The United Print and Multimedia Group (UPMG) paid a courtesy call and their officers took their oath as media practitioners before Speaker of the House Rep. Martin Romualdez.
Manila Bulletin Human Resources Development Head Barbie Atienza, President of the UPMG, led the UPMG Media envoy in its courtesy call last Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City.
The media envoy consisted of UPMG officers Atienza; PhilStar group sales and marketing director Jay R. Sarmiento, vice president; Adobo magazine president and editor-in-chief Angel V. Guerrero, secretary; Chinese Commercial News credit and collection manager Sherly Baula, treasurer; Philippine Daily Inquirer Assistant Vice President and key relationship manager Jong R. Arcano, Public Relations Officer; Journal group AVP for sales and marketing Viviene A. Motomal, Manila Standard sales and operations Officer-in-charge Annie F. Grefal; and BusinessWorld advertising manager Jeanette F. Dominguez.
They took their oath of office before Romualdez as the new officers of the UPMG.
The new UPMG officers were brought to the Plenary session of the House of Representatives as guests of Romualdez and Pangasinan 4th district Rep. Christopher “Toff” De Venecia.
Romualdez, following the oathtaking, described the media as a nosy but necessary estate to hold the government accountable and to offer timely feedback from the public through critical, sometimes negative, reports–even those directed at himself.
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“They are nosy, yes, but they are just doing their job. And they are helping us do our job, too. With their help, we galvanize popular support for measures that are needed to uplift the living condition of our people,” Romualdez said on Aug. 10.
““Rather than being offended, I take (their message) as an opportunity to explain my side to the public and expound on the issues involved. Media reports–be it positive or negative–give us, government officials, relevant and timely feedback from the public with regard to our official acts. They also provide us with a platform on issues that need discussed with a bigger public,” Romualdez continued.
“As a giant in the media industry, your contributions in nation-building truly deserve the highest commendation. Congratulations again, UPMG, and keep up the good job. Let us remain partners in the years to come. Para sa bandila. Para sa bayan (For the flag. For the country),” the House Speaker concluded.