About PIA

The Philippine Information Agency aims to disseminate information about government programs, projects, and services to the Filipino public, with the final goal of improving their quality of life, thus empowering them to participate in the country’s democratic processes.

As the only government information network that can reach the grassroots—spanning 16 regional offices and 78 provincial information centers—PIA is the country’s chief information arm with expertise in development communication.

PIA also serves as a public relations firm for specific communication campaigns as requested by agencies under the Office of the President, national government agencies, local government units, government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), government financial institutions (GFIs), special inter-agency committees/councils and government task forces, among others.

PIA History

Mandate

The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) provides accurate, timely, and relevant information to enable citizens to participate in and benefit from government programs that would uplift their quality of life. It plans and implements communication and advocacy programs of national scope and assists other government agencies in the communication component of their programs through multimedia strategies.

Vision

An enlightened citizenry empowered to make informed decisions toward improved quality of life and to contribute to nation-building.

Mission

The Philippine Information Agency is committed to provide a national mechanism for the free flow of timely, accurate and relevant information to: 1) Enhance people’s capabilities in decision-making and identification of opportunities for growth and development; and 2) Promote people’s participation in democratic process.

REGIONAL OFFICES AND PROVINCIAL CENTERS

RO and Provincial Infocenters are in charge of planning, implementation and evaluation of the region’s work programs in accordance with the Agency priority thrusts and directives in the following program areas/core services:

IEC production and dissemination, communication research, institutional development (networking/alliance building and capability building) and support to Presidential Visits.

16

REGIONAL OFFICES AND

78

PROVINCIAL CENTERS

Our Services

CAPACITY BUILDING

COMMUNICATION PLANNING

COMMUNICATION RESEARCH

EVENTS MANAGEMENT

CREATIVE PRODUCTION SERVICES

MEDIA PLANNING

NEWS MONITORING & ISSUE MANAGEMENT

ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES

WEB DEVELOPMENT & SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTIONS

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