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Eric Galang: From deejay to digital lead

Published on Monday, 14 March 2022 08:33 | Hits: 3313
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Eric Francis GalangEric Francis GalangFor Eric Francis Galang, digital lead for MOR Entertainment (MORe), the journey to the first podcast on Spotify started with a demo tape, back when cassettes were still a thing.

While still in college taking up communication arts at the University of Santo Tomas, Galang served as a student deejay for about two months at GMA 7’s FM station, Campus Radio 97.1. He was also part of a rock band, which made him want to join NU 107. He was in fact waiting for the rock station’s next vacancy. But his sister, who was with ABS-CBN International, convinced him to submit a demo tape to ABS-CBN’s FM station, WRR 101.9, which was looking for “a young radio DJ” at the time.

He was a college junior when he joined WRR and became part of a team of seven deejays who rotated on board to broadcast on a daily basis. As a rock music artist, he experienced a “culture shock” of sorts adjusting to the music of WRR which, at that time, was playing “All the hits, all the time!” Nonetheless, he stuck with it.

Second home

Galang recalls: “As the months and years went by, I felt like I was not working anymore. It felt more like it was just playing your favorite game and getting paid for it. The station felt like my second home, sometimes literally. Workmates were no longer just colleagues but family.”

His journey as a deejay continued for the most part of the next 20 years, even as he assumed the role of associate producer for digital on a concurrent basis beginning 2010. Galang treasures the feedback he received from FM radio patrons, as well as learning what it took for a profession to endure.

“I got to feel how it was like to be loved by the listeners. Theirs was the genuine kind, almost unconditional. It made me feel happier to just know that I was able to make people smile and forget their cares on a daily basis. It was also during those times when I learned that hard work, dedication and loyalty always went hand in hand,” he says.

Leading the charge

In 2016, he was appointed as digital content producer and formally “retired” from radio broadcasting duties in 2018 to concentrate on “leading the charge of the MOR Digital team.” Going past the loss of ABS-CBN’s franchise, the work-from-home setup has really challenged him due to the thousand and one details that go into producing content for MOR audiences. “I just keep in mind that as long as there is an active network connection, our work can be done,” he says.

The pivot to digital was crucial to MOR, proving it has grown with its listeners, and even gaining new audiences with its newfound accessibility. Used to working with a lean team from the get-go, Galang is proud of the MOR team that has done so much more with so much less, particularly in the last two years.

He says: “Despite the challenge of not having a broadcast that can generate big revenues, we strive hard every day to pitch in our share in trying to keep the business afloat. I would like to believe that is business excellence… I used to follow a very simple rule whenever I did my board works back then. It was to just do better than how I did the day before. Now, I also promote that mantra of sorts to my subordinates and all our talents.”

Further innovations

Galang looks forward to further innovations with MOR Digital. “I have always believed in ‘entertaining and educating’ at the same time. I am confident that I can get to do more of that while doing our digital programs and content on MORe.”

He encourages all LopezLink readers to reach out to more people through MOR Digital by helping generate podcasts that can teach, inspire and bring out the best in audiences, young and old alike. His message: “All of us have stories to share, may they be good or bad. Let’s turn those into stories that more people can get lessons from. Send them to us and we’ll do the rest.” (Story/Photos by: Carla Paras-Sison)

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020 | Hits:370

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly

Mayors express gratitude wellness. to ABS-CBN, AFI

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:382

Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:339

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:413

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:357

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

Published on Friday, 23 June 2017 | Hits:3954

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

Published on Friday, 17 February 2017 | Hits:4281

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:993

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:930

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:1093

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:778

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director

Finally home

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:795

Finally home

She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:600

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:775

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 | Hits:1259

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10

For the Love of Children

Published on Friday, 05 January 2018 | Hits:1274

For the Love of Children

  For the Love of Children For the Love of Children   These children live everyday making ends meet without losing hope that a better future awaits them. Together, let’s keep their hopes alive

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

Published on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 | Hits:1590

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at

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