Accomplishment Report 2013

People's Television Network, Inc: Accomplishment Report

Operations
Continuing Review/Improvement of Network Management and Operations

Management

 * Designation of Undersecretary George T. Syliangco as Network Officer-in-Charge following the resignation of Mr. Renato A. Caluag. Mr. Cleo B. Dongga-as was appointed Network General Manager by the Board of Directors with U-Sec Syliangco remaining as in-charge of PTV’s policy direction
 * Detail of Oversight Officers/Officer-in-Charge for Finance, all from the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) to institute major improvements in the Network’s operations
 * Hiring of experts in news and special events, marketing and corporate affairs;
 * Attendance in hearings called by both Houses of Congress on the amendment of Republic Act No. 7306 or the PTNI Charter.

Sales & Marketing/Corporate Image

 * Formulation and launching of the New Network brand including logo, theme music, and other peripherals
 * Closed and finalized government and private accounts such as the PCSO
 * Continuing coordination with government agencies for the production and airing of their information materials and programs
 * Re-naming of the PTV website from www.ptni.tv to www.ptv.ph simultaneous with its re-design and strengthening of its live-stream feature
 * Strengthening of the Merchandising and Creative Unit for concept generation.

Programming
Reformatting and launch of the following programs: Continuing support to government programs, activities and projects through the provision of airtime as needed for important announcements, bulletins and specials.
 * Panahon.TV, a daily weather news program
 * Balitaan, a daily morning news program
 * Good Morning Boss!, a daily morning magazine show
 * PTV Newsbreak, a top-of-the-hour news capsule
 * News@1, a noontime newscast, an alternayive to lunchtime variety shows from other networks
 * News@6, a flagship news program compared to TV Patrol and 24 Oras
 * NewsLife, a late-night English newscast, an alternative to soap opera from other networks
 * PTV Sports, a sports newscast
 * PTV FYI, a community billboard-type program
 * The Veronica Chronicles, an investigative-type program
 * CONSTEL, an educational programming for more episodes

Technical/Infrastructure

 * Procurement of 3 sets of cameras with complete accessories for News Studio and 4 ENG camcorder systems.
 * Ongoing bidding process for procurement of graphic/virtual studio and video monitoring systems and studio lamps, cables/connectors, microphones, etc. for Studio B.
 * Procurement of 3 sets of DVC Pro VTR machines for Studio B – awaiting testing of units.
 * Rolling rehabilitation of Studio B and its Master Control.
 * Ongoing preparation for the restoration of major Provincial Station Transmitters.
 * Completion of the mapping of signal reach/quality in Metro Manila.
 * Preparation of the proposal for Phase 1 of broadcast/production equipment improvement through the ODA.

Financial and Administrative Operations

 * Ongoing improvement of Financial/Cost Accounting System.
 * Improvement of the Property Inventory System including the disposal unserviceable/junk equipment and vehicles.
 * Completed the optional/early retirement of Network employees.
 * Ongoing review of the Network’s Rationalization Plan for submission to the DBM within the year.
 * Began the pooling of Network vehicles.
 * Institutionalized the pooling of Network equipment/facilities.

Human Resources Development

 * Conduct of regular dialogues with the employees’ association.
 * Holding of general assembly to update employees on Network programs, plans and activities.
 * Provision of regular training programs to employees per division to professionalize the ranks.
 * Conduct of leadership seminars for managers and supervisors.
 * Crafting of the Employees’ Handbook and Code of Conduct.
 * Initiated preparation of the Network’s Manual of Operations.

Research Activities

 * Tabulation and analysis of data on program ratings from the Kantar Ratings System, as inputs for various program planning and sales & marketing activities.
 * Regular coordination with international broadcast partners such as Arirang and CCTV for future training needs and supply of program materials.