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| City of license | Quezon City |
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| Broadcast area | Metro Manila |
| Branding | Tambayan 101.9 |
| Slogan | Sa'n ka pa! |
| Frequency | 101.9 MHz (also on HD Radio) |
| First air date | 1960-1972 as DZRR 1972-1986 as OK 101 BBC Radio 101.9 FM 1986-1987 as Knock Out Radio DWKO FM 1987-1989 as Zoo FM 1989-1996 as Radio Romance 1996-1998 as DWRR 101.9 "All The Hits, All the Time" 1998-2005 as WRR 101.9 For Life! 2005-2009 as Alam Mo Na Yan 101.9 For Life! 2009 as Bespren 101.9 For Life! 2009-present as Tambayan 101.9 |
| Format | Pop |
| Power | 22,500 watts |
| Callsign meaning | DW Radio Romance (former branding) |
| Former callsigns | DZRR (1960-1972), DWWK (1973-1984), DWOK (1984-1986), DWKO (1986-1987), DZOO (1987-1989) |
| Owner | ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | http://www.tambayan1019.com/ |
DWRR-FM, branded as Tambayan 101.9, is the flagship FM station of the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation in the Philippines. Originally founded in 1960 and Acquired by ABS-CBN in 1986, it is broadcast live throughout the Philippine archipelago as well as throughout the world via The Filipino Channel (TFC). The studios located at ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Mo.Ignacia St., Quezon City. Its transmitter is located along Sumulong Highway, Antipolo, Rizal sharing transmitters with 99.5RT.
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History
as DZRR (CBN, ABS-CBN) and DWWK/DWOK (BBC)
DZRR-FM is the sole FM station of the former CBN (then ABS-CBN) which originally founded in 1960 contains oldies music of the 60's and 70's, later absorbed to the newly-merged giant network until 1972. When Martial Law was declared in 1972, both DZRR-FM and ABS-CBN were shutdowned under strict censorship as the FM station takes over to Roberto Benedicto and changed to DWOK-FM (as OK 101.9) of the Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation originally aired in 1973 (as DWWK) . However, it was returned and re-aired to ABS-CBN after the 1986 EDSA Revolution.
as KO Radio/ Zoo 101.9
The fall of the Marcos Regime brought about the return of ABS-CBN. In July of 1986, then newly-formed Presidential Commission on Good Governance turned two radio stations, DWAN-AM and DWOK-FM, over to ABS-CBN from Marcos crony Roberto Benedicto. DWOK (the former FM station of Benedicto-owned Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation) was renamed DWKO and resumed broadcasting four months later. Lito Balquiedra Jr., Vice-President for Radio, spearheaded the return of the giant network to the local broadcasting scene.
The network started recruiting both experienced and new employees. After days of careful planning, DWKO was born - the first ever FM radio station with an AM format, carrying the name "KO Radio" on October of 1986 and playing the best hits during that time. Less than a year later, the station reformatted and became known as Zoo 101.9 (DZOO-FM) Hayop Talaga! which is best known for its diamond logo and a slightly uptrend pop sound led to the introduction of OPM music and disco hits. DZOO-FM ends broadcasting in March of 1989 to give way its station reformat.
as Radio Romance
On August 1, 1989, it reformatted again and this time it became popularly known as "Radio Romance", hence the initials RR, playing all easy-listening love songs, manned by all-female jocks. That year also signaled the station's first nationwide reach when 103.1 MHz Baguio simulcasted its signals, ensuring travelers from Manila to as far north as Ilocos Sur, uninterrupted listening of its programs.
"Radio Romance" became a title of the movie as well as a theme song of the station composed by Jose Mari Chan during its popularity.
as WRR 101.9 For Life!/101.9 For Life!
On October 1, 1996, WRR regenerated itself into a mainstream pop music station branded WRR 101.9 All the hits, all the time! in response to growing trend of "masa" radio or FM radio for the masses launched by 102.7 Star FM a year earlier. This format plays not only love songs, but also dance and rock hits. In 1998, it changed to WRR 101.9 For Life! giving life to listeners with entertainment.
In 2005, DWRR-FM's on-air personalities had dropped the station call letters (WRR) and would just say "Alam Mo Na 'Yan! 101.9 For Life!" (You Already Know It! 101.9 For Life!) lasting from 2005 - 2008. In late 2008, the station went another rebrand as "Bespren 101.9 For Life!" (Bestfriend 101.9 For Life!).
