PPI 2017 Souvenir Program
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Since 1964 The National Association of Newspapers Philippine Press Institute 2017 Annual Membership Meeting 2016 Civic Journalism Press Awards May 24-26, 2017 H2O Hotel, Manila, Philippines Principal Partner Room 206, BF Condominium, A. Soriano Ave., Intramuros, Manila Tel.: 527-9632, 527-4478 Fax: 527-3390 Email: [email protected] philpressinstitute.net 6 May 25, 2017 6pm, Seaport Room, H2O Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philippines Supported by: TBB/PPI/052017 May 2017 Philippine Press Institute 1 ASEAN takes the spotlight in PPI’s 21st National Press Forum 14 newspapers vie for civic journ awards 2 Philippine Press Institute May 2017 Ambassador Rosario G. Manalo Ambassador Rosario G. Manalo is one of the country’s most accomplished diplomats. In 2016 she won a seat, for the third time, as the Philippine Expert in the Committee of Experts of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) during elections held in June 2016 at the UN headquarters in New York City. This came about after a lapse of 10 years, having completed in 2006 her second term as Chairperson of CEDAW. In February 2017 she was elected by acclamation as the Committee’s Rapporteur for the next two years. She is the first Filipino to pass the competitive Foreign Service Examinations for Filipino career diplomats. Amb. Manalo is a holder of the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, Bachelor of Science in Jurisprudence, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Arts in Public Administration, and Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy. She served as the Philippine Ambassador to Belgium and concurrently to Luxemburg and the European Economic Community (1979-1985); to France and concurrently to Portugal and UNESCO (1990-1994); to Sweden, and concurrently to the four other Nordic States and the three Baltic States (1994-1997). Amb. Manalo was seconded for two years by the Philippine Government to UNESCO, Paris under the then Director General, Federico Mayor Zaragosa. From 1997 to 2003, she was Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Amb. Manalo was adviser to former Pres. Fidel V. Ramos in 2006 when she became the Philippine Eminent Person on the negotiations of the ASEAN Charter. She chaired the actual negotiations of the ASEAN Charter in 2007, and is principally credited with the inclusion of human rights provisions in said Charter. She completed serving as the Philippine representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights in April 2015. Amb. Manalo was also the Philippine Governor in the Board of Governors of the Asia-Europe Foundation based in Singapore, from 2009 to 2015. She chaired said Board in 2014. CAREER IN NON-GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS: Amb. Manalo served as the Director of the European Studies Program at the Ateneo de Manila University from 2005-2009. She is likewise a professor in the School of Diplomacy and Governance, De La Salle University, Manila; lecturer at the Asian Center, University of the Philippines. She is currently the Dean of the Helena Z Benitez School of International Relations and Diplomacy at the Philippine Women’s University. She is also the Director of the Center for Gender Equality and People Empowerment in the same university. May 2017 Philippine Press Institute 3 (02) 527 - 9632 facebook.com/philpressinstitute Philippine Press Institute Philippine Press Institute philpressinstitute.net The National Association of Newspapers Rm 206, BF Condominium Bldg. Intramuros, Manila 21st National Press Forum ASEAN@50: Beyond the Headlines 2017 Annual Membership Meeting May 24-26, 2017 Arctic and Lagoon, H2O Hotel, Manila, Philippines May 24, Wednesday: ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (For PPI Members Only) 9:30am Speech of Ambassador Rosario G. Manalo Arrival of Delegates in the Morning 10:00am Introduction of Guest Speaker by Ms. Tess Bacalla, PPI Training Director On-Site Registration at Arctic-Lagoon, Ground Level Speech of Mr. Saw Yan Naing, Senior Reporter, The Irrawaddy, Myanmar Fellowship Lunch at 11:00 am for PPI Member-Delegates OPEN FORUM with the Keynote and Guest Speakers 1:30pm Dialogue with Atty. Jesus G. Dureza, Presidential Peace Adviser on the Peace Process 11:30am Awarding of Special Plaque to the Keynote and Guest Speakers 11:45am Induction of Newly Elected PPI Board of Trustees 2:30pm Annual Membership Meeting: 12:00nn Lunch for PPI Members, Partners, and Sponsors Determination of Quorum 1:30pm Industry Forum (Programs, Issues, Advocacies) and Book Launch Approval of Minutes of the 2016 Annual Membership Meeting 1. Mr. Jose Bayani D. Baylon, Vice-President for Corporate Communications, Nickel Asia Accomplishment Report from the Chairman and the Executive