DZNS

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Radyo Totoo Vigan (DZNS)
Broadcast area Ilocos Sur, Abra and surrounding areas
Frequency 963 kHz
BrandingDZNS 963 Radyo Totoo
Programming
Language(s) Ilocano, Filipino
Format News, Public Affairs, Talk, Religious Radio
Affiliations Catholic Media Network
Ownership
Owner Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia
History
First air date
September 7, 1968 (1968-09-07)
Call sign meaning
Nueva Segovia
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
Power 5,000 watts
Links
Website Official Website

DZNS (963 AM) is a radio station in the Philippines owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia. The station's studio and transmitter are located in Brgy. Pantay Fatima, Vigan. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. Communication | Ilocos Sur
  2. "Vigan Launches '2013 Longganisa Festival'". Archived from the original on 2019-08-04. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  3. Former radio announcer shot dead in Ilocos Sur
  4. Radio announcer killed in Ilocos Sur
  5. Ilocos green group condemns killing of environmental advocate