DYWF

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FM Radio Cebu (DYWF)
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Broadcast area Metro Cebu and surrounding areas
Frequency 93.1 MHz
BrandingFM Radio 93.1
Programming
Language(s) Cebuano, Filipino
Format Contemporary MOR, News, Talk
NetworkFM Radio Philippines
Affiliations DWPM/TeleRadyo Serbisyo
ABS-CBN News (for TV Patrol newscast)
Ownership
Owner Vimcontu Broadcasting Corporation
Operator Philippine Collective Media Corporation
Through VIMCONTU:
DYLA
History
First air date
May 1, 1976 [1]
Former call signs
DYLA-FM (1976–1992)
Former names
  • LA 93.1 (1976–1992)
  • Smash FM (1992–1997, 2003-2009, 2013)
  • Crossover (1997–2003)
  • Club Radio (2009–2013)
  • Brigada News FM (2013–2023)
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
Power 10,000 watts

DYWF (93.1 FM), broadcasting as FM Radio 93.1, is a radio station owned by Vimcontu Broadcasting Corporation and operated by Philippine Collective Media Corporation. The station's studio and transmitter are located at JSU-PSU Mariners' Court Cebu, ALU-VIMCONTU Welfare Center, Legazpi Ext., Pier 1, Cebu City. [2] [3]

History

The station was inaugurated on May 1, 1976, under the call letters DYLA-FM. At that time, it carried the branding as LA 93.1 with its slogan Your Lovely Alternative, airing a easy listening format.

In 1992, it changed its call letters to DYWF and rebranded as 93.1 Smash FM. It aired a Modern Rock format.

In September 1997, Mareco Broadcasting Network acquired the station's airtime lease and relaunched it as 93.1 Crossover with a Smooth AC format. At the time MBNI took operations, Crossover went on the air on this frequency.

In 2003, Vimcontu Broadcasting Corporation took full control of the station and renamed it back to 93.1 Smash FM with the same format. Meanwhile, Crossover moved to the then-newly acquired 90.7 FM, which was formerly owned by UBSI.

On September 1, 2009, it rebranded as 93.1 Club Radio, becoming the city's first and only FM radio station playing an all-dance format. [4]

In February 2013, the station rebranded back to Smash FM and switched to a mass-based format.

On July 27, 2013, Brigada Mass Media Corporation, owner of Brigada Newspaper & its flagship station in General Santos, took over the station's operations and relaunched the station as 93.1 Brigada News FM under the helm of former RMN Cebu and DYKC radio announcer, station manager of the station, current Area Manager for Visayas and founder of ANAKK Inc., Raul del Prado. It was formally launched on October 1, 2013.

On December 16, 2021, Brigada News FM went off the air due to aftermath of Typhoon "Rai" (Odette) at the evening, which damaged the station's building and transmitter bought by the said typhoon. However, at the end of the year, it returned on-air just before the New Year's Day 2022.

In August 2022, the station transferred its transmitter site from Winland Tower Condominium along Juana Osmeña Ext. to Mt. Busay for better reception.

In May 2023, Brigada News FM Cebu transferred to Mareco Broadcasting Network-owned 90.7 FM, following the transfer of its broadcast facilities to Uptown Residences in Brgy. Guadalupe. From May 15 to June 17, 90.7 FM simulcasted this frequency during the afternoon and overnight shifts.

On June 18, 2023, after Brigada News FM Cebu shifted its full-time operations to 90.7 FM, this frequency was downgraded to a repeater of the latter until August 14, 2023, when it went off the air for the second time. By this time, Brigada's lease with Vimcontu had expired.

In January 2024, the Philippine Collective Media Corporation took over the station's operations. It had its official launch on January 13 under the FM Radio Network with a concert held at Gaisano Mall of Cebu. [5]

On May 6, 2024, ABS-CBN's flagship newscast TV Patrol begin airing on this station, along with all other Favorite Music Radio stations nationwide. [6]

On June 3, 2024, after months of test broadcast, FM Radio Cebu began its own local programming.

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References

  1. "History". Associated of Labor Unions.
  2. CEBU FM BROADCAST STATIONS | NTC Region 10
  3. Listen to Brigada News FM 93.1, The Number 2 Station in Cebu
  4. 93.1 Club Radio marks first year with danny bond of The Bassmonkeys
  5. FMR Network Expands Broadcast Operations in Cebu, Philippines Taking Over 93.1 FM Band
  6. TV Patrol mapakikinggan na rin sa ilang FM Radio stations simula May 6 | TV Patrol