Radyo Kataguwan Nutriskwela Community Radio at Bauko, Mtn. Province was launched September 17. Radyo Kataguwan stands to be the 5th community radio in the Cordillera established through the assistance of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) and part of 45 other stations nationwide.
The establishment of Radyo Kataguwan is a contribution of Mayor Abraham Akilit and the local government of Bauko in addressing malnutrition in the country. It is also in sync with the campaign to improve e-Baukos lives that is captured in the tagline “Abante Bauko Abante”.
Mediazone and its prominent radio personalities -Mr. Mario Garcia, Francisco Flores, Mackay Cuadra, Andy Vital and Louie Tabing conducted a 3 day workshop-training at the municipal conference hall. Over 35 Bauko local government employees and representatives of peoples’ organizations including high school students graduated from the training held September 18 to 20th. NNC-CAR Program Coordinator Rita Papey and Nutriskwela point person Nancy Paclos shared Nutriskwela success stories and challenged the graduates in achieving Radyo Kataguans aspirations.
A Community Radio Council (CRC) is now ready to act as the policy making body of Radyo Kataguwan. Mr. Ricardo Masidong stands as its chairperson with Mrs. Caroline Wandalen from the OMAG as vice-chairperson. Marichu Cominga from the MSWD is secretary and PRO is municipal accountant Irene Paac. Committee chairpersons are Marcus Naoy for committee on promotions, Lamar Gawaban for committee on programming, Daniel Kiblasan for committee on Resource Generation and Engr. Mildred Cadwising for Committee on Services.
Current station personnel are led by Radyo Kataguwan station manager Gladys Bacwaden. Other personnel are Grace Flor Bragado as News Officer, Arsenia Addon as Programming Officer, Ricky Samidan as Technician and IT staff Rondel.
During test broadcast two radio stations from Manila and Baguio City splatter over Radyo Kataguwans’ frequency causing distortions. This was raised by NNC and Mediazone with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and immediately a new frequency was allocated. Pending technical adjustment, Bauko’s Radyo Kataguwan shall be heard over 97.3 mHz FM.
Radyo Kataguwan shall broadcast 16 hours a day, signing on at 4 o’clock in the morning until 10 o’clock in the evening. It offers nutrition, school on air and other developmental programs in not less than 60% of its airtime and 40% shall be of music.
Radyo Kataguwan station is located at the ground floor, municipal hall, Abatan, Bauko, Mtn. Province. Gwen Gay Gaongen, CRC member, women’s sector