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DZWI
NTC

DZWI (107.9

radio station owned and operated by Conamor Broadcasting System.^[1]^[2]

and 713 Productions (Now owned by Innovasia Incorporated).

History

Established in 2001 as Power 108, the station was managed by 713 Productions, owned by Marcelle John “H-Town” Marcelino. It holds the distinction of being the first station in the Philippines, and across Asia, to adopt an

urban contemporary format. Throughout its history, the station’s studios have been based in Mandaluyong. Both the station name and logo were inspired by Los Angeles–based Power 106. Shortly after its debut, Power 108 quickly gained popularity among hip hop enthusiasts throughout Metro Manila

Initially operating as an automated station, Power 108 introduced live DJs and special programs just months after its launch. Beyond Marcelino, the station featured several notable personalities, collectively known as the Power Jocks, including the late rapper

and supermodel Sarah Meier.

On August 31, 2003, Power 108 signed off abruptly without any official announcement. Despite its strong signal reaching as far as the northern parts of Metro Manila, rumors circulated that the shutdown was related to licensing issues. Just a month later, Marcelino partnered with Noveleta mayor Dino Reyes Chua to form Empire Entertainment, which took over operations of 105.9 FM, The station was relaunched on October 20, 2003, as Blazin' 105.9, featuring many of Power 108’s original Power Jocks.

In 2005, the frequency shifted to a house music format, launching as Underground Radio, which was later rebranded to U Radio in 2007. Today, the station airs a mix of herbal-themed programs alongside its music content, although it currently operates at low power.

Since then, Marcelino has taken over Wave 89.1 and evolved into a serial entrepreneur. He founded Innovasia, a holding company with diverse ventures including Lino Electronics, H-Audio Technologies, Italyumm, Times Education Group Australia, and even an animal shelter called Homebound PH. Additionally, Marcelino is pioneering the future of radio broadcasting through a new initiative called Frequency.

References

^ "TABLE 20.7a" (PDF), 2011 Philippine Yearbook, Philippine Statistics Authority: 18–45, retrieved November 5, 2022
^ "2021 NTC FM Stations" (PDF). foi.gov.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2022.

