DWGV-FM explained

GV Central Luzon
Callsign:DWGV
City:Angeles City
Area:Central Luzon and surrounding areas
Branding:GV 99.1
Frequency:99.1 MHz
Format:CHR/Top 40, OPM
Language:English, Kapampangan, Filipino
Licensing Authority:NTC
Power:5,000 watts
Callsign Meaning:Galang and Villegas
Good Vibes
Owner:Apollo Broadcast Investors
Licensee:Mediascape Inc.
Sister Stations:GVAM 792
Webcast:Listen Live (via Mixlr)

DWGV (99.1 FM), broadcasting as GV 99.1, is a radio station owned and operated by GV Radios Network Corporation, a subsidiary of Apollo Broadcast Investors through its licensee Cignal TV/MediaScape Inc.,[1] affiliated of Radyo5 Manila.[2] The station's studio is located at the 4th Floor, PG Building, MacArthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City, and its transmitter is located at the Royal Golf And Country Club, Porac. It operates daily from 5:00 AM to 12:00 MN.[3] [4] [5]

History

DWGV-FM signed on November 7, 1983, by GV Broadcasting System under the foundation of Emmanuel "Manoling" Galang, a licensed Electronics and Communications Engineer. Originally intended as a training background for the students of Galang Technical Institute, it later became Angeles City's center of information for Central Luzon. GV also produced programs for most prominent personalities such as Ted Failon, Erwin Tulfo, and Daniel Razon among others.

GV's broadcast franchise under Republic Act 8169 was granted in 1995, and was later amended in 1998 allowing GV expanded its broadcast operations nationwide. A second GV station (DZGV) was launched in Galang's native hometown province Batangas, followed by an AM station (GVAM 792) Angeles. Other stations were applied and approved by NTC.

Until then, the GV FM 99.1 brand and its "Drive Radio" tagline were used until 2012 when the "FM" suffix was dropped and rechristened as GV 99.1 with a new slogan "Your Good Vibes".

In 2007, GV Broadcasting was acquired by MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., a media conglomerate owned by the PLDT's Beneficial Trust Fund, with the Galangs became part of the said firm. Since then, GV Broadcasting was renamed as Mediascape Inc. GV 99.1 became available nationwide on Mediascape's own DTH satellite service Cignal TV since its launch in 2009.

In 2009, management and operations of GV radio stations were transferred to a new entity Metro City Media Services (MCMS) before merging with cable TV operations of Apollo Global Corporation and became Apollo Broadcast Investors.

Awards

! Year! Awards! Category! Result! Ref.
201120th KBP Golden Dove AwardsBest FM Station - Provincial
20174th Paragala AwardsBest Local Radio Station
20185th Paragala AwardsBest Local Radio Station
20196th Paragala AwardsBest Local Radio Station[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Republic Act No. 11668 | GOVPH.
  2. News: TV5 receives recognition from the 20th KBP Golden Dove Awards. Orosa. Rosalinda L.. The Philippine Star. 4 November 2011.
  3. http://news.pampanga.gov.ph/index.php/pampanga-governor-lauds-media-in-times-of-calamity/ Pampanga Governor Lauds Media in Times of Calamity
  4. https://cmfr-phil.org/media-ethics-responsibility/ethics/propaganda-or-public-informationthe-blocktiming-landscape-in-pampanga/ Propaganda or public information?The blocktiming landscape in Pampanga
  5. https://www.philstar.com/business/2011/11/05/744324/clark-needs-more-bpo-workers Clark needs more BPO workers
  6. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1096590/inquirer-net-wins-best-digital-content-for-news-award-at-paragala-2019 INQUIRER.net wins 'Best Digital Content for News' award at Paragala 2019