It is said that “good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity,” and this is indeed evident in the field of social welfare and community development. The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 has acknowledged this importance and continues building stronger media partnerships.

With this, DSWD-7 held its first-ever Media Pasalamat with the theme “Keeping People Informed on Social Welfare and Development in the Ever-Changing Media Landscape” in Cebu City on February 22, 2024.

Media Pasalamat highlighted an award ceremony for the Field Office’s outstanding media partners. Below is the list of awardees:

Awardee	Media Outfit
Ms. Suzette B. Rafols	Bombo Radyo Cebu
Mr. Alan S. Tangcawan	Brigada Cebu
Mr. Gian I. Navarro	Cebu Catholic Television Network (CCTN) 47
Mr. Futch Anthony G. Inso	Cebu Daily News (CDN) Digital
Ms. Morexette Marie B. Eram	Cebu Daily News (CDN) Digital
Ms. Nestle L. Semilla	Cebu Daily News (CDN) Digital
Ms. Ninya Mae C. Oliverio	Cebu Daily News (CDN) Digital
Mr. Dale G. Israel	CNN Philippines and The Freeman
Mr. Eric P. Amaro	DYAP
Ms. Charmaine V. Balagon	DYAR Sonshine Radio
Mr. Jimrey D. Biosa	DYAR Sonshine Radio
Ms. Arvie N. Veloso	DYHP RMN Cebu
Atty. Noemi A. Truya	DYLA
Mr. Rico Osmenya	DYLA
Ms. Anabelle C. Lagrosas	DYMR Radyo Pilipinas
Ms. Carmel Loise M. Matus	DYMR Radyo Pilipinas
Ms. Jessa Agua-Ylanan	DYMR Radyo Pilipinas
Mr. Frank R. Benedicto	DYRF
Ms. Rowena D. Capistrano	DYRF
John Kim P. Bote	GMA DYSS
Lloyd L. Suarez	GMA DYSS
Alan P. Domingo	GMA Regional TV
Fe Mari D. Dumaboc	GMA Regional TV
Lou-Ann Mae Rondina Pantino	GMA Regional TV
Nikko P. Sereno	GMA Regional TV
Jacob P. Layan	Mang Pipol’s TV
Rhoniel S. Madrid	Mang Pipol’s TV
Andrea Patena Matheu	MyTV Cebu
Mary Francis Lynn A. Caayon	MyTV Cebu
Angelica Fay M. Saniel	MyTV Cebu
Minerva BC Newman	Newmans Blog
Hazel F. Gloria	Philippine Information Agency (PIA) 7
Robinson G. Cabardo, Jr.	Philippine Information Agency (PIA) 7
Roi Anthony B. Lomotan	Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Negros Oriental
Elvie C. Bongosia	Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Bohol
Judy Flores Partlow	Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Negros Oriental
Jessee Carl S. Atienza	PTV Cebu
Earl Kim H. Padronia	SunStar
Honey I. Cotejo	SunStar
Mr. Kaiser Jan. F. Fuentes	SunStar
Wenilyn B. Sabalo	SunStar
Rolando R. Morallo	Superbalita
Aldo Nelbert A. Banaynal	The Freeman
Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon	The Freeman
John Michael Aroa	TV 5

 

These awards served as the DSWD-7’s recognition and appreciation of Central Visayas’ media industry for being reliable partners in combating fake news and connotation, sharing correct information and updates, and their invaluable contribution to educating the public about the Department.

In her message, DSWD-7 Regional Director Shalaine Marie S. Lucero presented the Field Office’s accomplishments in 2023. She gave a brief yet comprehensive introduction to new and innovative programs that will soon be implemented, such as the Oplan Pag-abot Program, Tara, Basa Program, Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program, and Buong Bansa Handa.

She ensured that amidst the increased number of programs in the Department, Field Office 7 will continue to implement its existing projects and services with the utmost competence, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Also present at the event are DSWD-7 Assistant Director for Operations Juanito C. Cantero, Assistant Regional Director for Administration Tonyson Luther S. Lee, and members of the Management Committee: Protective Services Division Chief Emma Patalinghug, Promotive Services Division Chief Rosemarie Salazar, Disaster Response Management Division Chief Lilibeth Cabiara, and Financial Management Division Chief Patricia Megalbio.

The first-ever DSWD-7 Media Pasalamat is spearheaded by the Social Marketing Unit, the office’s advocacy, promotions, education, and communications arm. ###

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