DXFM
| Simulcast of FM Radio DavNor | |
|---|---|
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| Broadcast area | Metro Davao and surrounding areas |
| Frequency | 101.9 MHz |
| Branding | FM Radio 89.5 DavNor FM Radio 101.9 Davao |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Cebuano, Filipino |
| Format | Contemporary MOR, OPM |
| Network | Favorite Music Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Nation Broadcasting Corporation |
| Operator | Philippine Collective Media Corporation (outright acquisition of the frequency pending) |
| Through NBC: DXAN-TV | |
| History | |
First air date | 1975 |
Former names |
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Call sign meaning | Frequency Modulation Favorite Music Radio |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| ERP | 32,000 watts |
DXFM (101.9 FM) is a radio station owned by the Nation Broadcasting Corporation and operated by Philippine Collective Media Corporation. It currently serves as a relay station of FM Radio 89.5 Davnor, which has studios at the 3rd Floor, Eduardos Business Center, Mabini St, Tagum, Davao del Norte. The station's transmitter is located at Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City.[1]
History
The station was established in 1975 as MRS 101.9 Most Requested Song. It carried an adult contemporary format.
On September 1, 1998, after NBC was acquired by PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund's broadcasting division MediaQuest Holdings from the consortium of the Yabut family and then House Speaker Manny Villar, the station rebranded as Danni @ Rhythms 101.9 and switched to an urban contemporary format. On August 1, 2005, the "Rhythms" tag was dropped.
On October 1, 2009, Audiowav Media (WAV Atmospheric) took over the station's operations, along with NBC's stations in Visayas and Mindanao, and relaunched it as WAV FM. It carried a Top 40 format with the slogan "Philippines' Hit Music Station".[2]
On December 1, 2011, TV5 took over the station's operations and relaunched it under the Radyo5 network as Radyo5 101.9 News FM. Initially a relay of Manila-based 92.3 News FM, the station launched its local programming on December 3, 2012.[3][4]
On October 5, 2020, Davao-based local media company KAMM Media Network took over the station's weekday morning slot under a blocktime agreement. It was thus the only Radyo5 station that did not simulcast Ted Failon at DJ Chacha sa Radyo5 (now known as Ted Failon at DJ Chacha sa True FM).
On March 11, 2024, Radyo5 changed its sub-brand to True FM (adopted from its flagship station in Manila) and adopted the slogan "Diri Kita sa Tinuod!".
On November 1, 2024, it began simulcasting on 106.7 FM, owned by Interactive Broadcast Media, as part of the integration into the newly established True Network. True FM Davao then fully transferred its operations to 106.7 FM on November 4, aligning with its Mega Manila counterpart's reassignment. It was replaced by a relay of FM Radio 92.3 Manila. This change was part of an agreement wherein PCMC will acquire most of NBC's radio assets and frequencies, except for its stations in Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. However on December 8, 2024, it became a relay of 89.5 FM Radio DavNor in Tagum.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ TV5, Radyo5 Davao promotes health and wellness
- ^ Mediaquest, audioWAV Launch WAV FM
- ^ TV5 and Radyo Singko invade Davao
- ^ Davao Welcomes Radyo Singko 101.9 News FM
- ^ "From DZMM to Radyo5-DWFM: Prime Media scoops up radio assets of MVP Group". Bilyonaryo. October 27, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
- ^ "NBC, PCMC in radio asset transfer talks". BusinessWorld. October 29, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ "Lipat bahay: MVP moves Radyo5-True FM to another station as PCMC takes over 92.3 frequency". Bilyonaryo. October 28, 2024.