Rajah Broadcasting Network
| Company type | Privately held company | |
|---|---|---|
| Industry | Parent RJ Broadcasting Group | |
| Website | www |
| Type | SDTV) |
|---|---|
Official website | www |
| Language | English Filipino |
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. (which stands for RAmon JAcinto Holdings) is a Philippine television and radio network owned by guitarist-singer-businessman Ramon "RJ" Jacinto. The network's studio headquarters located at Ventures I Bldg., Makati Avenue cor. Gen. Luna Street, Makati, Metro Manila.
About
The RJ Group was founded by Ramon “RJ” Jacinto 50 years ago in the Philippines. Ramon Jacinto was born on June 3, 1945, in Pasay, Philippines. His grandfather, Dr. Nicanor Jacinto, founded the Philippine Bank of Commerce, which was the first Filipino-owned private bank, and RJ's father, Don Fernando P. Jacinto founded the steel industry in the country—Jacinto Steel and Iligan Integrated Steel Mills, which are now known as National Steel.
At the age of 15, RJ Enterprises pioneered in multi-track recording in the Philippines, utilizing the first three multi-track Ampex in Southeast Asia.
After the
RJ's radio station, DZRJ, became the voice of the democratic revolution, known as Radyo Bandido, and was the recipient of freedom awards after that.
RJ immediately expanded his radio stations and started many businesses after that, making up for lost time.
Today, the RJ Group is composed of broadcasting, entertainment, and music store enterprises.
This includes a nationwide network of 11 total FM and AM radio stations and a TV station, RJ DigiTV, which is carried nationwide by the cable networks, and in Metro Manila via Digital Terrestrial Television. The RJ broadcasting group is known to be the prime movers of locally produced music, discovering many talents from the 60s on, who have become name-brand entertainers in the Philippine music scene.
RJ FM 100.3, the flagship radio station of the group, plays the greatest and the latest hits from five decades, packaging it as three songs in a row. Following the same format, it is the most successful radio station whose musical playlist is defined not by genre, but by sound. Its programming format has been popularly lauded as a groundbreaking formula and is streamed 24 hours a day via Facebook, on the web and through the radio. Its primary markets are the movers and shakers, decision makers, and upwardly mobile youth. RJ FM DJs, namely Steve O’Neal and Renen de Guia, owner of Ovation Productions, have become major producers and promoters of the biggest and hottest concerts in the Philippines.
Franchise renewal
On October 9, 2018, in accordance with current constitutional rules, it was granted a 25-year legislative franchise under Republic Act (R.A.) 8104 was approved by the House of Representatives and by the Senate of the Philippines. On August 31, 2019, which renewed Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.'s franchise to construct, install, operate and maintain commercial radio and TV broadcasting stations signed by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte under Republic Act No. 11414.
RBN stations
RJTV owned and operated stations
RJTV's upcoming expansion of digital terrestrial television will be announced soon as possible in other bigger key cities nationwide. [1][2]
Digital
| Branding | Callsign | Ch. # | Frequency | Power kW (ERP) | Station Type | Area of Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJTV Manila | DZRJ-DTV | 29 | 563.143 MHz | 2.5 kW | Originating | Metro Manila |
Analog
| Branding | Callsign | Ch. # | Power (kW) | Station Type | Transmitter Site (Coverage) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJTV Tuguegarao | DWRJ-TV | 9 | 5 kW | Relay | Tuguegarao (Northern Luzon)
|
| RJTV Cagayan de Oro | DXRJ-TV | 31 | 5 kW | Relay | Cagayan de Oro (Northern Mindanao) |
| RJTV Davao | DXRS-TV | 23 | 5 kW | Relay | Davao (Davao Region) |
RJTV via cable and satellite television
| Cable/Satellite Provider | Ch. # | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Cablelink | 102 | Metro Manila |
| Sky Cable | 19 | Metro Manila |
| Cignal | 28 | Nationwide |
| G Sat | 68 | Nationwide |
SatLite
|
29 | Nationwide |
| LeyteNet | 18 | Tacloban City, Leyte (former) |
Radio stations
RJAM stations
| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power (kW) | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radyo Bandido | DZRJ-AM | 810 kHz | 50 kW | Mega Manila |
RJFM stations
| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power (kW) | Station Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJFM Manila | DZRJ-FM | 100.3 MHz | 25 kW | Originating | Metro Manila |
| RJFM Baguio | DWDJ-FM | 91.1 MHz | 5 kW | Relay | Baguio |
| RJFM Tuguegarao | DWRJ-FM | 96.5 MHz | 5 kW | Relay | Tuguegarao |
| RJFM Palawan | DZJR-FM | 99.1 MHz | 5 kW | Relay | Puerto Princesa |
| RJFM Iloilo | DYNJ-FM | 98.3 MHz | 5 kW | Relay | Iloilo City |
| RJFM Bacolod | DYFJ-FM | 99.9 MHz | 5 kW | Relay | Bacolod |
| RJFM Cebu | DYRJ-FM | 100.3 MHz | 20 kW | Relay | Cebu City |
| RJFM Cagayan de Oro | DXRJ-FM | 88.5 MHz | 10 kW | Relay | Cagayan de Oro |
| RJFM Iligan | DXQJ-FM | 88.7 MHz | 5 kW | Relay | Iligan |
| RJFM Davao | DXDJ-FM | 100.3 MHz | 20 kW | Relay | Davao City |
Inactive stations
| Callsign | Frequency | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
DYRJ-AM
|
1152 kHz | Iloilo City | Migrated to FM in 1980. |
| DXRJ-AM | 1476 kHz | Iligan | Went off the air in 2013. Migrated to FM in 2015. |
| — | 99.9 MHz | General Santos | Went off the air in the late 90s. |
| 100.3 MHz | Zamboanga City |
Cable/DTV channels
Radyo Bandido TV
Radyo Bandido TV is a Tagalog-language news/talk channel of Rajah Broadcasting Network. The channel predominantly airs simulcasts of DZRJ 810 AM programs. The channel launched on September 16, 2019. Radyo Bandido TV started its official broadcasting on October 15, 2019.
RJ Rock TV
RJ Rock TV is a music and entertainment cable/terrestrial television channel operated by Rajah Broadcasting Network. It was launched on September 1, 2019.
Other assets
Divisions
- RJ Group of Companies
Films and studios
- RJ Academy of Music
- RJ Productions
- RJ Recording Studios
- RJ Guitar Center
- RJ Bistro
- RJ Shop
- RJ Electronics
Other properties
- Jacinto Color Steel Inc.
Productions and affiliates
- The Philippine Star
- Daily Tribune
- VOA
- BBC
- Jesus is Our Shield Worldwide Ministries (Oras ng Himala)
- TV Maria
Defunct
- 2nd Avenue
- 8TriMedia Broadcasting Network
References
- ^ "2021 NTC Broadcast Stations via FOI website" (PDF). foi.gov.ph. September 4, 2021.
- ^ "2019 NTC Broadcast Stations via FOI website" (PDF). foi.gov.ph. August 17, 2019.
- ^ "NTC AM Radio Stations via FOI website" (PDF). foi.gov.ph. August 17, 2019.
- ^ "NTC FM Stations via FOI website" (PDF). foi.gov.ph. August 17, 2019.
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