PCTA's TECHNICAL SEMINAR
HEATS UP DAVAO CITY
The Philippine Cable Television Association (PCTA) successfully conducted a highly informative two-day Technical Seminar for cable television installers and technicians and for broadband technicians and engineers last September 20-21, 2007 at The Royal Mandaya Hotel in Davao City. The seminar was held in cooperation with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
The PCTA organized the said seminar to provide a great opportunity for technical personnel to gain more knowledge about the development of the technical aspects of the cable TV business and be updated with the latest innovation in cable TV technology and services. The seminar was presented by a panel of dynamic and experienced industry practitioners led by Technical Committee Chairman Engr. Julian Ventura, Co-Chairman Engr. Fernando Morales and members Engr. Pacito Manlangit, Engr. Joseph Arguelles, Engr. Lito Mapolon, Engr. Neil Tagabi, Engr. Arlan Pascua and Mr. Allan Mudina.
The seminar is divided into two levels, the Technical Seminar Level 2 is for cable installers and technicians and the Level 3 is for Broadband technicians and engineers. Among the topics discussed on the first day in Level 2 are HeadendSystem (by Engr. Fernando Morales), Outside Plant (by Engr. Julian Z. Ventura), and Signal Leakage Detection (by Engr. Joseph Mr. Arguelles). On the second day, Power Supply and Maintenance (by Engr. Julian Z. Ventura), Two-way System and System Sweeping (by Engr. Arlan Pascua) and Drop Installation (by Mr. Allan Mudina).
In Level 3, the topics presented on the first day are Digital Headend (by Engr. Solito Mapolon), HFC Technology (by Engr. Neil Tagabi), and HFC Design (by Engr. Arlan Pascua). On the second day, Television System (by Engr. Fernando C. Morales), Conditional Access (by Engr. Solito Mapolon), and Data Communications (by Engr. Joseph M. Arguelles) are to be discussed.
There were 33 participants representing sixteen cable companies who attended the Level 2 seminar namely:
1. Davao Cableworld Network, Inc.
- Frederick Cabico
- Henry Meriales
- Reynaldo S. Bisnar
- Fernando Lubrin
- Michael S. Burgos
- Agapito S. Cañamo, Jr.
- Almer Domalogdog
- Solito Cruzado
- Teodoro A. Danlog
2. Eastcoast CATV Network
- Rogelio Ebe
3. Fil Products - Butuan
- Ian S. Mayo
- Larry M. Magas
4. Kalamansig-Lebak Cable System
- Junie Jungco
- Gilbert Jimenez
5. Kiamba Development Cooperative
- Fernando M. Velasco
6. Manay CATV
- Allan A. Basoc
- Francisco P. Augusto, Jr.
7. Nabunturan CATV Network
- Maning T. Agawin
8. News MPC
- Luis D. Mamali
9. NTC-XI
- Judito Bagay
10. Parasat CATV, Inc
- Dennis M. Bancayrin
- Amando D. Abriam
11. Pilipino Cable Corp. - Gen. San
- Reynaldo Galamiton
- Reiden F. Sabillo
12. Pilipino Cable Corp. - Tagum
- Ricky P. Sabatin
13. Pilipino Cable Corp. - Zamboanga
- Peter C. Angeles
14. R & V Satellite Network Corp.
- Allan Jon Cabrera
- Cesar Antonio
15. Skyline Community Network, Inc.
- Roland L. Candelas
- Jose Pimentel, Jr.
- Jonathan Calo
16. Trinity CATV
- Ronald Masigcal
- William Aporbo
For Level 3, there were 24 attendees representing twelve cable companies:
1. Davao Cableworld Network, Inc.
- Daniel R. Angana
- Dennis E. Ola
- Edwin F. Hondos
- Armando P. Lopez
- Reynaldo Malinit
- Jaime G. Barriga
- Jose E. Cabasan
- Ronnie Soriano
Jade Cable
- Edgar Amor
Kiamba Development Coop.
- Joel Alcantara
MBG CATV
- James A. Pelonita
Monkayo CATV Network, Inc.
- Lucresio J. Saluta
News MPC
- Patrocenio M. Ybañez
NTC-XI
- Eric Martin
- Cindy Cay-an
- Nancy Mutia
Parasat CATV, Inc.
- Joeven A. Quipit
Pilipino Cable Corp. - Tagum
- Benito A. Yuson
Pilipino Cable Corp. - Zamboanga
- Charlito B. Cantonao
- Jose Guanzon
Trinity CATV
- Joselito N. Palola
- Rodolfo Patis
- Almerito L. Tumolac
Wesfardell CATV
- Wesley Selda
In addition to this, there was a regional forum for cable operators at 12 noon during the first day where Mr. Josue De Villa Go, NTC Regional Director of Region XI, was present to discuss relevant issues and concerns with the stakeholders of the cable television industry.
