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Nutriskwela Community Radio
Nutriskwela Community Radio Network is a network of low-powered community radio stations around the Philippines. The network and its radio stations are owned by the National Nutrition Council (an attached agency of the Department of Health), in partnership with various local government unit and educational institution, and are licensed as non-commercial stations, with programming focuses on infotainment Infotainment (a portmanteau of ''information'' and ''entertainment''), also called soft news as a way to distinguish it from serious journalism or hard news, is a type of media, usually television or online, that provides a combination of infor ..., health and nutrition. Stations References {{Radio in the Philippines Philippine radio networks Radio stations in the Philippines Department of Health (Philippines) 2008 establishments in the Philippines Radio stations established in 2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio Network
There are two types of radio network currently in use around the world: the one-to-many (simplex communication) broadcast network commonly used for public information and mass-media entertainment, and the two-way radio ( duplex communication) type used more commonly for public safety and public services such as police, fire, taxicabs, and delivery services. Cell phones are able to send and receive simultaneously by using two different frequencies at the same time. Many of the same components and much of the same basic technology applies to all three. The two-way type of radio network shares many of the same technologies and components as the broadcast-type radio network but is generally set up with fixed broadcast points (transmitters) with co-located receivers and mobile receivers/transmitters or transceivers. In this way both the fixed and mobile radio units can communicate with each other over broad geographic regions ranging in size from small single cities to entire states/prov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claveria, Cagayan
Claveria, officially the Municipality of Claveria ( ibg, Ili nat Claveria; ilo, Ili ti Claveria; tl, Bayan ng Claveria), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,900 people. Claveria is from Tuguegarao and from Manila. Geography Barangays Claveria is politically subdivided into 41 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Claveria, Cagayan, was 31,900 people, with a density of . Economy Government Claveria, belonging to the second legislative district of the province of Cagayan, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are electe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sorsogon City
Sorsogon City, officially the City of Sorsogon (Southern Sorsogon language, Waray Sorsogon: ''Syudad san Sorsogon''; bcl, Siyudad nin Sorsogon; fil, Lungsod ng Sorsogon), is a 3rd class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city and capital of the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 182,237 people. The component city was established on the year of 2000, from the merger of Bacon and Sorsogon municipalities. The city's total population spread across List of barangays in Sorsogon City, 64 barangays. It serves a trans-shipment point from the Visayas and Mindanao provinces and is dubbed as the "Gateway to Southern Philippines". Sorsogon City is one of the region's leading cities in urbanization and the most promising city in terms of development. History Evidence of human habitation come from 3,000-year-old remains in a cave in Bacon and ancient burial sites dug upstream of Sorsog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cawayan, Masbate
Cawayan, officially the Municipality of Cawayan, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 69,265 people. Cawayan had an approximate income of Php 90,785,714.09 in 2012. Geography Barangays Cawayan is politically subdivided into 37 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Cawayan, Masbate, was 69,265 people, with a density of . Economy Agriculture The locals of Cawayan still largely depend on subsistence farming despite its topographic advantage to adapt commercial farming. The lack of funding for agriculture and infrastructure and its political insecurity due to the presence and activities of armed groups kept by political families and other subversive elements hinder the town's progress in spite of its geographical benefits. Being primarily plain and flat, Cawayan is conducive to cattle farming. Grasslands are abundant in the plains and in the gentle slopes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cataingan, Masbate
Cataingan, officially the Municipality of Cataingan, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 50,623 people. It is about southeast of Masbate City. History In 1948, Placer, then a barrio of this town, was separated as a town by virtue of Republic Act No. 292, passed June 16, 1948. Three years later, in 1951, the barrios of Limbuhan, Guindawahan, Palho, Casabangan, Salvacion, Alegria, Tanke, Bundukan, Bugtong, and Cabangrayan were separated from Cataingan and created into the town of Limbuhan. Placer, at that time of its creation, included the entire present day Municipality of Esperanza (which was then known as Barrio Esperanza). Geography Barangays Cataingan is politically subdivided into 36 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Cataingan was 50,623 people, with a density of . Cataingan is one of the municipalities and cities of Masbate where MasbateĂ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panganiban, Catanduanes
Panganiban, officially the Municipality of Panganiban, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Catanduanes, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 9,713 people. It is formerly known as Payo. Etymology Although the original name was Payo, this town has changed name from Panganiban to Payo and back again. During the last term of the late assemblyman Francisco Perfecto, Panganiban became Payo again on April 20, 1957, under Republic Act No. 1654. Congressman Jose M. Alberto (through Republic Act 2122 enacted without executive approval April 15, 1959) changed the name to Panganiban again by which it is officially known at present. Legend has it that a boatload of seafarers from some village in the south-eastern mainland of Luzon was shipwrecked onto the shore of what is now Panganiban. The village headman, or “Payo” as he was called by the villagers, was among the shipwrecked and no one was able to return to the home village. Migrating villagers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Jose, Camarines Sur
