The Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) faculty and staff, along with Florence Faye M. Rañeses, a student representative from the official student publication, The Kingfisher, underwent community broadcasting training hosted by Radyo DZLB 1116 kHz Ang Tinig ng Kaunlaran, the official community radio station of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).
On November 11, the participants engaged in four sessions and hands-on training. The first session was led by Assoc. Prof. Trina Leah T. Mendoza, OIC Chairperson of the UPLB College of Development Communication - Department of Development Broadcasting and Telecommunication (CDC-DDBT). Assoc. Prof. Mendoza tackled the process of broadcast program planning and tasked the group with coming up with programs and segments that they may use for SLSU FM Station.
In line with this, the participants simulated their segments while using the DZLB Booth, under the guidance of Asst. Prof. Ryan Jay I. Galang. Simultaneously, participants who specialize in electronics had a chance to explore and discuss the technical aspects of broadcasting with the technical staff of DZLB.
In the third session, Asst. Prof. Guien Eidrefson P. Garma talked about the airing protocols, particularly the KBP (Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas) Broadcast Code. Following this, University Extension Associate Mr. Roi Louis F. Mojado shared their social media approaches and strategies for growing their community.
To wrap up the training proper, SLSU and UPLB each expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the partnership and future collaboration.
The training underscores the importance of developing the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies of SLSU faculty, staff, and students, who will serve during the operations of DWEH 88.5 Yuyan Campus FM Radio.