DILI, 27 july 2021 (TATOLI) — The Board Directive of the TATOLI Agency, and staff members commemorated TATOLI’s fifth anniversary by participating in mass at St. Joseph Parish in the Aimutin Dili, today.
The Anniversary mass presided by Father Bento Barros Perreira to remember the establishment of the Timor-Leste News Agency, known as TATOLI.
During the mass, Father Pereira said TATOLI plays a important role in spreading the right message and information to serve the people and the nation, saying the good words can give lives to the people.
“It’s not about being number one, but it is about serving the people, society, and the nation. The name TATOLI define in the Bible as the messiah to spread the right information to the world, which would give life to many people,” said Pereira.
At the same place, the President of the Board Directive of TATOLI, Manuel Pinto called on all staff members to keep up the good work that had been done so far.
“I would like to express my gratitude to the work that had been done by the two vices of the TATOLI’s Directive Boards and all staff members for all work that you have done in the last five years. Today, we have seen progress and many things that we have accomplished so far as part of your contribution as well. You all have shown good work and never give in performing your role every day,” said Pinto.
“I call on all of us to continue doing the good spirit and hard work that we have committed so far. I would like to emphasize that, as it is written in the Bible, the name ‘TATOLI’ is to spread the words to serve the people and the nation. We need to keep it in our minds to not spread any information that may discredit, disrespect, and cause suffering for other people in the society,” added Pinto.
Journalist: Filomeno Martins
Editor: Nelia Borges Rosario
