The Philippine Press Institute will convene the publishers and editors of its member-newspapers for the 12th National Press Forum (NPF) and Annual Membership Meeting (AMM) from May 27 to 30, 2008 at the Diamond Hotel Philippines.
Session topics will include the human security act, the bill on the right to information, transparency and good governance, the right of reply, the safety of journalists, and the conference theme “Building Better Communities Through Civic Journalism.”
For the first time, the annual event opens its doors to non-PPI members. Journalism schools, media organizations, members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, NGOs and civil society groups have been invited to participate in some segments of the programs. A seminar on media accountability and ethics will be conducted for the scholastic press associations. An exhibit and a media bazaar will be added as new components to make the event more relevant and engaging. Special booths on Civic Journalism will underscore the best practices of some award-winning newspapers in the regions.
The PPI is the national association of newspapers whose mandate is to defend press freedom and promote media ethics for the professional and skills development of journalists in the country.
