DWBL
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 City, while its transmitter is located at Malanday, Valenzuela City (co-shared with sister station DWSS, and Manila Broadcasting Company's DZRH). It broadcasts daily from 4:30 AM to 12:00 MN.[1]
City | Mandaluyong City |
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Broadcast area | Metro Manila, and surrounding areas |
Frequency | 1242 kHz |
Branding | DWBL 1242 |
Slogan | Ang himpilan ng Serbisyo Publiko! (The station of Public Service!) |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Filipino |
Format | Blocktime, News, Talk, Music, Religious Radio |
Ownership | |
Owner | FBS Radio Network |
DWSS 1494, Mellow 94.7 | |
History | |
First air date | 1972 |
Former frequencies | 1190/1240kHz (1972-1978) |
Call sign meaning | Bagong Lipunan BaLita |
Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
Power | 20,000 watts |
Links | |
Webcast | DWBL 1242 DWBL Facebook Page |
History
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 and Mike Enriquez were among the roster of 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 Magic 89.9. The following year, DWBL reformatted into a talk station, offering brokered programming.[2]
In April 2015, 8TriMedia Broadcasting Network bought part of DWBL's time for its programs hosted by popular radio personalities, such as Dr. Rey Salinel, Fred Lim, Miguel Gil, Percy Lapid (whose program was returned into the station in 2020), Shalala, and Lloyd Umali. It lasted until October 2015, when it moved its airtime to DZRJ 810 AM, along with new programs.[3]
References
- "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.
- "Mga pambatong programa ng 8TriMedia Broadcasting sa Radio DWBL-1242 khz". Hataw. Retrieved July 10, 2015.