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DWAN 1206 (DWAN)
Logo since 2024
Location Quezon City, Metro Manila
Broadcast area Mega Manila, and surrounding areas
Frequency 1206 kHz
Branding DWAN 1206 AM (IBC Radio)
Slogan The Future of AM Radio
Programming
Language(s) Filipino, English
Format News, Talk, Music, Public Affairs, Sports
Ownership
Owner Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (1986–1996; 2024–present)
Sister stations DZTV-TV (IBC)
DWDZ-TV (IBC Plus)
DZTV Radyo Budyong 1386 Nationwide
89 DMZ Nationwide
DZRB (Radyo Pilipinas - Radyo Publiko)
DZSR (Radyo Pilipinas - Sports Radio)
DZRM (Radyo Pilipinas - Magasin)
DWFO (Republika ni Juan)
DWFT (The Capital)
Radyo Pilipinas World Service
DWGT-TV (PTV)
DZKB-TV (RPN)
DWKB-TV (RPTV)
DZKB Radyo Ronda 1422 Metro Manila
9FM 107.9 Metro Manila
History
First air date 1973 (first incarnation)
2007 (second incarnation)
June 20, 2024 (third incarnation)
Last air date 2004 (first incarnation)
August 17, 2010 (second incarnation)
Former call signs DWWA (1973-1984)
Former names DWWA (1973-1984)
D' Wan (1984–1986, 1996–2004)
IBC Broadkast Patrol (1986–1990)
Islands Galing Broadkaster (1990–1992)
MMDA Traffic Radio (2007–2010)
Former frequencies 1160 kHz (1973-1978)
Former attractions Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation (1973-1986)
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (1986–1996)
Asia Pacific News and Features (1996-2004)
Call sign meaning Da WAN (pronounced "the one") Radyo (former branding)
Technical information
Licensing authority NTC
Class A/B/C/D/E
Power 25,000 watts
ERP 75,000 watts
Links
Website ibctv13.com/dwan

DWAN (1206 AM, pronounced as D'WAN twelve-o-six), on-air as DWAN 1206 AM, is a radio station owned and operated by the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation. It is a full-service radio brand of IBC Radio and the only Metro Manila AM radio station that combines the mix of news, public service, sports and music. The station's studio is located at the IBC Compound, Lot 3-B, Capitol Hills Drive cor. Zuzuarregui Street, Brgy. Matandang Balara, Diliman, Quezon City and its transmitter is located at F. Andaya St., Brgy. Wawang Pulo, Valenzuela City, sharing facilities with it's sister station DZTV Radyo Budyong 1386 Nationwide .

History[]

The station was established in 1973 by the Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation, a company owned by the late Marcos crony Roberto Benedicto, on 1160 AM under the call letters DWWA. In November 1978, it transferred its frequency to 1206 AM, in response to the adoption of the 9 kHz spacing on AM radio stations in the Philippines under the Geneva Frequency Plan of 1975. In 1984, it changed its call letters to DWAN.

When BBC was dissolved as a television network after the 1986 EDSA Revolution, ownership of the station was transferred to the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation under the name IBC Broadkast Patrol with a full-service format. Prior to this, IBC co-owned DWKW 1290/1386 AM, with the Radio Philippines Network as it's co-operator before RPN took over it's operations in 1986 as DZKB 1386 until 1995. By this time, it was located at the now-demolished Broadcast City complex. Among its roster of presenters under the Broadkast Patrol brand after the People Power Revolution were the late Tita Betty Mendez, Henry Jones Ragas, Susan Enriquez and Friendly Nicky.

In 1996, when IBC reclaimed the 1386 kHz frequency from RPN after DZKB moved to 1170 kHz, the operations of DWAN were turned over to the Asia Pacific News and Features, a media entity owned by Bubby Dacer. Ducky Paredes took over the operations upon its relaunch in late June 1997, while the roster of announcers included Rod Navarro, Cesar Chavez, Giovanni Calvo, Barr Samson, Lilia Andolong, the late John Susi and Pol Velasco. It went off the air in 2004.[1]

On September 24, 2007, the station re-launched as MMDA Traffic Radio under the management of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and transferred its studios to the agency's Communications and Command Center at EDSA corner Orense Street in Makati while maintaining its transmission facilities at Tapayan, Taytay, Rizal. Similar to American traveler's information stations and Japanese highway advisory radio, the station provided real-time traffic updates, public service reminders and tourism shows promoting the 17 cities and towns within Metro Manila. Some of its programs were later simulcast on cable television through MMDA TV.

