NEWS5 leads multi-sector coverage of May 13 polls

MANILA, Philippines - TV5 takes the lead in giving the most comprehensive coverage of the coming elections with the participation of private and civil society organizations. It will provide the quickest poll and result updates on May 13.

Dubbed Pagbabago 2013, the alliance of media-civil society and private groups was recently launched with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the participating institutions led by NEWS5. 

TV5 chairman Manny V. Pangilinan keynoted the event which gathered some biggest names in media, business and politics. Seasoned journalists and industry leaders came in full force to show their commitment towards the conduct of free and honest elections.

Present during the launch were the Commission on Elections (COMELEC led by chairman Sixto Brillantes), the National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL, represented by national chairperson Corazon de la Paz-Bernardo), Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE, represented by acting executive director and acting national co-convenor lawyer Luie “Tito” Guia) and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV led by chairperson Ambassador Henrietta de Villa).

Also gracing the event were representatives from University of the Philippines–National College of Public Administration and Governance, the Student Council Alliance of the Philippines (SCAP), BusinessWorld, i-Academy, RMN and Chikka.

 NEWS5  advocates voter education and empowerment via truthful and complete information. As such, Filipino voters can count on TV5’s Pagbabago 2013 as they protect and exercise their right to vote.