DWIZ-AM
NTC | |
Class | A (clear frequency) |
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Power | 50,000 watts |
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Webcast | streema |
Website | www |
DWIZ (882
History
1949-1991: Early beginnings as DZPI, the first iteration of DWIZ
In 1949, the Manila Broadcasting Company (now known as MBC Media Group) launched DZPI (then broadcasting at 800 kHz), serving as a sister radio station of DZRH and DZMB.[1]
On September 24, 1972, DZPI was rebranded as DWIZ Sunshine City. As one of the stations established during the Martial Law, it was then one of the most influential Top 40 music stations in Metro Manila.[1] In November 1978, the station was transferred to 882 kHz due to the adoption of the 9 kHz spacing for medium wave stations as stipulated by the Geneva Frequency Plan of 1975 (aka GE75) supplanting the NARBA-mandated 10 kHz spacing rule. In 1986, it shifted to a full service format with emphasis on news and music. DWIZ Sunshine City signed off for the last time on the first quarter of 1991.[2][3]
1991-present: The current iteration of DWIZ
In 1991, Aliw Broadcasting Corporation, a then-newly established broadcast network owned by
In 2000, DWIZ relocated their studio from Dominga Building, Pasong Tamo, Makati (home of Aliw's sister companies BusinessMirror and Pilipino Mirror) to their current home in Citystate Centre in Shaw Boulevard, Pasig.
In 2005, DWIZ launched Karambola, a morning political commentary program featuring a panel of journalists and columnists led by Jonathan De la Cruz.[5] Karambola is now one of the station's longest-running programs.
On January 3, 2014, DWIZ signed a 3-year memorandum of agreement with Radio Philippines Network (owner of CNN Philippines-affiliated stations and Radyo Ronda) for the expanded coverage of both the TV and radio networks nationwide. Selected programs of this station are also simulcasted on the Radyo Ronda Network.[6] DWIZ also launched its first ever radio jingle on July 14, 2014, a couple of days before Typhoon Glenda (Rammasun) wreaked havoc over Metro Manila.
In 2016, DWIZ officially upgraded its newly improved 50,000-watt transmitter system standing on a 300-foot tower, providing improved signal reception in the Greater Luzon Area.
On January 30, 2023, DWIZ underwent some programming changes to serve a wider audience. This comes along with the reformat of Home Radio provincial stations to a news and talk station under the DWIZ branding.[7]
ALIW Channel 23
On May 6, 2022, DWIZ started its TeleRadyo feed on digital TV via Channel 23 (527.143 MHz).[8] The channel was awarded by the National Telecommunications Commission to Aliw last January 5.[9]
On August 10, 2022, the channel started carrying the brand IZTV, with the tagline The News Company. It was officially launched on November 18. On January 30, 2023, the channel rebranded as ALIW Channel 23, coinciding with the reformatting of Home Radio's provincial stations under the DWIZ network.
Recognitions
The year 2014 and 2015 served as milestone for the station as it received several recognitions:
- Best Radio Documentary (Siyasat: "Damo") 23rd KBP Golden Dove Awards 2015
- The "Most Outstanding Radio Station of the Year" awarded by the Rotary Club of Manila Journalism Awards,
- The "Best Magazine Program" awarded to "Siyasat" by the KBP Golden Dove Awards,
- Citation in the "Best AM Radio Station" category in the KBP Golden Dove Awards
- Best Station Radio Category by the Universal Peace Federation
- Gawad Ulat for Most Supportive Radio Station by the Department of Social Welfare and Development
Notable anchors
Current
- Larry Gadon
- Evangeline Pascual
- Ferdinand Topacio
- Rodante Marcoleta
- Senator Francis Tolentino
- Dennis Antenor Jr.
Past
- Arnold Clavio
- Sen. Imee Marcos
- Mocha Uson
- Dong Puno
- Ramon Tulfo
- Salvador Escudero
- Teodoro Locsin Jr.
- Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla
- Percy Lapid
- Alex Santos
- Gani Oro
- Rey Langit
- Trixie Cruz-Angeles
References
- ^ a b c Sallan, Edwin P.; Bonotan, Trixzy Leigh (January 30, 2023). "DWIZ revamps news programming, more changes happening within '23". BusinessMirror. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ISBN 9789719401407. Retrieved August 26, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Asian Studies: Vol. 6". University of the Philippines Asian Center. 1968. p. 42. Retrieved August 26, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ Aliw Broadcasting Corp.: 23 years of public serviceArchived May 12, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "'Karambola' merges social, traditional media". BusinessMirror. July 11, 2019.
- ^ RPN-Aliw tie-up to broaden broadcasting reach Archived January 3, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Celario, Eunice; Cambri, Susan (January 30, 2023). "Pagbabago sa DWIZ Kaabang-abang". Filipino Mirror. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "NTC allows DWIZ operator Aliw Broadcasting to use Channel 23". ABS-CBN News. January 26, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
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