August 3, 2015
Local media deepen knowledge and insight on climate change in PAJ seminar
LEGASPI CITY - Over 70 journalists from the tri-media gather here
for the seminar-workshop entitled: “Climate Change: Gets Mo na Ba?”
conducted by the Philippine Agricultural Journalists, Inc. in
partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Bicol; Metro Pacific
Investment Corporations and MVP Group of Companies and other sponsors.
A battery of speakers and resource persons composed of luminaries from the media and scientific community at the national and local level shared their knowledge,experiences and insights on the topic during the 2-day gathering held in one of the hotels in this city on July 31 to August 1, 2015.
DA
Undersecretary for Policy and Planning Segfredo Serrano, who represented
Secretary Proceso J. Alcala emphasized that developing countries
including the Philippines, which have contributed least to greenhouse
gas emission are most vulnerable to climate change. He says that
every year we lose millions in agriculture due to extreme events. He
added, that from the development perspective “climate change is the
game changer, as all our efforts and investments will be obliterated if
we don’t give attention to doing our jobs and living a life with
resiliency to climate change.” He stated that the DA is for meaningful
adaptation not mitigation, citing the need to review scientific and
technical work program to provide the basis for new design, standards,
specifications and technologies consistent with resiliency while
pursuing developmental program. He also underscored that “You cannot
have climate change adaptation program without integrating it and
harmonizing it with Disaster Risk Reduction Program.”
Meanwhile, Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of the Metro Pacific Investments Corp. was represented by Atty. Mike Toledo, Media Bureau Chief and SVP of Philex, Mining Corporation. He stressed that the duty to inform, educate and change mindset of the people about the dangers and threat of climate is a shared responsibility not only of the government, the concerned institutions and the media but also of the private sector. He affirmed that climate change is already here and upon us and it must be addressed. He cited that the MVP group of companies is at the forefront of disaster response, relief and rehabilitation.
The other speakers who shared their wisdom and expertise were: Dr. Leo Sebastian, Program leader, Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security – for South East Asia; Atty. Rodel Batocabe, AKO Bicol Party list representative and chair of the Congressional Committee on Climate change; Amy Cruz, of World Agro Forestry Center and Senior research fellow of Manila Observatory; Dr. Rosa Perez, consultant, Asian Development Bank; Dr. Eliseo Ponce, DA consultant on Climate Change Program; Louie Tabing, President, Phil. Federation of Rural Broadcasters and host of DZMM program Sa Kabukiran; Angelo Palmones, president, Philippine Science Journalists and DZRH VP for News; Imelda Abaño, president, Phil. Network of Environmental Journalists, Inc. and Tony Lambino, IRRI head of Communication. The local experts/ resource persons were: Eng. Abelardo R. Bragas, DA Bicol regional executive Director, Dr. Cedric Daep, department head, Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office; Eng. Ariel Zamudio of PAGASA Legaspi City; Lorenzo Alvina, DA Regional Focal Person on CCA & DRRM who represented Regional Technical Director Dr. Elena B. de los Santos and Prof. Florito Dapeña who represented Dir. Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV of Office of the Civil defense. Also present during the workshop were the national officers of the PAJ led by its two vice presidents, Noel Reyes and Dr. Matilde Maunahan and some of the board of directors. Bicol PIA regional Director Aida Naz was also present during the duration of the activity.
On the second day
the participants went on a field tour to some of the local projects
meant to address climate change such as the sanitary landfill in
Banquerohan, in Legaspi City; the permanent evacuation center in
Camalig, Albay, the Agro-Ethno Village in Daraga, Albay and the Cagsawa
Ruins. The seminar was capped by discussions and sharing of ideas of
what stories to write about climate change based on the insights,
added knowledge and added experience the participants gained.
