Parade kicks off Cebu media week

Cebu Press Freedom Week kicks off with a parade at 7 a.m. today participated by practitioners from print, broadcast and digital media.

The annual celebration combines camaraderie and industry forums that discuss issues of media responsibility, the role of journalists and threats to press freedom.

The annual Freedom Walk will start at Fuente Osmea circle and head for the Blessed John XXIII Seminary gym passing by General Maxilom Avenue, Gorordo Avenue and Cardinal Rosales Avenue in the Cebu Business Park.

About 800 practitioners from Cebus community newspapers, radio, TV and online outlets will attend.

Sun.Star is this years lead convenor of the celebration following a rotation scheme that had Cebu Daily News as last years lead group.

Fr. Ramon Echica will celebrate Mass today before the Opening Program, which includes a contest of dance presentations and raffles.

A Mr. and Miss Cebu Press Freedom pageant was held last night at Haolds Hotel as a pre-celebration event.

On Monday, the KBP Cebu Chapter will host a dialogue between government information officers and the news media called Strengthening Partnership for an Empowered Community at the Marcelo Fernan Cebu Press Center.

On Tuesday, Globe will honor journalists in the the 2nd Media Excellence Awards at the Cebu Marriott Hotel.

Another forum on Wednesday will tackle Senate Bill 53 or the Magna Carta for Philippine Internet Freedom and Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, while the Cebu Federation of Beat Journalist (CFBJ) will have its annual assembly..

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Parade kicks off Cebu media week