DZYB (102.3 FM) is a radio station owned by Nation Broadcasting Corporation and operated by Philippine Collective Media Corporation. It currently serves as a relay station of FM Radio 92.3 in Manila. The station's transmitter is located at Mt. Sto. Tomas, Tuba, Benguet.[1][2]
| Relay of DWFM Manila | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Broadcast area | Benguet, La Union and surrounding areas |
| Frequency | 102.3 MHz |
| Branding | FM Radio 92.3 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Filipino |
| Format | Classic hits, Contemporary MOR, OPM |
| Network | Favorite Music Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Nation Broadcasting Corporation |
| Operator | Philippine Collective Media Corporation (outright acquisition of the frequency pending) |
| Through PCMC: FM Radio 94.3 | |
| History | |
First air date | 1978 |
Former names |
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Call sign meaning | YaBut (former owner) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| ERP | 20,000 watts |
History
editThe station began operations in 1978 as MRS 102.3, airing an adult contemporary format. In 1998, after NBC was acquired by PLDT subsidiary MediaQuest Holdings, the station rebranded as Jesse @ Rhythms 102.3 and switched to a Top 40 format. In 2005, the name was shortened to 102.3 Jesse as the station switched to an urban contemporary format.
On February 21, 2011, months after TV5 took over operations of the stations, it became a relay station of Radyo5 92.3 in Metro Manila, with the News FM sub-brand, later transitioning to True FM in 2022. On November 4, 2024, it was rebranded to Favorite Music Radio (FMR), continuing as a relay of DWFM Manila as part of an agreement between Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and Philippine Collective Media Corporation (PCMC), under which PCMC will acquire most of NBC's radio assets and frequencies, except for its Cebu and Cagayan de Oro stations.[3][4][5] This became the second Favorite Music Radio in Baguio under PCMC, alongside FMR Baguio on 94.3 MHz (as an originating station).
References
edit- ^ "TABLE 20.7a" (PDF), 2011 Philippine Yearbook, Philippine Statistics Authority: 18–45, retrieved February 13, 2021
- ^ "2020 NTC FM Stations" (PDF). foi.gov.ph. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ "From DZMM to Radyo5-DWFM: Prime Media scoops up radio assets of MVP Group". Bilyonaryo. October 27, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
- ^ "NBC, PCMC in radio asset transfer talks". BusinessWorld. October 29, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ "Lipat bahay: MVP moves Radyo5-True FM to another station as PCMC takes over 92.3 frequency". Bilyonaryo. October 28, 2024.
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