Naghanda ang Presidential Communications Office (PCO) ng Campus Caravan at mga kompetisyon para sa mga kolehiyo, bilang bahagi ng selebrasyon ng Communications Month 2023, ngayong Oktubre.
“This year’s celebration will revolve around the theme, “CommUNITY: Nagkakaisang Tinig Tungo sa Bagong Pilipinas,” aimed at magnifying and showcasing unity among government institutions by illustrating a whole-of-government approach in combating misinformation and disinformation while fostering a sense of unity among students and the youth.” — Secretary Garafil.
Ayon kay PCO Secretary Cheloy Velicaria – Garafil, magiging bahagi ng mga aktibidad na ito ang exhibition booths, medical information literacy workshops, creative contest at competitions, panel discussions, Konsyerto sa Palasyo campus autitions, at internship information booth.
“Students from state universities and colleges (SUCs) and even private colleges nationwide will participate in the Campus Caravan and in the activities provided under a memorandum circular that set guidelines for the “Communications Month 2023” celebration following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s issuance of Proclamation No. 308 last August declaring October as Communications Month.” — Secretary Garafil.
Iniimbitahan ang mga maga-aral sa kolehiyo na makibahagi rin sa short film making contest, songwriting contests, essay writing, mural painting, spoken word poetry contests, at iba pa.
“For guidelines and more details on how to join, interested students may refer to the PCO Facebook page and website (pco.gov.ph).” —Secretary Garafil.
Ang tema ng selebrayon ngayong taon ay layong ipamalas ang pagkakaisa ng mga tanggapan ng pamahalaan, laban sa misinformation at disinformation.
“The PCO, by virtue of Executive Order No. 11 (s. 2023), is mandated to be responsible for the crafting, formulation, development, enhancement, and coordination of the messaging system of the Executive Branch and the Office of the President (OP).” — Secretary Garafil.
Kabibilangan rin ng campus caravan ang Media and Information Literacy Campaign (MIL) project ng PCO.
“It is aimed at being a key solution to countering misinformation and disinformation by educating the people in evaluating information sources to make them more discerning in consuming news and information and to be better equipped in identifying and avoiding false or misleading content.” — Secretary Garafil. | ulat ni Racquel Bayan
