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Mamard |Guevra cocuaman: Sec. DefieW. Lorenzana Defense = So. Gen. lore € caida Ofce of the Solictor General tec Di. Severo 5. Catura residential Human Raghts en Benjamin R Madrigal r = Philippines en Orcar D Albayaide lippine Navona Police Dante A. Gieran onal Bureauot estigation SERVERS AND RESOURCE SONS institute of Journalism Communication (AUC) efor Community alism and Development ) for Media Freedom and sibility (CMR) sion on Human Rights n ng mea Brodkaster 4s (KBP) Independent Press NPC) ess Club ofthe (Pc) jon of Journalists pines (NUIP) Ombudsman ess Institute (PPI) soustion of the API) epualic of the Philippines Office of the Bresin i PRESIDENTIAL TASK eas Meo SECURITY (“A:) ‘2n4 Foor, Piopioe Cancer Society Big, 3105an Ratel se ee oe oe Teh No.:786-2-610e a7z7/erag ME Mas 15 April 2019 MS. MELINDA QUINTOs DE 3e: Re Executive Director vat CENTER FOR MEDIA FREEDOM AND RESPO 2/F Ateneo Professional Schools She cous) 4] 4 130 H.V. Dela Costa St. Salcedo Village, Makati City Re: SOCCSKSARGEN PRESS CLUB RESOLUTION Dear Ms. De Jesus, The undersigned was recently invited by the SOCCSKSARGEN Press Club and Sultan Kudarat Tri-Media Association as the Guest Speaker on the topic ledia Ethics, Security and Safety” at the Capitol Complex , Isulan, Sultan Kudarat last 13 April 2019. After the seminar, Joseph Jubelag, President of the SOCCSKARGEN Press Club, handed over to yours truly a copy of their RESOLUTION NO. 2, SERIES OF 2019 - “DEMANDING FROM ALL MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE AVAILED OF MONETARY GRANTS FOM LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL DONORS FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE VICTIMS DETAILED ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR PUBLIC SCRUTINY BY MAKING. THEM AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITES AND/OR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS , AND/OR FURNISH COPIES OF THE SAME TO THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE, AND/OR THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF CONGRESS” (Attached) We are setting a meeting with the PTFoMS Media Observers for our plan of action with respect to this Resolution. For your information and guidance. Thank you. Very truly yours, 7 SS ap S NSS 5 CCSKSAR Company Reg Me SEC 1st reguiar m, i reeting of the 5:30 in Board of Directors for the afternoon, at the offes Of the Manone tes February Be, ny Gen. Santos City PRESENT: Isalas Golez - Joseph Jubelag- 5paeman Tots Escalada - ee Anton Teruel - Director Atoy Palma - ered Ronie!Degorio - Director Tata Atoc - Director FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF RD OF DIRECTORS OF SOCSARGEN PRESS. au CONDUCTED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2018 AT THE 1. SANTOS CITY. ' Whereas, on November 23, 2009, 58 victims, including 34 journalists, were killed in the infamous Maguindanao massacre perpetrated by suspected membe-s of the ‘Amputuan ‘clan in Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Whereas, over the years several local and international donors have come forward to help families of the media victims financially or in other forms; Whereas, it was reported that the donor organizations had pledged and transferred funds to the tune of hundreds of thousands of pesos and millions of pesos from their end to media organizations in the country that supposedly intervened to provide scholarship. and livelihood assistance for the families of the massacre victims to be able cope with their deplorable situation; Whereas, there are families of massacre victims from General Santos City who had raised the issue of transparency and accounting on the the Supposed welfare funds coming from various donors which were coursed through the said media organizations; Whereas, as media organizations that always advocate for transparency and accountability, it is but proper for the media organizations that have received funds and assistance intended for the families of journalists killed in the Maguindanao massacre to undergo proper accounting for public scrutiny; il lic the suj help Whereas, the Socsargen Press Club does not attribute malice to : posed being extended by media organizations to the families of the Massacre victims; however, “= ind it proper that the welfare funds intended for the massacre victims’ families should Itilized fully to is intended purpose; NOW, THEREFORE, on joint motion of all members of the Board of Directors of OCSARGEN PRESS CLUB, present in this meeting, RESOLVE to Pass: COMMUNICATI OF THE SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND OF THE HOUSE OF CONGRESS. This 23rd day of February in General Santos City. CERTIFIED CORRECT:

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