Why Ham radio is still important 

Charen Alegres, Nikki Medalla 04/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Are amateur radios, also called ham radios, still important these days? Apparently so! When cell phones, regular phones, the internet and other systems are down or overloaded, amateur radio still gets the message…

Falling in love with radio, again

Angelica D. Mitra - @inquirerdotnet 03/03/2023

I grew up listening to the radio. Not just any radio—but a huge stereo with dual speakers and cassette slots that was very much loved and cherished by my grandfather. I have vivid memories of coming home…

‘Pusa Gurl’ Judilla to go on air as she joins FM radio station in Cebu

Immae Lachica 03/10/2019

 CEBU CITY, Philippines — Laarnie Tabal Judilla popularly known as “Pusa Gurl” will now be heard on an FM radio station here in Cebu. Judilla, who gave out a hint during her interview on last week’s episode…

Calls for ‘balato’ flood Borongan radio station

Inquirer.net 10/15/2018

TACLOBAN CITY – A radio station in Borongan City, Eastern Samar has been barraged with calls from listeners, asking for a “balato” or share from one of the two winners of the biggest lotto jackpot prize. “There…

Cebu City government to continue giving radio, mobility assistance to police

Morexette B. Erram 09/03/2018

  The Cebu City government has denied not giving radio and mobility assistance to the Cebu City police. Kevin Paz, the city’s Peace and Order Program chief, said they have distributed over 60 radios to various police…

Police to probe ambush try on station manager

Benjie Talisic 07/27/2018

CEBU City police will investigate reports of an ambush attempt on a radio station manager last Wednesday evening. Marchoflix Lucabon, station manager of dyRF Bombo Radyo, reported the incident to the police shortly after it happened. In…

Former radio reporter shot dead in San Carlos City

Benjie B. Talisic 06/27/2018

A former radio reporter of a local FM radio station in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental was shot dead by two unidentified men onboard a motorcycle at Sitio Cotcot Hacienda Medina in Barangay Rizal at past 8…

Radio reporter lands in hospital

Benjie B. Talisic 06/18/2018

A radio reporter was rushed to the hospital after he was hit by a four-wheel vehicle along Salinas Drive in Cebu City at past 1 p.m. Monday, June 18. Jose Gregy Magdadaro of dySS Super Radyo Cebu…

Radio blocktimer slain in Zamboanga del Norte ambush

Inquirer.net 05/12/2018

PAGADIAN City – A radio blocktimer here was killed in an ambush in Labangan town, Zamboanga del Sur province. Marive Jongco, provincial information officer, said Carlos Matas was killed in the ambush that took place in Barangay…

Radio broadcaster in critical condition after gun attack in Dumaguete

Inquirer.net 04/30/2018

DUMAGUETE CITY — A radio broadcaster was in critical condition after he was shot by an unknown gunman here on Monday. The incident alarmed local journalists since the attempt on the life of Edmund Sestoso appears to…

Radio handlers warned vs unauthorized communication

Inna Gian Mejia 01/04/2018

  To ensure that Sinulog organizers and law enforcers will have ample communication lines during the Sinulog 2018 festivities, amateur radio groups will again be tapped by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to assist the different sectors…

The hourglass

Simeon Dumdum Jr. 09/30/2017

The radio clock’s alarm went off as set — at six in the morning when a radio commentary would go on air. This time the comments took up the landslides caused by days of rain, and how…

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