Kalayaan
Hall, Malacanang Palace
J.
P. Laurel Street, San Miguel, 1005, Manila
Tel.
Nos.:521-23-01 to 10 local 6901 and 6916/733-36-24/733-86-58
Fax
Nos.:732-93-15
This
office provides the overall direction for the national goverment's public
information program. It has the following functions: 1) to formulate and
implement an integrated program of information and developmental communication
on the work of the Presidency; 2) to develop public understanding of govermental
activities and policies; and 3) to enhance public trust and support at
the national, regional, municipal, and barangay levels.
Secretary
- Hector R. R. Villanueva
Undersecretary
for developmental Information Services - Honesto
M. Isleta
Undersecretary
for Presidential Information Services - Marcelo
S. Lagmay
Bureaus/Agencies
Under the Office of the Press Secretary
Bureau
of Broadcast Services (BBS)
Bohol
Avenue, Quezon City
Tel.
No.: 924-26-07/924-27-45
Fax
No.: 924-27-45
Main
Function: To provide nationwide broadcast
services to meet the communication requirements of the goverment and the
Presidency.
The radio serves as an effective communication
medium by which public reactions and questions on specific issues are answered
directly by the President. An access to a nationwide broadcasting system
provides information on policies, programs, and directions of the goverment
and the Presidency.
Director
- Rafael Dante Cruz
Bureau
of Communications Services (BCS)
PCS
Bldg., 310 San Rafael St., San Miguel, Manila
Tel.
Nos.: 734-21-19/734-21-20
Fax
No.: 734-21-18
Main function:
Communication planning and coordination and preparation of special information
programs.
Special publications and audio-visual information
materials, e.g., brochures, posters, and press kits, are conceived, produced,
and disseminated.
Surveys and polls are undertaken to assess
public reactions to existing goverment policies and ongoing programs and
activities of the goverment and the Presidency.
Director
- Eduardo M. Varona
National
Printing Office (NPO)
Port
Area, 1002, Manila
Tel.
No.: 527-44-82
Fax
No.: 527-44-89
Main
function: To provide printing and binding
services.
The office addresses the need for the goverment
printing facility that will take care of all standard and accountable forms,
official ballots, and public documents.
The processes undertaken involve production
planning and control, composing, lithography, press operation, binding
and shipping of finished products, and the maintenance of the printing
machines.
Acting
Director - Ruben L. Tiagco
News
and Information Bureau
National
Press Club Bldg., Magallanes Drive
Port
Area, 1002, Manila
Tel.
No.: 527-82-01
Fax
No.: 527-01-88
Main
function: To provide domestic and foreign
information programs for the goverment and the Presidency.
Through a nationwide public operation, daily
news services are provided to subscribers and a system of accreditation
is maintained for local and foreign media.
These services are supplemented by specific
information materials on the directions, policies, programs, and activities
of the government and teh Presidency which are produced and distributed
to local and foreign media representatives from time to time.
Director
- Lucita C. Sanchez
People's
Television 4 Network, Inc. (PTV 4)
Visayas
Avenue, Quezon City
Tel.
Nos.: 920-65-21 to 44
Fax
No.: 920-43-42
Main
Functions: 1) To serve primarily as a vehicle
for the state for purposes of education, science and technology, arts,
culture, and sports in order to foster national pride and identity, 2)
to serve as a vehicle for bringing the government closer to the people
in order to enhance their awareness of the programs, policies, thrusts,
and directions of the government; and 3) to serve as an effective outlet
for alternative programming.
General Manager
- Ramy S. Diez
Philippine
Inforamtion Agency (PIA)
PIA
Bldg., Visayas Avenue, 1100, Quezon City
Tel.
Nos.: 921-79-41/922-37-92/922-74-44
Fax
No.: 920-43-47
Main
Functions: - 1) To conduct communication research
and developmental information services; and 2) to provide film laboratory
services.
Three broad concerns are addressed in the
first function - communication research, information generation and dissemination,
and institutional development.
The processing and printing of films for in-house,
government, and private-sector projects are carried out to ensure high-quality
film documentaries, short features, and institutional educational materials
on government programs.
Director
General - Honesto M.Isleta
Presidential
Broadcast Staff (PBS)
Malacanang
Compound, J.P. Laurel Street
San
Miguel, 1005, Manila
Tel.
Nos.: 733-37-13/742-23-71 Fax No.: 735-61-75
Main
Function: - To provide radio-TV coverages
on presidential activities.
The documentation of presidential activities
and special events is performed through electronic media coverage and coordination
with private broadcast media. Services like dubbing and electronic media
coverage of their outstanding accomplishments are rendered to foreign and
local agencies/organizations.
Executive
Director - Gloria M. Mara
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