DYEZ-AM explained

Aksyon Radyo Bacolod
Callsign:DYEZ
City:Bacolod
Area:Northern Negros Island, Panay and surrounding areas
Branding:DYEZ Aksyon Radyo
Airdate:August 17, 1969
Frequency:684 kHz
Former Frequencies:690 kHz (1969–1978)
Format:News, Public Affairs, Talk, Drama
Language:Hiligaynon, Filipino
Licensing Authority:NTC
Power:10,000 watts
Erp:20,000 watts
Former Callsigns:DYEN (1969–1972)
Network:Aksyon Radyo
Owner:MBC Media Group
Webcast:Listen and Watch Live (via Facebook Live, Selected programs only)
Website:Aksyon Radyo Bacolod

DYEZ (684 AM) Aksyon Radyo is a radio station owned and operated by MBC Media Group. Its studio and offices are located at the 4th floor, Wilrose Bldg., Locsin St. cor. Burgos St., Barangay 9, Bacolod, while its transmitter is located in Brgy. Taloc, Bago, Negros Occidental (sharing tower site with local DZRH relay station DYBH).[1] [2]

Broadcasting history

DYEZ was established in 1969 in the administrative building of the then Elizalde-owned Central Azucarera De La Carlota in La Carlota. It initially carried the call sign of DYEN. The station hosted some of the pioneer broadcasters in the province.[3]

In 1972, it was among the stations that closed down upon the declaration of Martial Law. Several years later, it resumed operations as DYEZ and became the dominant news and music station. This was known at that time as DYEZ Sunshine City, the localized version of Manila's DWIZ (now owned by Aliw Broadcasting Corporation) used at that time as Sunshine City.

By the 1980s, DYEZ shifted its programming to full-time news and public affairs. With it came the change of name from Radyo Balita to Radyo Owang, until finally adopting the Aksyon Radyo branding in the late 1990s.

In 2009, Aksyon Radyo Bacolod celebrated its 40th Anniversary.

In 2011, Aksyon Radyo Bacolod celebrated its 42nd Anniversary by way of a free medical and dental mission which benefitted nearly 300 patients.

Recently, Aksyon Radyo Bacolod capped the year 2011 with another project by its civic arm "Operation Tulong Task Force" when it turned over to the Social Action Center of the Diocese of Bacolod more than 200 boxes of used clothes and food stuff for the victims of Tropical Storm “Sendong".[4]

In 2019, Aksyon Radyo Bacolod celebrated its 50th Golden Anniversary.

Recognitions and awards

Notes and References

  1. https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1820020/Bacolod/Lifestyle/dyEZ-Aksyon-Radyo-celebrates-golden-anniversary dyEZ Aksyon Radyo celebrates golden anniversary
  2. https://watchmendailyjournal.com/2019/08/23/aksyon-radyo-bacolod-hosts-gala-night/ Aksyon Radyo Bacolod hosts Gala Night
  3. https://dnx.news/features/ennovations-unionbank-blending-art-and-pixels-in-banking/ EnnoVatiOns | UnionBank: Blending art and pixels in banking
  4. http://www.visayandailystar.com/2012/January/03/people.htm Aksyon Radyo Bacolod turns over aid