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THE COAT OF ARMS OF THE ARCHDIOCESE

THE HISTORY :

In 1968, DZNS was just a 1,000 watt weakling, but one of the best at that time. The station is located on the groundfloor of the Archbishop`s Residence in Vigan, with its transmitter more than a kilometer away, opposite of the Vigan Major Seminary. In the early part of 1970, it became an affiliate of the Philippines` largest media outfit : ABS-CBN, it was the radio to beat in Ilocos Sur.

Being affiliated with the country`s biggest network provided a big boost to the fledging radio station in terms of programming and popularity. It had a large audience for its two “ LIVE SHOWS” on Sundays. Its News and Public Affairs programs gave the competition a run for their money. Moreover, the weekly address of the Archbishop was the voice of Hope for the opposition at that time.

But just as it rose to unprecedented heights of fame and glory, DZNS was abruptly down along with the rest of broadcast media. That was the day Martial Law proclaimed on Sept. 21, 1972. Two months later, DZNS was re-opened through a Temporary Permit to Operate. It was the only ABS-CBN radio stations are allowed to broadcast.

This was short lived, however. On March 20, the late Archbishop Juan C. Sison received a telegram from the Undersecretary of Defense, saying "Sorry Monsignor, your application for Permanent Permit to Operate is not granted". On that day DZNS breathed its last.



The Most Rev. Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, DD
THE RE-OPENING :
In a renewed effort to respond to the need for "community evangelization" and to serve as a media support for the promotions of the aspirations of the rural poor, DZNS was formally re-opened on July 7, 1991. At its re-birth, it articulated its vision of fostering a life of faith, prayer and service, as well as intensifying the Archdiocesan thrust towards community building. The station re-committed itself to the moral, cultural, political, social and economic upliftment of the people through reliable information, public service, educational programs, wholesome entertainment, and above all, in a more focused manner, through the proclamation of the good news. No less than the Archbishop of Nueva Segovia, the Most Rev. Orlando Quevedo, OMI, graciously opened the door and lit the path to the beginnings of responsible broadcasting.

His Eminence
 JOSE T. CARDINAL SANCHEZ, D.D.
 Archbishop Emeritus of Nueva Segovia
Via Rusticucci
13-00193 Rome, Italy

THE INAUGURATION :
On Sept. 7,1991, DZNS was inaugurated by His Eminence Jose Cardinal T. Sachez. DZNS with its sensible and credible mission as a church of the people truly evangelized and evangelizing, upholds its virtue for Responsible Broadcasting of the truth as it leads towards People Empowerment.
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PROGRAM SCHEME :
DZNS pioneered well-crafted programs long before the proclamation of Martial Law in 1972, its glorious years. A programming scheme that was still carried and visualized as the prime factor for crafting carefully the programming base. DZNS continued its cause and high ideals to help the mass based in the countryside and other kinds of people by delivering the best refined programs from SIGN-ON to SIGN-OFF; carrying the mantle of responsibility being the great cause. It was not a profitable venture but it achieved its objevtives in inspiring, teaching and building image by depicting vignettes of Filipino legacy.
For community evangelization is the foremost vision of DZNS and as the driving force behind the programming structure. Starting with the premise, as search for programs that would enlighten, teach, elevate and inspire the community.
THE VISION-MISSION:

VISION :

Inspired and guided by the Gospel values, the social teachings of the Catholic Church, the renewing movements from the Second Plenary Council of the Philippines, the First Nueva Segovia Pastoral Assembly and the solidarity building of the Catholic Churches in Northern Luzon;

We, the Staff and Administration of radio DZNS, envision a God-centered society where we can experience peace, love, justice, humility, sharing and solidarity and live the presence of the Kingdom of God on earth;

We, envision a Church from which to draw God’s teachings by her words and actions that serves as the model community and leaven to the bigger society;

We also envision a citizenry and faithful that is informed, conscientious, committed, responsible, participative and actively promoting human dignity.

MISSION :

For the realization of our vision, we commit ourselves to:

  • 1. serve as an instrument and light to the people in their search for truth necessary for social transformation;
  • 2. become genuine Radyong Totoo that proclaims the Good News of Jesus as basis for true Christian communities;
  • 3. work actively and efficiently for the organization, formation and mobilization of SISA.
    4.Trusting in God’s providence and with the intercession of Nuestra Seniora de Caridad, we are confident in achieving our MISSION towards the ideal society we ENVISION.

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Saturday, January 24, 2009

The first shrine of Our Lady of Piat

The first shrine of Our Lady of Piat


Of course, the occasion called for a great celebration. And so on the feast of St. Stephen, the day after Christmas, of the year 1623 " the image of Our Lady was solemnly brought to the Ermita from Piat, the people following in devout procession." The people of Tuao did likewise, marching in procession towards the Ermita to welcome Our Lady "with great rejoicing and happiness of all." The following day the Ermita was blessed and a very solemn Mass was officiated (with deacon and sub-deacon): a sermon was preached to the crowd of more than 10, 000 people ("pasaban de diez mil personas"). Who gathered there from all the neighboring towns (24). It is amazing that such a large multitude would have gathered there, considering that the area was no thickly populated, and that the work of evangelization had been going on for only 25 years . They all were first generation Christians! Yet, it s interesting to note that, according to the same historian, Fr. Duarte, in the town of Nassiping, " on the banks of the Rio Grande, five or six leagues upstream from the city of the Spaniards (Lallo), by 1625, only twenty one years after having religious ministers, more than 3,400 have been baptized, as attested to by the baptismal records; and this not counting those baptized in case of serious sickness ("in articulo mortis"), who were not entered in the record book," (25). Nalfotan, later called Malaueg (today Rizal), "after 18 years of evangelization counted with a Christian population of 4, 670 souls" (26). Piat itself may have had at this time some 2,450 souls. In any case, the crowd that attended the dedication of the new shrine of Our Lady of Piat was really impressive! Aduarte adds to this effect, by way of an explanation: "So the holy Image moved the natives ("indians") to love, esteem and revere her."! And then he goes on to offer another interesting peace of information. An important lady from Piat (belonging to the "principalia." Or local aristocracy as indicated by the honorific title of Doña) took upon herself the responsibility of looking after the Ermita. She was the first "camarera: or caretaker of Our Lady. For this purpose, she decided to open up a new field ( or "sementera") and built a house near the shrine, so that she and her servants could visit the sacred place often and commend themselves to the Virgin. Besides, she place lamp there, that kept always burning before the venerated Image. This noble "indian" lady was named Doña Ines Magui'abbun (27).

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