‘Pulido: Arkitekto, Tambagi Ko!’ returns for season 4

Award-winning educational radio program returns to empower lower-income households with practical knowledge on safe, secure, and affordable home construction

‘Pulido: Arkitekto, Tambagi Ko!,’ the award-winning radio program dedicated to helping lower-income households build, repair, and renovate safe, more secure, and more affordable houses, is set to return for its fourth season on dyLA 909 kHz.

Starting on May 16, Saturday, the fourth season will air on dyLA every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, continuing its mission to make practical, community-relevant knowledge more accessible to Filipino households and listeners across Cebu and beyond.

Produced and hosted by four architects—Architects Robert Malayao and Nheil Crisostomo of Bottega 8290, Ar. Ana Karmela Po of Po & Partners, and Ar. Edmund Samson of EDSAArchitects—the program will bring another round of engaging discussions, expert insights, and relatable stories designed to help listeners better understand topics related to better housing, construction, repair, and maintenance.

This season is also made possible through the exclusive support of Pioneer Adhesives, Inc., a leading Filipino manufacturing and distribution company in adhesives, sealants, waterproofing, specialty coatings, and insulation. Pioneer joins the program in its commitment to promoting safer, more informed, and more resilient communities.

The new season lineup of episodes:

I. Budget-Friendly Dream Home

• May 16: Construction Cost, Direct vs. Indirect Costs

• May 23: Rights vs. Title and the 100-Year Flood

• May 30: Site Selection, Permits, and Building Code

• June 6: Master Plan, Setbacks, and Easements

II. Structural Integrity

• June 13: Foundation Types; Load-Bearing vs. Non-Load-Bearing Walls

• June 20: Soft Story; Concrete vs. Metal vs. Pre-Fab

• June 27: Roof Design, Materials, and Fasteners

• July 4: Roof Thermal, Paints & Protection, and Leaks

III. Utilities and Protection

• July 11: Electrical Safety, Lighting, and Outlet Selections

• July 18: Plumbing - Potable Water System

• July 25: Septic and Vents

• August 1: Termite Control and Protection

Since its launch, ‘Pulido: Arkitekto, Tambagi Ko!’ has steadily grown into one of Cebu’s notable educational radio programs. In 2022, it was recognized as the “Best Educational Radio Program” in the 20th Cebu Archdiocese Mass Media Awards, affirming its role in making learning accessible through a blend of radio and social media.

Across its past seasons, the program has reached approximately 1.4 million listeners through radio broadcast, with an additional 30,000 viewers through Facebook livestreams. Its audience has extended beyond Cebu, reaching listeners across the Visayas and  Mindanao, and even overseas audiences in countries such as Canada, New Zealand, Austria, and Australia.

The program has also featured more than 20 guests, partners, and sponsors, bringing together voices from different sectors to discuss issues that matter to households, communities, and the built environment.

“Season 4 is about continuing the conversation with the communities we serve. We want technical knowledge to feel less intimidating and more useful for everyday decisions,” Ar. Edmund Samson, PULIDO’s Vice President shares.

As it enters its fourth season, ‘Pulido: Arkitekto, Tambagi Ko!,’ continues to serve as a bridge between technical expertise and everyday household decision-making, helping families make better, safer, and more informed choices about their homes.

Listeners can tune in every Saturday, starting on May 16, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on dyLA, or follow the program through Pulido’s Facebook page for updates and livestreams.

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About PULIDO: Arkitekto, Tambagi Ko!

Pulido: Arkitekto, Tambagi Ko! is a Cebu-based radio show that focuses on providing the right information about building back better to lower-income homeowners and aims to influence their behaviors to build better and safer homes amd make more informed decisions on the right products and services for their home construction.

PULIDO won “Best Radio Educational Program” during the 20th Cebu Archdiocese Mass Media Awards in 2022. It reached an average of 1.4 million listeners per episode.