DAPITAN CITY, Zamboanga del Norte, July 26 (PIA) – Dapitan City’s latest venture into innovative communication, the City Information Division News and Creative Studio, has garnered praise from no less than the Philippine Information Agency’s (PIA) Director General Jose A. Torres.
The inauguration of this cutting-edge studio held July 26 marks a significant milestone for the city and underscores Dapitan City Mayor Seth Jalosjos’s unwavering commitment to providing the public with accurate and timely information in today’s era of information overload and misinformation.
As the ribbon was cut during the inauguration, DG Torres, who hailed from Dapitan City, and a proud Dapitanon himself, lauded the studio’s vital role in promoting access to credible information not only for the city’s residents but also for the entire country.
“The City’s Information Division News and Creative Studio will play a vital role in ensuring that our citizens have access to the information they need. I am confident that the studio will contribute to the city’s success, not only for the city but for the whole province,” DG Torres declared.
He emphasized the studio’s potential as a gateway for the community to quench their thirst for knowledge, enabling them to make well-informed decisions about their lives and the future of the beloved City.
DG Torres said that the establishment of the City Information Division News and Creative Studio is a testament to Mayor Seth’s dedication to transparency and open communication and is a beacon for responsible governance and sets a remarkable precedent for cities nationwide.
He underscored the importance of effective communication between the government and the public, emphasizing that government communicators have the responsibility to bridge the gap, ensuring that reliable and essential information reaches those who need it most.
Torres noted that PIA’s duty extends beyond merely providing facts, “it is about building trust, fostering dialogue, and creating a platform for meaningful citizen engagement. The studio’s inauguration represents a transformative moment for Dapitan City’s information landscape.” Mayor Seth Jalosjos expressed gratitude for the support and pledged to further expand the studio’s capabilities.
He envisions the studio as a dynamic hub not only for disseminating news and information but also the possible collaboration and hosting of PIA programs and events that showcasing the city’s accomplishments to a wider audience.
DG Torres assured the city of the PIA’s unwavering support in sharing their stories and promoting their projects to a broader audience. He welcomed collaboration in information dissemination, emphasizing that the studio’s opening is a step towards embracing the power of information, fostering enlightenment, progress, and unity among the people of Dapitan City.
The Dapitan City Information Division News and Creative Studio has emerged as a potent symbol of proactive governance and transparency. With its strong foundation and the collective efforts of Mayor Seth Jalosjos and the Philippine Information Agency, this studio is poised to elevate Dapitan City’s status on the national stage while empowering its residents through credible and accessible information. (RVC/JPA/PIA Sibugay)
