North Samar media practitioners launches ”Harampang Sa Northwood” media forum

By TERESITA B. CARDENAS, PIA Catarman
January 29, 2011

CATARMAN, Northern Samar  –  In order to play a more active role as agents and catalyst of an accurate and truthful information in the locality, the media practitioners in Northern Samar both print and broadcast has launched a media forum called “Harampang sa Northwood”.

A weekly forum which will be held every Saturday from 9 o’clock in the morning up to 12:00 noon at the Sugbaan sa Northwood Music Lounge and Restaurant, Brgy. Dalakit, Catarman, Northern Samar.

The group will be inviting government officials and distinguished individuals to apprise and update the media on relevant issues and other important matters affecting the development of the province.

This morning’s first Harampang sa Northwood was graced by Col. Oscar Lopez, commanding officer of the 803rd Brigade, Col. Brigido Unay, PNP Provincial Director and UEP President Atty. Mar de Asis and Col. Malinao, the deputy officer of the 803rd Brigade.

Present during the forum were Rachel Arnaiz, Rey Ursua and Jean Galit of DYSM, Adonis Rebadulla and Ahmir Ortego of Power FM, John Siervo and Elmer Siervo of Radyo Natin San Roque, Beth Betonio of Radyo Nation Allen, Gary Vacunawa and Rey Dineros of DYLA Allen, Eladio Perfecto of Catarman Weekly Tribune, Tito Tepace of Leyte Samar Daily Express and DYSM, Sylma Lutao of the Provincial Information Office, Romula Obleopas, media relations officer of UEP, Monico Esteria of Waraynon, and Teresita B. Cardenas of the Philippine Information Agency.

The group requested the assistance of the Philippine Information Agency to act as the moderator in today’s activity and the succeeding activities to be conducted.