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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
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Ronie!Degorio - Director
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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;
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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: