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INTRODUCTION

Students taking up Bachelor of Science in Electronics

Engineering should undergo an On-The-Job Training program in

partial fulfillment of the completion of the degree. The OJT program

has an academic load of 6 units requiring 240 hours of service during

summer break. The program aims to develop the students to become

more skillful, productive and socially responsible individuals. This will

help the student to be exposed to various works.

On the Job Training is an opportunity for the students to gain

additional knowledge not only on their chosen career but also the

reality of becoming an employee. As undergoing training at Radio

Mindanao Network Inc.-iFM 93.9 Davao, 2nd Floor, Corner Anda and

Bonifacio St., Davao City the trainee was able to deal with different

situation and assist the technician and staff to their fields of work. It is

a great experience that will prepare the trainee for the future works.

RMN is the largest radio network in the Philippines with almost

65 company-owned and affiliated AM and FM radio stations located

around the country. Radio Mindanao Network, Inc. remains the legal

name of the radio network. The network’s first radio station was DXCC

established in Cagayan de Oro in Mindanao on August 28, 1952. The

callsign has been supposed as a reference to the surnames of the

business’ founders (Canoy and Cui) but, according to founder Henry

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Canoy in his memoir, was actually chosen to mean Cagayan de Oro

Community.

COMPANY PROFILE

HISTORY OF THE AGENCY

Sometime in 1948, Don Henry R. Canoy, together with Robin Cui and

Vicente Rivera, set up two home-built tube radio receivers bought from

Fideng Palacio of Puntod and placed them in an abandoned chicken poultry

house situated at the corner of Velez and del Pilar streets in Cagayan de Oro

for the purpose of listening to radio broadcasts from Manila. Canoy and

friends ended up listening to radio broadcasts at night when reception was

better. Eventually, the friends were all convinced to build a radio transmitter

of their own. The group managed to assemble a 30-Watt radio transmitter

from surplus parts bought at Raon Street in Quiapo, Manila. Henry Canoy

broke the airwaves as a Pirate radio station in 1949, declaring "This is

Cagayan de Oro calling...". Because the broadcast was not authorized by the

Radio Control Office (RCO), it did not contain call letters.

In 1950 Canoy, at the insistence of his brother, lawyer Reuben R.

Canoy, decided to establish a more powerful radio station and applied for a

congressional franchise in Manila to support its lawful operation. In 1951,

he set up the fledgling station in partnership with Robin Cui, Max Suniel,

Oscar Neri and Andres Bacal as equity partners with P10,000 in capital. on
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23 June 1952 he was granted a permit to maintain and operate the radio

broadcasting station.

Using the Radio Amateur's Handbook as their guide and also with

surplus parts bought from Raon in Quiapo, Manila, they built their own 500-

watt AM transmitter with the assistance from Far East Broadcasting

Company engineers, American Dick Rowland and Byrd Bruneimer. The

transmitter was transported to Mindanao aboard the boat MV Snug Hitch.

With only a telescopic steel pole as antenna borrowed from the Bureau of

Telecom, the improvised horizontal radio antenna was mounted by the team

which includes Ongkoy Padero, former vice president for engineering of

CEPALCO, attaching one end of a copper wire to the pole and the other end

to a 30 meters coconut tree a block away. While their first “transmitter

building” was financed with a P5, 000 “duck farm” loan from the Philippine

National Bank. The Radio Control Office (RCO) headed by Mr Jose Viado,

assigned the station a broadcast frequency of 1560 kHz.

On July 4, 1952, it went on air for test broadcast the second time

coinciding with the birthday of his mother. It officially started broadcasting

on August 28, 1952, also coinciding with the town fiesta of San Agustin, the

patron saint of Cagayan de Oro archdiocese. Listeners anticipated the first

words they would hear on radio and were greeted the station ID and the

following words: “You are tuned to Station DXCC, broadcasting with a power

of 500 watts on 1560 kHz from Cagayan de Oro’s” Gateway to Mindanao!”

and every hour thereafter. The stations first live broadcast coincides with its
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opening and the program involves the airing of a 3-hour “Anejo Rum” show

from Plaza Divisoria, a central park in downtown Cagayan de Oro, for which

Canoy billed La Tondena executive Hugo Chan Hong the sum of P500 as

payment for the radio coverage. The Radio signal was able to reach Del

Monte Pacific plantation in Bukidnon 30 kilometres (19 mi) away and as far

as Australia through ham radio operations which managed to call back.

