House, PTV launch Congress TV

The Manila Times

House, PTV launch Congress TV  House Leaders led by Speaker Martin Romualdez and PTV General Manager Analisa Puod launch Congress TV at the House of Representatives on Monday.  Romualdez said that the channel will be a "bridge" that would connect the halls of House of Representatives to "to every home, every school, and every Filipino,"   Video by Red Mendoza  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe  Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net    Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook  Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram  Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter  DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion    Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital    Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify  Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts  Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic  Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcher Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein   #TheManilaTimes  #worldnews  #philippines #education

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00:00 This is representative and the new president, Martin G. Morales.

00:05 Let's give a big round of applause here for the speaker of the house.

00:09 Good afternoon everyone and we'd like to introduce one of PTV's great food projects for 2024

00:16 on the occasion of PTV's 50th anniversary.

00:20 And this is a joint project of the People's Television and of course the House of Representatives.

00:26 PTV's initiative proposed by our GM, Anna Huber-Fugita.

00:31 Today is not just an ordinary day.

00:35 Today we embark on a groundbreaking journey and usher in a new era.

00:40 An era where transparency, accessibility and public service are not just the ideals, but the realities.

00:49 It is with immense pride and a sense of profound responsibility that we announce the launch of PTV.

00:56 One might wonder, what's the difference?

00:59 Well, congressional hearings and sessions are shown live on Facebook and other social media sites.

01:06 Our testimony to the democratic ideals we all hold dear.

01:11 But democracy to be truly effective requires the active participation of its citizens.

01:17 It requires an informed populace, aware of the issues, engaged in the discourse and empowered to make the informed choices.

01:27 Congress TV indeed is our commitment to ensure that no Filipino is left in the dark.

01:34 That every citizen is afforded a front row seat to the legislative process.

01:40 Through this platform, we are tearing down the walls that have long kept the inner workings of the legislature away from the public sphere.

01:51 (In Tagalog)

02:20 This is a time where we should all be aware of the fact that we are not losing here.

02:25 And in truth, this is the time when we can make our people's lives more secure.

02:33 But let us be clear, Congress TV is not a one-way street.

02:37 It's not just about broadcasting what happens within the House.

02:41 It is about sparking conversations about fostering a more interactive and participatory form of governance.

02:50 It is about you, the people, having direct access to your representatives and the legislative process.

02:58 As we embark on this journey, I call upon each one of you to engage with Congress TV actively.

03:06 Ask the hard questions, demand accountability, and participate in the great democratic process.

03:15 For in every debate that is broadcast, in every law that is discussed, your voice, your concerns, and your aspirations are indeed reflected.

03:27 I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the teams at PTB4 and the House of Representatives who have worked tirelessly to turn this vision into a reality.

03:38 This collaboration goes beyond the technicalities and the logistics.

03:44 It is a shared commitment to nurturing a more informed, involved, and inspired citizenry.

03:51 Today, as we launch Congress TV, let us remember that this is merely a beginning.

03:58 There will be challenges ahead, but with your support and active participation,

04:03 I am most confident that this platform will serve as a beacon of democracy, a catalyst for change,

04:11 and a cornerstone in our collective journey towards a more transparent, accountable, and inclusive Philippines.

04:21 Thank you all for taking time out today to be part of this auspicious opening.

04:26 Thank you, and may God bless all our endeavors.

04:30 May we live in a better Philippines.

04:34 [Applause]

04:37 So many of our users are complaining that the digital signal of PTV is not enough.

04:44 The signal of PTV is a challenge.

04:48 What is the PTV management doing to resolve this perennial problem of weak signal that you cannot watch in some places in the Metro American nearby provinces?

05:02 I will be frank with you, I am not saying that it is a bad thing or a good thing.

05:08 But it is a beautiful problem.

05:11 I have already mentioned PTV, and that is something that we are addressing.

05:16 PTV should be at the forefront of digitalization.

05:21 We should be the first to show our analog transmitters to the digital.

05:27 And of course, it is a big challenge if we will be supported by the House of Representatives in our replacement of analog transmitters.

05:37 We have a lot of analog transmitters, we have a lot of digital transmitters that we are buying.

05:46 We are doing everything.

05:49 And like what you said in the past, we are trying to become number two.

05:55 I am a conservative, I just want to be number two.

05:58 But my boss says, good luck.

06:00 Even President Marcos, good luck to become the number one PTV.

06:05 So, we are sorry to our opponents, we are not giving up because the target that was given to us is clear.

06:15 And PTV is not stopping, so that we can fight together with other networks.

06:24 On the number two question, of course PTV is now celebrating its 50th anniversary.

06:30 And I know that the programming line of PTV is always like this.

06:34 Presidential coverage, presidential speeches, "Bago ang Pilipinas ngayon?"

06:39 I am always asking these questions.

06:41 And so, government programs, and also black buyers can talk.

06:46 Is PTV open to receiving other entertainment or informational programs as mandated by the new charter of PTV?

06:59 Is PTV open for entertainment programs, real-run, anime, or whatever? Are you open to that?

07:06 I have answered here, but January 31, we are going to launch Unity League.

07:13 It's an e-sports national competition.

07:16 So, we have our first leg, Mobile Legends National Tournament.

07:23 We will give millions of pesos.

07:26 And we are going to ask LGUs to come up with their own e-sports teams.

07:37 And the winner will not only receive a cash prize, but they can also buy to become a national athlete.

07:47 They can become an advanced athlete who will compete in the Philippines in the SEA Games or International E-sports Competition.

07:56 So, it's not the same as what you can watch on PTV.

08:01 But we are that aggressive.

08:03 So, there are other events, and we are also looking at coming up with a breakdance competition for the youth.

08:15 So, because of the private television effort, my appreciation for the role of PTV in the landscape of Philippine television is very crucial.

08:30 Of course, we are not debating on what our charter is, but at the same time, we need to move forward.

08:37 Bye.

08:38 [MUSIC]

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