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PRESS RELEASE PBS Guam to Celebrate Successful 2024 Guam Read-A-Thon with Awards Ceremony

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PBS Guam to Celebrate Successful 2024 Guam Read-A-Thon with Awards Ceremony

Mangilao, Guam, March 18, 2024 – PBS Guam is thrilled to announce another successful Guam Read-A-Thon with its long-anticipated Awards Ceremony, to be held on Saturday, March 23rd, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Micronesia Mall Center Court. This event marks a celebration of literacy, dedication, and achievement among elementary and middle school students across Guam.

The Guam Read-A-Thon, an initiative by PBS Guam, aimed to foster a love for reading among students while promoting literacy and comprehension skills. Daycare, preschool, headstart, elementary, and middle school students from participating schools island-wide dedicated their time to reading and engaging with books, showcasing their commitment to education and learning.

The awards ceremony will honor the hard work and dedication of students from various schools across Guam. Since all the small prizes were already delivered island-wide, the Awards Ceremony will include the presentation of large prizes, including the prestigious grand prize: a round trip to Disneyland in Tokyo, with airfare, and hotel accommodations for two (student and one parent or guardian) for the island-wide winner. This grand prize serves as a testament to the remarkable efforts of the students and their dedication to the PBS Guam Read-A-Thon.

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participating schools for their outstanding commitment to reading and literacy,” said Ina Carillo, General Manager, of PBS Guam. “Their dedication and enthusiasm have made this year’s Read-A-Thon a tremendous success, and we are so excited and proud to present all the hard-earned prizes to the students this year at our PBS Guam Read-A-Thon Awards Ceremony.”

The event was a testament to the collaborative efforts of educators, students, and the community at large in promoting literacy and fostering a culture of reading on the island. Through initiatives like the Guam Read-A-Thon, PBS Guam continues to play a vital role in shaping the educational landscape and empowering the youth of Guam.

PBS Guam extends its gratitude to all sponsors, supporters, volunteers, and participants for their invaluable contributions to the success of the 2024 Guam Read-A-Thon Awards Ceremony.

For more information about PBS Guam and its initiatives, please visit www.pbsguam.org.

Christine Flores-Dela Cruz

Development Associate

[email protected]

PO BOX 21449, GMF, GUAM 96921 ● TEL: (671) 734-5483 ● WWW.PBSGUAM.ORG

 

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PRESS RELEASE PBS Guam Annual Pledge Night 2023

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Guam Educational Telecommunication Corporation
Phone: (671)734-KGTF (5483) * Fax: (671)734-3476 * P.O. Box 21449 GMF, Guam 96921

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PBS Guam Announces Pledge Night 2023: An Evening of Entertainment and Giving

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 10, 2023

[Mangilao, Guam] – PBS Guam is proud to announce its upcoming pledge night event, taking place on May 12, 2023, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm live from the Central Community Arts Hall in Sinajana. This special event will be a night to remember, featuring a lineup of high-quality programming and a chance for viewers to support PBS Guam & its mission of providing commercial-free content to the community.

In addition to broadcasting live on PBS Guam, KGTF TV Channel 12, the program will live stream on the PBS YouTube Channel, https://youtube.com/user/pbsguam/live, as well as on the PBS Video App (on any Apple or Android mobile device). PBS Guam will maintain its existing commitment to feature children’s programming daily, in addition to other educational shows.

“We’re thrilled to bring our viewers a night of television that truly makes a difference,” said Ina Carillo, General Manager of PBS Guam. “Not only will our programming inspire, inform, and entertain, but our viewers will also have the opportunity to support the station and help us continue to bring quality programming to our island.” The evening’s lineup will feature a variety of PBS Guam’s programming, locally produced programs and special performances. Viewers will have the opportunity to call in LIVE and pledge their support throughout the broadcast, with all proceeds going directly to PBS Guam to support their mission.
“We’re excited to be broadcasting live from the Central Community Arts Hall in Sinajana, and we can’t wait to share this special night with our viewers,” said Don Muna, Production Manager at PBS Guam. “We encourage everyone to tune in, enjoy the programming, and consider making a donation to help support the station.”
The PBS Guam pledge night is a unique opportunity for viewers to make a difference in their community while enjoying quality programming. Don’t miss this chance to show your support for PBS Guam and the valuable work they do.
For more information, visit www.pbsguam.org or call (671) 734-5483. Contact: Annie San Nicolas, [email protected]
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PRESS RELEASE PBS Guam and GBHWC hold the Media Maker Bootcamp for Summer Youth

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Guam Educational Telecommunication Corporation
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PBS GUAM & GBHWC HOLD THE MEDIA MAKER BOOTCAMP FOR SUMMER YOUTH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 15, 2022 [MANGILAO, GUAM] – PBS Guam, KGTF, Channel 12, the Office of the Governor of Guam, Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC), and Guam International Film Festival (GIFF) conducted a Media Maker Boot camp – an evidence-based media literacy and substance abuse prevention program.

