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Cabinet members to take media handling seminar

Written by magnolia_eic on 07 July 2010

OFFICIALS of the Cabinet of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s will undergo training on how to conduct themselves better when dealing with the members of the media.

Aquino himself had apologized for Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda and Department of Education Secretary Armin Luistro, who both ticked off some reporters only a few days into their office.

Aquino also asked the members of the media to understand his Cabinet men, who do not have any prior experience on how to deal when being grilled with controversial questions.

Last Thursday, Lacierda missed a scheduled press conference in Malacanang. Reporters were waiting for him for hours on his reaction regarding the administration’s first, but controversial, memorandum circular. Lacierda had already apologized for his gaffe.

Luistro, on the other hand, blamed the media for adding fuel to the fire between the government and the Catholic Church regarding the sex education program.

Aquino stressed Luistro, former president of the De La Salle University, was used to facing students.

He said the people behind his successful campaign will give the seminar to the officials. (PIA-Bohol)

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