About Tinig Pinoy

What is Tinig Pinoy?

Tinig Pinoy helps promote Filipino culture on–the–air and is the first and only Filipino radio program broadcasting LIVE in Canada’s National Capital Region. It is now on its 22nd years of community service and counting!

Founded by Dan de Castro, Tinig Pinoy started as a short weekly feature at Ottawa’s CKCU 93.1 FM. With its unique programming and meaningful community projects, that short feature program became widely popular among the Filipino Canadians in the Ottawa Valley and has flourished into one of the radio stations mainstays and consistent fund raiser.

Throughout the last 22 years Tinig Pinoy has served not only on-the-air with its unique programming but also through other various on-the-ground-initiatives benefitting the community. Recently, “Save Typhoon Yolanda’s Victims” fundraisers come to mind as one of Tinig Pinoy’s recent major initiatives raising thousands of dollars for the typhoon victims.

 On April 27, 2012, at the illustrious Parliament Building of Canada and in the presence of senior federal cabinet ministers of Canada, e.g., Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird and Minister of Immigration Jason Kenney, and members of the official opposition; the then Philippines’ Ambassador to Canada Lesley Gatan and Philippine embassy staff; members of the media; leaders of the FilCan community and hundreds of proud local Filipino residents, Tinig Pinoy Radio (www.tinigpinoy.net)  was launched. Its lofty goal was to reach and serve more communities, particularly Filipinos approximated to over 10 million strong, around the world. Now considered the number one 24/7 OPM cyber station, Tinig Pinoy Radio is heard worldwide with a continuously growing membership of over 17,000 composed mostly of OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers). As it has been in its first 22 years, Tinig Pinoy Radio activities are powered by over two dozen volunteers from various walks-of-life functioning as site administrators, technical support, programming and promotions directors  and live shows Hosts/DJs. Tinig Pinoy has soared greater heights in its quest to serve but challenges are continuous. There are millions more to reach and serve.

In its current incarnation, TINIG PINOY RADIO broadcasts OPM (Original Pilipino Music) all day and all night long, 7 days a week. KAHIT SAAN, KAHIT KAILAN. Your favourite OPM is available @www.tinigpinoy.net.

Consistent with Tinig Pinoy’s objective, Tinig Pinoy Radio is committed to the promotion of Filipino culture thus plays only music composed or performed by Filipino artists. Tinig Pinoy is likewise committed in providing aspiring musicians (with their own compositions of songs In Pilipino or English) the venue to reach a wider audience through the magic of web radio.

Song requests and dedications are welcome on all live shows. However, consistent to its support of Pinoy Artists, only OPM (Original Pilipino Music) are allowed. To accommodate others, and in consideration of music’s evolution in the Philippines, Tinig Pinoy has widened  its definition of “OPMs” and has allowed the playing of  non Filipino music for as long as they are performed by Pinoy Artists or even of songs/music of Filipino composers but performed by non-Pinoy artists. Tinig Pinoy entertains constructive criticisms on this issue but declares that it is not aligned with people who consider themselves “purists” in their definition of OPMs.

During the scheduled shows, Tinig Pinoy Radio also brings you the latest news from the Philippines, updates from various Pinoy communities worldwide, special features /interviews of personalities and healthy exchange of thoughts and opinions on important issues whether political, social or Pinoy showbiz as well as the mundane that comes to mind. 

Tinig Pinoy has been on the air this long because Filipinos have been proudly supporting it. Katinig, you have helped us keep the voice of our people on the airwaves through Tinig Pinoy this far. We hope that you’ll continuously support us and help us stay the course and provide joy, music, fun and community service to many more Filipinos wherever they may be.

We can achieve this goal, with your help! Maraming salamat po!                                        

 

Meet Tinig Pinoy’s Working Teams

The CORE

 

Dan de Castro, Founder, Executive Producer

Dan is a father of five beautiful children, two of them still very young at 14 and 12. A converted techie, he was for many years IT Analyst for a multinational high-tech company. A liberal at heart but has conservative views. He strongly believes in volunteerism and community service as great missions to undertake. He believes that we are who we are because of those around us.