(RMN The Henry R. Canoy Story, ISBN ?, Copyright 1997)

In 1954, Henry R. Canoy visited the United States under an

observation grant. Instead of going to the giant networks and other big cities,

he opted to be taken to a small town of Greeley, Colorado, and he came upon

a station that was doing exactly what DXCC was already trying to do in

Mindanao. Its broadcast fare was peppered with farm prices, market and

road conditions, weather warnings and personal messages. He came back

with the blueprint for DXCC, which is entertainment, information and most

of all education to the public.

The success of its broadcasting concept enabled DXCC to expand to

Iligan, then to Butuan and Davao. By 1957, the station with a coconut tree

for an antenna had given birth to four others. And so the string of

community stations became Radio Mindanao Network (RMN).

In 1962, RMN's approach to broadcasting drew the interest of another

visionary business leader, the late Andres Soriano Sr. of San Miguel

Corporation who eventually bought the majority shares of RMN and brought

the radio network to Manila, the first provincial station to do so. "The Sound
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of the City" concept was born with the establishment of DZHP in Metro

Manila. Its format was strictly music and news. RMN joined forces with the

Philippine Herald and Inter-Island Broadcasting Corporation to form the

powerful first tri-media organization. That association gave RMN at the

forefront of broadcast journalism and public service. Other "Sound of the

City" stations soon followed in Iloilo in 1962 (DYRI), Cebu in 1963 (DYHP),

DZHB in Baguio and DXHP in Cagayan de Oro in 1968.

In 1968, RMN made a "first" in Philippine radio history by initiating

the national newscasts via microwave. Fast, direct and crystal clear network

newscasts emanating from the Tri-Media News Central in Manila brought the

events as they happened in all parts of the country via stations DZHP in

Manila, DZHB in Baguio, DYHP in Cebu, DXVM in Cagayan de Oro and

DXDC in Davao.

From 1969 to 1970 three more community stations emerged - DXRS in

Surigao and DZHN in Naga. In early 1972, station DXHP in Cagayan de Oro

was transferred to Bislig, Surigao del Sur. By 1972, RMN had twelve (12) AM

stations under its wings.

In 1973, with a constitutional limitation prohibiting the ownership of

media by non-Filipinos or corporations not 100% Filipino owned, Henry

Canoy's group brought out the Soriano-San Miguel group holdings in RMN.

In 1975, the call letters of the Manila flagship station, DZHP was

changed to DWXL. Together with this, English programming gave way to

Filipino. RMN's AM stations were broadcasting in three major dialects,

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Filipino, Cebuano and Ilonggo. Noted columnist Teodoro Valencia joined

RMN as its Chairman of the Board. Under his guidance RMN was able to

secure a loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines to finance its

massive expansion and development program. A Cebuano drama production

center based in DYHP-Cebu was established and subsequently followed by

an Ilonggo drama production center based in DYHB-Bacolod.

In 1978, RMN's major expansion program was launched which include

the upgrading of the technical facilities of its existing stations and the

establishment of additional AM and FM stations. Among the stations that

were added to the roster of RMN stations were: DXVM-FM in Cagayan de

Oro, DXXL-FM in Davao, DYXL-FM in Cebu, DWKC-FM in Metro Manila &

DXKR-AM in Marbel, South Cotabato. DWHB-FM in Baguio opened in 1980.

DXDR-AM in Dipolog & DXPR in Pagadian was added in 1981.

RMN also increased its coverage by entering into tie-up arrangements

with smaller networks. Under this scheme, RMN provided programming,

marketing, technical and management expertise where these small stations

would be found wanting. This gave birth to a new name for these stations

under the RMN umbrella - Radio Mindanao Network, Inc. and Associates.

