DWBL

DWBL (1242 AM) is a radio station owned and operated by FBS Radio Network in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at Unit 908, Paragon Plaza, EDSA cor. Reliance Street, Mandaluyong, while its transmitter is located along Coloong 1 Rd., Brgy. Caloong, Valenzuela City (co-shared with sister station DWSS). It broadcasts daily from 4:30 AM to midnight.[1]

DWBL
Broadcast areaMetro Manila and surrounding areas
Frequency1242 kHz
BrandingDWBL 1242
Programming
Language(s)Filipino
FormatNews, Talk, Blocktime
Ownership
OwnerFBS Radio Network
DWSS 1494, Mellow 94.7
History
First air date
1972
Former frequencies
1190 kHz (1972-1978)
Call sign meaning
Bagong Lipunan
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
Power20,000 watts
Links
WebcastDWBL 1242
DWBL Facebook Page

History

DWBL was initially known as WBL during the Martial Law era. At that time, it was the top-rated radio station in Metro Manila airing a Top 40 format. Willy "Hillbilly Willy" Inong, Rudolph Rivera, Bernie Buenaseda, Orlando S. Mercado and Mike Enriquez were among the roster of the station. In mid-1985, when most of the jocks moved to DWKC-FM and formed WKC, Buenaseda remained on air, but left after a few months to set up DWTM "Magic 89.9". The following year, DWBL reformatted into a talk station, offering brokered programming.[2]

In April 2015, 8TriMedia Broadcasting Network bought part of DWBL's time for its programs hosted by popular radio personalities, such as Dr. Rey Salinel, former Manila City mayor Alfredo Lim, Miguel Gil, Percy Lapid (who returned to the station in 2020 until his death after he was shot while driving home in Las Piñas, but later replaced by his younger brother Roy Mabasa),[3][4] Shalala and Lloyd Umali. It lasted until October 2015, when it moved its airtime to DZRJ 810 AM, along with new programs.[5]

References
  1. "House OKs on 2nd reading 3 franchise bills". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  2. "Them were the days". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  3. "Percy Lapid — broadcaster and government critic — shot dead in Las Piñas". PhilStar. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  4. "Radio commentator Percy Lapid shot dead in ambush". Inquirer.net. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  5. "Mga pambatong programa ng 8TriMedia Broadcasting sa Radio DWBL-1242 khz". Hataw. Retrieved July 10, 2015.


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