ILIGAN CITY - On December 13 at about 7:00 in the Evening, the officers and men of the 2ndMechanized Infantry Brigade, headed by Col. Gilbert I. Gapay, tendered a party or “media night” for all the members of the local press based mostly in Iligan City. After dinner and drinks that was highlighted by a singing band from nearby Cagayan de Oro City, and election of officers of the “Magbalantay Defense Press Corps” was conducted. This activity was agreed upon earlier during the initial planning between the army and the media. Those elected into office were the following:
President Juanito “Jun” Enriquez of Real Radio, Vice President for Print Salem Arellano of Mindanao Scoop, VP for Broadcast Biema Mimosa Radyo ng Bayan; VP for Online Irma Boza Iligan Web; Secretary Emmie De Los Santos, Brigada news FM; Assistant Secretary Cris Quinabato , RMN- dxIC; Treasurer Nora Sorino Bureau chief, Gold Star Daily; Auditor Erlinda Genovia, Gold Star Daily; PIO Gener Cabanday, RMN-dxIC;
Social Managers : Gene De Guzman, Brigada News FM; Mariz Revales, GMANews online; Julia “JanJan” Tesio Pecasales,; Peace Officers: Allan Amantiad , Brigada News FM; Tito De Castro, Brigada News FM; Edgar Olivar, Love Radio FM;
Board of Directors Pastor Tenorio, Jr , Love Radio; Pastor Reu Montecillo; Ted Khan R Juanite, Magazine Mindanaw; Ric Clet, dwIZ-Manila; Armand Apolinario, Love Radio FM; Bonita Ermac, Gold Star Daily; Merlyn Manos, GMA; Mar Sabate, Meus Radio FM; and Eric Tiempo, Brigada News FM.
In his speech, Brigade Commander Gapay emphasized the importance of right communication among the members of the press, and clarified certain issues that were important to the success of the peace process. He emphasized that contrary to circulating text messages by spoilers, the peace process between the national government and the MILF will be finalized and pushed through. Video report by Ric Clet, DWIZ correspondent.
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