THE FIRST Radyo Bandera Iloilo Live Reporting Competition, held at the SM City Iloilo Activity Center on April 18, 2023, has been a success.
The competition was divided into two parts: the Senior/Junior High School Category and the Tertiary Category.
Before the final round, the participants underwent a Live Reporting Workshop together with the staff and radio personnel of No. 1 News-FM in Iloilo, Radio Bandera Iloilo.
Future media practitioners were indeed challenged with the on-the-spot details of the news given with only three minutes to prepare before presenting. Some coaches even said it was a big challenge for them to train in the newest competition format, far from the usual newscasting competition.
The audience was also entertained by Radio Bandera Iloilo Disc Jockeys Troy Tisoy and Matcho Kulit who served as hosts.
For the secondary level, Earl Jan Delfin of Iloilo City National High School (NHS) was declared champion, Richill Pasaporte of Pototan Comprehensive NHS was first runner-up and Alana Marapao of Oton NHS was second runner-up.
Finalists for the secondary level were James Rafael B. Gomito of Pavia NHS, Esha Mae S. Velasco of La Paz NH, BJ Perela Sarmiento of Mandurriao NHS, Joshua Darren Deloviar of Iloilo NHS and Marc Gerome T. Blancaflor of Jaro NHS.
For the Tertiary level, Kherbie Agravante of the University of San Agustin emerged as champion, Kent Questorio of the John B. Lacson Maritime Foundation University-Arevalo was first runner-up and Wendelyn Balinario of the University of the Philippines-Visayas was second runner-up.
Finalists for the tertiary level were Jetro A. Celestial of Iloilo Science and Technology University, Danessa S. Estante of West Visayas State University (WVSU), Jhon Ivan B. Poral of St. Therese-MTC Colleges-Magdalo Site, Ymar Lamanero of PHINMA University of Iloilo and Ryan Dave Poral of Central Philippine University.
Coaches and participants were also on the edge of their seats for questions from interpolators Kabanderang Rey Espeja Umalay, Station Manager of DYKU 88.7 Radyo Bandera Sweet FM Iloilo and anchorman of the Foro de los Pueblos program; Kabanderang Ted Aujero-Francia, anchorman of the Bandera Balita sa Umaga program and news anchor of the Bandera Morning Newscast; Kabanderang John Sapio, anchorman of the 11MBPS program; and Kabanderang Francis Gayem Basco, anchorman of Birada Bandera Balita sa Hapon.
The judges for the secondary level were: Ms. April Grace Padilla of Philippine Information Agency Region 6; Romel John Del Coro, station manager of RBSFM Antique; Jean Paul Generoso, RBSFM Network HRD head; Dr. Ian Espada, dean of WVSU-College of Communication; and Mr. Nony Basco.
The judges for the tertiary level were: Dr. Ramel Uy, chief executive officer and president of Radyo Bandera Sweet FM-Philippines Network; Eljohn Castaño, station manager of RBSFM Bacolod; Mr. Nony Basco; Amy Orleans Berondo, station manager of RBSFM Roxas; and Hon. Ely Estante Jr., Iloilo City councilor.
RBSFM CEO Dr. Ramel Uy gave an inspirational message to the participants to keep their passion for news, especially with today’s widespread misinformation and disinformation. The CEO added that within six years, there were more than 50 radio stations established across Negros Island, Panay, Central Visayas and Mindanao.
Radyo Bandera will also be airing soon in some parts of Luzon, Uy added.
Meanwhile, Radyo Bandera Iloilo station manager Kabanderang Rey Espeja Umalay thanked the entire staff of RBSFM and partner organizations for a successful event.
The Department of Education Division of Iloilo and Iloilo City and the Commission on Higher Education supported the first-ever LIVE REPORTING COMPETITION of Radyo Bandera Iloilo Sweet-FM 88.7 WOW MAY PUSO!