As a positive response to the call for a more cohesive, responsive and active involvement by the local media in climate change and disaster risk reduction efforts, the participants decided to organize a Bicol PAJ chapter. It was agreed that the mainstream media will be at the frontline of this organization with government agencies providing support. The elected officers are: Juan Escandor, Jr., correspondent, Bicol Mail and Phil. Daily Inquirer - president; Mar Arguelles, correspondent, Phil. Daily Inquirer- vice president; Marlon Loterte, PIA, Albay - secretary; Rhaydz Barcia, correspondent, The Manila Times and Edwin Peralta- treasurer; Ping Peralta, Editor, BU Extension News – auditor; Ana-Liza Macatangay, PIA, Cam. Sur- PRO for print; Jose Caretero, Reporter , ABS-CBN – PRO for TV; Grace Inocentes, RMN-DWNX – PRO for broadcast. The Board of Directors are: Emily B. Bordado of DA; Salvador Cruzana, CBSUA; Nonie Enolva, BFAR; Frank Peñones, editor, Bikol Reporter and Nancy Mediavillo of Radyo ng Bayan .
(Emily B. Bordado)
A battery of speakers and resource persons composed of luminaries from the media and scientific community at the national and local level shared their knowledge,experiences and insights on the topic during the 2-day gathering held in one of the hotels in this city on July 31 to August 1, 2015.
Meanwhile, Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of the Metro Pacific Investments Corp. was represented by Atty. Mike Toledo, Media Bureau Chief and SVP of Philex, Mining Corporation. He stressed that the duty to inform, educate and change mindset of the people about the dangers and threat of climate is a shared responsibility not only of the government, the concerned institutions and the media but also of the private sector. He affirmed that climate change is already here and upon us and it must be addressed. He cited that the MVP group of companies is at the forefront of disaster response, relief and rehabilitation.
The other speakers who shared their wisdom and expertise were: Dr. Leo Sebastian, Program leader, Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security – for South East Asia; Atty. Rodel Batocabe, AKO Bicol Party list representative and chair of the Congressional Committee on Climate change; Amy Cruz, of World Agro Forestry Center and Senior research fellow of Manila Observatory; Dr. Rosa Perez, consultant, Asian Development Bank; Dr. Eliseo Ponce, DA consultant on Climate Change Program; Louie Tabing, President, Phil. Federation of Rural Broadcasters and host of DZMM program Sa Kabukiran; Angelo Palmones, president, Philippine Science Journalists and DZRH VP for News; Imelda Abaño, president, Phil. Network of Environmental Journalists, Inc. and Tony Lambino, IRRI head of Communication. The local experts/ resource persons were: Eng. Abelardo R. Bragas, DA Bicol regional executive Director, Dr. Cedric Daep, department head, Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office; Eng. Ariel Zamudio of PAGASA Legaspi City; Lorenzo Alvina, DA Regional Focal Person on CCA & DRRM who represented Regional Technical Director Dr. Elena B. de los Santos and Prof. Florito Dapeña who represented Dir. Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV of Office of the Civil defense. Also present during the workshop were the national officers of the PAJ led by its two vice presidents, Noel Reyes and Dr. Matilde Maunahan and some of the board of directors. Bicol PIA regional Director Aida Naz was also present during the duration of the activity.
On the second day
the participants went on a field tour to some of the local projects
meant to address climate change such as the sanitary landfill in
Banquerohan, in Legaspi City; the permanent evacuation center in
Camalig, Albay, the Agro-Ethno Village in Daraga, Albay and the Cagsawa
Ruins. The seminar was capped by discussions and sharing of ideas of
what stories to write about climate change based on the insights,
added knowledge and added experience the participants gained.As a positive response to the call for a more cohesive, responsive and active involvement by the local media in climate change and disaster risk reduction efforts, the participants decided to organize a Bicol PAJ chapter. It was agreed that the mainstream media will be at the frontline of this organization with government agencies providing support. The elected officers are: Juan Escandor, Jr., correspondent, Bicol Mail and Phil. Daily Inquirer - president; Mar Arguelles, correspondent, Phil. Daily Inquirer- vice president; Marlon Loterte, PIA, Albay - secretary; Rhaydz Barcia, correspondent, The Manila Times and Edwin Peralta- treasurer; Ping Peralta, Editor, BU Extension News – auditor; Ana-Liza Macatangay, PIA, Cam. Sur- PRO for print; Jose Caretero, Reporter , ABS-CBN – PRO for TV; Grace Inocentes, RMN-DWNX – PRO for broadcast. The Board of Directors are: Emily B. Bordado of DA; Salvador Cruzana, CBSUA; Nonie Enolva, BFAR; Frank Peñones, editor, Bikol Reporter and Nancy Mediavillo of Radyo ng Bayan .
(Emily B. Bordado)
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