Aklan Press Club, Inc. to Conduct Seminars on Child Juvenile Delinquency Act

Kalibo, Aklan - Spearheaded by the Aklan Press Club, Inc. led by president Megs Lunn, a pre-induction event, a seminar/forum and press conference on RA 9344 or known as Child Juvenile Delinquency Act was conducted on Friday, July 29, 2011 from 8:00-10:00 AM at the NVC Gym, Capitol Site, Kalibo, Aklan.

Atty. Eric Henry Joseph F. Mallonga of Bantay Bata 163 and MTRCB Board Member was the resource speaker

Representatives from different institutions such as the PNP Women’s Desks, Army Reserve Command, Tri-media, student leaders, DSWD and other social workers in the province of Aklan were also invited to participate in the said forum.

“The controversy on Juvenile Justice and welfare system or RA 9344 drew much criticism from the public for not charging young offenders under the age of 12 years, and for banning publication of the identities of youths who commit criminal acts, and other dramatic increase of violent crimes committed by the young offenders since the act was passed,” APCI said.

Meanwhile, the Department of Health has invited the APCI to attend the training for media practitioners under the mass media component of the Behavior Change Communication Plan of the province.

The said training will be held on July 29, 2011 at the Governor Corazon L. Cabagnot Training and Tourism Center, Old Buswang Kalibo, Aklan. The training will start at 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Registration will start at 10:00 AM.

“The activity was aimed to provide tips and techniques on reporting health issues for media practitioners as well as an avenue for media to engage with the local health providers on health stories. The training which highlights the mass media component will be critical as the province continues to intensify its health promotion campaign”, the Provincial Health Office stressed.

Short lectures, exercises on message development and preparation for media participants will be included in the training.

The Provincial Health office under the stewardship of Dr. Emma T. Cortes, Provincial Health Officer II, with the technical assistance of the Health Promotion and Communication Project (HealthPro) of USAID in partnership with Paibare Legacy Corps Inc. is facilitating the event.

Friday, July 29 is a hectic day for local media practitioners under the fold of the Aklan Press Club.

In the evening, at 6:30 this day will be capped and highlighted by the Aklan Press Club’s Induction of Officers at the Hernani’s Mix n’ Match, L. Barrios Street, Kalibo, Aklan.

Inducted officers were Melrose “Megs” Lunn as the club’s elected president and Odon S. Bandiola as the Chairman of the club’s Board of Directors.

Others that were inducted were: Conrad Indelible, Executive Vice-President; Ernesto T. Solidum, Vice President –Print; Roben P. Laserna, Vice President – Radio; Arnel I. Relampago, Vice President-Cable; Richie D. Oloroso, Secretary; (William R. Arguelles; (God bless his soul was the Treasurer,) Recto I. Vidal; Asst. Secretary, Treasurer; Board of Directors: Isidro A. Rasgo, Jr., Chita Dela Cruz-Heap, Recto I. Vidal, Rolly O.Herrera, Sumra Dela Cruz-Rojo, Ronnel A. Irodestan, Jethro L. Laserna, Sherry Anne T. Reunir, Delano T. Tefora, Gary F. Vargas, and Jun Prado.

The Induction Ceremonies was highlighted with the conferment of Media Lifetime Achievement to the pillars of the broadcast and print journalism in Aklan, namely: Ebenezer G. Torre, Sr., former RMN-DYKR Station Manager and KBP, Aklan Chapter Chairman, Augusto C. Tolentino, Former IBC-DYRG Station Manager and Emeterio “Jun” Prado, Jr., a veteran journalist who writes in many national broadsheets, tabloids and magazines and a Plaque of Recognition for Engr. Roger M. Esto./TE