This 3-week summer program was held from June 06 through June 24 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Guam Community College (GCC) multi-purpose room (BLD #400) and will be conducted by certified media literacy staff from PBS Guam, GBHWC and GIFF. In this media-maker boot camp, students learned the fundamentals of all media communications, from copywriting to video production and walk away with hands-on training by the best media organizations in Guam and the Marianas.

The program was 4 hours in length every Monday through Friday beginning June 6, 2022, and ending Friday, June 24, 2022. The first 7 days of the program began with media literacy instruction and group activities focused on providing the student participants with the perspective of how to recognize and understand all aspects of media messaging and how media messaging influences their everyday decision-making. The remaining 8 days of the program focused on the application of media messaging as the student participants created their own media messages with the technical assistance of partner organizations, PBS Guam and GIFF.

Throughout the entire media literacy program, the PBS Guam production crew documented the students’ works in progress and highlight the program partners with the intent to promote the importance of media literacy within our community. Find the 30-minute television special on KGTF Channel 12, PBS Guam YouTube channel or by using this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE32xDzx0VI

Ina Carillo, General Manager of PBS Guam stated “Our work at PBS doesn’t stop at TV programming. We have been working within the community to enhance and enrich our island’s people through not only TV and other multi-media platforms, but through entertainment and education as well.” “We at PBS Guam are honored are excited to produce this boot camp and documentary. As we consume more and more media, we felt an overwhelming sense of responsibility to educate our youth on media literacy; specifically, on understanding how media influences our decision making and lives overall.” said General Manager of PBS Guam, Ina V. Carillo.

Director of Guam Behavioral Health, Theresa Arriola states, “Media Literacy is a key skill for our island youth, especially with the amount of media messages that they are bombarded with in their day-to-day, throughout their environment, on social media or even during conversations with their peers.” “It is our privilege at GBHWC to be a major contributor for the Media Maker Boot Camp this past summer. We are proud of the youth who completed it! They now have heightened awareness of the different influences around them, and they feel more confident in choosing appropriate responses. I am sure that they will continue on to be leaders of their generation with their new-found skills in media making and passion for living positive healthy lifestyles.” said Director of Guam Behavioral Health, Theresa Arriola

Kel Muna, Guam International Film Festival Program Director stated, “The success of the Media Makers Boot camp is a testament to the power of media literacy and how those of all ages can use it to help themselves and their communities. Media literacy is like nutrition facts on a food label; if you know what to look for, you can make a more informed decision.”

“It’s always satisfying to witness the transformation of a youth’s perspective once they realize there is a formula to creating effective media messages. And it’s the understanding of why media messages are a certain way that compliments the youth’s already developed skillset of how to create media content. With the two combined, allows for healthier decision making when exposed to negatively persuasive media, which is the sole purpose of the media maker partnership with GBHWC, GCC and GIFF.” Don Muna, Executive Producer of PBS Guam.

This program is partially funded by the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, through the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), award #s: 1B08T1083443-01, 6B08T1083443-01M002 and M003.

ABOUT PBS GUAM, KGTF, CHANNEL 12: For over 52 years, PBS Guam KGTF Channel 12 has been serving the island community of Guam by providing quality and meaningful programming that aims to educate, inform and inspire viewers of all walks of life. ###

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PRESS RELEASE PBS Mourns The Passing Of Prospero “Popoy” Zamora, Host Of The Long Time Show “Buhay Pinoy” May 4, 2022

 

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Guam Educational Telecommunication Corporation

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PBS Mourns The Passing Of Prospero “Popoy” Zamora, Host Of The Long Time Show
“Buhay Pinoy”
PBS Guam mourns the passing of Prospero “Popoy” Zamora, host of the long-time show “Buhay Pinoy” which was broadcasted on PBS Guam KGTF Channel 12 from 1976 to 2006. The show was also broadcast around the world on ABS-CBN and The Filipino Channel (TFC) from 2005-2006.

