The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Filipinos (KBP) and the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (FILSCAP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement last January in 2012 updating earlier agreements on the payment of royalties by KBP member radio stations to FILSCAP members The officers of the two organizations also agreed to work together for the promotion of original Filipino compositions Seated from left, are KBP Executive Vice President Francis L Cardona, KBP President Ruperto 0. Nicdao Jr., FILSCAP President Noel Cabangon, and PLO CAP General Manager Debbie Gaite Standing, from left, are KBP Vice President for Radio Albert S Sikat, KBP Legal Counsel Atty. Rue Jularbal, KBP Vice Chairman Butch S Canny, FILSCAP Corporate Secretary Kedy Sanchez, FILSCAP Legal Counsel Atty. Mark Alciso, FILSCAP Licensing Manager Cristy Soqueno, Licensing Supervisor Jim Lejano

The conference was attended by owners, operators, and executives of the 683 radio stations and 155 television stations that belong to the national broadcasters’ association. The theme of this year’s conference, On Air, On Target for Social Relevance in the Digital Age, reflects the twin challenges of the broadcast industry: how to play a more meaningful role in the lives of citizens and how to maintain competitiveness in amid the proliferation of new media spawned by the internet and new digital technologies.

Goals of Philippine Transformation

Dr. Jesus Estanislao, Chairman of the Institute for Solidarity in Asia, a network of sectoral leaders, public officials and citizens working for good governance, received a standing ovation from the conference participants for his talk The Goals of Philippine Transformations: What Broadcasters Can Do to Help Achieve Them. Estanislao said that social transformation in the Philippines can be achieved through the systematic pursuit of strategic priorities. He said that, under the present administration, these strategic priorities are: 1) anti-corruption 2) poverty reduction 3) speedy economic growth 4) infrastructure development and environmental improvement, and 5) peace. He said that broadcasters can help achieved these goals by monitoring the pursuit of these goals and through criticizing and encouraging. Estanislao said that governance needs nurturing in order to grow and broadcasters are in a good position to nurture its development.

Radio in the Digital Media Environment

Radio has a bright future in the digital media environment. This is the positive message brought to the conference by Venus Navalta, chairman of Zenith Optimedia Philippines. Navalta said that, based on studies, radio has strengths which can help secure its future in the age of digital technology: Navalta cited these strengths as: radio’s unique qualities as a friend, radio’s ability to provide greater return on investment at minimal spending level compared to television, and low level of avoidance to advertising on radio by listeners. Navalta also cited a 2007 study done in the U.S. in 2007 showing that brands which had been exposed on radio as well as internet were over four times higher than for those which been exposed twice via internet only, indicating that “the complementary way that radio and the internet work together – while the internet is the crucial access point, radio is playing the role of attention-getter, or awareness-creator.” Navalta encouraged the KBP undertake initiatives that will help “drive radio’s value in the digital age.” Among her suggestions: 1) Commission local research to help understand the role of radio in the life of digital natives (people who populate the internet) and how radio effectively works with digital and other media in creating a brand response. 2) Convince advertisers on radio’s effectiveness by sponsoring radio effectiveness awards, building a library of winning radio campaigns, and offering to measure the effectiveness of radio campaigns.

Although ABS-CBN-Channel 2 won the award for Best TV station, ABC-TV 5 also went home with major awards this year, among them: Best TV Documentary, Best TV Children’s Program, Best Variety Program, Best TV Magazine Program, Best TV Public Affairs Program Host, Best TV Actor. (See complete list of 20th Golden Dove Winners below).

The KBP (acronym for Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, translated as Association of Broadcasters of the Philippines) is the industry association of the broadcast media in the country. The winners of the Golden Dove Awards are chosen from its members by independent jurors representing the youth, academe, religious groups, advertising industry, and government.

