TARLAC CITY, Tarlac — The Central Luzon Media Association (CLMA), standing as the region’s pillar of free press since its founding in 1978, gathered around 50 journalists from Central Luzon for its 48th Annual Convention held at The Bella Plaza here on October 28, 2026.
Guided by the theme “One Voice, One Media, One Mission,” the day-long event featured induction ceremonies and strategic regional meeting, and expressions of solidarity from regional leaders and key stakeholders.
The newly minted CLMA Regional Officers for 2026-2027 officially took their oath of office administered by outgoing CLMA Regional President Deng Pangilinan.
Tarlac’s Ronald Dizon stepped up as the new Regional President, heading a slate that includes Bataan’s Roel Tarayao as Vice President for Broadcast, Nueva Ecija’s Bernardo Diaz as Vice President for Print, Tarlac’s Freddie Farres as Secretary, Tarlac’s Menchie Hernandez as Treasurer, Pampanga’s Jhoedie Mercado as Auditor, Zambales’ Jonas Reyes as Business Manager, and Tarlac’s Bonifacio Dacayanan as Secretary General.
Pangilinan transitioned to chairperson of the Association’s Council of Leaders, a body composed of former regional presidents dedicated to steering the group’s long-term vision. Pangilinan is joined by Chairman Emeritus Bong Lacson, along with members Jerry Uy, Thony Arcenal, Neth Carlos, Mel Ciriaco, and Carmela Estrope.
Concurrently, the CLMA Tarlac Chapter Officers for 2026-2027 were inducted into office by Tarlac Provincial Tourism Officer Cherrylyn Pascua.
Dina Diaz assumed the helm as Tarlac Chapter President, supported by Vice President Ayel Taliman, Secretary Ruel Magcalas, Treasurer Ann Pamintuan, Auditor Nap Ferrer, Public Relations Officer Noel Diaz, and Marshals Freddie Farres and Jing Dizon. The chapter’s Board of Directors includes Leng Tiamzon, Alice Frio, Boni Dacayanan, Welmer Estrada, and Fred Fausto.
Throughout the convention, the organization received backing from both public officials and private institutions. Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda, Tarlac Governor Christian Yap, Tarlac 2nd District Representative Cristy Angeles, Vice Governor Lita Aquino, and Tarlac City Mayor Susan Yap led a lineup of government figures expressing their support for the media association.
Former Tarlac governor Vic Yap and Cindy’s head honcho Benigno Ng Chua also threw their support behind the group. Also gracing the convention was Angel Faith Danganan, president of the Philippine Army Armor Division Press Corps.
The association likewise extended its gratitude to its institutional and security partners, including the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, Tarlac II Electric Cooperative, Tarlac I Electric Cooperative, Tarlac Electric Inc., Clark Development Corporation, Converge, the Philippine Navy, the Philippine Air Force, the Tarlac Police Provincial Office, and the Tarlac Land Transportation Office, for their continuous collaboration with the Central Luzon media community.