The station had its last broadcast under the 101.9 For Life! brand on September 19, 2009 and underwent a transition period playing automated music in preparation for a relaunch of DWRR-FM's new branding on October 1, 2009. However, due to the recent onslaught of Typhoon Ketsana in Manila, the station rebrand was postponed until further notice. For the time being, DWRR-FM temporarily went under the name "ABS-CBN 101.9 FM" or Plain "101.9".
The postponed relaunch is now set at November 4, 2009. Prior to the announcement of the launch date, the station's DJs began providing live spiels again every top of the hour since October 12. But as part of the ongoing transition, the disc jockeys had limited their use of the neither "Bespren" nor the "For Life!" slogan and no longer mention the format of the station's SMS syntax except the text hotline itself.
as Tambayan 101.9
At November 4 at 9:12pm, there was a broadcast about the history of DWRR. After that, it relaunched as Tambayan 101.9 starting with the theme song & live debut in A Venue in Makati. Now, Tambayan 101.9 can also be seen in their website along with the Live Video Streaming where the jocks and the studio can be seen while they are on the air while the Animated Sofa embodied the station can be seen in between the music playing. Live Video Streaming broadcasts from 8am to 8pm.
The station was also launched via HD Radio technology.[1]
Air staff
- Jack Melo
- R-Nold Rei
- Toni
- Martin D.
- Billie
- China Heart
- Cha-Cha (Ang Dyosa sa Balat ng Lupa!)
- Ric Rider
- Laila Chikadora
- Onse
- Charlie (Ang Bisayang Kalbo!)
- Jasmin
- Fiols
Former Air Staff
DZRR-FM (1960-1972)
- Joey Galvez
- Kuya Cesar †
- Helen Vela †
- Joey De Leon
- Ike Lozada †
- Rey Langit
DWWK/DWOK-FM (1973-1986)
- Jun Bannag
- Eddie Mercado †
- Joey Galvez
- Mel Tiangco
- Jay Sonza
- Mario Garcia
DWKO-FM (1986-1987)
- Jun Banaag
- Long Tall Howard
- Peter Rabbit
- The Unbeatable
DZOO-FM (1987-1989)
- Big O'Brien
- Dave Ryan
- Bob Curry
- George Boon
- Jeremiah Junior (now with 99.5RT)
- Lindy
Radio Romance (1989-1996)
- Amy Godinez
- Amy Perez
- Angela
- Anna Reyes
- Big Daddy LBJ
- Bing Palao
- Bon Vibar
- Mike Cohen
- Cathy
- Clay Clavesilia
- Emily
- Gladys Macalino
- Jerry Bennett
- Jess Decolongon
- Maxine
- Michiko Makinano
- Mickey
- Monica
- Nessie
- Queenie
WRR "All The Hits, All the Time!" (1996-1998)
- Bob Cat
- Bob Ryder
- Bruce Allen
- "Dr. Clark"
- John Allen
- Ray Antonio Crisostomo, aka "Johnny Ace"
- MJ Manlapaz "Mister Jellybean"
- Nino Alejandro
- Paul Parado
- Raffy
- Ralph Christian
- Rick Spade
- Tom Bone
- China Heart
- Sam (newscaster)
- Alex (newscaster)
- Martin D.
WRR 101.9 For Life! (1998-2005)
- Toni
- Reggie Valdez
- China Heart
- Martin D.
- Billie
- Jack Melo
- Candy
- Danny Bravo
- Don Angelo
- AJ Brian
- Don Henry
- Jim Robin
- Michael Vincent
- David Kiss
- Benny Davis
- Riki Kwek
- DJ Geri, a.k.a. "Ms. M"
- Ric Rider
- R-nold Rey
- Laila
Alam Mo Na Yan/Bestpren/101.9 (2005-2009)
- Martin D.
