CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Governor Lilia “Nanay” G. Pineda lauded the local and national media entities for their significant role of disseminating accurate and timely information to the Kapampangans during the occurrence of the southwest monsoon and tropical storm “Helen” that submerged some 395 villages in 19 towns and 2 cities of the province.
“Media’s role is worthy of genuine appreciation and must be lauded by all of us –Kapampangans – especially in this time of great need and calamity,” the governor said.
The provincial government through the Provincial Information Office had worked closely with national television station such as GMA 7, ABS-CBN, TV5, Net 25, PTV 4, UNTV, ANC and national newspapers such as Business Mirror, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Star, Manila Times, Manila Standard Today, Journal Group, among others.
The governor has also recognized local papers namely: Sunstar Pampanga, Punto, Central Luzon Daily, The Voice, Angeles Observer, Business Week, Headline Gitnang Luzon, among others for the publication of accurate and developmental news for Kapampangan readers.
Pineda also valued the important role of radio stations like RW95.1 FM, GVAM 792, GVFM 99.1, Bright 91.9, DZMM, DZBB, DZEC, DZRH, in the instantaneous delivery of reports from the towns and cities of the province.
She also recognized the efforts of CLTV36 and GNN44 for its role in closely monitoring the flood situations throughout the province.
“We continue to ask for your support during this time of need. Let us maintain the delivery of accurate news for Kapampangans to avoid confusion and avert the spread of wrong information causing panic and distress among the people of Pampanga,” Pineda appealed.
The media also played an important role in motivating the people and the non-government organizations (NGOs) to come forward with significant assistance to alleviate the sufferings of the affected families.
According to the reports from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC) and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development a total of 176,593 families or 905, 302 individuals in Pampanga were affected and experienced flooding during the height of the southwest monsoon in the past week.
“Despite the unfortunate event experienced by our province, the Kapampangans were able to respond accordingly and remained aware of the situation in their areas through the efforts of media entities aiming to equip the masses with correct and reliable information,” the governor added. (Joel P. Mapiles, PIO Pampanga)