In 1985, the programming of all RMN FM stations were also re-

oriented to cater to a younger pop music audience. This was in line with the

network's philosophy of positioning to be No.1 in listenership ratings.To give

more emphasis to the emerging FM station market, RMN also divided its

operations into two Operating Divisions, AM and FM. During the early 90s,
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DYHP in Cebu was also aired their programs via satellite thru the stations

DYHD in Tagbilaran, DYRR in Ormoc, DYWC in Dumaguete, DYRS in San

Carlos, DXDR in Dipolog and DXRS in Surigao.

In 1990, RMN undertook another major expansion program which

entailed the addition of seven FM radio stations. A permit for RMN's first TV

station located in Cagayan de Oro City was also granted.

In April 18, 1991, President Corazon Aquino signed into law Republic

Act 6980 entitled "An Act Renewing the Franchise Granted to Radio

Mindanao Network, Inc. under Republic Act Numbered Thirty-One Hundred

Twenty-Two to another Twenty-Five (25) years from the date of approval of

this Act". This was the first broadcast franchise approved under President

Aquino's term of office.

On August 28, 1991, TV-8, RMN's first television station went on the

air in Cagayan de Oro City. RMN-TV 8 was then an affiliate of the then newly

established Associated Broadcasting Company from 1992 to 1995. Thirty

nine years after its start, RMN was now venturing into television. In

December 1991, RMN was also granted a permit to operate a UHF television

station in Metro Manila (which was led to officially started two years later, on

October 31, 1993; the frequency was now used by Broadcast Enterprises

and Affiliated Media, Inc. (thru Globe Telecom's then-subsidiary Altimax

Broadcasting Company)).

In 1998, it went global by establishing the first Philippine radio station

to conquer the United States airwaves through WRMN in New York City.
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In June 2007, RMN fm station DWKC 93.9 in Manila was the first

commercial station in the country to broadcast with HD Radio technology. It

broadcast in three HD Radio digital audio channels along with its pre-

existing analog signal. The operation of its facility was in high-level combined

hybrid mode with an existing 35 kW analog transmitter, a new Nautel 1 kW

HD Radio transmitter, with the digital exciter, importer and exporter

providing the digital signal component.

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MISSION

RMN Foundation endeavors to cultivate philanthropic relationships

among Filipinos that will enhance their quality of life by channeling aid,

services, resources and social welfare programs to the vulnerable and

disadvantaged sectors of the country, and to become a catalyst for the

upliftment of the Filipino youth.

VISION

Fostering and culturing interdependence as a means of improving the

Filipino people’s quality of life.

GOALS/OBJECTIVES

To improve the quality of life of the Filipino people, especially the sick,

poor and other deserving beneficiaries by:

1. Providing financial assistance, granting scholarships or providing

donations in-kind;

2. Relieving their bodies from diseases or assisting them to establish

themselves in life; and

3. Coordinating social welfare programs solicited by broadcasting or

telecasting the condition of those in dire need of help and assistance.

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BENEFICIARIES

The vulnerable and underprivileged sectors of society nationwide shall

be the recipients of the activities, projects and social welfare programs of

RMN Foundation.

Placing further importance to the health and welfare of the

marginalized and disadvantaged members of the society who have little to no

access to health facilities, RMN Foundation seeks to uplift the well-being of

the less-fortunate and remotely placed Filipino families and communities of

all ages, including children, men and women, persons with disabilities or

differently-abled persons, senior citizens, victims of calamities, etc. who are

in need of basic medical support through its medical-dental missions.

In line with its vision and mission, RMN Foundation will perform its

role of benefiting the youth sector, particularly, those in public schools in

remote places who have very limited access to educational facilities welfare

centers.
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NARRATION OF DAILY ACTIVITIES

July 01, 2019 (Monday)

Figure 1.RMN Broadcast Center Studio (AM and FM)

This is the first day of the trainee on his On-The-Job training at RMN

Inc. – iFM 93.9 Davao. The trainee met the staff including the deejays,

announcers, technicians and station managers of both am and fm. Sir PJ

dela Cerna, the supervisor discussed and explained the trainees regarding

the uses and functions of all the things that they have seen inside the

studio. After meeting the staff of RMN Inc., Sir PJ dela Cerna and Sir Jayson

took the trainees to the FM Transmitter Site which is located at Shrine Hills,

Matina, Davao City. The trainee met the Technical staff including the

Security guard. Sir Edwin, the chief of the technical department introduced
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the trainees about the work that they need to render during the first week of

their OJT.

