Broadcast area | Pampanga and surrounding areas |
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Frequency | 91.9 MHz |
Branding | 91.9 Bright FM |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Kapampangan, Filipino |
Format | Religious Radio |
Affiliations | Catholic Media Network |
Ownership | |
Owner | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Fernando |
History | |
First air date | 2010 |
Call sign meaning | Bright Light |
Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
Power | 2,000 watts |
DWBL (91.9 FM), broadcasting as 91.9 Bright FM, is a radio station owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Fernando. Its studio and transmitter are located at the 4th Floor, DSF Building, Gen. Hizon Avenue, San Fernando, Pampanga. [1] [2] [3]
It was formerly owned by Bright Light Broadcasting Service until September 7, 2015, when it was acquired by the Archdiocese of San Fernando. It is currently a member of the Catholic Media Network. [4]
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