Meet our president, Sir Chito Barreiro 

Luis Mari V. Barreiro – or as the Monster staff knows him, Sir Chito – became the president of the station in 1992. Back then, Sir Chito was part of the RX sales team, until he was tasked to take the place of then president Sir Jun Barreiro. 

Sir Chito was only thirty years old at the time! Even younger than some of the staff under him. But since had experience with marketing RX, he stepped it up even more to show that he was more than capable of being the president. And to this day, his management skills have proven to help the Monster keep growing and thriving in a great work environment! 

How the Monster powered through the pandemic

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, several businesses were affected – RX included. “I couldn’t believe it,” Sir Chito said. “That they would lock down. So I said, they won’t do that, because if they do that, the economy will really suffer.” It became a period of major adjustment for the Monster team, in order to make sure the listeners would stay entertained and informed during a trying time. But the team proved that they’ve got what it takes to stay on the air!

Sir Chito commended everyone’s efforts, saying, “What’s good about it is the staff, you know, they’re willing to do anything and everything.” Working together, the DJs and technicians found ways to broadcast whether at home or at the station, while the rest of the staff kept other departments up and running at home as well. “If you tell them to just stay at home but still be productive, you don’t hear any complaints. So that’s what we like about the staff, and even the DJs!” 

Everyone’s fave morning program, The Morning Rush, brought their iconic Top 10 to livestreaming, allowing them to be more interactive with listeners on Facebook. All Out’s celebrity guests didn’t stop – and in fact, became more frequent, with celebrities joining the show not only on FANtastic Fridays, but all week long. DJ Tom and DJ McCoy made weekends at home feel like a party during Remix Fridays. The Concert Series continued as artists treated us to performances recorded in their own bubbles. We even launched a new segment, Faces of Indieground, to give the spotlight to independent Filipino artists. And many more achievements the Monster pulled off amidst the pandemic! “What we’re proud of is we’re able to still broadcast as if it’s regular times,” Sir Chito said. 

Lessons learned

For Sir Chito, the most important thing during the course of the pandemic is that he and everybody at RX is healthy. There were no life-threatening incidents that happened to anyone in the staff, DJs, and the bosses. Keeping oneself healthy and happy are all that matters right now.

The lessons Sir Chito took into heart in these circumstances are:

• Keep safe. As long as everybody’s healthy, it’ll be all good.


• Focus. Focus on what’s next, try to stay afloat for the sake of the RX staff and learn how to adapt to the situation. 

Keeping the Monster spirit alive

The pandemic didn’t stop the Monster from keeping everyone’s spirits high through good music and fun times online! Sir Chito and the bosses also tried their hardest to not let the shortcomings affect the RX staff and DJs. Despite some struggles and working their way around the technicalities, RX still kept the show going! 

Besides the usual TMR livestreams, online celebrity interviews and virtual performances, the RX Digital Team, with the help of the DJs and the bosses, kept the fun going on social media. The team stayed up to date with current internet trends and gave listeners interactive engagements on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and even TikTok! The parties that RX usually holds, like the Monster’s Ball, Singles Party and Anniversary Parties were also done virtually, which gave lucky listeners a chance to win invites and join the Monster Jocks on these online events. The interactions between the Monster and listeners continue on! RX couldn’t have risen through this pandemic without the support of all the listeners! Regardless of the challenges, RX would still come through just to keep listeners entertained and put smiles on their faces. 

Sir Chito’s message to listeners who continue supporting RX especially at this time: “Really thank you so much to our listeners for your loyalty. Thank you so much for being with us through so many years! We will still try our best to keep you entertained, to keep you company, to keep you informed and we hope that you continue to stay with us and tell more people about how much fun it is to be in RX, to be listening to RX!”

To celebrate another awesome Monster Anniversary Month, the RX staff have some messages for the team and the amazing listeners: 

“Happy Anniversary Monsters! Super grateful to the management and blessed pa rin dahil despite this pandemic, we still have work. :)  They keep us safe and protected. We love you Monsters!” - Veron

“Having work even in a pandemic is a blessing to us. Very thankful also because the management makes sure na we still have our salaries kahit sobrang hirap ng negosyo. Happy Anniversary to the Monster!” - Mitch 

“I’m thankful that I still have a job despite the pandemic. There’s still fun and memorable moments created at work even during these times. I’m also thankful for all the bosses who want nothing but the best for their employees. Happy Anniversary, Monster Fam!” - Beth 

“Happy happy anniversary, Monster! Thank you for letting the station be a 2nd home not only for the staff but also for the listeners. Being a part of the Monster fam is definitely one of the highlights of my life. So grateful for all the opportunities and experiences! Cheers to many more Monster years!” - Me-Ann 

"Happy Anniversary Monsters! Tuloy lang sa pagpapasaya ng mga listeners! Enjoy! ^_^” - Mark 

“Happy Anniversary, Monsters! It's my 2nd anniversary with you! You've been such a blessing to many (including me hihi). I hope to be able to experience more years of fun and greatness with you! Cheers!” - Sam 

“I'm thankful for the Monster for giving us a job during the pandemic. Some companies are having a hard time adapting to the new normal and even had to close the company. I appreciate the management for trying to keep all of the RX Staff. I hope the pandemic will end soon and we will have live events again, RX inuman, beerminton and out of the country trips. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MONSTERS! Fighting!” - Yssa

“Happy Anniversary, Monster! It’s really admirable how the station has done its best to keep all the RX listeners entertained throughout the whole pandemic. And I’m so blessed and grateful to be a part of it! Can’t wait for the day that we get to party in person and spend time all together again. Here’s to many more years of being Manila’s hottest! All the love!” - Rai

“Happy anniversary, RX! Grateful to be a part of this family despite starting out a month before the pandemic. Even with the current situation, the fun never stops here at the Monster! Thank you RX for the amazing opportunity and to all the staff, DJs, bosses and the Monsters that make every single day a great one. Here’s to many more memories, happiness and exciting times! Looking forward to the future of the Monster!” - Ianna