HOW TO SURVIVE AN EARTHQUAKE:  Have an earthquake survival kit on hand. All family members should know how to turn off gas, water, and electricity.  Plan family emergency procedures, and make plans for reuniting your family. Know emergency telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, etc.). Anchor heavy objects to walls (bookcases, wall units, mirrors, cabinets, etc.). Never place heavy objects over beds, and keep heavy objects lower than head height of shortest member of family. *During an Earthquake - Inside, stand in doorway, or crouch under a desk or table, well away from windows or glass dividers. Outside, stand away from buildings, trees, telephones and electrical lines. On the road, drive away from underpasses and overpasses; stop in safe area; stay in vehicle. *After an Earthquake - Check for injuries-provide first aid. Check for safety-check for gas, water, sewage breaks; check for downed power lines and shorts; turn off appropriate utilities. Check for building damage and potential problems during aftershocks. Clean up dangerous spills. Wear shoes. Turn on the radio and listen for instructions from public safety agencies. Use Cellphones/telephone for emergencies, only.

Since the granting of its first broadcasting franchise in 1960, RPN has performed as a major player and has been recognized as an innovative pace-setter in the country's broadcast industry.

A Radio-TV Network Embraces a Cause Larger than Itself

When I took over as President and CEO, Radio Philippines Network-TV Channel 9 was a gaunt shadow of its former self. In the seventies, it proudly proclaimed itself “The Leader,” because it was. Not anymore. More than two decades of government sequestration and some bad management decisions in the past, have contributed to its image as a troubled network. It had a dispirited work force that has filed labor cases against almost all managers who came through its revolving door of leadership. Morale was low and even lower was its cash position. Although many in its ranks were some of the best and most experienced in the business, most were just waiting to get out, if only management could pay them their retirement benefits.

A lot of things have changed since RPN has started operating in the 1960's. As historical events were unfolding in the country, technology and programming were also evolving in Philippine television.