DXRP-AM

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Radyo Pilipinas Davao (DXRP)
Broadcast area Metro Davao and surrounding areas
Frequency 88.7 MHz
BrandingRadyo Pilipinas
Programming
Language(s) Cebuano, Filipino
Format News, Public Affairs, Talk, Government Radio
Network Radyo Pilipinas
Ownership
Owner Presidential Broadcast Service
87.9 Republika FM1 Davao
History
First air date
1965
Former frequencies
1100 kHz (1965–1978)
675 kHz (1978–2018)
Call sign meaning
Republic of the Philippines
Radyo Pilipinas
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
Power 10,000 watts
Links
Webcast DXRP Radyo Pilipinas LIVE Audio
Website PBS

DXRP (88.7 FM), on-air as Radyo Pilipinas or RP1 News, is a radio station owned and operated by the Presidential Broadcast Service. Its studios are located at the Mindanao Media Hub Building, Carlos P. Garcia Highway, Bangkal, Davao City, and its transmitter is located at Broadcast Ave., Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

From February to August 2018, following the preparation of the Mindanao Broadcast Hub, DXRP was temporarily broadcasting on FM at 87.5 MHz (this frequency broadcasts as Davao City Disaster Radio) while currently looking for a new transmitter location for its main frequency on its AM counterpart. In August 2018, it transferred its frequency to 88.7 MHz, coinciding with the launched of 87.5 FM1 Davao.

On December 5, 2020, the studios of Radyo Pilipinas Davao, along with its sister station Republika FM1 Davao, transferred to the new home at the new Mindanao Media Hub in Bangkal, Davao City. [6] [7]

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DXBZ, broadcasting as 88.5 Juander Radyo is a radio station owned by Rizal Memorial Colleges Broadcasting Corporation. and operated by RSV Broadcasting Network, Inc. The station studio and transmitter is located at Purok 8, Poblacion, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. The station broadcasts daily from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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