External links

Website (outdated) Archived February 15, 2005, at the Wayback Machine

v t e Radio stations in the Metro Manila market
By AM frequency	DZBR 531¹ DZXL 558 DZBB 594 DZMM 630 DZRH 666 DZAS 702 DZRB 738 DWWW 774 DZRJ 810 DZRV 846 DWIZ 882 DZSR 918 DZEM 954 DZEC 1062 DWAD 1098 DWDD 1134 DWAN 1206 DWBL 1242 DZRM 1278 DWXI 1314 DZXQ 1350 DZJV 1458¹ DWAR 1494 DZME 1530 DZUP 1602 DZBF 1674
By FM frequency	DWFO 87.5 87.9³ DWJM 88.3 DWAV 89.1 DWTM 89.9 90.3¹ DZMB 90.7 DWKY 91.5 DWFM 92.3 DWRX 93.1 DWKC 93.9 DWLL 94.7 DWDM 95.5 DWSU 95.9¹ DWRK 96.3 DWLS 97.1 DWQZ 97.9 98.3 ⁴ 98.4 (Cavite)¹ DZFE 98.7 DWRT 99.5 99.9⁴ DZRJ 100.3 DWYS 101.1 101.5³ DWSM 102.7 DWOW 103.5 DWFT 104.3 DWBM 105.1 DWLA 105.9 DWET 106.7 107.1⁴ DWNU 107.5
Digital radio by frequency and subchannel	90.7-1 91.5-1 93.9-1 93.9-2 93.9-3 95.5-1 96.3-1 96.3-2 96.3-3 98.7-1 98.7-2 100.3-1 101.1-1
Internet	Crossover Online Green Giant FM iDMZ MOR On-Line One FM Manila Radyo Pilipino Radyo QC Rakista Radio Saved Radio UST Tiger Radio WXB 102
Defunct/inactive call signs	DZMZ 89.1 ² DWCD 97.9² DZFX 101.1 ² DWST 101.1 ² DWRR 101.9 DWXB 102.7² DWCS 103.5 ² DWKX 103.5 ² DZWI 107.9² DWPM 630² DZST 860² DZPI 882 ² DWRT 990² DZIQ 990 DZAR 1026 KZKZ 1110 DZCA 1170 DWBC 1422 DWSS 1494² DZHH 1566
¹Transmitting outside Metro Manila. ²Technically still active, but with new call letters and different intellectual property. ³Licensed low-power community station. ⁴Unlicensed (pirate radio). Philippine radio markets Metro Manila Ilocos & CAR Laoag Vigan-Bangued San Fernando-Agoo Baguio Dagupan Cagayan Valley Tuguegarao Cauayan-Santiago Bayombong Central Luzon Cabanatuan Tarlac San Fernando-Angeles Olongapo-Subic Calabarzon Western Laguna Batangas-Lipa Lucena-San Pablo Mimaropa Calapan San Jose Puerto Princesa Bicol Daet Naga-Iriga Legazpi Virac Sorsogon Masbate Western Visayas Kalibo Roxas San Jose Iloilo Negros Island Region Bacolod Northeast Negros Dumaguete Central Visayas North Cebu Cebu City Bohol Eastern Visayas Calbayog-Catarman Borongan Catbalogan Tacloban-Ormoc Maasin-Sogod Zamboanga Dipolog Pagadian Ipil-Liloy Zamboanga City Northern Mindanao Ozamiz-Oroquieta Iligan Cagayan de Oro Gingoog Malaybalay-Valencia Davao Davao Malita Mati Southern Mindanao Kidapawan Tacurong-Isulan Koronadal-Surallah General Santos Caraga Surigao City Butuan Tandag San Francisco Bislig-Trento BARMM Cotabato City-Midsayap Sulu and Tawi-Tawi

v t e Radio stations in Batangas-Lipa market
By AM frequency	DZBR 531
By FM frequency	DWLD 88.7 DWEG 89.5 DWCH 91.9 DWAL 95.9 DZLC 98.5 DWAM 99.1 DZGV 99.9 DWLC 102.3 (Lemery) DWKV 102.3 (Lipa) DWEY 104.7 DZVI 105.3 DWDS 106.1 DWPB 107.3
Defunct/inactive callsigns	DWAM 1080¹ DWAW 999 DZWI 107.9
¹Technically still active, but with new call letters and different intellectual property. Philippine radio markets Metro Manila Ilocos & CAR Laoag Vigan-Bangued San Fernando-Agoo Baguio Dagupan Cagayan Valley Tuguegarao Cauayan-Santiago Bayombong Central Luzon Cabanatuan Tarlac San Fernando-Angeles Olongapo-Subic Calabarzon Western Laguna Batangas-Lipa Lucena-San Pablo Mimaropa Calapan San Jose Puerto Princesa Bicol Daet Naga-Iriga Legazpi Virac Sorsogon Masbate Western Visayas Kalibo Roxas San Jose Iloilo Negros Island Region Bacolod Northeast Negros Dumaguete Central Visayas North Cebu Cebu City Bohol Eastern Visayas Calbayog-Catarman Borongan Catbalogan Tacloban-Ormoc Maasin-Sogod Zamboanga Dipolog Pagadian Ipil-Liloy Zamboanga City Northern Mindanao Ozamiz-Oroquieta Iligan Cagayan de Oro Gingoog Malaybalay-Valencia Davao Davao Malita Mati Southern Mindanao Kidapawan Tacurong-Isulan Koronadal-Surallah General Santos Caraga Surigao City Butuan Tandag San Francisco Bislig-Trento BARMM Cotabato City-Midsayap Sulu and Tawi-Tawi