DWNU
Encyclopedia
DWNU, broadcasting as 107.5 Win Radio, is the music FM
radio station
of Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
in the Philippines
. The station's studio
is located at the ground floor AIC Gold Tower, F. Ortigas Jr. Rd., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
and its transmitter is located at Crestview Heights Subdivision, Brgy. San Roque, Antipolo City shared by its sister station UNTV-37
.
signed off for the last time a day earlier. It is managed by Manny Luzon who became the EVP and COO on October 10, 2010.
Luzon originally coined the name "Love Radio" for DZMB in the 80s. Since 2002, it retained its #1 spot among Metro Manila stations. Eventually, he formed UBSI
in 1991, created and popularized Energy FM in key provinces beginning in 1996. In 2003, Energy took over DWKY in Manila, immediately becoming a household sensation and in 2008 reaching as far as #2 among Metro Manila stations.
Just four months after its debut, it landed at #7 according to the March 2011 KBP Radio Research Council survey.
Some listeners claim the network is only a mere 'copycat' of 90.7 Love Radio
in terms of its slogan and its station IDs (Win Radio's slogan Pinag-iisipan pa ba yan? was more of a synonym to Love Radio's slogan Kailangan pa bang i-memorize yan?). The DJs of Win Radio are mostly old voices who officially resigned from their previous stations.
Along with 91.5 Big Radio, they were also made to answer the more popular MBC's pair of sister stations of similar format: 90.7 Love Radio and 101.1 Yes! FM
.
FM broadcasting
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radio station
Radio station
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of Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation is a Philippine radio and television network, with main broadcast facilities in Metro Manila....
in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. The station's studio
Studio
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is located at the ground floor AIC Gold Tower, F. Ortigas Jr. Rd., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Pasig City
The City of Pasig is one of the city municipalities of Metro Manila in the Philippines and was the former capital of the province of Rizal prior to the formation of this grouping of cities designated as the National Capital Region...
and its transmitter is located at Crestview Heights Subdivision, Brgy. San Roque, Antipolo City shared by its sister station UNTV-37
DWAO-TV
UNTV is a UHF television station in the Philippines operated by the Progressive Broadcasting Corporation, the same company that operates the 107.5 Win Radio and 91.5 Big Radio network of FM stations. DWAO is one of very few NTSC-System M stations in the world that broadcast on channel 37...
.
History
The station debuted on November 9, 2010 as 107.5 Win Radio after NU 107NU 107
NU107 was the flagship radio station of Progressive Broadcasting Corporation in the Philippines. The station's last studio was located at the ground floor, AIC Gold Tower, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City....
signed off for the last time a day earlier. It is managed by Manny Luzon who became the EVP and COO on October 10, 2010.
Luzon originally coined the name "Love Radio" for DZMB in the 80s. Since 2002, it retained its #1 spot among Metro Manila stations. Eventually, he formed UBSI
Ultrasonic Broadcasting System
Ultrasonic Broadcasting System, Inc. is the radio network based in Pasig City, Philippines. UBSI is owned by the SYSU Group of Companies, a family-owned conglomerate that distributes imported food products in the country....
in 1991, created and popularized Energy FM in key provinces beginning in 1996. In 2003, Energy took over DWKY in Manila, immediately becoming a household sensation and in 2008 reaching as far as #2 among Metro Manila stations.
Just four months after its debut, it landed at #7 according to the March 2011 KBP Radio Research Council survey.
Profile
Reformatted as a "more decent mainstream frequency", Win Radio's airplay is heavily OPM, both current and revival songs. The station distinguishes itself from its competitors through "responsible programming" without playing songs "with double meaning" as is the structure for the masa market.Some listeners claim the network is only a mere 'copycat' of 90.7 Love Radio
90.7 Love Radio
DZMB, branded as 90.7 Love Radio, is the flagship FM radio station of Manila Broadcasting Company in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at Star City, CCP Complex, Pasay City.- On-air staff:...
in terms of its slogan and its station IDs (Win Radio's slogan Pinag-iisipan pa ba yan? was more of a synonym to Love Radio's slogan Kailangan pa bang i-memorize yan?). The DJs of Win Radio are mostly old voices who officially resigned from their previous stations.
Along with 91.5 Big Radio, they were also made to answer the more popular MBC's pair of sister stations of similar format: 90.7 Love Radio and 101.1 Yes! FM
DWYS
DWYS, currently operating as YES! FM, it is a 24 hour automated music FM radio station owned by Pacific Broadcasting Systems in the Philippines...
.
Current
- Matt Tsubibbo (Matthew Dancer from 90.7 Love Radio90.7 Love RadioDZMB, branded as 90.7 Love Radio, is the flagship FM radio station of Manila Broadcasting Company in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at Star City, CCP Complex, Pasay City.- On-air staff:...
) - Johnny Mo (Johnny Thor from 90.7 Love Radio90.7 Love RadioDZMB, branded as 90.7 Love Radio, is the flagship FM radio station of Manila Broadcasting Company in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at Star City, CCP Complex, Pasay City.- On-air staff:...
) - Sisa Usisa (Glen Garci from DZRHDZRHDZRH is a radio station in Metro Manila owned and operated by the Manila Broadcasting Company. The station's studio is located at CCP Complex in Pasay, Philippines, while its transmitter is located at Brgy. Malanday, Valenzuela...
& 101.1 Yes FM) - Dante Machete (Roberto Pistolero from 102.7 Star FM102.7 Star FMDWSM, branded as 102.7 Star FM, is a music FM radio station run by People's Broadcasting Services and owned by Bombo Radyo Philippines. The station's studio and transmitter are located at the Taft-Central Exchange complex in Pasay City.-Coverage:...
, also PBA Host) - Lara A. (Louise from 93.9 iFM)
- Princess Joy (from 91.5 Big Radio, Luningning from 107.5 Win Radio)
Former
- Aloha (Roxy Abella from 91.5 Energy FM, now with 97dot9 Home Radio as Geri)
- Diwata (Poison Ivy from 91.5 Energy FM, now with 91.5 Big Radio)
- Bon Bonito (Chef Bonito from 91.5 Energy FM, and 91.5 Big Radio as Big Boy Bonito, now with 106.7 Energy FM as Bonito)
- Camille (from DZXLDZXLDZXL is an AM station owned and operated by Radio Mindanao Network in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at the 4th Floor, Guadalupe Commercial Complex, EDSA Guadalupe, Makati City, while the transmitter is Located at Brgy. Paco, Obando, Bulacan...
, now with 91.5 Big Radio)