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Win Radio Manila Lands 7th on Manila’s Top Stations

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Win Radio is #7

Just four months after it first aired in November 9, 2010, 107.5 Win Radio Manila landed at number 7 according to the March 2011 KBP Radio Research Council survey.

107.5 Win Radio debuted last year following the closure of NU 107. The station is managed by CEO and Network Manager Daniel Razon and Manny Luzon who became the COO and EVP last October 10, 2010.

Luzon has been on 90.7 Love Radio since 1975 to 1991. He founded K-LOVE 1494 in 1991 and 91.5 Energy FM in 1996 under his own company, Ultrasonic Broadcasting System.

Win Radio claims to be a “more decent mainstream radio station” with programming that includes heavily OPM, both revival and current hits. Continue reading Win Radio Manila Lands 7th on Manila’s Top Stations →

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106.7 Dream FM To Sign Off, Energy FM Takes Over?

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106.7 Energy FM?

Smooth Jazz radio 106.7 Dream FM is reported to close shop come July 2011 to make way for Energy FM’s arrival from the 91.5 frequency.

Recently, a new radio station Big Radio occupied the dial point (91.5), which is owned by Manny Luzon of Ultrasonic Broadcasting System, the same company that operates Energy FM and all its sister station across the country.

Listen to 106.7 Energy FM

Legally known as DWET FM, Dream FM is owned by TV5. TV5 also operates News FM 92.3, but the frequency is licensed to Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).

Energy FM Exodus

Rumors have it that Energy FM will take over 106.7 in July. But this, yet, is to be confirmed. No official statement has been made by Ultrasonic Broadcasting System as of this post time, regarding the exact destination of Energy FM.

However, a graphic has been posted on Facebook announcing the major change of the station. The material went Continue reading 106.7 Dream FM To Sign Off, Energy FM Takes Over? →

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91.5 Big Radio Replaces Energy FM

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91.5 Big Radio

Today, June 1, 2011 91.5 Big Radio launches and replaced the former brand Energy FM. The latter station signed off a few minutes past midnight paving the way for the launching of the new brand.

Manny Luzon spearheads the new format. He is currently the president of OneRadio Management, who is also involved in managing and programming 107.5 Win Radio, along with Daniel Razon.

The format Big Radio sounds very much like Energy FM, which is rumored to transfer to the 106.7 frequency.

Big Radio is owned by Ultrasonic Broadcasting System which also operates all Energy FM stations in the country.

“Our new Baby is born today June 1, 2011 at 1:15am. The name is 91.5 BIG Radio!”, Manny Luzon. Continue reading 91.5 Big Radio Replaces Energy FM →

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UR Faceradio To Launch On May 28, 2011

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UR Faceradio

UR105.9 will officially become UR Faceradio this Saturday. On May 28, 2011, a concert will be held at the Metrowalk plus 5 bar legs around the Metro. The event is called Pinoy Music Aid – The Official Launch of UR Faceradio.

The 6-in-1 concert will showcase 40 of the best bands in thePhilippines, RJ Jacinto, Barbie Almabis, Itchyworms, Imago, Kjwan, Slapshock, The Bloomfields, Mayonaise, Pedica, Paramita, Hijo, Taken By Cars, Reklamo, Even, The Chongkeys,Trinidad, Turbo Goth, Light Of Luna and many more. Continue reading UR Faceradio To Launch On May 28, 2011 →

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UR 105.9 May Extend Until June 2011

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UR 105.9

Earlier, it was reported that UR 105.9 will be closing. The station’s program director, however, sent an official statement to its listeners, that its last day of airing is yet to be confirmed.

The following is the message from, program director Niki Flojo:

“It was made publicly official by the Philippine Daily Inquirer that UR 105.9 will go off-air soon. There is actually no exact date on the last airing of UR 105.9 on radio but we will be on for probably 2 more months. Continue reading UR 105.9 May Extend Until June 2011 →

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DWDM 95.5 Pinas FM To Launch May 2011

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Pinas FM DJs

DWDM 95.5 is now selling as “Pinas FM – Ang Pambansang FM” (The National FM). “Pinas FM”, is short for Pilipinas (Philippines). The station is set to launch on May 9, 2011. The station promises to stream as well on the internet. Here is a quick history about the station.

  • From 1987 to 1992, it was branded Diamond 95.5. It played mainstream pop.
  • In 1992, it changed its brand to Pinoy Radio DM 955 (ninety-five-five). Its format was all Pinoy music or OPM.
  • In 2002, it changed its brand again to DWDM 95.5 and played automated oldies music with few commercials & program schedules, similar to DWSS 1494.
  • It has ceased transmission since the beginning of 2007 apparently to upgrade its transmitter facilities.
  • In May 2007, it briefly returned in the airwaves on a lower bandwidth and limited broadcast hours (9am – 1pm), only on daytime. However, it lasted until June 8, 2007.
  • In April 8, 2011, 95.5 returned to the airwaves as a test broadcast. In April 22, Pinas FM 955 (ninety-five-five) debuted.
DWDM is the Flagship FM radio station of Net 25 in the Philippines.
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Win Radio Defends Itself Against NU107 Fans

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Win Radio

Win Radio defended itself against its detractors, mostly fans of its predecessor, NU107, by publishing an article at a national newspaper. The station’s head, Manny Luzon, who used to be at Energy FM, said in a Manila Bulletin article that rock stations will not survive the current radio industry.

“You can’t serve one menu all day,” Luzon noted, seemingly directing his words to the die hard fans of the defunct rock station.

“Business has to evolve and that’s what we, Atom and I, have agreed when I got on board,” he added.

Win Radio replaced NU 107 last year, which enraged loyal listeners. Facebook pages and groups were organized to supposedly boycott the new format. Continue reading Win Radio Defends Itself Against NU107 Fans →

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Listen To 107.5 Win Radio Manila

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107.5 Win Radio

DWNU, branded as 107.5 Win Radio, is the flagship radio station of Progressive Broadcasting Corporation in the Philippines.

The station’s studio is located at the ground floor AIC Gold Tower, F. Ortigas Jr. Rd., Ortigas Center, Pasig City and its transmitter is located at Crestview Heights Subdivision, Brgy. San Roque, Antipolo City shared by its sister station UNTV-37.

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UR 105.9 To Close Shop, Opens First Facebook Radio

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UR 105.9 Will Become UR FaceRadio

So another radio station, a rock station, in fact is closing shop. UR 105.9  a sister station of RJ 100 will cease to broadcast on the air. However, the station is migrating into a full blown internet radio station.

In an Inquirer article, the management revealed launching an Facebook-exclusive radio station, claiming to be the first Facebook radio station, although a lot of Philippine stations have already been broadcasting on Facebook through Ustream or Livestream.

So, I am not sure about the station’s claim. Continue reading UR 105.9 To Close Shop, Opens First Facebook Radio →

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The Edge FM 95.9 Iligan Holds Logo Contest

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Edge FM To Hold Logo Design Contest

Iligan City’s Edge FM 95.9 is holding a logo design contest, obviously to give the station’s graphic logo an original touch. The logo design contest is open to all rookie and professional graphic designers. You will need to however get an application form, and all the rules at The Edge FM office, 3rd Floor Iligan Day Inn Bldg., Pala-o, Tel Number (063) 223-3962.

Are you thinking that Edge FM’s logo looks familiar? That’s because, it definitely resembles that of Magic 89.9.

Got questions, go to the station website at http://www.edge959iligan.com/