July 02, 2019 (Tuesday)

It was the first day of the trainee at FM Transmitter site. Trainees were

assigned to take their two weeks at FM Transmitter. Sir Gideon, the

assistant technician of FM Transmitter site instructed the trainees to

examine and observe what the usual works of technicians are. In the

afternoon, trainees were instructed to draw the block diagram of iFM 93.9

Transmitter Site.
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July 3-4, 2019 (Wednesday and Thursday)

Figure 2. During the examination of the trainees

Sir Edwin conducted an examination to the trainees regarding the

process of communication, uses and functions of transmitter site tools, and

maintenance of the site.

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July 5, 2019 (Friday)

Figure 3. During Cable Management Training

Sir Gideon taught the trainees about cable management. The FM

Transmitter site uses heliax cable.

July 08-09, 2019 (Monday and Tuesday)

Trainees were assigned to monitor the site. Hour-to-hour monitoring

was taken by the trainees to ensure site stability and detect the occurrence

of interference.
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July 10, 2019 (Wednesday)

Sir Edwin took the trainees a tour around the FM Transmitter site

tower which is 150 feet high from the ground surface. He discussed the basic

functions and the usual interference of the tower.

July 11-12, 2019 (Thursday and Friday)

Figure 4. BSECE students from UM visited at Transmitter

The trainees were assigned to assist the technicians in accommodating

the forty-nine BS-ECE fifth year students from the University of Mindanao,

Matina Campus on their two days visit at FM Transmitter site.

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In the afternoon, the trainee answered the telephone call coming from

the iFM 93.9 station manager, Sir Gerry Lumantas. The manager told the

trainee during the call that they need to take their remaining days at the AM

and FM stations of RMN Inc.

July 15, 2019 (Monday)

Figure 5. Trainees during discussion

Sir Manuel, the technician/I.T expert discussed the trainees about the

functions and uses of the devices inside the announcer’s booth, technician’s

booth, recording room of AM and FM for dramas and commercials.

July 16, 2019 (Tuesday)

The trainee was assigned by the supervisor to load elements including

sounds and voice effects, songs and advertisements locals and national.
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July 17, 2019 (Wednesday)

The station manager of FM station instructed the trainees about the

set-up of the new recording room. The area should be sound proof, the

monitor should be placed in eye-level, and the cables should be arranged

properly.

July 18, 2019 (Thursday)

Sir PJ dela Cerna, the supervisor and at the same time a DJ of FM

station instructed the trainees to come together with the staff of Pag-Ibig

Fund Agency, Bajada, Davao City Branch on his radio program entitled ‘’eye-

to-eye’’ to witness how the effective communication works among the deejay,

guests and listeners.

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July 19, 2019 (Friday)

Figure 6. Trainees performed Mug-Printing as giveaways

The trainees were instructed to assist Sir Jayson on Mug-Printing as

giveaways to the lucky listeners.

July 21, 2019 (Sunday)

The trainees together with the technicians had performed maintenance

at FM Transmitter site.
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July 22-25 (Monday-Thursday)

Figure 7. Trainees repairing the malfunctioned studio devices

Trainees were assigned to repair the malfunctioned headphone,

microphone, and bulbs. They were also instructed to assist the setting-up of

the recording room with Deejay Mario Penduko.

July 26, 2019 (Friday)

The trainee loads the elements such as sound effects, songs, and

advertisements. He was also instructed to arrange the sequence of every

element for the month of July.

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July 30, 2019 (Tuesday)

Figure 8. The trainee during drama recording

This day, the trainees together with the DXDC 621 RMN Radio

Personalities were having a drama recording to be aired on Sunday, July 4.

The trainee was practicing his script outside the booth before the recording.

July 31, 2019 (Wednesday)

On this day, the trainees were instructed to accompany Sir PJ dela

Cerna to GMALL Bajada for the Cinema Tickets sponsorship and

advertisement. Ads every on air for local ads cost P1, 000.00-P2, 000.00

while national ads may cost P4, 000.00.

