NAFC Quarterly showcased in gov’t publication, ‘Ugnay’

National Library of the Philippines Asst. Director Yolanda Jacinto, PCOO Secretary Herminio Coloma and Optical Media Board Chairman Ronnie Ricketts during the presentation of the book “Ugnay: Connecting with the People.”

The National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC) official newsletter, the NAFC Quarterly, has been included among the 500 government publications compiled into a book by the Bureau of Communications Services (BCS) of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) titled “Ugnay: Connecting with the People” which was launched last January 31, 2013 at the National Library of the Philippines in Manila. Communication and Information Delivery Section Chief Shirley Pascua signs the manifesto for NAFC. 

The said book, which lists publications of 20 government line departments, was produced to help the public navigate through the web of available government information resources as well as keep them informed about government initiatives by making these publications easily accessible. The book, which is also available in digital form, is the first of its kind in the public sector and is seen as the “ultimate reference material” for vital government information.Aside from the NAFC Quarterly, publications of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the rest of its attached agencies and regional field offices are also included in the compilation.

PCOO Secretary Herminio Coloma led the book launching and the opening of the exhibit that ensued, together with BCS Director John Manalili and National Library of the Philippines Assistant Director Yolanda Jacinto.

“With this book, we hope to connect with the people and engage them to act and make a change for our country. This is, after all, what our President hopes to achieve—that we walk on the Straight Path,” Sec. Coloma said in his speech.

A Manifesto of Renewed Support to the Government Publication Section of the National Library, which enjoins various agencies to regularly furnish the National Library with copies of their publications, was signed by heads and public information officers of the concerned agencies during the event.

Communication and Information Delivery Section Chief Shirley Pascua signed the said manifesto on behalf of NAFC.

A memorandum of understanding was also signed by BCS Director Manalili and National Library Asst. Director Jacinto in the presence of Sec. Coloma and Optical Media Board Chairman Ronnie Ricketts, who supported the BCS in the reproduction of the digital copy of the book through compact discs.

BCS Director Manalili said that they will be providing copies of the book to the National Library and a digital form will also be uploaded in the BCS website.

The book was developed by the BCS from November 2011 to June 2012 which involved gathering the content and conducting surveys for its layout and design.

http://nafc.da.gov.ph/NAFCNEWs/2013/ugnay.html