Radio Veritas
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Radio Veritas Asia is the Catholic shortwave station broadcasting to Asia
; based in Quezon City
, Philippines
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. Eleven years after that, Radio Veritas was inaugurated on April 11, 1969.
The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conference (FABC) was entrusted with the operations of RVA right from its beginning in 1970. This was confirmed by FABC's governing body, the General Assembly, in 1974.
As of now, Radio Veritas embarked on different means of delivering the Word of God. It started using new technology such as internet and webcasting and plans to upgrade to digital broadcasting.
however, after 38 years of broadcasting, RVA goals remain a commitment that is constantly renewed and invigorated, that is to "proclaim the message of God's love to the peeoples of Asia". Truly, an endless commitment to God for the service of the peoples of Asia.
evangelization programs in shortwave and related means of electronic media. RVA re-affirms its mission of evangelization: by proclaiming the message of God's love to the peoples of Asia.
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said that RVA must be helped to fulfill its mission even though this will certainly involve even greater sacrifices and renewed commitment on the part of the local churches in Asia
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has catalogue the audio files as part of the selected collection included in the Memory of the World Program and Digital Preservation of Documentary Heritage.
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
; based in Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
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History
On December 1958, the delegates of the Southeast Asian Bishops' Conference unanimously resolved to establish a radio station that will serve the countries of Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
. Eleven years after that, Radio Veritas was inaugurated on April 11, 1969.
The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conference (FABC) was entrusted with the operations of RVA right from its beginning in 1970. This was confirmed by FABC's governing body, the General Assembly, in 1974.
As of now, Radio Veritas embarked on different means of delivering the Word of God. It started using new technology such as internet and webcasting and plans to upgrade to digital broadcasting.
however, after 38 years of broadcasting, RVA goals remain a commitment that is constantly renewed and invigorated, that is to "proclaim the message of God's love to the peeoples of Asia". Truly, an endless commitment to God for the service of the peoples of Asia.
Mission Statement
Radio veritas is committed to proclaim the message of God's love to the people of Asia by producting in cooperation with recognized Asian production centers and transmitting human development and CatholicCatholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
evangelization programs in shortwave and related means of electronic media. RVA re-affirms its mission of evangelization: by proclaiming the message of God's love to the peoples of Asia.
Vision Statement
We, the members of the RVA family envision ourselves as missionaries, living witnesses of Christ's love meaningfully broadcasting the liberating values of the Gospel to the people of AsiaAsia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
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Evangelization Features
- Gospel Reflection
- Church News
- Morals
- Catholic Doctrines
- Catechesis
- Liturgy and Sacraments
- Dialogue with Religions and Cultures
- Role of the Church in the Modern World
Human Development Features
- People Empowerment
- Community Building
- Family
- Women and Youth
- Science and Technology
- Environment
- History and Culture
- News and Information
- Health
RVA Programming
The programming of Radio veritas Asia is a committed response to the challenge of the Holy Father (Ecclesia in Asia) to make the station an excellent instrument of mission.The Management
- Through its ups and downs in its 40 years of broadcast, RVA has prevailed and continue to undertake its task of evangelization.
The People Power revolution of 1986
In 1986, Radio veritas, through its Domestic Service, experienced its finest hours when it played a key role in the unfolding revolution that was run by radio. The station was instrumental in dismantling the dictatorship, thus enabling democracy to be restored in the Philippines.RVA and the Holy Father
Gracing the 25th anniversary celebration of RVA in 1995, Pope John Paul IIPope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
said that RVA must be helped to fulfill its mission even though this will certainly involve even greater sacrifices and renewed commitment on the part of the local churches in Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
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The Library
The broadcast tapes of the 1986 People Power Revolution are housed in the RVA archives. Recognizing the historial significance of these recordings, the UNESCOUNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
has catalogue the audio files as part of the selected collection included in the Memory of the World Program and Digital Preservation of Documentary Heritage.