Under the temporary leadership of Presiding Officer and LEDIPO Chief Jaime Juanito Rivera, the City Government of Isabela, led by Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman and represented by City Administrator Pedrito Eisma, convened a General Assembly, January 15, for the formation of the new Isabela City Community Radio Council (CRC) for 97.5 RK FM, the city’s community radio station in partnership with National Nutrition Council.
This assembly and the establishment of the CRC demonstrate Isabela City’s commitment to promoting inclusive communication, effective programming, and active community engagement through its local radio station.
The newly elected members of the Community Radio Council include Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman, ISAWAD General Manager Muctar Muarip, SHALOM/UECI Fire & Rescue Chair Pastor Ronald Paulino, Prelature of Isabela de Basilan Bishop Leo Dalmao, CPDMO/CNAO Jesielyn Puno, CIO Mendry-Ann Lim, PDAO Gemma Paculio, and Coffee Growers Association President Lee Roy Brown. The meeting featured the presentation and approval of the Nutriskwela Radyo Komunidad New Program Schedule by the council members.
Additionally, key organizational matters were addressed during the CRC organizational meeting, including the election of officers, appointment of committees, designation of Nutriskwela Radyo Komunidad Management, and the ratification of the program schedule. The council also approved the designation of the depository bank and its signatories.
Chairperson: Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman
Vice-Chairperson: GM Muctar Muarip
Secretary: Mendry-Ann Lim
Public Relation Officer: Pastor Ronal Paulino
Committee Chairpersons:
Programming: CNAO Jesielyn Puno– Members: PIA Infocenter Manager Nhilda Delos Reyes and YSM President Amy Rose Sanson
Community Service: ICGA President Lee Roy Brown– Members: Margarita Auxtero and PCCI President Julie Ann Lim
Promotions: PDAO Gemma Paculio– Members: LCPC President Shiela Pagarigan and DepEd ALS Khalid Babon
Resource Generation: Bishop Leo Dalmao– Members: BASELCO Jorich Flores and IPMR Mary May Julhari
97.5 RK FM Management Team:
– Station Manager: LEDIPO Chief Jaime Juanito Rivera
– Program Director: Jayson Arcan
– News Director: IO II Shermina Sualing
– Nutrition Director: CNPC Nujaima Abdurahman
The event was graced by 4SFBn Commander LTC Adolf Ian Garceron, PA, ISAWAD General Manager Muctar Muarip, OSCA President Remigio Delos Reyes, SAMAKA President Nasser Lim, BNS President Norlita Alberto, FSCAP Vice President Sitti Hairan Ibrahim, GSP Representative Ruby Anne Yu, and representatives from Solidaridad IDP, Prelature of Isabela de Basilan, NFI, Bajau Fisherfolk Association, and DXNO personnel, among others. (Words by SJ Asakil/Photos by M. Santos, CIO)
