Daniel Razon

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran broadcaster Daniel Razon launched recently the first mobile radio booth in the country via UNTV-Radio La Verdad 1350 KHZ, which allows broadcasting from a mobile studio is meaning news delivered right where it happens.

Intended to be at the heart of the action, the mobile radio booth was launched last Jan. 16, 2002 at One Esplanade, Pasay City during the kick-off celebration of UNTV. It is expected to provide unique development in media as it rides along adaptive delivery of real-time news, with the ability to communicate with other persons, and process information simultaneously.

According to Razon, since impeachment of the Chief Justice is the national issue these days, the mobile radio studio was stationed since day one of the trial, at the Senate of the Philippines building.

Expect more involvement from Razon who will be on top of the system that intends to reach places with restricted reach and access to some sectors of the public.

Razon is known for introducing novel ideas in the field of communication like incorporating rescue work in news-reporting teams; reaching learners in depressed areas with the Dunong Gulong (School on Wheels) complete with a teacher, a library, and communication; the Isang Araw (Just One Day) Movement that encourages people to donate just a day serving the public, among many others.

Razon said that he wanted to “preserve the glory of classic radio” and to keep radio in its own world. He cited that classic radio is a tool that gives opportunity for listeners to focus more on the issue whereas tele-radyo diverts attention to visuals.

The UNTV-Radio Mobile Booth will be roaming around the busy roads, with broadcasters reporting up to the minute details. The mobile’s trailer is designed to accommodate the broadcasters in a glass-cased booth divided to provide room for equipment.

The launching of the mobile booth also reminisced the founding of the UNTV’s Tulong Muna Bago Balita (Rescue First Before Reporting) News and Rescue Team. It has turned a year since its launching in 2011.

Razon acknowledged the support of Members of the Church of God International (MCGI) through the initial efforts of the organization’s Presiding Minister, Bro. Eliseo Soriano, the popular host of the “Ang Dating Daan” program that has now become international.

Razon also acknowledged the generosity and readiness of the mobile booth creator, Lito Bamba. Bamba is also the creator of UNTV Mobile Clinic.

Bro. Eli and Kuya Daniel have also established numbers of long-term charitable projects in the country such as First-Free Transient Homes, Free Bus and Jeepney Ride, La Verdad School complete free education, Free Medical Missions, and Free Legal Consultations to name a few.

UNTV-Radio, La Verdad 1350 mobile booth has started its official broadcast after the launching and is now roaming the roads of metro for its initial period of news coverage.

Weinstein Catches Fire Off-Court

Sophomore PBA player Shawn Weinstein is catching the eyes of endorsement companies and TV networks.

The young cager is not all about good looks though. He has a degree in International Business to back him from the renowned St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas where he graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors. Weinstein, a Los Angeles native, proudly represented the Filipino people in the Israeli basketball league before coming to the PBA.

Follow Shawn on Twitter: @Senorweinstein.

Belmonte Inducts New AAFI Officers

The new officers, trustees and new members of the Aliw Awards Foundation Inc. (AAFI) were inducted into office last week by Quezon City Vice-Mayor Joy Belmonte at simple rites in her office. Inducted were Alice H. Reyes, President; Junne Quintanna, 1st Vice-President; Ofelia Cajigal, 2nd Vice-President; Sonny Valencia, Secretary; Francia Conrado, Treasurer; Joey Nombres, PRO; and Angelo “Eloy” Padua, Frank Rivera, Brian James Lu, Sylvia H. Cruz and Col. Apolonio Reyes (ret), Trustees.

New members include Angel R. Calso, Antonio Campos, Leonardo Q. Belen, Dennis Aguilar, Art Tapalla, Efren Montano, Len Santos and Tess A. Tan.

Past presidents of AAFI are Leo Baluyut, Elizabeth Sison Tagle, Charo G. Yu, Babes Encarnacion, Rema T. Manzano and Jeatte Palabrica.

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