Victorias City Mayor and Congressman-elect Javier Miguel Benitez led the official launch of the Sidlak Victorias Media Center at the Victorias Command and Evacuation Center, on Friday, June 27.
“The development of the Sidlak Victorias Media Center represents more than just an infrastructure upgrade; it is a transformative initiative with long-term strategic benefits for both local government and its constituents”, Benitez said.
The Sidlak Victorias Media Center is envisioned to become the city’s central hub for multimedia production, digital communication, and timely public information, a press release from Victorias City said..
With a strong focus on community engagement, the facility will serve as an accessible platform for interactive discussions, civic feedback, and participatory governance, it said.
It is equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual and post-production equipment to support the work of creatives, students, educators, and communication professionals in Victorias City.
Through a dual-channel approach using digital livestreaming and FM radio, the city aims to ensure that vital updates and government programs reach every Victoriasanon, including those in far-flung barangays or areas with limited internet connectivity, the press release said.
The Media Center includes a professional broadcast studio, recording and editing rooms, a video production room, transmitting and control rooms, and a dedicated newsroom, all designed to support high-quality content delivery and public service broadcasting.
The City Government also unveiled two projects at the Victorias City Public Plaza.
The Multi-Purpose Building, now designated as the Senior Citizens’ Pavilion, is part of the broader Public Parks and Plaza Improvement Project and offers a safe, inclusive, and comfortable space for the elderly to gather, socialize, and stay active, the press release said.
Also inaugurated was the newly constructed Power House and 500KVA Generator Set, a major step forward in ensuring uninterrupted city government operations during power outages.
The facility supplies backup electricity to the City Hall and adjacent offices and features a free public charging station that can be used during emergencies.*