PIA-Cebu Lauds 10 LGUs for Using Social Media in Governance

The Philippine Information Agency-Cebu Infocen commended 10 local government units in the province of Cebu for effectively using the social media in governance.

PIA-Cebu Infocen Manager Rachelle Nessia relayed the commendation to information officers in the recent event of the Cebu Association of City/Municipal Information Officers (CAOCAMPIO) for using the social media in sending information to the public.

Nessia said the use of social media has hastened the spread of information to the public especially during emergency situations like the typhoon Yolanda. She said the social media is an effective tool to warn the public during calamities so they can evacuate if need be. She said other LGUs should follow suit as the use of the digital media is already part of the good governance.

PIA-Cebu recognized the public information offices of the cities of Lapulapu, Mandaue, Talisay, Naga and Cebu, the province of Cebu and the municipalities of Dalaguete, San Remegio, Asturias and Medellin.