“Popoy” worked with PBS Guam to produce his weekly show for over 30 years. His works bridged the local Filipino community with current events and news from the Philippines. He hosted guests from across the region bringing Guam’s first culturally diverse program to life. His content will live on here at PBS Guam and we are deeply saddened by the news of his passing.” Ina Marie V. Carillo, general manager.
Mr. Zamora passed away on May 3, 2022, in Cavite, Philippines at the age of 94.

He was elected commissioner of Dededo in 1973, the first Filipino on Guam to hold such a position. He was elected delegate to Guam Constitutional Convention in 1977. He organized many events for the Filipino community of Guam including the first Philippine Independence Ball in 1984, the Pilipino Amateur Basketball League (PABL) and the Filipino World War II Veterans Luncheon.
He founded and organized the Blood Exchange Center of Guam from 1976-1982, a non-profit humanitarian project, which augmented the critical shortage of human blood supply and addressed the continuing need of safe blood donors on Guam.

For his services to Filipinos on Guam, he received Presidential Award for Outstanding Filipino Overseas from Philippines President Fidel Ramos in 1996.

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PRESS RELEASE PBS Guam to Launch Community News Programming May 4, 2022

KGTF CHANNEL 12
Guam Educational Telecommunication Corporation

Phone: (671)734-KGTF (5483) * Fax: (671)734-3476 * P.O. Box 21449 GMF, Guam 96921
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 4, 2022

PBS Guam to Launch Community News Programming

[Mangilao, Guam] – In line with the national PBS affiliate counterparts, PBS Guam is excited to announce the launch of a local morning news program starting Monday, May 9, 2022, at 7 a.m. BUENAS will feature interviews with policymakers, public servants, leaders in the private sector, and other representatives from the community, as well as provide information on upcoming community programs and events.
“This new program fulfills a commitment to the national Public Broadcasting Service and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to provide more local programming and, specifically, a local news program which will enrich and inform our community,” said PBS Guam General Manager Ina Marie V. Carillo. “For more than 45 years, millions of people in the US have turned to PBS NewsHour for the solid, reliable reporting that has made it one of the most trusted news programs on television and online. We hope that with the launch of our new program BUENAS, we will continue to build on the reputation of PBS as a trusted news source and begin an exciting new chapter in local news programming in Guam.”

Chairman of the Board of Trustees Donovan Brooks said, “I am extremely happy to see PBS Guam join the ranks of Guam’s news and information media. I believe the station has much to offer and is poised to make a solid contribution to our community.”

“My experience in media has allowed me to listen to and provide a platform for community members and public stakeholders alike to voice their concerns and solutions for Guam,” said BUENAS Host Pauly Suba. “It’s exciting to be part of the PBS family. It’s even more exciting to start each day covering the morning’s headlines and addressing the issues with deeper conversations that concern the PBS Audience.”
In addition to broadcasting live on PBS Guam, KGTF Channel 12, the program will livestream on the PBS YouTube Channel, https://youtube.com/user/pbsguam/live, as well as on the PBS Guam Facebook page. PBS Guam will maintain its existing commitment to feature children’s programming daily, in addition to other educational shows.

For more information, contact Pauly Suba at (671) 734-5483 or visit www.pbsguam.org. To send a news tip, email [email protected]. You can also find us on Facebook or Instagram at @pbsguam.

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Guam Educational Telecommunication Corporation

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ABOUT OUR HOST:
Pauly Suba has spent the last seven years in local media broadcasting at Sorensen Media Group. He had his hand in everything from marketing to radio and TV broadcasting, and he recently served as news director/news anchor and talk show host. Pauly offers a fresh, thoughtful perspective and looks forward to continuing to report fair and informative news that concerns the people of Guam and the region. Pauly has been married to his best friend, Tash, for almost 20 years, and they have three children, Alex, Ava, and Aaron, and their dogs, Rocket, and Drax.
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PBS Guam Received $500,000 of state of the art production equipment for its Mangilao studio April 11, 2022

KGTF CHANNEL 12

Guam Educational Telecommunication Corporation

Phone: (671) 734-KGTF (5483)

Fax: (671) 734-3476

P.O. Box 21449 GMF, Guam 96921

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April 11, 2022

PBS Guam Received $500,000 Of State Of The Art Production Equipment For Its Mangilao Studio [Mangilao, Guam] A presentation was made Friday, April 8th to The Guam Educational  Telecommunication Corporation, aka PBS Guam by Lt Governor Joshua Tenorio on behalf of the Leon Guerrero-Tenorio administration. PBS Guam was awarded over $500,000 worth of state of the art production equipment intended to upgrade the studio and meet FCC guidelines.

