Digital media organizations in Dominican Republic announce initiatives

The Dominican Association of Christian Communicators (ADOCOC) Santiago branch and the Sociedad de la Palabra Multimedia have announced a training conference titled ‘Creando un Medio Digital desde 0’. Scheduled for October 20, 2026, in Santiago, the event aims to train journalists, photographers, and content creators in developing sustainable digital communication projects. The keynote speaker, marketing specialist Hirbin Manzueta, will focus on methodologies for transforming ideas into structured digital media projects with formal identities and monetization potential.

Separately, the Dominican Society of Digital Media (SODOMEDI) marked its eighth anniversary with a floral offering at the Altar de la Patria. During the commemoration, SODOMEDI President Amelia Reyes reaffirmed the organization's commitment to strengthening freedom of expression and responsible digital journalism. Reyes addressed concerns regarding the new Penal Code, emphasizing that while journalists must act responsibly, legislation should not function as a ‘gag law’ or be used to intimidate media outlets.