SEC. MARTIN ANDANAR PCOO
NEWS CORNER
Andanar touts TV-based learning using gov’t networks
Andanar was referring to the state-owned People’s Television Network (PTV-4) and Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC13), which could both be tapped as “broadcast distance education channels” for pupils especially now that face-to-face instruction is not feasible due to the threat of COVID-19 infections. The PCOO boss underscored before the solons “the importance of the recommendation to increase our state TV’s analog transmission capability to help us decrease the transmission power of COVID-19.” During the joint hearing, at least three House measures geared toward blended methods of learning or virtual education were on deck–House Bill (HB) No.6708 filed by Manila Teachers PartyList Rep. Virgilio Lacson, HB No.6691 filed by Deputy Speaker and Sorsogon 1st district Rep. Evelina Escudero, and House Resolution (HR) No.780 filed by South Cotabato 1st district Rep. Shirlyn Bañas-Nograles.
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar described the COVID-19 pandemic as a wake-up call to boost the country’s public broadcasting “There’s so much possibilities for capabilities for purposes of the House Bills before us, particularly education. HB 6708. But allow me to speak about
the limitations also….of government TV. There is a limitation with our government TV stations in terms of reach. Both stations would be in a better situation if it could broadcast from, say, 60 to 100 kilowatts (kW) at least in the National Capital Region,” Andanar said.
“The is actually a wake up call that government should be strengthening, investing in both TV network agencies that we have,” Andanar told the House Committees on Basic Education and Culture and on Higher and Technical Education during a virtual hearing Thursday afternoon.
“Currently PTV transmits between May 16-22, 2020 |
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