THE nationwide Multimedia Press Summit 2023 is set in Aklan from January 10 to 12.

Considered to be the biggest convergence of the press and social media groups, the community Multimedia Press Summit 2023 is conceived to tackle issues such as food security, climate change, tourism, social media education and other concerns, affecting the national interest.

Acting as convener of the three-day media gathering is the Provincial Multimedia Press Corps Philippines Inc. (PMPCPI) in cooperation with the Publishers Association of the Philippines Inc. (PAPI), the Philippine Online Broadcasters Association and the Aklan Press Club Inc., which will serve as host.

Officers of the PMPCPI directorate are veteran journalist Juan 'Johnny' Dayang, who serves as chairman.

Dayang — a lifetime member of the National Press Club; chairman emeritus, PAPI; former president, Manila Overseas Press Club; former publisher, Philippine Graphic; columnist, Tempo; and trustee, Catholic Mass Media Award Foundation — has been active in promoting the role of the community press in the spread of critical issues.

Joseph Lazarr Punay, a veteran publisher of a community newspaper, is president. Other officers include Erik Espina, a leading columnist and television host from Cebu, executive vice president; Reynante Langit Jr., vice president for Luzon; Odon Bandiola, vice president for the Visayas; Emmanuel Lumanao, vice president for Mindanao; Rod Frederick Bato, secretary; Manny Mogato, auditor; Jaime Vistar, treasurer; Lilia Chua Sy and Nena Mallari, directors for Luzon; Nestor Abrematea and Tara Katherine Yap, directors for the Visayas; and Antonio Figueroa and Angelina Lim, directors for Mindanao.