Despite being managed by MMDA, it also tapped program writers and veteran radio announcers Allan Hobrero, Barr Samson, Ben Paypon, Gani Oro, and Hero Robregado in its first few months before being controversially dismissed due to policy differences.[2]

In 2008, the Metro Manila Council endorsed a resolution for the agency to be granted its own legislative broadcasting franchise but never came into fruition in the Congress. [3]

On July 13, 2010, MMDA Traffic Radio went off the air as an effect of Typhoon Basyang (Conson)'s onslaught, but returned on-air after a week. However, on August 17, 2010, both the AM station and MMDA TeleRadyo permanently ceased operations as part of austerity measures. Prior to its closure, the radio and cable TV operation was costing the agency at least Template:Philippine peso every month.[4]

On January 18, 2024, IBC announced its plans to re-utilize the inactive 1206 kHz with a full-service format. Since then, it became part of the IBC Radio brand, along with DZTV Radyo Budyong 1386 Nationwide and 89 DMZ Nationwide. After a test broadcast was conducted on June 19, DWAN was launched on June 20, with programs slated to launch on July 1.[5][6] Two days later, its TeleRadyo feed was added as IBC 13's subchannel.

On July 5 and 6, 2024, DWAN 1206 AM began its hookup with two programs DMZ TV and Mobile Circuit from its sister stations DZTV Radyo Budyong 1386 Nationwide and 89 DMZ Nationwide.

Programming[]

Main article: List of programs broadcast by DWAN

Notable personalities[]

Since 2024 (as DWAN)[]

  • Den Macaranas
  • Alice Noel
  • Maan Macapagal (also from PTV)
  • Zandro Ochona
  • Justinne Punsalang (formerly from News5)
  • Marc Logan (Station Manager) (also from TV5)
  • Su Jin Kim (also from PTV)
  • Cleizl Pardilla (also from PTV)
  • Jassy
  • Cecilia Villarosa
  • Senator Francis 'Tol' Tolentino
  • Naomi Tiburcio (also from PTV)
  • Dr. Eric Tayag
  • Bill Velasco
  • Ms. F (Fernan de Guzman)
  • Joey Austria
  • DJ Gabby
  • The Sting (aka Terence Khan) (also from 89 DMZ)
  • Samantha Ramirez
  • Josh Malonzo
  • Dexter Ganibe
  • Daniella Sangalang
  • Gabbie Natividad
  • Atty. Meliza Arnesto
  • Xyryll Manahan
  • Queen Semana
  • Sec. Hans Cacdac
  • DJ Divine Paguntalan
  • DJ Aly
  • Audrey Gorriceta (also from PTV)
  • Diane Querrer (also from PTV)
  • DJ Elaiza Cunanan

Reporters

  • Dick Villanueva
  • Yana (Yana De Jesus)

Compilation CDs of 89 DMZ[]

  • Kaibigan All Star Danze Tracks (Star Music, 2024) (in collaboration with 89 DMZ)

References[]

  1. ↑ "DWAN Back on Air". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. November 22, 1996. p. 39. Retrieved September 25, 2022 – via Google News. ^
  2. ↑ "Sun.Star: MMDA chief to be sued for dismissal of radio announcers". GMA News and Sun Star. February 25, 2008. Retrieved July 6, 2024. ^
  3. ↑ Villanueva, Rhodina (September 7, 2008). "Metro mayors endorse MMDA radio franchise". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 25, 2022. ^
  4. ↑ "Inquirer.net, MMDA stops radio, TV operations". Archived from the original on 2010-08-20. Retrieved 2010-08-17. ^
  5. ↑ "𝗗𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝟭𝟮𝟬𝟲 𝗔𝗠: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗤". IBC TV 13 Facebook. January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024. ^
  6. ↑ Velasco, Bill (1 June 2024). "DWAN returns". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved 1 June 2024. ^

See also[]

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