The topic of DWPM has been the subject of debate and study for years, generating conflicting opinions and diverse theories. Since ancient times, DWPM has played a fundamental role in different aspects of human life, influencing the development of society, culture, politics and economy. Throughout history, DWPM has been the object of analysis and reflection, generating endless interpretations and discussions about its true meaning and its impact on today's world. In this article, we will explore the various facets of DWPM, analyzing its importance and relevance today, as well as its influence in different areas of daily life.
Broadcast area | Mega Manila and surrounding areas |
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Frequency | 630 kHz (C-QUAM AM Stereo) |
Branding | Radyo 630 |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Filipino |
Format | News, Public affairs, Talk |
Affiliations | ABS-CBN News TeleRadyo Serbisyo |
Ownership | |
Owner | Baycomms Broadcasting Corporation |
Operator | Media Serbisyo Production Corporation (joint venture of Prime Media Holdings/Philippine Collective Media Corporation and ABS-CBN Corporation) |
History | |
First air date | June 26, 2023 June 30, 2023 (soft launch) July 17, 2023 (official launch) | (test broadcast)
Call sign meaning | Prime Media Holdings Para sa Mamamayan (current branding) |
Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
Class | A (clear frequency) |
Power | 50,000 watts |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen live (via TuneIn) |
DWPM (630 AM), broadcasting as Radyo 630, is a commercial news/talk radio station owned by Baycomms Broadcasting Corporation and operated by Media Serbisyo Production Corporation, a joint venture between Prime Media Holdings (through subsidiary Philippine Collective Media Corporation) and ABS-CBN Corporation under an airtime lease agreement. The station's studio is located at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, corner of Mother Ignacia St., Brgy. South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City; its transmitter is located along F. Navarette St., Brgy. Panghulo, Obando, Bulacan. The frequency was previously assigned to DZMM, a radio station owned and operated by ABS-CBN.
Selected programming is also simulcast on its cable channel counterpart TeleRadyo Serbisyo, and on selected FMR stations nationwide.
On May 23, 2023, ABS-CBN Corporation announced in its press release that the company will enter into a joint venture agreement with Prime Media Holdings, Inc., owned by House Speaker Representative Martin Romualdez, to produce and supply various programs including news content to broadcasters and third-party entities including the PMHI-owned Philippine Collective Media Corporation, operator of the Favorite Music Radio FM radio network. Among the plans for ABS-CBN and Prime Media's joint venture is the possible revival of DZMM on its frequency 630 kHz.
On June 26, 2023, 630 kHz conducted a test broadcast under the DWPM callsign.
The station made its soft launch on June 30, 2023, as Radyo 630. A day prior to the launch, hosts of several programs from ABS-CBN's Filipino cable news channel TeleRadyo has informed their viewers to tune-in to the new station the next day. Its soft launch coincided with the relaunch of TeleRadyo as TeleRadyo Serbisyo, which is also now handled under the Prime Media/ABS-CBN joint-venture management. It had its official launch on July 17, with the debut of its afternoon and evening programs. On August 5, the station introduced its weekend afternoon and evening programs to the station's programming grid.
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