 

Regina Sosing, Director - Programming

Regina is passionate on causes dear to her heart. A team player with a caring personality, she comes from a family that has always been involved in community affairs and politics. She has “dedicated much of her life to creating and sustaining community.” (CBC Radio All-In-A-Day Houseguest)

Gerry Orcia, Manager, Technology & Support

Gerry who is father to one-and-only beautiful daughter may appear to be a very serious person but don’t let that look fool you: he is every bit fun to be with. He loves cracking funny one-liners.  He is the go-to guy of TPR’s Hosts/DeeJays since he is the only member of TPR staff with actual radio experience. He brings with him more than the years of job experience with DZRH-Aklan with his industriousness, generous mien and love of music. And as he would say…whatever!

 

Jose Rico Rizaldy Luga, Director, Marketing

Rico is the dyed-in-the-wool romantic among all of TPR’s staff members. Youthful, bright and oozing with charm, this heartbreaker floors most everyone with his wit and candor.  He sings, dances, recites poetry and will even nurse you from what ails the heart. Oh, the heartbreaker part? Many ladies-in-waiting are simply that - waiting in vain… Are you that special someone he yearns?    

                                         

Tinig Pinoy’s GODS  (GOrgeous DeejayS)

Edsel Avelino

Eddie Villarta

Dexter Panlilio  

Dan de Castro

  

Gerry Orcia

Gio ALano                                                                                                                                          

 

Gracie Ricamonte 

 

Joey Cruise

 

  

Judelyn Alconis Tabogga

Regina Sosing

 Rico Luga

Ronan “NoyPi’ Mesa 

 

Our Gatekeepers (Facebook)

Tinig Pinoy Radio Group Admins

 

Arlyn Bartolome 

Cristina Tapar

  

Joerhol Nerecena

  

Juna Obrique 

 

 

Kath Cabrera

 

Regina Sosing

 

Rico Luga

 

Rita Balanday

 Roselyn Intatano

  

Sheng Gimeno

 

 

Val Aguilera

 

 Val Dascer                                                                  

Other Affiliates:

DJ Ronan “Noypi” Mesa

“TP opened a lot of doors for me and gave me the opportunity to serve and reach out to our Kabayans. It’s such a good feeling to know that in our own little way we have made a difference in every TP listener who loves to hear their favorite OPM songs, the latest news back home and of course showbiz news. I would like to thank God, my wife Jeana, my son Kobe, mamang Jovita, family, relatives, and friends, my TP family, and FCC (http://filipinasclothingco.bigcartel.com). So proud to be a YOGAD! And thanks to all our listeners all over the world. Mabuhay ang Tinig Pinoy!! Global na kami!!”

Rhea Rivilla, Host

Aside from being a mom to 4 beautiful kids, happily married and career-oriented, she is curious and inquisitive - believes that life is a great big adventure, with so much to discover! She always thinks that for a person to exist, they need not to be intelligent but smart! She is compassionate and wouldn’t hesitate to share with what she has. A strong Christ believer, bubbly, and will get things done as if there’s no tomorrow for it. She holds head up high with Positive outlook and would never be shaken with challenges.

Grace Ramos, Host

“Always looking for the next big challenge - physically, mentally, artistically or otherwise - I always need to have something to keep me occupied. TP has helped me develop the confidence, communication and interpersonal skills I need to start in my business career when I graduate. Thanks to my TP family and our Katinig, God, family, and friends. Live, Laugh, Love. Mabuhay ang Global Pinoy and Tinig Pinoy!”

Patrick Chan, Host

Patrick is from Manila, Philippines. Graduated in Silliman University and is fluent in Tagalog and Cebuano. Also a theater actor and photographer. Joined Tinig Pinoy in 2011. The funny man of the group. Loves dinuguan and sisig.

Our Web Architect

Roland Opeda