LIST OF 20TH GOLDEN DOVE AWARD WINNERS:

1. Posthumous KBP Lifetime Achievement Award – Atty. Eduardo Montilla
2. Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year Award – Noli De Castro, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
3. Best Television Station–Metro Manila – Channel 2, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
4. Best Television Station–Provincial – CLTV 36, Central Luzon Broadcasting Corp., Pampanga
5. Best AM Radio Station–Metro Manila – DZMM-AM – ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
6. Best AM Radio Station – Provincial

DZGB-AM – PBN Broadcasting Network

7. Best FM Radio Station – Metro Manila
   Monster Radio RX 93.1 – Audiovisual Communicators Inc.
8. Best FM Radio Station – Provincial
   DWRW-FM – Central Luzon Broadcasting Co. – Pampanga
9. Best TV Newscast Program–Metro Manila
   TV Patrol – Channel 2 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
10. Best TV Newscast–Provincial – TV Patrol Tacloban – ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. Tacloban
11. Best Public Affairs Program, Radio -Metro Manila – Patrol ng Pilipino, Channel 2 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
12. Best Public Affairs Program-Provincial
    So to Speak – CLTV 36 Central Luzon Broadcasting Corp. – Pampanga
13. Best Variety Program
    Talentadong Pinoy – TV5 Associated Broadcasting Corp.
14. Best Comedy Program
    Banana Split – Channel 2 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
15. Best Drama Program
    Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin – Channel 2 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
16. Best Culture & Arts Program
    Landmarks (Travel & History Show)-Net25 Eagle Broadcasting Corp.
17. Best Children’s Program
    Batibot – TV5 Associated Broadcasting Corp.
18. Best Public Service Program
    XXX – Lola Lourdes Abused – Channel 2 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
19. Best Magazine Program
    Ako Mismo – Aksyon TV 41 Nation Broadcasting Corp./Associated Broadcasting Corp.
20. Best Sports Program
    Sports Unlimited – Channel 2 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
21. Best Specials Program
    Banal – Channel 2 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
22. Best Documentary Program
    Isang Imbestigation sa Pagkatao at Pakikibaka ni Dr. Rizal (Bayani) – TV5 Associated Broadcasting Corp.

BEST PROGRAM – RADIO

23. Best Newscast – Metro Manila
    Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Dose – DZMM-AM 630 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
24. Best Newscast – Provincial
    Aksyon Balita Numero Uno – DYOK-AM Aksyon Radyo Manila Broadcasting Co.- Iloilo
25. Best Public Affairs Program – Metro Manila
    Dos Por Dos – DZMM 630 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
26. Best Public Affairs Program – Provincial
    Straight to the Point – DXRZ-AM Radio Mindanao Network – Zamboanga
27. Best Variety Program
    Tambayan TOP 10 – Tambayan 101.9 DWRR ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
28. Best Drama Program
    Maalaala Mo Kaya sa DZMM-DZMM-AM 630 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
29. Best Culture and Arts Program
    Art 2 Art with Liza Macuja – DZRH-AM 666 Manila Broadcasting Co.
30. Best Children’s Program
    Radyo Eskwela – DZEM-AM Christian Era Broadcasting Service Inc.
31. Best Documentary Program
    Quick Access – DZEM-AM Christian Era Broadcasting Service, Inc.
32. Best Public Service Program
    Trabaho Panalo – DZMM 630 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp
33. Best Magazine Program
    Tod-Todo Walang Preno – DZMM 630 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
34. Best Special Program
    Chink Positive – Radyo Singko Nation Broadcasting Corp./Associated Broadcasting Corp.
35. Best Sports Program
    Sports Talk – DZMM 630 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
36. Best Comedy Program
    The Morning Rush – Monster Radio 93.1 Audiovisual Communicators Inc.
37. Best Radio Science & Technology Program
    Tinig ng Agrikultura sa Barangay – DZLB-AM UP Los
    Baños

BEST PERSONALITIES – TELEVISION

38. Best Newscaster
    Ryan Gamboa – DYXL TV 4 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. Bacolod
39. Best Public Affairs Host
    Luchi Cruz- Valdez – TV5 Associated Broadcasting Corp.
40. Best Actress for Drama Program
    Lorna Tolentino (Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin)- Channel 2 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
41. Best Actor for Drama Program
    Roderick Paulate (Star Confession-Shalala Story)-TV5 Associated Broadcasting Corp.
    Coco Martin (Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin) – Channel 2 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
42. Best Public Service Program Host
    Cherly Cosim – Alagang Kapatid TV5 Associated Broadcasting Corp.
43. Best Magazine Program Host
    Janice De Belen (Celebrity Talk Show) – Net 25 Eagle Broadcasting Corp.