- Billie
- Reggie Valdez
- Laila
- Jack Melo
- Ric Rider
- Cha-Cha
- Chinaheart
- Toni
- R-Nold Rei
- Pretty Trizha
Programs
Monday to Friday
- 5-8am (Rnold Rei & Onse)
- 6-11am (News:Toni)
- 8-12pm (Martin D. & Chinaheart)
- 12-3pm (Laila Chikadora)
- 3-6pm (Ric Rider)
- 3-8pm (News:Billie)
- 6-10pm (Charlie, Fiols & Chacha)
- 10-2am (Jack Melo)
- 2-5am (Jasmin)
Sabado Tambayan
- 5-9am (Rnold Rei & Onse)
- 6-11am (News:Toni)
- 9-1pm (Ric Rider)
- 1-5pm (Charlie)
- 5-9pm (Chinaheart)
- 3-8pm (News:Billie)
- 9pm-1am (Charlie)
Sunday Tambayan
- 1-5am (Jasmin)
- 5-9am (Martin D.)
- 9-1pm (Laila Chikadora)
- 1-5pm (Jack Melo)
- 5-9pm (Chacha)
- 9-12am (Jasmin)
Segments
- Badingsyonaryo
- Laughing Trip
- Balitang Balita
- Spluk Ni Laila
- Anong Meron?
- Talaga?
- Debatehan sa Tambayan
- Heart To Heart
- Request Express
- Anong Trip Mo?
- Yun Naman
- Super Supot
Awards
- 18th KBP Golden Dove Awardee, Best Comedy Program for Topsilog
- 17th KBP Golden Dove Awardee, Best Magazine Show Host for Reggie Valdez
- 16th KBP Golden Dove Awardee, Best Magazine Show for "Heart to Heart".
- 16th KBP Golden Dove Awardee, Best Radio DJ for Martin D.
- 14th KBP Golden Dove Awardee, Best Variety Show Host for Laila.
- 13th KBP Golden Dove Awardee for Outstanding FM Radio Station.
- 13th KBP Golden Dove Awardee for Texter's Choice FM Station - Luzon
- 12th KBP Golden Dove Awardee for Best Radio Station.
- Recognized as the number 1 radio station in Metro Manila based on the 2002 KBP-RRC Survey.
- Station of the Year in the 2002 Dangal ng Pilipino-Consumer's Choice Awards.
- Best Public Service Ad (Pinoy, Ang Galing Mo!) in the 2002 Catholic Mass Media Awards.
- Best Developmental Information Plug (Halalan '95)
- Best Comedy Program (Request Express) in the 1997 KBP Golden Dove Awards.
Theme music
- As Radio Romance 101.9, the theme was popularized by Jose Mari Chan
- In 1999, the For-Life jingle was launched. This was sung by Jolina Magdangal and Jimmy Bondoc. This also had other shorter versions by various recording artists.
- A re-hashed version was used from March 8, 2004 to September 18, 2005 by Heart Evangelista and Erik Santos.
- In September 19, 2005 the station launched a new and hip station jingle courtesy of Vhong Navarro on vocals using the slogan Alam Mo Na 'Yan! in the lyrics.
- On September 1, 2007 the latest 101.9 For Life jingle was launched. This newest station theme was composed by Raimund Marasigan of Sandwich (band) (former drummer of The Eraserheads) and interpreted by Itchyworms and by Yeng Constantino of Pinoy Dream Academy.
- As Tambayan 101.9, the theme was popularized by Skabetche Band and Empoy Marquez.
Trivia
- In November 1995, the Radio Romance jingle sung and composed by Mr. Jose Mari Chan was launched. After hearing the jingle, then ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp., Vice President for Entertainment, Ms. Charo Santos – Concio decided to produce a movie out of the stations format which features Ariel Rivera, Gelli de Belen, Jolina Magdangal, Rico Yan and Claudine Baretto, under the direction of Jose Javier Reyes for Star Cinema.
- 101.9 For Life is the first Filipino radio station to broadcast worldwide (Mainland U.S.A., Hawaii, Canada, Australia, parts of Europe, Middle East, Japan, Korea and other parts of Asia) via The Filipino Channel and thru ABS-CBNNow!.
- "Heart to Heart" is the only program retained from the original WRR program line-up. Its popularity prompted other stations with similar format to create their own versions of the program.
- Patti Austin sang a shorter version of the For-Life jingle.
ABS-CBN FM Radio Network
MOR, which stands for My Only Radio - For Life!, is ABS-CBN's FM Regional Radio Network.
- Further information: List of ABS-CBN channels and stations#FM Radio Network
See also
References
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