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PSciJourn Mega Manila inducts new officers

The Philippine Science Journalist Association, Inc. (PSciJourn) Mega Manila Chapter conducted an induction ceremony for its new set of officers on September 24 at the House of Representatives, North Wing Building, Constitution Hills, Quezon City. (From left, front row) Alyansa ng Mga Grupong Haligi ng Agham at Teknolohiya Para sa Mamamayan Party List Rep Angelo B. Palmones inducted the following officers: Estrella Z. Gallardo, Manila News Week (president); Rafael R. Rico, Manila Star (secretary); Maria Catherine E. Cruz, DWAD/ZOE TV 33/tuklasinnatin.com (assistant secretary); Theresa Alpa-Reyes, DWDD (treasurer); Veronica Hernandez, Greenfields Magazine (assistant treasurer); Eufrosina Lazaro, People’s Monitor (auditor); and Dr. Lily Ann Dimas-Lando, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development  (adviser). At the back row are (from left): Engr. Alex Ravida, NTC (business manager and adviser); Joy Navarro, DWBL (business manager); Boy Cruz, Manila Star (sergeant-at-arms); Noli Liwanag, Pinas (public relations officer); Jimmy Camba, Manila Star (sergeant-at-arms); Renato Dilig, DWDD (adviser); and Dr. Zacarias A. Baluscang Jr., Apayao State College (adviser). PSciJourn is the nationwide organization of Filipino science journalists from the print, broadcast, and electronic media. (Photo and text by Butch S. Pagcaliwagan, with a report from Flordeliza R. Gutierrez, S&T Media Service)