DZYB

DZYB

Relay of DWFM Manila
Baguio
Broadcast area	Benguet, La Union and surrounding areas
Frequency	102.3 MHz
Branding	FM Radio 92.3
Programming
Language	Filipino
Format	Contemporary MOR, OPM
Network	Favorite Music Radio
Ownership
Operator	Philippine Collective Media Corporation (outright acquisition of the frequency pending)
Sister stations	Through PCMC: FM Radio 94.3 PRTV Prime Media (DWHB-DTV)
History
First air date	1978 (1978)
Former names	MRS (1976-1998) Jesse (1998-2011) Radyo5 (2011-2024)
Call sign meaning	YaBut (former owner)
Technical information
Licensing authority	NTC
Power	10,000 watts
ERP	20,000 watts

DZYB (102.3 FM) is a radio station owned by Nation Broadcasting Corporation and operated by Philippine Collective Media Corporation. It currently serves as a relay station of FM Radio 92.3 in Manila. The station's transmitter is located at Mt. Sto. Tomas, Tuba, Benguet. ^{[1] [2]}

History

The station began operations in 1978 as MRS 102.3, airing an adult contemporary format. In 1998, after NBC was acquired by PLDT subsidiary MediaQuest Holdings, the station rebranded as Jesse @ Rhythms 102.3 and switched to a Top 40 format. In 2005, the name was shortened to 102.3 Jesse as the station switched to an urban contemporary format.

On February 21, 2011, months after TV5 took over operations of the stations, it became a relay station of Radyo5 92.3 News FM in Metro Manila. On November 4, 2024, it was rebranded to Favorite Music Radio (FMR), continuing as a relay of DWFM Manila as part of an agreement between Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and Philippine Collective Media Corporation (PCMC), under which PCMC will acquire most of NBC's radio assets and frequencies, except for its stations in Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. ^{[3] [4] [5]} This became the second Favorite Music Radio in Baguio under PCMC, after FM Radio Baguio 94.3, which was an originating station until it was discontinued on May 15, 2025 by PCMC management.

References

1. "TABLE 20.7a" (PDF), 2011 Philippine Yearbook, Philippine Statistics Authority: 18–45, retrieved February 13, 2021
2. "2020 NTC FM Stations" (PDF). foi.gov.ph . Retrieved February 13, 2021.
3. "From DZMM to Radyo5-DWFM: Prime Media scoops up radio assets of MVP Group". Bilyonaryo. October 27, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
4. "NBC, PCMC in radio asset transfer talks". BusinessWorld. October 29, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
5. "Lipat bahay: MVP moves Radyo5-True FM to another station as PCMC takes over 92.3 frequency". Bilyonaryo. October 28, 2024.