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August 2, 2019 (Friday)

Figure 9. Opening of the 34th Kadayawan Festival at Magsaysay Park

The ECE trainees with the Mass Communication interns were

instructed to attend the opening of the 34th Kadayawan Festival at

Magsaysay Park, Davao City for the news gathering.

August 3, 2019 (Saturday)

Trainees were instructed to duty at FM Transmitter site for evaluation

on their learnings.

August 4, 2019 (Sunday)

The trainees together with the technicians performed maintenance at

FM Transmitter site.
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August 5, 2019 (Monday)

The trainee loads the elements such as sound effects, songs, and

advertisements. He was also instructed to arrange the sequence of every

element for the month of August.

August 6, 2019 (Tuesday)

Figure 10. Engr, Puspos, the SIP Coordinator during OJT Monitoring

Engr. Puspos, the BSECE SIP Coordinator visited at the RMN

Broadcast Center to monitor the trainees regarding their behavior, skills and

personality upon having their internship at the company.

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August 7, 2019 (Wednesday)

The supervisor and technician conducted a written exam and oral

communication for the trainees before the completion of the training.

August 8, 2019 (Thursday)

It was the last day of the trainee for his internship. The station

manager, supervisor, staff and trainees were having a meeting regarding the

completion of the trainees. The interns were also giving thanks to the

company staff for accommodating and sharing their field of expertise which

will help the trainees in the future.

Certified True and Correct:

GERRY P. LUMANTAS
Station Manager
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NEW THINGS LEARNED

The trainee gained new experiences and learnings during his On-the-

Job training at RMN Inc., iFM 93.9 / DXDC 621, Corner Anda and Bonifacio

St., Davao City.

The trainee has learned about cable management, voice recording in

radio drama, loading elements and operating the console.

The experience in working outside the office helps the trainee to

understand better the explanation of the topic in the school. It also helps

him to recognize the different equipment of the usual radio stations

including its uses and functions.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE AGENCY

The trainee, through his efforts, contributed somehow to the company

and the staff. The company was given additional manpower, helping the

RMN Inc., AM and FM stations staff on their usual work.

The following are the specific objectives that were considered in taking

up the On-The-Job Training Program, to wit:

1. To be able to accomplish 240 hours of training during the summer

break in any particular company;

2. To be able to carry out tasks in different field areas; and

3. To enhance the capabilities of the trainee.

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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Conclusion

Based on the experience of the trainee, On-The-Job Training program

is beneficial in developing student's skills and social interactions within the

workplace. And most especially it can enhance attitude that helps the

trainee to prepare for competitive works in the future. The program lets the

trainee to be aware of the real workplace and to work even in under pressure

situation.

Recommendation

The following are the recommendations of the trainee:

1. The trainee should take notes of the daily activities done during the

OJT period.

2. The trainee should be responsible and be prepared in everyday task.

3. The trainee should give respect to all occupants inside the workplace

to prevent lousy feedback affecting your school and yourself, as well.

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APPENDICES
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CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Background

Name : Benjhon Sarce Elarcosa

Nickname : Benj/Jhon

Date of Birth : April 1, 1997

Place of Birth : Esperanza, Agusan del Sur

Civil Status : Single

Sex : Male

Height : 5’3”

Weight : 50 kg

Home Address : Poblacion, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur

Name of Father : Benviniedo Colarat Elarcosa

Name of Mother : Dominga Ama Sarce

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Education Attainment

Elementary : Esperanza Central Elementary School

(2003 – 2009)

Secondary : Esperanza National High School

(2012 – 2015)

Tertiary : ASSCAT (2015 – present)

Membership to Organization

 Junior Institute of Electronics Engineering of the Philippines

 Engineering and Informatic Students Society

Seminars Attended

 Seminar Workshop on Energy Management System cum GAD

mainstreaming. ECE Lab. CEIS-ASSCAT, Bunawan Agusan del

Sur, Phillipines. April 16, 2019

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LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR ON-THE-JOB TRAINING