San Jose, officially the Municipality of San Jose ( bcl, Banwaan kan San Jose; tl, Bayan ng San Jose), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,973 people. Formerly known as Patrocinio, it is located at the southern part of the province approximately south of Metro Manila. It is a distance of about from Naga City and away from the town of Pili, the capital town of the province. History The history of the town of San Jose dates back to 1801 when this town was a barrio of Lagonoy under the name Danlog. The old Parish Priest of Lagonoy, Fr. Salvador Mendoza, decided to build a church in a place called "Cabayawasnan" because of the presence of so many guava trees in the area. Unfortunately, the place was owned by Laurenciano Barcillano who refused to donate the land to the Church. However, through circumstances beyond his control, ownership was passed to the Church. The construction of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinzons, Camarines Norte
Vinzons, officially the Municipality of Vinzons ( tl, Bayan ng Vinzons), is a 3rd class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,485 people. The Calaguas Islands is under the jurisdiction of Vinzons. The first recorded name of Vinzons was ''Tacboan'' and was later changed to ''Indan'' at which time the Mayor was Pedro Barbin. The town was then renamed "Vinzons" in honor of Wenceslao Vinzons, Wenceslao Q. Vinzons, then Governor of the province. He was the youngest delegate to the 1934 Philippine Constitutional Convention election, 1934 Philippine Constitutional Convention and a guerrilla leader martyred by the Japanese during World War II. History The town was established in 1581 by the Franciscan priests without a patron saint and without a church. In 1611, Fr. Juan de Losar, OFM built a church named after Saint Peter. Fr. Losar was the first Pari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coron, Palawan
Coron, officially the Municipality of Coron ( tgl, Bayan ng Coron), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 65,855 people. The main population center of the municipality is composed of Poblacion barangays 1 to 6, where the Municipal Building, the Municipal Legislative Building, and the Judicial Hall of the Municipal Circuit Trial Court are located. Its fiesta is held annually on August 28 in honor of Saint Augustine. It is the commercial capital of the Calamian Islands. The municipality is home to the Coron Island Natural Biotic Area, which is listed in the natural category of the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. History The Calamianes Islands were originally inhabited by the Tagbanuas, Calmiananen, and Cuyonon tribes. Oral history tells that the Datu Macanas ruled the entire Busuanga Island where present-day Coron town lies. Early on Spanish exploration of the islands, Fray de la Concepcio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bansud, Oriental Mindoro
Bansud, officially the Municipality of Bansud ( tgl, Bayan ng Bansud), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 42,671 people. Etymology The name of the town is said to be derived from a legend. The legend says that long ago the Mangyans, the aborigines of the Mindoro settled in the lands near the mouth of Bansud River, which they called “Basud” which means Delta. The delta provided fertile soil for the people; hence they lived there peacefully and productively until the time that settlers from the province of Marinduque and Visayan Islands moved in. In many years that followed, the word “Basud” was eventually changed to Bansud. Geography Bansud is from Calapan. Barangays Bansud is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External linksBansud Profile at PhilAtlas.com*Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paluan, Occidental Mindoro
Paluan, officially the Municipality of Paluan ( tgl, Bayan ng Paluan), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 18,566 people. Geography The town is located at the north-western tip of Mindoro Island. It lies along the north-east shore of Paluan Bay, approximately 7 miles southeast of Cape Calavite, a major sea-lane for inter-island and ocean-going vessels. The town is surrounded by rolling and steep mountain ranges, of which Mount Calavite with an altitude of is the highest peak. At Mount Calavite point, the best panoramic view of Occidental Mindoro and nearby islands could be seen. Paluan is a predominantly rural municipality, characterized by natural vegetation and an economy based mostly on agriculture. Its dominant land use is forest cover. Forestland occupies or 56% of total land area, planted with patches of fruit bearing trees and upland field crops. A large portion of forestl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buenavista, Marinduque
Buenavista, officially the Municipality of Buenavista ( tl, Bayan ng Buenavista), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Marinduque, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,043 people. History The town was named "Buenavista" by Don Cornelio Sadiua, due to its "good view." Its former name was Sabang, which is the river that runs through it. The majority of Buenavistans trace their ancestry to the Don Cornelio Sadiua family. In 1942, the Japanese Imperial forces landed in Buenavista at Patay Ilog before making their way to the capital. Due to its rugged terrain, relative isolation, and fierce pro-American sentiment, Buenavista was the headquarters for the resistance movement. Japanese forces and the Resistance and guerrillas frequently engaged in skirmishes within the town borders. Occupying Japanese forces burned the school and municipal building, after holding captives composed a member from each Buenavista family. Guerrilla forces eventually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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