Interactive Broadcast Media Explained

Interactive Broadcast Media, Inc.
Type:Private
Foundation:October 31, 1996
Location:San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Owner:EDCanoy Prime Holdings, Inc. (49%)

Interactive Broadcast Media, Inc. (IBMI) is a Philippine radio network based in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.[1] [2]

History

IBMI was established on October 31, 1996 by broadcast veteran Roberto Bacsal and businessman Rene Palma as a media outlet for the then-newly acquired DWWW. Back then, its offices were located at #23 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave, Quezon City.[3]

In 2010, Antonio "Tonyboy" Cojuangco Jr. acquired a non-controlling share of IBMI and transferred ownership of ABC Development Corporation's former radio stations, collectively known as Dream FM Network, into the former.

In November 2011, IBMI moved to its new home in Atlanta Center, San Juan, Metro Manila after Radio Mindanao Network took over DWWW's operations. In 2012, RMN's parent company, EDCanoy Prime Holdings, acquired 49% of IBMI.[4]

On March 7, 2016, Philippine President Benigno C. Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10753 which renewed IBMI's legislative franchise for another 25 years. The law granted IBMI a franchise to construct, install, operate, and maintain, for commercial purposes, radio broadcasting stations and television stations, including digital television system, with the corresponding facilities such as relay stations, throughout the Philippines. The law took effect on September 5, 2021.[5]

Stations

BrandingCallsignFrequencyPowerLocation
DWWW 774DWWW774 kHz25 kWMetro Manila
Boracay Beach Radio97.3 MHz 5 kW Boracay
Radyo DigoseƱoDXET106.7 MHz5 kW Digos

Former stations

CallsignFrequencyLocationNotes
DWET106.7 MHzManilaAcquired by Ultrasonic Broadcasting System. Currently broadcasting as Energy FM.
DWTE106.7 MHzLaoagOff the air since July 2011.
DXER93.5 MHzGeneral Santos
DXXR95.9 MHzPolomolokCurrently owned by Rizal Memorial Colleges Broadcasting Corporation. Currently broadcasting as Max FM.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Republic Act No. 8210. The Corpus Juris. July 31, 2020.
  2. Web site: KBP Members. Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas. July 31, 2020.
  3. Book: Aniceto, Ben. Stay Tuned: The Golden Years of Philippine Radio. 341. 2007. Rufino J. Policarpio, Jr.. 9789719401407. July 31, 2020. Google Books.
  4. Web site: Interactive Broadcast Media, Inc.. Media Ownership Monitor by VERA Files. Reporters Without Borders. July 31, 2020.
  5. Web site: Republic Act No. 10753. LawPhil.net.