BEST PERSONALITIES – RADIO

44. Best Newscaster
    Noli De Castro – DZMM-AM 630 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
45. Best Field Reporter
    Lourdes Escaros Paet – DZXL-AM 558/Radio Mindanao Network
46. Best Public Affairs Program Host
    Vic De Leon Lima – DZMM-AM 630 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
47. Best Public Service Program Host
    Usec Zeny Maglaya – DZMM-AM ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
48. Best Variety Program Host
    Betty Camaligan-Roxas – DZRB/DZRM – Philippine BroadcastingService/BBS
49. Best Music Radio Jock
    Martin D. – DWRR 101.9 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
50. Best Magazine Program Host
    Winnie Cordero – DZMM-AM 630 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
51. Best Radio Science & Technology Program Journalist
    Louie Tabing – DZMM-AM ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
52. Best Television PSA
    Smoking – UNTV37 Progressive Broadcasting Corp.
53. Best Radio PSA
    Kaya Natin ‘To (Maging Handa sa Baha)-DXMS/Notre Dame Broadcasting
54. Best Television Station Promotional Material
    Bida Rizal – Channel 2 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
55. Best Radio Station Promotional Material
    Pinoy Pride 6: Sound Effects – DZMM 630 ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.

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“The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Piliipinas (KBP) strongly condemns the burning of radio stations DZVT-AM and DZVT-FM of the Catholic Media Network in San Jose, Mindoro Occidental this morning. This is a barbaric crime committed by persons who have complete disregard for the law and utter disrespect for the norm of civilized conduct.

The burning of the DZVT stations is not #only mere crime against private property. There is a sense that every radio station in our country belongs to the community that it serves. Whatever the motives of the perpetrators, their crime transgresses the freedom of every Filipino citizen to speak freely and to listen freely to the ideas of others. It is a crime against all of us who uphold the democratic way of life.

The burning of the DZVT stations further deepens the culture of impunity that has caused the harassment and killing of Filipino journalists to continue. We call on the authorities to act quickly to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice.”

Formulation of the new guidelines was the KBP’s response to the clamor of audiences and child-rights advocates for stricter rules governing the treatment of children in television programs following the broadcast of a program last March featuring a boy in a dance sequence they found to be inappropriate for his age.

The most important of the new rules:

1. The child’s dignity must be respected at all times. The child should not be demeaned or his/her innocence be exploited. (Art. 3, Sec. 1)
2. The personal circumstance of the child that will tend to sensationalize his/her life must be avoided. (Art. 3, Sec. 2)
3. There should be a conscious effort to avoid sensationalizing, stereotyping, prejudging, or exploiting children with disabilities or children belonging to minority or indigenous groups. (Art. 3, Sec. 3)
4. The airing of programs that would help children to develop to their full physical, mental, and social potential as well as to attain psychological, emotional and spiritual maturity shall be encouraged. (Art. 11, Sec. 1)
5. Children’s programs should promote values that would help children to become responsible citizens. Such values include respect for authority and law and order, good manners, love of God and country, a sense of duty, and the proper concept of courage. (Art. 11, Sec. 6)
6. Advertisements of products or services or movie trailers which are not suitable for children or which might cause them physical, mental, psychological or moral harm shall not be aired in or adjacent to children’s programs. (Art. 11, Sec. 10)
7. Children should not be made to perform acts, use language, or put on attire that are vulgar, obscene, indecent or inappropriate for children. (Art. 11, Sec. 11)
8. Children should not be made to engage in hazardous activities or behavior. (Art. 11, Sec. 12)
9. Public or audience participation programs shall not ridicule, diminish, or demean the dignity of individuals participating in such programs, especially if the participants are children. (Art, 17, Sec. 3)
10. Programs in general should avoid sensationalizing, stereotyping, prejudging or exploiting children with disabilities or children belonging to minority or indigenous groups. (Art. 17, Sec. 5)

Atty. Rudolph Jularbal, KBP Legal Counsel and spokesman, said that the proposed revisions are scheduled to be presented to the members of the association for approval in June. He also said that the proposed rules also take into account the recommendations of the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA).

According to Jularbal, PANA’s recommendations on program content involving children focused on three critical concerns: exposure to violence, appearance and involvement in situations and activities not appropriate to the child’s age, and the use of offensive language. PANA deemed these concerns as starting points to bring focus on the rights of the child in media and to encourage broadcasters and content providers to take responsibility for their program content.

In a special meeting last May 18, the KBP Board of Trustees directed that the proposed amendments be circularized to KBP members for their comments and inputs in preparation for the ratification of the new rules during the KBP General Membership meeting in June.

