Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental – The officers of the Media Information Network for Nutrition and Development 7 (MIND 7) visited the Nutriskwela Community Radio Station, Radyo Kaigsoonan 98.5 Mhz FM, in the municipality of Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental last 30 May 2013 to conduct a Radio Broadcasting Forum.

MIND 7 Vice President for Radio, Ms. Anabelle A. Lagrosas, BPA II of DYMR Radyo ng Bayan 576 khhz Cebu talked about radio programming, MIND 7 VP for TV, Ms. Yolanda Genrauli, Administrative Officer of TV 5 (Kapatid Network) discussed marketing strategies for the station and MIND 7 member Mr. Noel Rafols, Information Officer of NSO 7 and co-anchor Radyo Tulong, DYRC shared tips in hosting . The forum was attended by RK personnel, volunteer broadcasters and members of the Community Radio Council.

Radyo Kaigsoonan 98.5 Mhz FM has been operating since 2010 to deliver timely, correct and up-to-date nutrition and health information to Zamboanguitanos and residents of the neighbouring municipalities. The station is being manned by personnel who have undergone trainings conducted by the National Nutrition Council. The operation of the station is managed by a Community Radio Council composed of representatives from the women sector, religious, youth, elderly, fisherfolks and farmers.

The training was conducted so that radio personnel and members of the community radio council are empowered with skills in professional broadcasting. //DFB