The City of Victorias, led by Mayor Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez, and Movie and Television Regulatory and Classification Board Chairperson Diorella Maria “Lala” Sotto-Antonio, recently signed a memorandum of understanding. This agreement is part of the agency’s initiative to promote the “Responsableng Panonood Seminar,” which aims to instill values among families and the community regarding media use. Mayor Benitez and other Victorias City officials welcomed MTRCB Chairperson Sotto-Antonio and her Board during this important event.
The seminar was attended by public school teachers, led by Department of Education Victorias City School Superintendent Portia Mallorca, Ph.D., CESO; barangay officials; department heads and employees of the Victorias Local Government Unit (LGU); Barangay VAW-C Officers; Daycare Parents Officers; PYAP; Women’s Organizations; Parent-Teacher Associations; and members of various sectoral groups.
Mayor Benitez stated that Victorias City is aligned with MTRCB’s vision of fostering informed, compassionate, and enlightened communities, ultimately contributing to a nation of media-literate individuals who can effectively analyze, discern, and engage with various media content. These efforts coincide with our promotion of Digital Democracy in Victorias, as we aim to revolutionize service delivery, making it more accessible, convenient, and faster for our constituents. Recently, we were awarded the Digital Democracy Champion Award by the Ma.