How Time Heals: The Maiden Episode with Dr. Agda

It was a Saturday morning that many of our listeners will not soon forget. On May 6, 2023, at exactly 9:00 AM, former Eastern Samar Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Officer Ms. Ninfa Barcena Quirante turned on the microphone for the highly anticipated maiden episode of MY 94-5!

For those new to the segment, the program's title is a clever nod to its unique format: guests are invited into the studio to share their 9 favorite songs, 4 unforgettable life experiences, and 5 pieces of advice specifically dedicated to the young generation.

Gracing this inaugural Facebook Live and FM simulcast was no less than the Vice President for Academic Affairs of the Eastern Samar State University (ESSU), Dr. Vicente A. Agda, Jr. Known to many in Borongan City for his prestigious academic leadership, Dr. Agda stepped into the KJM 94.3 FM booth to share a side of his life rarely seen by the public: his journey as a father.

"Forgiveness isn't just about the other person. It is about freeing yourself from a weight you were never meant to carry for thirty years."

For three decades, Dr. Agda and his son had been estranged. The silent years were heavy, filled with the kind of family indifferences that many households in Eastern Samar—and indeed, all over the world—struggle with silently.

The Breaking of the Silence

During the broadcast, Ms. Ninfa gently guided the conversation through the complexities of pride, hurt, and ultimately, healing. Listeners tuned in across the province were treated to a masterclass in humility. Dr. Agda explained that time alone does not heal wounds; rather, it is what we do with that time, and the conscious decision to reach out across the divide, that brings true restoration.