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CBCP SETS NEW "CATHOLIC TV ADVOCACY SEMINAR"
September 17-18, 2004
Last June, the Office on Women of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines held a successful
seminar, "Catholic Advocacy for Television in the Philippines," at the PopePiusCenter.
The pioneering seminar effectively sought to understand television in all its aspects as it is currently
being practice in the Philippines, with the view in mind of objectively and proficiently evaluating the effect of TV programs, particularly on young viewers.
It then went on to launch a Catholic initiative for regular TV assessment and review, for the guidance of
parents and educators, who are concerned about what children and youth viewers watch on television.
The seminar's success has prompted requests for another workshop, so the CBCP – Office on Women is
holding another seminar on "Catholic Advocacy for Television in the Philippines"
on September 17-18 (Friday and Saturday), this time at the CBCP – Office on Women, 470 Gen Luna Street, Intramuros Manila, Call 527—1925 and 527-8031 for details.
The new seminar will have Nestor U. Torre as its facilitator. Torre is well known and respected as a
TV host ("Two for the Road"), award winning scriptwriter and director, editor of the Saturday Special section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer where he writes "ViewFinder", which has won the CMMA'S Best
Entertainment Column award.
In addition he has written and directed acclaimed religious musical like "Magnificat", "Nasaan si Jesus"
and "Bakhita" and has held workshops for scriptwriters and directors which have produced outstanding graduates.
The September 17-18 seminar is being organized by CBCP - CINEMA.
Topics to be tackled include the impact of mass media, the local context of TV production TV today, TV
language and how it affects viewers sensibilities, components of child friendly television, comparative viewing of TV shows, analysis and evaluation of programs, and the reactive and pro-active
dimensions of the CBCP's Catholic Advocacy for Television. Only 40 slots are available, so please call now for reservations telefax no: (527-1925/527-8031)
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