“Once the proposed provisions are adopted as part of the KBP Broadcast Code, the self-regulatory process of the KBP will further assure accountability of broadcasters because the Code provides sanctions for violations,” said KBP Vice-chairman Butch Canoy.

KBP Chairman Herman Basbaño further added that the KBP will hold dialogues and consultations with industry stakeholders and partners to discuss ways of putting the new guidelines into operation at the station level. He said that Industry stakeholders, including PANA, will be invited to join and give their inputs and recommendations to create a more child-friendly broadcast media

Responding to the action by the KBP, PANA president John Rojo said: “We appreciate KBP’s open-mindedness to PANA’s recommendations to assure child-friendly programs. PANA looks forward to a continuing collaboration with KBP in the area of child protection.”

May 23, 2011

The highlight of the evening was the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between KBP and the Department of Interior and Local Government to undertake a tree-planting program in areas of the country most affected by deforestation. The agreement bolsters Oplan Broadcast-treeing, the tree-planting program initiated by KBP several years ago. Secretary Jesse M. Robredo signed the agreement in behalf of the DILG.

Birth of KBP

Through the years, the KBP has served as a unifying force for the broadcast media to promote freedom of the press and expression in broadcasting while encouraging greater social responsibility and self-discipline among its members.

The KBP was born at a critical time for the country’s broadcast media. KBP Board Chairman Herman Z. Basbaño, who is also Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of the AM Division of the Bombo Radyo Philippines network, recalled the inception of the KBP in his speech during the association’s anniversary celebration: “Thirty-eight years ago, when our democratic institutions were succumbing under the pressure of martial law, a small group of broadcasters conceived of a means to preserve the broadcast media. Their vision was of a broadcast media that is socially-responsible, operated with little government intervention, and empowered by free and honest enterprise. To attain this vision, they brought the members of the broadcast industry under one cohesive organization, the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas.”

From that perilous beginning, the KBP has managed the transition to a more open democratic space emerging as a media institution devoted to improving professional and ethical standards in broadcasting, promoting social responsibility, working for the positive growth and development of the broadcast industry and the protection of the rights and interests of broadcasters.

Self-Regulation in the Broadcast Media

Among the most outstanding accomplishments of the KBP is the establishment of a self-regulatory system for the broadcast media. It has instituted the adoption of a Broadcast Code to serve as the standard for professional and ethical conduct for radio and television stations (the Code is available on KBP’s website, www.kbp.org.ph). The Code is supported by an enforcement system administered by the KBP Standards Authority which receives complaints for violation of its provisions by member stations. The Standards Authority also imposes sanctions on those found violating the standards. The KBP accepts complaints sent through email via its website.

The KBP has handled many cases involving complaints against broadcasters, including the most controversial ones. Among these is the broadcast coverage of the hostage-taking last August 2010 where alleged violations of journalism ethics have been endorsed by Malacanang to KBP for its own investigation. (The KBP Standards Authority has meted sanctions on members found to have violated pertinent provisions of the Broadcast Code). Aside from the investigation, the KBP has also revised Article 6 of the Code on Crime and Crisis Situations to provide member networks with more definite guidelines to ensure proper coverage of similar incidents in the future. Similarly, the KBP has acted on the “Jan-Jan” episode on TV, not just by initiating an investigation into complaints of alleged violations of the Code, but also by starting consultations with child experts and child-rights advocates to determine what can be done by the broadcast industry to ensure better protection of children and promotion of their healthy development in radio and television programs. In the meantime, KBP member television networks have initiated closer monitoring of their programs to ensure that standards that are already in place are strictly observed during their shows.

Public Tasks

KBP president Ruperto S. Nicdao Jr., who is also president of Manila Broadcasting Company, is proud that the KBP has earned recognition as an organization which advocates responsibility in the broadcast media and reforms in Philippine society. He said that this is recognition most apparent in the public tasks to which the KBP has been asked to participate, such as the advanced unofficial election count, the Incident Investigation and Review Committee (IIRC) on the hostage-taking crisis, the commission against smugglers and tax cheats, commission against private armies, infrastructure monitoring, organization against violence on media. Nicdao said, “The KBP was also the moving force behind the formation of the Ad Standards Council (ASC), which is responsible for clearing all advertising materials in various media platforms.”

