First National Information Convention in Davao City

The first-ever National Information Convention was held in Davao City for 3 days, February 19-21, 2018 at SMX Convention Center.

Davao Digital Influencers, Inc. the leading social media group in Davao Region was invited to participate in this event and be a part of the #NIC2018. To understand how Duterte Administration communicate its key policies in disseminating true facts and information to its constituents.

Philippine Information Agency Director-General Harold Clavite on his opening remarks during the 1st day of #NIC2018,  "We’re all in this convention today united for a common cause and that is, to communicate the development agenda of the Administration by capacitating the men and women who can ensure that timely, accurate, relevant, and truthful information are disseminated to every Filipino.... 'What we aim to accomplish in this convention is to have a deeper understanding of our role as information officers in fulfilling development objectives, and gain a greater appreciation of the positive impact we can make in the lives of the Filipino people."... "to agree on a declaration where we will commit ourselves to Responsible Communication."

A welcoming remarks by Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio was delivered by 1st District Councilor Maria Belen Sunga-Acosta.

Communication serves as the clutch of the government's vehicle that allows advocacies to keep rolling towards good governance. But government communication is beyond informing the public. Rather, it involves advocating the government's trusts and engaging the citizens through effective and responsible communication.

by: Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio, Davao City Mayor   

The convention feature three main activities: plenary session, breakout session and exhibit.

Day 1: 19 February 2018, Monday

PLENARY SESSION 1:
UNDERSTANDING GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AND POLICIES

• Build, Build, Build
  Ms. Anna Mae Y. Lamentillo
  Chairperson of the Build. Build, Build Committee
  Department of Public Works and Highways
• E-Power Mo: Communicating Energy Efficiency and Conservation
  Undersecretary Felix William B. Fuentebella
  Department of Energy
• Federalism: The Cornerstone of the Agenda of Change
  Assistant Secretary Jonathan E. Malaya
  Department of Interior and Local Government
• Public Diplomacy in Government Communication
  Undersecretary Ernesto C. Abella
  Department of Foreign Affairs

PLENARY SESSION 2:
FOSTERING A SAFE AND HEALTHY MEDIA ENVIRONMENT

• Rehabinasyon
  Assistant Secretary Ramon E. Cualoping III
  Presidential Communications Operations Office
• Media Security
  Undersecretary Jose Joel M. Sy Egco
  Executive Director, Presidential Task Force on Media Security
• Knowing and Understanding the Media
  Mr. Noel S. Alamar
  Reporter, DZMM

PLENARY SESSION 3:
RAISING THE BAR OF GOVERNANCE

• Freedom of Information: The Power of an Open Government for Development
  Atty. Michel Kristian R. Ablan
  Assistant Secretary for Policy, Presidential Communications Operations Office

Day 2: 20 February 2018, Tuesday

SESSION 3:
RAISING THE BAR OF GOVERNANCE

• Governance and Social Security: Kontribusyong Sulit na Sulit
  May Catherine E. Ciriaco
  Senior Vice President
  Social Security System
• Knowledge Management
  Dr. Serafin D. Talisayon
  Vice Chair, Society of Knowledge Management Professionals

PLENARY SESSION 4:
PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

• Empowering Government Communicators
  Mr. Luisito "Cito"Beltran
  Columnist, The Philippine Star
• Empowering Communities Through Media and Information Literacy
  Dr. Elena E. Pernia
  Dean, College of Mass Communications, University of the Philippines

PLENARY SESSION 5:
DEVELOPING A DYNAMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION STRATEGY

• Grassroots Communication
  Atty. Maria Janet C. Mesa
  Former Regional Director, Philippine Information Agency
• Community Broadcasting
  Mr. Reynante "Rey" M. Langit
  Veteran broadcaster
• Community Mobilization
  Assistant Secretary Jonas George S. Soriano
  Deputy Executive Director, Office of the Cabinet Secretary
• Risk Communication: Engaging People in Public Emergencies
  Mr. Ron F. Jabal
  Former President, Public Relations Society of the Philippines
  And Chief Executive Officer, PageOne Group

Day 3: 21 February 2018, Wednesday

PLENARY SESSION 6:
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND NATION-BUILDING

• Civic Engagement and Nation Building
  Mr. Anthony V. Olaes
  Chief Executive Officer, Olaes Design and Marketing
• Digital Media for Social Mobilization
  Mr. Jojo S. Guingao
  Chief Digital Officer, Aboitiz Equity Ventures
• Introduction to the Government Information Centers and Information Volunteers Network
  Director-General Harold E. Clavite
  Philippine Information Agency
• Communicating Advocacy Through Film
  Baby R. Nebrida
  Film Director, Writer and Producer   

There is also an exhibit open to public, wherein you can see the different agencies under the Philippine Communication Operations Office head by Sec. Martin Andanar.

Another highlight is the launching of DU30 App which is now available on iOS and Android.

For Android  >>>  GOOGLE PLAY

For iOS >>> APPLE STORE