The Philippine Association of Communication Educators Foundation, Inc. (PACE) and ABS-CBN Corporation are pleased to announce and invite your institution to the 12th Pinoy Media Congress (PMC) which will be held from 5 to 7 March at the Paraclete Auditorium, College of the Holy Spirit Manila at 163 E. Mendiola, 1005 Manila.

PMC is the country’s biggest and longest-running annual gathering of communication students, professors, experts, and practitioners. This year’s theme, “Beyond Hits and Hashtags: Harnessing Digital Media to Build a Better World,” aims to equip participants to become conscientious digital citizens, responsible creators and curators of these platforms.

The two-day conference will cover discussions on responsibility in the use of technology through a strong technological support system, enhancing character, habits, actions, and empathy that matter most in the digital age. The third day, which will be held at ABS-CBN, will feature workshops and studio tours, among others.

We invite the active participation of delegates from your institution. The program, Commission on Higher Education endorsement, and registration details are available here.

PACE institutional member schools may send up to 45 students. PACE individual members may bring up to 25 students.

There is a modest registration fee of P1,000 for students which includes conference kit (first come, first served basis), ID, certificate, and AM/PM snacks and lunch (for two days). Registration fee for PACE members is also P1,000 which includes renewal of their individual membership.

To reach out to our Visayas-based schools, PMC will gather 250 communication students in Cebu Technological University from where ABS-CBN will do an interactive live broadcast.

PMC12 Registration Process

For Delegations:

1. Request tickets by clicking Get Tickets above. Only the head of delegation or authorized representative is allowed to register for the group.
2. Fill in the needed information and wait for a response from the PMC12 Secretariat. The Secretariat will give you the registration link to get Eventbrite tickets.
3. The head of delegation or authorized representative will get Eventbrite tickets for the whole delegation.
4. During the event, bring a printout of the tickets or the PDF on your smartphone or tablet and your payment for registration.

For Individuals:

1. Request tickets by clicking Get Tickets above.
2. Fill in the needed information and wait for a response from the PMC12 Secretariat. The Secretariat will give you the registration link to get your Eventbrite ticket.
3. Get your ticket.
4. During the event, bring a printout of the tickets or the PDF on your smartphone or tablet and your payment for registration.

For VIP guests and PACE partners:

• Please contact the Secretariat via [email protected] for your tickets.

Pointers

1. In case a delegate cannot make it to PMC12, please notify the PMC Secretariat at [email protected] or cancel your Eventbrite ticket. Replacements will be entertained on a first-come-first-served basis.
2. Delegates may avail of dormitory rooms at CHSM, subject to first-come-first-served basis registration. Please coordinate with Ms. Joy Flores at (02)703-99-79 or (02) 735-60-21 loc. 109.
3. Parking around the school perimeter is also on a first-come, first-served basis.
4. All PMC12 delegates may enter at Gates 1 and 2 along Mendiola Street. CHSM security personnel will inspect bags of all delegates.
5. Delegates must wear appropriate and decent attire inside CHSM. The following are not allowed: micro/miniskirts, short pants/shorts, see-through, midriff, and spaghetti-strapped blouses.
6. PACE is still implementing a Passport System in registering delegates and in releasing kits, meals, certificates, etc. Each delegation must designate a lead person/coordinator who will be issued the passport. Always bring passport when transacting with the Secretariat or about other PMC-related matters.
7. Registration fee is P1000/delegate. For faculty members and practitioners, registration fee is inclusive of membership fee renewal. Institutional membership is P1200.
8. The lead person/coordinator must collect the Eventbrite tickets and payment of the whole delegation. Proceed to the Social Hall where the registration stations are located. All other delegates may stay at the garden area while registration is being processed. Delegates will be notified when to enter the auditorium.
9. PMC12 ID must be worn at all times inside CHSM.
10. Bringing of food items inside the Paraclete Auditorium is not allowed.
11. Seats inside the auditorium are also on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservation of seats. Bring your things with you during breaks.
12. Cigarette smoking and bringing in of alcoholic drinks are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
13. Delegates who specified halal and vegetarian as food choices may get their packed lunch from PACE Secretariat.
14. Always dispose your trash properly.
15. Certificates (PACE membership, PMC12, appearance) will be issued at the end of Day 2.
16. Faculty members are invited to attend the PACE orientation on PSGs with the CHED Technical Panel members and a discussion on Communication and Media Research Conference 2018.
17. Walk-ins may be entertained only after all pre-registered delegates have been signed in. Take note that kits, special meals, and other PMC12 supplies are limited.