Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio
Coloma, Jr. on Monday (Dec. 1) underscored the importance of unity and
solidarity in covering the highly anticipated visit of Pope Francis in the
country next month.
Keynoting the Papal Visit Communications Workshop at Kalayaan Hall in Malacañang Palace, Secretary Coloma said the pontiff’s visit carries a message of mercy and compassion to all Filipinos, regardless of denomination.
“We will agree that as we cover the papal visit, we must endeavor to reach out to all Filipinos, especially the last, the least and the lost,” he told representatives of various media agencies who attended the workshop.
He said the papal visit must be seen as “inclusive” rather than exclusive, as all religious groups are welcome to participate in programs scheduled for the Pope’s visit from January 15 to 19.
“All Filipinos of all faith stand in solidarity for peace and prosperity for all. Even while acknowledging and honoring our differences, we can work together for a more humane and just society,” he said.
Coloma cited the message of Pope Francis where His Holiness reflected on the parable of the Good Samaritan, which he called “a parable about communication”.
He said Pope Francis underlined the importance of communication in bringing people closer and creating a sense of “neighbourliness."
The Palace official said the visit of Pope Francis should strengthen faith, unity and cooperation among Filipinos.
Aside from Coloma, other guest speakers at the workshop were Father Francis Lucas, president of the Catholic Media Network; Father Lito Jopson, executive secretary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission on Social Communications and Mass Media; and Father Nono Alfonso, executive director of the Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc.
Father Lucas emphasized that the overall goal of the papal visit coverage is to have a comprehensive, seamless and widest coverage.
He appealed to the press not to focus on negativity and maintain the solemnity and sacredness of the visit.
Father Alfonso meanwhile said all media networks should constantly dialogue and set aside competition to be able to execute their mandate well. –more-
Keynoting the Papal Visit Communications Workshop at Kalayaan Hall in Malacañang Palace, Secretary Coloma said the pontiff’s visit carries a message of mercy and compassion to all Filipinos, regardless of denomination.
“We will agree that as we cover the papal visit, we must endeavor to reach out to all Filipinos, especially the last, the least and the lost,” he told representatives of various media agencies who attended the workshop.
He said the papal visit must be seen as “inclusive” rather than exclusive, as all religious groups are welcome to participate in programs scheduled for the Pope’s visit from January 15 to 19.
“All Filipinos of all faith stand in solidarity for peace and prosperity for all. Even while acknowledging and honoring our differences, we can work together for a more humane and just society,” he said.
Coloma cited the message of Pope Francis where His Holiness reflected on the parable of the Good Samaritan, which he called “a parable about communication”.
He said Pope Francis underlined the importance of communication in bringing people closer and creating a sense of “neighbourliness."
The Palace official said the visit of Pope Francis should strengthen faith, unity and cooperation among Filipinos.
Aside from Coloma, other guest speakers at the workshop were Father Francis Lucas, president of the Catholic Media Network; Father Lito Jopson, executive secretary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission on Social Communications and Mass Media; and Father Nono Alfonso, executive director of the Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc.
Father Lucas emphasized that the overall goal of the papal visit coverage is to have a comprehensive, seamless and widest coverage.
He appealed to the press not to focus on negativity and maintain the solemnity and sacredness of the visit.
Father Alfonso meanwhile said all media networks should constantly dialogue and set aside competition to be able to execute their mandate well. –more-
Father Alfonso, a former journalist, reminded the media to observe journalism ethics and standards in their coverage.
He also underscored the importance of doing research, providing context, and having balanced and accurate news reports.
The workshop was attended by representatives of major media networks, among them ABS-CBN, GMA-7, TV-5, 9 News, PTV-4, and the Philippine Information Agency.
The event was hosted by Assistant Secretary Virgilio Nadal Jr., executive director of Radio Television Malacañang. (PCOO News Release)
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