Radio in the Philippines
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Radio in the Philippines refers to radio programs, radio stations, and radio broadcasting organizations in the country. Estimates on the number or radio stations range from 1,200 to 1,500.[1]
Radio in the Philippines started in 1924 with the establishment of
This was not the first test however. Archives suggest that in 1922, an American woman named Mrs. Redgrave used a five-watt transmitter for a test broadcast from Nichols Field (now
Henry Herman's station originally broadcast using a 5-watt transmitter. In 1924, it boosted its power to 100 watts. On October 4, 1924, Henry Herman transferred KZKZ's ownership to the
In 1929, RCP launched KZRC in Cebu broadcasting with a 100-watt transmitter, but was later sold to store owner Isaac Beck. It is now
Early on, all radio programs were in English.[4] This was the American Colonial Era in the Philippines. Most shows resembled American shows, even copying sponsorship.[4]
Radio was unregulated until 1931 when the Radio Control Board was established under the
Upon the declaration of martial law in 1972, the
The current oldest continuously operating radio station is DZRB-AM.[11] Another old station would be DZRH, started as KZRH.
Broadcast code of the Philippines
The Philippine Broadcast Code was issued by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) in 2007, which sets standards of performance and ethical conduct for the broadcast of radio and television stations for KBP member broadcasters and organizations.[12]
Violence against journalists
Acts of violence against radio commentators and other members of the media are monitored by human rights organizations and media watchdogs, such as the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility[13] and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines.[14]
See also
- Television in the Philippines
- Mass media in the Philippines
- List of radio stations in the Philippines
References
- ^ "Philippines". Media Landscapes. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ^ a b Herman, Harry E. "My Father's Plight with the American Eagle, the 2014 book written by author Harry E. Herman, United States Army, Retired". Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ISBN 978-971-542-548-3. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "History of Philippine Radio". Radio Online Now. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ISBN 978-971-542-548-3. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ "National Affairs: Praise". 20 September 1926 – via content.time.com.
- ^ "Philippine Broadcast History". www.oldradio.com.
- ^ "Breaking the News: Silencing the Media Under Martial Law". Martial Law Museum. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ^ "Declaration of Martial Law". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ^ Mercado, Gabe (May 31, 2017). "A rebel radio station that defied Marcos' martial law". CNN. Archived from the original on May 31, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ "PBS-BBS History". Philippine Broadcasting Service. Government of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ "Programs & Projects". Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ "Press Freedom Watch". CMFR. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ "Broadcaster injured after assault outside radio station in Iloilo City —NUJP". GMA News Online. 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2022-10-21.