DWPR explained

Radyo Pilipino Dagupan
Callsign:DWPR
City:Dagupan
Area:Pangasinan and surrounding areas
Branding:DWPR 1296 Radyo Pilipino
Airdate:1973
Frequency:1296 kHz
Format:News, Public Affairs, Talk
Language:Pangasinense, Filipino
Licensing Authority:NTC
Power:10,000 watts
Callsign Meaning:Pangasinan Radio
Affiliations:Radio Mindanao Network
Network:Radyo Pilipino
Owner:Radyo Pilipino Corporation
Licensee:Beacon Communications System, Inc.
Former Frequencies:1300 kHz (1973–1978)

DWPR (1296 AM) Radyo Pilipino is a radio station owned and operated by Radyo Pilipino Corporation through its licensee Beacon Communications System, Inc. The station's studio is located along Gonzales St., Brgy. Bonuan Boquig, Dagupan, and its transmitter is located in Brgy. Bolosan, Dagupan.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

It was formerly owned by Allied Broadcasting Center from its inauguration until 1983, when the Radio Corporation of the Philippines acquired the station. It is one of the few Radyo Pilipino stations affiliated with the Radio Mindanao Network.

Notes and References

  1. https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/05/31/mediaman-killed-in-road-crash/ Mediaman killed in road crash
  2. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/842365/pangasinan-radio-commentator-pretended-he-died-to-dupe-attacker Pangasinan radio commentator pretended he died to dupe attacker
  3. https://radyonatin.com/story.php?storyid=11572 Former MECO chairman accused of libel before Pangasinan RTC
  4. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/589779/frustrated-murder-complaint-filed-vs-suspects-in-shooting-of-pangasinan-journo-nbsp/story/ Frustrated murder complaint filed vs. suspects in shooting of Pangasinan journo
  5. https://punch.dagupan.com/articles/news/2015/08/guv-files-libel-cases-vs-4-radio-commentators/ Guv files libel cases vs. 4 radio commentators
  6. https://punch.dagupan.com/articles/news/2016/11/newsman-survives-gun-slay/ Newsman survives gun slay