By Brian Campued
In a world where information is just a click away, the need for a simpler, more straightforward method to explain complicated details is paramount.
This was the driving force behind the development of “One Pilipinas,” a 15-minute podcast where hosts Omni Griba and Joey Capisonda “laymanize” key government programs and services that directly benefit the Filipino people.
The digital show will be produced by Scribble Media Creatives and will be posted on the social media platforms of the People’s Television Network (PTV-4).
PTNI General Manager Maria Lourdes Choa-Fagar and former San Jose, Camarines Sur Mayor Antonio Bermejo Chavez of Scribble Media Creatives signed the memorandum of agreement for the partnership at the PTV main office in Quezon City on Thursday.
“Kaya siya naging One Pilipinas kasi as always, kailangan natin, we have to work together more than anything.
And what really binds a country, a tribe, [a] community, [or an] organization is a common purpose—it goes beyond emotions. And ‘yon yung nakita namin na one tayo, one purpose tayo. We’re one as a nation,” Omni said in an interview with PTV News.
For Capisano, who goes by the moniker “Ka Coffee,” One Pilipinas’ purpose is not just to simplify the processes of government services but also to increase public awareness—as many of these initiatives go unnoticed by their intended beneficiaries.
“Basically the main purpose of the program is, we have to explain yung mga existing government programs, kasi marami tayong mga government programs pero hindi masyadong naiintindihan ng mga kababayan natin,” he said.
Among the key programs One Pilipinas will tackle are the zero balance billing of the Department of Health, Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.
“Maraming government projects na nasasayang and maraming opportunities ang nasasayang dahil hindi nila alam [na] ito pala ay available para sa isang individual,” Ka Coffee said.
Catch One Pilipinas on your Pambansang TV’s Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, beginning Sunday, Jan. 18, at 9:00 p.m. (with report from Jeremy Piscano / PTV News)
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