Nutriskwela Community Radio Network Program

UPDATE

Jovita B. Raval, MPS, RNDNutrition Officer V and Chief,

Nutrition Information and Education DivisionNational Nutrition Council

25 Nutriskwela Areas

Phase 1:Lagawe, IfugaoPandan, AntiqueSiay, Zamboanga SibugayKalilangan, BukidnonSibagat, Agusan del Sur

Phase 2:Sta. Maria, Ilocos SurClaveria, CagayanSariaya, QuezonCoron, PalawanSorsogon CityZamboanguita, Negros Or.Catubig, Northern SamarIsabela City, BasilanSan Isidro, Davao OrientalTacurong City, Sultan Kudarat

Phase 3:Basco, BatanesBansud, Oriental MindoroPanganiban, CatanduanesBarili, CebuBorongan City, E. SamarTubod, Lanao del NortePresident Roxas, CotabatoLagangilang, AbraDel Carmen, Surigao del NorteBongao, Tawi-Tawi

NNC monitoring resultsPositive• Participative

programming• Regular fund

allocation from LGU/SUC

• Partnerships with other partners

Negative• Reduced power of

transmitter• No generators for

some• Equipment not

maintained• Untidy station

booths• CRC not active

Nutriskwela Phase 4 ExpansionRegion Area

1 Cervantes, Ilocos Sur

CAR Luna, Apayao

(Pasil, Kalinga)

4B Buenavista, Marinduque

5 Cataingan, Masbate

8 Palompon, Leyte

9 Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte

Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur

12 Tupi, South Cotabato

Tboli, South Cotabato

Plans for existing stations

• Upgrading subject to evaluation

– Performance • programming

• participation of and in community activities

• major accomplishments in promoting nutrition and community development

– Willingness to provide counterpart support

Counterpart for Upgrading

• Antenna mast with tower light, 120 feet in height and two units Jampro-type antenna with power divider including installation

• Operational cost (electricity)

• Improve programming

NNC counterpart for upgrading

• Transmitter of 200 watts to maximum of 500 watts depending on technical evaluation of NTC

• Audio Console/Mixer

2014 funds1. Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay

2. Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur

3. Sibagat, Agusan del Sur

4. Borongan City

5. Catubig, Northern Samar

6. Sorsogon City

7. Panganiban, Catanduanes

8. Claveria, Cagayan

9. Pandan, Antique

10.Sariaya, Quezon

2015 funds

• Additional stations for upgrading subject to evaluation of performance and compliance to NTC criteria

Possible stations for upgrading

NNC assistance Ph 1 & Ph 2• Audio console/Mixer • 2 units Microphone with pop filter and

headphones• 2 units digital recorder • 1 set desktop computer for recording • Replacement of broken equipment, as

needed • Other equipment as validated

NNC assistance to Phase 3

• 2 units Microphone with pop filter and headphones

• 2 units digital recorder

• 1 set desktop computer for recording

• Replacement of broken equipment, as needed

NNC requirements

• Amended Memorandum of Agreement

• Compliance to Nutriskwela station and editorial policy

• Improved radio programming

• Submission of semestral reports

Renewal of licenses

• Stations that plan to upgrade or have transmitter need to submit requirements for application of NTC licenses

• Stations that plan to change location must also submit documents

• NNC to apply for licenses that are due for renewal

Nutriskwela Radio Awards• To recognize radio stations that output

excellent programming that promotes nutrition and community development and participation

• To search for radio programs with compelling content, innovative solutions, effectiveness and team performances

• To promote spirit of innovation and creativity among station personnel and CRC

Proposed Categories• Radio Station

– Best radio station

– Best radio programming

– Most active Community Radio Council

– Best community development program

– Best Internet-based radio promotion

– Most innovative radio program

– Most supportive LGU/SUC partner

– Best special coverage of community event

– Best production values

Proposed Categories

• Nutrition Programming– Best original nutrition plug

– Best radio nutrition program

– Best nutrition extension program

– Best nutrition programming

– Best nutrition feature program

Proposed Categories

• Individual– Best broadcaster

– Best writer

– Best program host

– Best program manager

• Details of mechanics to be issued by NNC

• Awarding in the 6th national conference

• Radio stations to submit nominations and entries by August 2015

Mechanics

Other plans

• External Evaluation of Nutriskwela Program

• Mid-year meeting of station managers

• Development of Nutriskwela jingle

• Unannounced monitoring visits

• Update webpage

• Share more materials

Other plans

• Development of Nutriskwela guidelines on election coverage

• Updating of Nutriskwela Station Policy and Editorial Policy

• Development of Nutriswela Program Framework

Action from Stations

• Submit updated directory of station personnel and CRC by today

• Submit accomplishment report for 2014 by end of January 2015

Communicating ConcernsPlease address concerns to NNC directly either through the NNC Regional Offices or to the Central Office:

A/Sec. Maria-Bernardita T. Flores, CESO II

Executive Director IV

National Nutrition Council

2332 Chino Roces Avenue Extension

Taguig City

info@nnc.gov.ph

nncnied@yahoo.com

www.facebook.com/nncofficial

6th Conference

• Venue – Tubod, Lanao del Norte

• Schedule – October 7- 8 (Wed-Thur) 2015