Summary
DWBL (1242 AM) is a radio station owned and operated by FBS Radio Network in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at Unit 908, Paragon Plaza, EDSA cor. Reliance Street, Mandaluyong, while its transmitter is located along Coloong 1 Rd., Brgy. Caloong, Valenzuela City (co-shared with sister station DWSS). It broadcasts daily from 4:30 AM to midnight.[1]
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| Broadcast area | Metro Manila and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1242 kHz |
| Branding | DWBL 1242 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Filipino, English (selected programs) |
| Format | News, Talk, Blocktime |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | FBS Radio Network |
| Mellow 94.7 | |
| History | |
First air date | 1972 |
Former frequencies | 1190 kHz (1972-1978) |
Call sign meaning | Bagong Lipunan |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 20,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | DWBL 1242 DWBL Facebook Page |
History edit
DWBL was initially known as WBL during the Martial Law era. At that time, it was the top-rated radio station in Metro Manila airing a Top 40 format. Willy "Hillbilly Willy" Inong, Rudolph Rivera, Bernie Buenaseda, Orlando S. Mercado and Mike Enriquez were among the roster of personalities who worked with the station. In mid-1985, when most of the jocks moved to DWKC-FM and formed WKC, Buenaseda remained on air, but left after a few months to set up WTM 89.9. The following year, DWBL reformatted into a talk station, offering brokered programming.[2]
In April 2015, 8TriMedia bought part of DWBL's time for its programs hosted by popular radio personalities, such as Dr. Rey Salinel, former Manila City mayor Alfredo Lim, Miguel Gil, Percy Lapid,[3][4] Shalala and Lloyd Umali. It lasted until October 2015, when it moved its airtime to DZRJ, along with new programs.[5]
References edit
- ^ "House OKs on 2nd reading 3 franchise bills". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ "Them were the days". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ "Percy Lapid — broadcaster and government critic — shot dead in Las Piñas". PhilStar. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "Radio commentator Percy Lapid shot dead in ambush". Inquirer.net. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "Mga pambatong programa ng 8TriMedia Broadcasting sa Radio DWBL-1242 khz". Hataw. Retrieved July 10, 2015.