Future of Broadcasting

The circumstances that the broadcast media faces today may be different from when the KBP was born, but they pose no less of a challenge for the industry and the organization that helped guide it through past adversities. Many believe that broadcasting today, like print media, is influx and facing constant challenges from new media. Despite this, KBP president Nicdao is confident in the inherent strengths of broadcasting as a mass medium. “The television and radio industries continue to be the dominant media platforms in the country, he said. “In spite of the entry of new media, i.e. mobile and internet, traditional broadcast media is still the main source of information and entertainment for the Filipino people. The industry, however, embraces technological innovations and it is adapting such innovations to further improve the delivery of its services. Radio, in particular, has experienced resurgence in terms of the renewed interest of advertisers in the medium, as it has proven to be effective in an archipelago like the Philippines. In the next few years, we shall see a shift to digital broadcast, which will mean clearer/better broadcast quality, multicasting, and a host of other customer-friendly innovations.”

KBP Board chairman Basbaño shares the same confidence about the future of broadcasting. While he recognizes that technology has spawned new platforms and thus fragmented the ways of delivering entertainment and information to the consumer, he said: “Our challenge is how to survive, grow and thrive in this new world, while preserving the inherent strength of broadcasting both as a public service vehicle and a business enterprise.”

Ensuring the Future

In his speech during the KBP’s 38th Anniversary celebrations Basbaño indicated what it will take to ensure the future of broadcasting and its relevance in Philippine society: “It is a tribute to the foresight of our founders that the KBP not only survived Martial Law, but has weathered all of the changes in the country’s political climates and all of its economic difficulties.
More than the fact of its survival, we appreciate the innovation started by the KBP that are now firmly institutionalized in the broadcast media. These innovations and many more have been made possible because of the succession of leaders of the association and the faith of our founders. It is the faith in the idea that if we work together, there is no obstacle that we cannot overcome.”

A. OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUALS

B. BEST STATIONS

C. BEST PROGRAMS

TELEVISION

RADIO

D. BEST PERSONALITIES

RADIO

E. BEST PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (PSA’s)

F. BEST STATION PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

BROADCAST OLYMPICS. The KBP and the Campus Media Network, a student organization, signed a memorandum of agreement last January 21, 2009 for the holding of the Philippines’ first Broadcast Olympics, a competition among 49 schools and universities in Metro Manila that offer Communication Arts or related courses. The Broadcast Olympics, scheduled in September, will feature seven events for group competition and two events for individual competition.

Group competitions will include: Radio News Broadcasting, TV News Broadcasting, Radio Commercial Production, TV Commercial Production, Short Film, Documentary, and Music video, while individual competitions will include Photography, and Essay Writing. The Campus Media Network will be responsible for organizing the event while KBP will provide promotional and technical support to the project. KBP members will also participate as judges in the competitions.

The Campus Media Network is composed of students from the following colleges and universities: Centro Escolar University, Letran College, Lyceum of the Philippines, University of the Philippines (Diliman), Miriam College, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Philippine Women University, and Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

Seen in photo above, seated from left, are Rosalie Aryate, Treasurer, Campus Media Network; Nicole Ryan Tamonan, President, Campus Media Network; Herman Z. Basbaño, KBP President, and Butch S. Canoy, KBP Chairman. Standing behind them are Antonio S. Ventosa, KBP Executive Vice-President; Manuelito F. Luzon, KBP Vice-President for Radio; Nolyn de Guzman, Board Member, Campus Media Network; Rino M. Basilio, KBP Trustee; Jasmin Aguilar, Board Member, Campus Media Network; Alfredo L. Henares, KBP Vice-President for TV; Armand C. Ursal, KBP Trustee; Fr. Manuel B. Bongayan, KBP Treasurer; Ruperto S. Nicdao, Jr., KBP Vice-Chairman; Joselito G. Yabut, KBP Corporate Secretary; Albert S. Sikat, KBP Trustee.

Filipino broadcasters and composers made their mark in history last January 21, 2009 when the KBP and the Filipino Composers Development Cooperative (FILCOMDEC) signed a memorandum of agreement that will provide and impetus to the creation and wider promotion of new Filipino music. Joey Ayala, chairman of FILCOMDEC and Butch S. Canoy, chairman of the KBP shake hands in photo above after signing the agreement with Memelita Andrade, FILCOMDEC executive director (seated) and Herman Z. Basbaño, standing at right. Applauding the event are other officers of the two organizations. Under the agreement, FILCOMDEC will generate music for airing by KBP member stations made accessible to the public through the Internet.