Philippine Information Agency Central Visayas

  MANDAUE CITY, Cebu, July 1 (PIA) -- The Regional Association of Development Information Officers 7 (RADIO-7) has elected its new set of officers for 2023-2024 during the 2nd day of the 25th RADIO-7 Regional Conference on June 29 at Bai Hotel, Mandaue City. San Francisco, Camotes Mayor Alfredo Arquillano Jr. administered the oath-taking ceremony for the newly-elected officers. The newly-sworn officers are, namely: Risty Villahermosa as President; Alvin Duazo, Vice President; Ma. Lydia Bantugan, Secretary; Margaux dela Paz, Treasurer; Larry Evangelista, Auditor; and Doris Isabel Racho, Public Relations Officer (PRO). Meanwhile, the Board of Directors are, namely: Jesus Rey Cavalida, Chris Calumba, Gherelene Rafols, Kyle Durano, Mary Ann Dimayabao, and Lolito Bontigao. The oath-taking ceremony was witnessed by the Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) Usec. Terence Calatrava and Philippine Information Agency Central Visayas (PIA-7) Regional Head Fayette C. Riñe...

  MANDAUE CITY, Cebu July 1 (PIA) -- The local government unit of Mandaue City led by Mayor Jonas Cortes showcased its homegrown talents through various cultural and heritage performances as the city hosted this year’s Regional Association of Development Information Officers (RADIO7) Convention Fellowship Night on June 28 at the Bai Hotel, Mandaue City. The event was highlighted by the vibrant dance performances from the Mandaue Cultural Dance Troupe and song performances from local talents who gave the participants of the regional conference a unique kind of entertainment.  Mandaue City Public Information Officer Karla Victoria Cortes, in her message on behalf of the Mandaue City government, said the event was fitting with the goal of their city towards tourism development. "Our commitment to sustainable tourism aligns perfectly with the theme of this event, Strengthening Digital Information for Sustainable Tourism Development Towards Economic Recovery. We understand the impo...

  PCO Asec. Patricia Kayle Martin in an interview with PTV during the 2nd day of the 25th RADIO-7 Convention in Mandaue City, Cebu on June 29, 2023. (PIA7) CEBU CITY, Cebu, June 29 (PIA) --  Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Asec. Patricia Kayle Martin urged government communicators to support government efforts in harnessing digital information during the 2nd day of the 25th Regional Association of Development Information Officers in Central Visayas (RADIO-7) on June 29. Speaking on behalf of ​​PCO Sec. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil, Martin discussed the importance of leveraging digital platforms and information in shaping the nation’s future, taking into account the huge percentage of social media users across the country. “The world we live in today is more interconnected than ever before. Digital technology transcends boundaries, connects people from all walks of life and provides a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and progress," Martin said. She disclosed that the ...

  CEBU CITY, Cebu, June 29 (PIA) -- The Department of Tourism in Central Visayas (DOT-7) presented their digitization initiatives in improving tourism growth opportunities in the region during the 25th Regional Association of Development Information Officers (RADIO-7) Convention at Mandaue City, Cebu on June 29. DOT-7 will focus on improving tourism infrastructure and accessibility, enhancement of the tourist experience, cohesive and comprehensive digitalization and connectivity, and equalization of tourism product development and promotion. According to DOT-7 Senior Tourism Operations Officer Riza Marie Macaibay, DOT-7 will continue the diversification of its portfolio through multidimensional tourism and maximize domestic and international tourism. The tourism department will also strengthen tourism governance through close collaborations with national and local stakeholders, said Macaibay. She urged public information and tourism officers in the region to maximize their role as ...