DAY 1: PHOTOS

Governor Oscar Moreno of Misamis Oriental and Amado Macasaet, Chairman of PPI, cut the ribbon to formally open the Civic Journalism Special Exhibit at the 12th National Press Forum in Diamond Hotel, 27 May 2008.

Fr. Jonathan Domingo, OMI, publisher of Mindanao Cross, leads the ecumenical prayer in memory of slain journalists during the 12th National Press Forum. The Philippines is one of the most dangerous countries for journalists. 71 journalists have been killed in the line of duty since 1986.













The 12th National Press Forum.

Delegates visit the exhibit area during the 12th National Press Forum. Exhibitors include: Abante/Abante Tonite, Art Association of the Philippines, BusinessWorld, Journal Group, Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility, Central Affirmative, Media Sports Club, Malaya, NAPOCOR, Prosource, PhilamLife, Philippine Star, Pilipino Star, and Women's Feature Service (WFS).

Students win raffle prizes from the Mindanao Times booth, one of the five community newspapers exhibiting their best practices on civic journalism at the 12th National Press Forum. The other publications are: Balikas, Mabuhay, Sun.Star Davao, and Sun.Star Cebu.

THE SUNSTAR TEAM (L-R): Michelle So (SunStar Cebu), Froilan Gallardo (SunStar Cagayan), Mayette Tabada (SunStar Cebu), Tessie Pana (Sunstar Davao), Stella Estremera (SunStar Davao), and Cheryl Lim (SunStar Cebu).

Students/campus journalists pose in the exhibit area after visiting the various booths at the 12th National Press Forum.