Mindanao Review); Jennifer Corpuz (Sutla Balita); Rich Teodoro (The Mindanao Inquirer); Charifie Binan (Eagles Journal); Hairia Katiandagho of Sutla Balita. (With reports from PRO-12 PNP Press Corps).

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