Halikinu Radio Season 6

What was just an idea before has now come down to the sixth year of the Halikinu Radio. The show actually started two weeks ago but since I was so busy I did not make it and had a hard time joining the crew. This time I was just happy to be back with the crew. Back with me last night was Rick Olivares who has become a sports writer celebrity with his interviews, column and Blog posts which are all blockbusters.

To me the biggest surprise this year for Halikinu Radio is the timeslot and one of our newest co-emcees Ivee Simon. Well Ateneans are known to be such good talkers so Ivee who was a former "student assistant" of Ralph Aligada and Trina Alejo. Now she is one of the co hosts and I believe she did well considering the fact that she is with such talkative personalities like me and Rick. Just like what I say...its great to have more airtime!

The new time slot sucks since its 8 pm to 9 pm. But like what I have always said, its better than no Radio show at all. Problem with the new time slot is that most of the time the players are still in their practices. That is why we just had to air some interviews on Justin Chua, Kirk Long and Jason Escueta. It was a blast and I hope the Blue Eagles win more games so that it would be fun to talk about the team! For everything blue, plug in to Halikinu.

Halikinu Radio Episode 4

It was riot night at the Halikinu Radio show last night at the NU 107 radio station. I was sick last night and wasnt feeling well but just like what I said my body was the one sick, but my mind wasnt, although I have a sick mind it didnt prevent me from belting out the usual stuff. Here are some pictures and highlights of the show.

One of our guests featured the Ateneo School of Medicine students. They are the ones responsible for the Magazine for their med students entitled SCOPE. I just hope that they try my suggestion of naming their magazine FHM - Fublic Health & Medicine!

With Wesley Gonzalez as one of the Guest, it was the most riotous shows ever as Wesley showed his funny side by sharing funny stories about his experiences as a Blue Eagle and now as a San Miguel Beerman. The show became a riot, I just hope that next week we still be on air.

The Return of the Comeback

Its just like giving birth all over again. But then again I haven't given birth but heard stories about it, birth pains and all. The return of Halikinu Radio was somewhat surreal...ah what I meant was So Real! Finally after two long years its back and the new hosts were quite okay themselves. I remember back in 2004 when we started, we even had Coach Chot Reyes as guest and everyone was waiting for their turn to talk and quite polite to the point that the show I believe was into some dead air or everyone was proper.

Last night, we bucked the trend as if the show was never off the air. Kudos to the new team, Chuck Araneta who is more popularly known as the son of Tita Sonia but not the owner of the Coliseum. Chuck is now working with GMA, the network and not the President. Martin David who is not related to Craig also made a good account on his reactions and analysis of this year's Blue Eagles. Martin is also associated with the PBA Rick Olivares who writes for the Business Mirror and has contributed countless articles about the Ateneo is a great addition to the team. His insights are very valuable and his stories are in abundance. Portia Silva is a the rose among the thorns. She also mentioned that she is not in any way a member of the San Antonio Silva Dancers. Me, I am just glad to be back and glad to contribute and at the same time pressured to come out with nice jokes.

Halikinu Radio is now on its new time slot. It was previously on a monday, was once moved to friday but will now be regularly aired on Thursday. The first thing I told the producers Ralph and Trina..are you sure coz I remember the only time we werent on air the Blue Eagles won the Championship. Last night was a fitting start for the season and we hope we can supply more information as the season goes by.

In previous years the radio show guested the Ateneo Blue Eagles and other Blue Eagles who are now in the professional league. The show was a source of first hand stories of the Blue Eagles and other Ateneo personalities who support the Blue Eagles. So rememeber watch out for the various happenings of Halikinu Radio. So for everything blue, plug in to Halikinu!

The Return of Halikinu Radio

I have been part of many groups and many barkadas and the one barkada I missed a lot is the group that meets every monday for one common cause - The Ateneo. To make matters even interesting is that this group of volunteers are the people beyond the favorite radio show of every loyal Blue Eagle fan - Halikinu Radio. The show has been on air since 2004 and has guested almost every Blue Eagle from that year until 2007. Last year the show was cut off the air because of various factors beyond its control.

Chris Tiu and Martin Quimson back in 2005

Just recently I got a call from two former PAs of the show who have since graduated and asked the organizers of the show if they can continue the Halikinu Radio tradition. Luckily Ralph Aligada and Trina Alejo supposedly got the rights to air Halikinu Radio and now its back. After two years of hibernating its finally here and its bigger and better. Back in 2007 I remember having to go on air with DLSU die hards Richard del Rosario, Jason Webb, Mr. Magoo and Bobby Yan. That was the last time I served Halikinu Radio and the only time we weren't on air was the time the Blue Eagles captured the title.

The hosts

Its high time for the UAAP season once and the Ateneo Blue Eagles are raring to repeat the 1987-1988 back to back wins. Halikinu Radio will definitely be there to give fresh inputs and stories on the season of the Blue Eagles. This year I will be with new hosts, Rick Olivares, Chuck Araneta, Martin David and Portia Silva. Returnees if they are available are Mico Halili, Gabe Mercado and Lia Cruz. Former Blue Eagle Macky Escalona and Current Blue Eagle Jai Reyes will also be part of the team of Hosts. We hope that this year all of you will plug in to Halikinu! The show is now on its new slot, EVERY THURSDAYS still at 9:00 pm. So for everything Blue Plug in to Halikinu!