The equipment was procured using a Department of Interior Technical Assistant grant awarded to PBS with the assistance of the Guam State Clearinghouse under the direction of the Leon Guerrero-Tenorio administration.

“Under the leadership of an excellent board and engaged General Manager, PBS has been able to make its case, “you can see the prioritization and the modernization, and it’s really  eartwarming.” Stated Lt. Governor Tenorio

“PBS has been broadcasting for generations, not only high-quality educational content, but using its platform to keep our community connected, and now with your hard work, you’ve weathered the storm, and continue to be a PBS station our island can be proud of.” Stated Vice Speaker Muña Barnes, the oversight chair for KGTF 12 PBS Guam

“A sea change is defined as profound and notable transformation, and that’s what occurred under the Leon Guerrero-Tenorio administration and General Manager Ina Carillo.” Stated Donovan Brooks, board chairman of the KGTF 12 Board of Directors.

“The unwavering support of The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio administration and the talented and committed staff of PBS has brought a new anticipatory energy to our station with employees wondering what can we accomplish next, and that is truly exciting.” stated Carillo, General Manager PBS Guam.

Together the administration and PBS Guam are working towards more exciting expansions to come to include a full station renovation of the Mangilao office and the addition of over 2000 square feet of office and create space.

The full presentation can be found on the GovGuam Live YouTube Channel or by following this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awjqFqMpZFw

For more information, please contact PBS Guam at
734-5483 or visit www.pbsguam.org.

Find them on Facebook or Instagram @pbsguam or visit our website
at www.pbsguam.org.

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CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG DELIVERS NEW YEAR CHEER AND ACTIVITY BOOKS DURING HIS ANNUAL VISIT TO THE GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG DELIVERS NEW YEAR CHEER AND ACTIVITY BOOKS DURING HIS ANNUAL VISIT TO THE GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

[Mangilao, Guam] – Children at the Guam Memorial Hospital will be treated to a surprise PBS Guam activity book from Clifford The Big Red Dog Tuesday, December 28th.   Despite Covid-19 restrictions, Guam Memorial Hospital staff were able to accept the donation from PBS Guam.

Clifford, the star of his own PBS show is an advocate for educational television and wants to let everyone know that PBS Guam is an excellent and viable option for their children’s entertainment.

Ina Carillo, General Manager of PBS Guam stated, “PBS Guam not only leads in national children’s educational programming, but now PBS Guam champions our island’s distance learning tv programming, producing PBS University. PBS University is currently broadcasting its 5th season of the educational series with season 6 currently in production. “

“PBS Guam broadcasts the best quality and most educational programs on television for kids.  We make it our mission to go far beyond the family tv set or tablet to engage and inspire children to be ready and eager to learn.” Carillo also mentioned.

The PBS Guam activity book was made possible by Dr. Shieh’s Office, Ordot Dental Clinic, Premier Dentistry, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Skyzone and Twinkles.  Thank you to all our sponsors for making the activity book a possibility for all our children.

For more information, contact PBS Guam at 671/734-5483. Find us on Facebook or Instagram @pbsguam or visit our website at www.pbsguam.org

PBS Guam scheduled to launch the 2nd Annual 671 Virtual Challenge

[Mangilao, Guam] The Guam Educational Telecommunication Corporation, also known as PBS Guam hosts the 2nd Annual PBS Guam 671 Virtual Challenge. In an effort to engage our island residents in better physical and mental health, PBS Guam, KGTF, Channel 12 will be hosting the 2nd Annual PBS Guam 671 Virtual Challenge throughout the month of December 2021. As Guam’s only non-profit, public television station, the goal of the challenge is to raise money to continue the mission and operation in providing quality educational and informative television programs for all ages.

The 2nd Annual PBS Guam 671 Virtual Challenge would allow for participants to accumulate either 10, 20, or 50 miles between December 1 and December 31, 2021. Miles can be recorded through the use of any mobile distance tracking application while running, walking, hiking, or wheeling. PBS Guam highly encourages participants to practice social distancing measures and to adhere to all current executive orders put in place by Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Registration will be available as early as November 15th at www.pbsguam.org.

“I’m pleased that Atkins Kroll has stepped up to be our first supporter of this event.” “It is through events like the 2nd Annual PBS Guam 671 Virtual Challenge, support from our viewers and most especially corporate partners that PBS Guam KGTF Channel 12 can continue to provide quality and educational programming that aims to engage, inspire, and educate our island community.” said Ina Carillo, PBS Guam general manager.

