Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza, a UPV alumnus, will lead the oath-taking and induction of officers of the IMCC.The oathtaking will be part of the day-long 'Media Citizen Councils: For the Media and Citizens, By the Media and Citizens' conference, supported by the Philippine Press Institute and International Media Support , to be held at the UPV auditorium.
The council is 'a multi-stakeholder organization that aims to foster a more harmonious and professional relationship between media and the Ilonggo community and perpetuate an expeditious, inexpensive, and fair resolution of controversies arising from journalistic practices,' said Francis Allan Angelo, IMCC interim chairman.During the event, the IMCC will present its draft operational frameworks for public feedback.