Director Corporation Financial Report by the Treasurer 2. Ms. Nerissa 'Ritzi' Villarico-Ronquillo, Vice-President and Head for Communication and Other Matters Corporate Affairs, Lafarge-Holcim Philippines Regional Clusters/Election of Regional Trustees 3. Mr. Ramon R. Tuazon, President, Asian Institute for Journalism and Communication Election of Board Officers 4. Mr. Barbie Atienza, President, United Print Media Group First Board Meeting of the Newly Elected Board of Trustees 5. Dr. Crispin C. Maslog (Book Launch) Adjournment 4:00pm Preparation for the 2016 Annual Civic Journalism Community Press Awards 6:00pm Fellowship Dinner at Arctic-Lagoon, Ground Level Seaport Room (See separate program. Open to Guests.) May 25, Thursday: NATIONAL PRESS FORUM (Open to Guests) Formal wear is required Cocktail Buffet at 6:00pm / Awarding of Special Recognition 6:00am Breakfast for those billeted in the hotel (Makan-Makan at the 2nd Floor) Awarding ceremony shall commence sharply at 7:00pm 8:00am Registration at Arctic-Lagoon, Ground Level, and Ceremonial Cutting of Ribbon Doors will be closed 10 minutes before the program 8:30am Preliminaries by Mr. Ariel C. Sebellino, PPI Executive Director Introduction of the Conference Theme by Ms. Tess Bacalla, PPI Training Director May 26, Friday: Departure Introduction of Host and Moderator: by Mr. Melo M. Acuna, China Radio International 6:00am Breakfast for those billeted in the hotel (Makan-Makan at the 2nd Floor) 8:45am Introduction of Keynote Speaker by Mr. Alfonso G. Pedroche, 12:00nn Check-out PPI Chairman-President and Editor-in-Chief, Pilipino Star Ngayon 4 Philippine Press Institute May 2017 (02) 527 - 9632 facebook.com/philpressinstitute Philippine Press Institute Philippine Press Institute philpressinstitute.net The National Association of Newspapers Rm 206, BF Condominium Bldg. Intramuros, Manila 21st National Press Forum ASEAN@50: Beyond the Headlines 2017 Annual Membership Meeting May 24-26, 2017 Arctic and Lagoon, H2O Hotel, Manila, Philippines May 24, Wednesday: ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (For PPI Members Only) 9:30am Speech of Ambassador Rosario G. Manalo Arrival of Delegates in the Morning 10:00am Introduction of Guest Speaker by Ms. Tess Bacalla, PPI Training Director On-Site Registration at Arctic-Lagoon, Ground Level Speech of Mr. Saw Yan Naing, Senior Reporter, The Irrawaddy, Myanmar Fellowship Lunch at 11:00 am for PPI Member-Delegates OPEN FORUM with the Keynote and Guest Speakers 1:30pm Dialogue with Atty. Jesus G. Dureza, Presidential Peace Adviser on the Peace Process 11:30am Awarding of Special Plaque to the Keynote and Guest Speakers 11:45am Induction of Newly Elected PPI Board of Trustees 2:30pm Annual Membership Meeting: 12:00nn Lunch for PPI Members, Partners, and Sponsors Determination of Quorum 1:30pm Industry Forum (Programs, Issues, Advocacies) and Book Launch Approval of Minutes of the 2016 Annual Membership Meeting 1. Mr. Jose Bayani D. Baylon, Vice-President for Corporate Communications, Nickel Asia Accomplishment Report from the Chairman and the Executive Director Corporation Financial Report by the Treasurer 2. Ms. Nerissa 'Ritzi' Villarico-Ronquillo, Vice-President and Head for Communication and Other Matters Corporate Affairs, Lafarge-Holcim Philippines Regional Clusters/Election of Regional Trustees 3. Mr. Ramon R. Tuazon, President, Asian Institute for Journalism and Communication Election of Board Officers 4. Mr. Barbie Atienza, President, United Print Media Group First Board Meeting of the Newly Elected Board of Trustees 5. Dr. Crispin C. Maslog (Book Launch) Adjournment 4:00pm Preparation for the 2016 Annual Civic Journalism Community Press Awards 6:00pm Fellowship Dinner at Arctic-Lagoon, Ground Level Seaport Room (See separate program. Open to Guests.) May 25, Thursday: NATIONAL PRESS FORUM (Open to Guests) Formal wear is required Cocktail Buffet at 6:00pm / Awarding of Special Recognition 6:00am Breakfast for those billeted in the hotel (Makan-Makan at the 2nd Floor) Awarding ceremony shall commence sharply at 7:00pm 8:00am Registration at Arctic-Lagoon, Ground Level, and Ceremonial Cutting of Ribbon Doors will be closed 10 minutes before the program 8:30am Preliminaries by Mr. Ariel C. Sebellino, PPI Executive Director Introduction of the Conference Theme by Ms. Tess Bacalla, PPI Training Director May 26, Friday: Departure Introduction of Host and Moderator: by Mr. Melo M. Acuna, China Radio International 6:00am Breakfast for those billeted in the hotel (Makan-Makan at the 2nd Floor) 8:45am Introduction of Keynote Speaker by Mr. Alfonso G. Pedroche, 12:00nn Check-out PPI Chairman-President and Editor-in-Chief, Pilipino Star Ngayon May 2017 Philippine Press Institute 5 (02) 527 - 9632 facebook.com/philpressinstitute Philippine Press Institute Philippine Press Institute