Unforgettable Studio Tours ♥

FM radio station: DWRR-FM 101.9 (Tambayan)

AM radio station: DZXL 558 kHz (RMN Manila)

TV show: Party Pilipinas

FM RADIO STATION

It was September 17, 2011, Saturday, when we visited the DWRR-FM Tambayan 101.9 radio station in ABS-CBN. By the time we got there, we were not the only guests who came but rather, also the Mass Communication students from the University of Makati and others are the friends of the disc jockey. DJ Charlie, the one whom we encountered at that time is truly very entertaining and friendly to his visitors. He is a Bisaya from General Santos City, Mindanao. We are being invited to cone to his segment which is what he calls ‘hot seat’ airs from 1:00 to 3:00 in the afternoon. We got there just about 3:30pm as I remember. There’s a camera in front of him and when he talks on-air, he also has the body movements and the most important in radio, the vocal expressions. This was my first time to go on a radio station. And yes, it was cool! The access was easy in Tambayan. 

*With Direct Cosme*

(Photograph from Czarina Atienza)

*Group picture in GMA network*

PARTY PILIPINAS

September 25, 2011 is the day we went to the live TV show, Party Pilipinas. We became the guests of the director-actor Cesar Cosme, the husband of the friend of Yin’s aunt. We first encountered Direct Cosme from the taping of the high-rated comedy show in GMA network, which is Bubble Gang. All I can say is that he is humble, approachable, dedicated, and helpful on our studio tour. To prove this, he himself captured vast of photographs of us with his co-actors/actresses in the show.




MY SOLO FLIGHT JOURNEY :)

*With the Technical Crew and IT People in DZXL (RMN)*

*From left to right: Sir Buddy Oberas, Dennis Padilla, and Kuya Guard (the one responsible in touring me inside the station)*
AM STATION

Today, rain or shine, I proceeded to the AM station by myself for the first time! \O/ Sir Buddy Oberas, as the station’s manager was very approachable and he accommodated my visit there. I roamed around the area and made friends with the people involved in the production. I think, the AM station is more difficult to operate than of an AM station because it is more of updating the news and only some for the entertainment. I had a great day dealing with such good people. I have noticed that the crew was dominated by men.

FEELINGS AND INSIGHTS

Going to a radio and TVstation is exciting for me and first-hand experience on how the production being produced is amazing!

The nature hiding behind the FM broadcast media work is more of the adlib version for entertainment. The challenges are not that intense compared to an AM station. DJ Charlie shares to us that his only secret for the listeners to stay tuned is to keep them entertained and enjoy their company. He possesses a good sense of humor which he uses to engage his listeners to him in communication. I have learned from him that broadcast media work is not that difficult if you are willing to do your responsibilities and at the same time, enjoy the work that is being given to you.

In AM broadcast media work, the nature of its production can be tough. Why? Because in this radio stations, the topics being presented are more of the serious things that can go to a point which can harm your life. Several media practitioners here are dedicated in their jobs. The truth are being pointed out and a lot of them here are courageous activists. Specifically speaking, the major agenda of AM stations is to deliver quality information and this could also refer to politics.

TV productions are very interesting to handle. In the Philippines, where the people are mostly influenced by the television, TV programs have a huge impact in making a role for the viewers. Their challenge is to send their messages responsibly intact with moral and integrity.

I prefer working on a FM radio station, maybe. I wanted to explore and experience how to be a disc jockey there for entertainment... within that capacity. :)

  XOXO, Laiza \(- -,)/