“PBS Guam has been an incredible resource for our island,” said Trina Cruz AK marketing and communications director. “Their quality educational and cultural programming has kept us entertained and informed for many years and Atkins Kroll is humbled to select them as this month’s Community Matters partner.”

Community Matters is Atkins Kroll’s care for the community program. Its purpose is to contribute value and support where possible to non-profit organizations or endeavors in their charitable or community pursuit to help make Guam a better place to live, work, and play. The donated amount of $1,914 signifies the year 1914 that Atkins Kroll, Inc., one of Guam’s oldest and most prominent businesses, was founded. Atkins Kroll has made cash contributions of $1,914 to various charitable and non-profit organizations each month since the company celebrated its 100th anniversary in May 2014.

About Atkins Kroll, Inc.: Atkins Kroll, an Inchcape company, is the leading distributor of vehicles in Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and Micronesia enabling it to provide a full range of products and services in the region. Atkins Kroll is Guam’s oldest corporation established in 1914 and represents Toyota, Lexus, BMW, Chevrolet, Toyota Rent A Car, ACE Rent a Car, and AC Delco brands.
For more information, please contact PBS Guam at 734-5483 or visit www.pbsguam.org. Find us on Facebook or Instagram @pbsguam or visit our website at www.pbsguam.org.

PBS PRESS RELEASE VILLAGE TO VILLAGE, WE ARE SURVIVORS

[MANGILAO, GUAM] – PBS Guam, KGTF, Channel 12, and the Office of the Governor of Guam are proud to announce a 3-part series to commemorate Guam’s 77th Liberation. Part one of the lineup is PBS Guam’s Commemoration of the 77th Liberation, followed by a 90-minute Virtual Parade entitled “Village to Village, We are Survivors.” The event closes with a 30-minute televised musical legacy concert.

The Liberation tribute will feature a tour of the island’s 19 villages, their mayors, treasured residents, day-to-day heroes, and Liberation and COVID-19 survivors and front liners. The virtual village tour will also feature many of the island’s World War II memorial sites.

The special series, “77th Guam Liberation: Village to Village We Are Survivors,” will air at 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2021, on KGTF Channel 12, on PBS Guam’s YouTube channel and PBS Guam’s Facebook page. Following the two and half hour special series, PBS Guam will rebroadcast the 75th Liberation Day Parade. This year’s “77th Guam Liberation: Village to Village We Are Survivors” program will rebroadcast on Sunday, July 25th at 4:30 p.m and stream live on the PBS Video App, PBS Guam’s YouTube Channel, and PBS Guam’s Facebook page.
“While the festivities have changed, the spirit of our Liberation celebrations remains the same. First and foremost, we pay tribute to our Greatest Generation, our World War II survivors. Their will to live is why we are all here today,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “As we push forward with our mission to achieve Operation Liberate Guam, our local initiative to achieve herd immunity, we also give thanks to our front liners who have kept our people safe during these unprecedented times.”

“At the heart of all Liberation Day festivities is our manåmko’. Because of their vulnerability to the COVID-19 virus, last year’s festivities were canceled,” said Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio. “This year, we resume celebrations and continue to pay homage to our Greatest Generation virtually, capturing their stories and retelling them for years to come.”
“I’d like to pay respect to our elders who made the sacrifices for us to be who we are today by providing an opportunity to experience the lifestyles and subcultures of the new generation. Like the passing along of traditions from old to young, the traditions may not look the same, but at the center of it all, we’re still very much the children of our elders,” said Don Muna, PBS Guam Executive Producer.

“We at PBS Guam are honored to bring this special Liberation series, including our virtual parade, to the people of Guam and around the world. Governor Leon Guerrero, Lt. Governor Tenorio, and I would like to ensure residents that the choice to host a virtual parade was made in the best interest of the people of Guam,” said Ina V. Carillo, General Manager, PBS Guam KGTF Channel 12. “The great thing about broadcasting and streaming this year’s Village to Village parade is that our fellow Guam residents throughout the CNMI and across the world will be able to watch live.”
Throughout the month of July, PBS Guam will also broadcast programming on the Japanese Occupation, the Liberation of Guam, and highlight memorable past parades.

ABOUT PBS GUAM, KGTF, CHANNEL 12: For over 50 years, PBS Guam KGTF Channel 12 has been serving the island community of Guam by providing quality and meaningful programming that aims to educate, inform and inspire viewers of all walks of life.