DWRL explained

Radyo Pilipino Legaspi
Callsign:DWRL
City:Legazpi
Area:Albay and surrounding areas
Branding:DWRL 1080 Radyo Pilipino
Airdate:1980 (in Batangas)
June 12, 1983 (in Albay)
Frequency:1080 kHz
Format:News, Public Affairs, Talk
Language:Albayanon, Filipino
Licensing Authority:NTC
Power:5,000 watts
Erp:5,000 watts
Class:CDE
Callsign Meaning:Radyo Legaspi
Former Names:Radyo Asenso
Former Callsigns:DZBT (1980–1983)
Network:Radyo Pilipino
Owner:Radio Corporation of the Philippines
Licensee:Radio Audience Developers Integrated Organization, Inc.
Sister Stations:88.3 One FM
Website:http://www.radyopilipino.com

DWRL (1080 AM) Radyo Pilipino is a radio station owned and operated by the Radio Corporation of the Philippines through its licensee Radio Audience Developers Integrated Organization (RADIO), Inc. The station's studio is located at Purok 5, Brgy. Rawis, Legazpi, Albay.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

History

DWRL was inaugurated in 1980 as DZBT, with studios located in Batangas City. In 1983, it moved to Legazpi City. On June 12, 1983, it went on the air at the PNR Legazpi Terminal. In November 2006, its transmitter was destroyed by Typhoon Reming. In January 2007, DWRL moved to its current home in Brgy. Rawis. On May 7, 2007, it went on air once again. In November 2015, it launched its FM repeater via 88.3 FM. In 2019, when 88.3 was launched as One FM, the latter retained its 6am to 10am simulcast. By 2020, all of RadioCorp's stations carry the Radyo Pilipino branding.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2015 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT NTC Region 5 . April 20, 2020 . October 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221025131109/https://ntc5.ntc.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2015-Annual-Performance-Report.pdf . dead .
  2. http://rsso05.psa.gov.ph/Albay-Tourism/Radio%20Stations/List%20of%20Radio%20Stations.html List of Albay stations
  3. https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2010/sep2010/gr_183094_2010.html G.R. No. 183094
  4. https://www.nnc.gov.ph/cordillera-administrative-region/car-nutrition-network/doc_download/426-directory-of-local-chief-executives Officers and Board of Directors of Bicol Media sa Nutrisyon Took Their Oath
  5. https://www.philstar.com/nation/2004/02/12/238557/bicol-mediaman-shot-dead Bicol mediaman shot dead
  6. Web site: Gov offers P.5-M bounty for CamSur radioman’s killer . April 20, 2020 . September 26, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200926194042/https://bicoltoday.com/2011/06/22/gov-offers-p-5-m-bounty-for-radiomans-killer/ . dead .