DWAV
| Broadcast area | Mega Manila and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 89.1 MHz |
| Branding | Adventist World Radio 89.1 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English, Filipino |
| Format | Religious Radio (Seventh-day Adventist Church) |
| Network | Adventist World Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Blockbuster Broadcasting System |
| Operator | Adventist Media |
| Through Adventist Media DWVN-DTV (Hope Channel Philippines) | |
| History | |
First air date | 1975 |
Former call signs |
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Former names |
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Call sign meaning | WAVe (former branding) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Class | A/B/C |
| Power | 25,000 watts |
| ERP | 61,250 watts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Official livestream |
| Website | awrmanila |
DWAV (89.1 FM) - on-air as Adventist World Radio 89.1 - is a radio station owned by Blockbuster Broadcasting System and operated under an airtime lease agreement by the Adventist Media. The station's studio is located at the North Philippines Union Conference Compound, #210 San Juan St., Pasay, while its transmitter is located at Palos Verdes Executive Village, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo.[1]
History[edit]
1975–1989: KB[edit]
The station first aired in 1975 as KB 89.1 under the call letters DWKB-FM. It was under the ownership of the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation. In a short time, it became one of the country's most listened easy listening FM stations.
1989–2001: 89 DMZ[edit]
The station later rebranded as 89 DMZ (it also changed its callsign to DZMZ-FM), which played dance, techno-pop,[2] hip hop and remixed music. The late rapper, Francis Magalona, worked with the station beginning in 1994[3] through his program, "The Word-up Show", which aired on Saturday nights. It also became the home of the "Mobile Circuit" aired on Friday nights.[4]
2001–2024: Wave[edit]
In December 2000, IBC and Blockbuster Broadcasting System, Inc. went into a government-sponsored bidding[5] and the Vera Group, through Blockbuster Broadcasting System, acquired the rights[5] to the frequency and the facilities. However, the network still shares its transmission facilities of IBC 13 until 2014 when it began transmitting from Antipolo.
Wave 89.1, with callsign DWAV,[6] began regular broadcast on March 1, 2001, simultaneous with a media launch in a hotel in Makati. Managed by former Magic 89.9 jock Rolando Sulit a.k.a. Joe D'Mango,[6] the station was reformatted, playing contemporary pop music[5] as well as urban AC. Some months later, its programming gradually shifted to full pop/R&B.
In 2007, Gary Caoili took over the management of the station after Sulit departed his management duties for both Wave and sister station Jam 88.3 (and subsequently transferred to ABS-CBN before migrating to Australia for good). A year later, after the demise of Blazin' 105.9, the station shifted to Urban Contemporary, playing more Hip Hop and R&B.
From 2010 to 2014, the station has been known for hosting the Urban Music Awards.[7][8]
From 2015 to mid-2022, Nelson Capulso ("Sgt. Pepper"/"The Sarge") was the station manager.
On April 14, 2024, Wave quietly signed off for the last time.[9]
2024–present: AWR 89.1[edit]
Prior to Wave's demise, the Adventist Media, the local radio arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that runs AWR and Hope Radio, took over the station's operations. It is slated to launch on April 24, 2024 under Adventist World Radio network.[10]
Compilations CDs of Wave 89.1[edit]
- Dream Sounds (MCA Music Philippines, 2002)
- Dream Sounds 2 (MCA Music Philippines, 2003)[11]
- Dream Sounds 3 (EMI Music Philippines, 2005)
- Feel Good Fridays (EMI Music Philippines, 2006)
- MYMP: New Horizon (Ivory Music, 2006) (in collaboration with Magic 89.9, Jam 88.3, 90.7 Love Radio & Yes! FM 101.1)
- Freestyle: Back at the Yard (Viva Records, 2007) (in collaboration with Magic 89.9)
- Soul Obsessions: Duets with Thor (Ivory Music, 2007)
- Nyoy Volante: Heartstrings (Vicor Music Corp., 2008)
- MYMP: Now (Ivory Music, 2008) (in collaboration with Jam 88.3, 90.7 Love Radio & Yes! FM 101.1)
- Six O Slow/The Quiet Storm Album (MCA Music Philippines, 2009)
- Nina - Renditions of the Soul (Warner Music Philippines, 2009)
- Freestyle: Playlist (Viva Records, 2009) (in collaboration with Magic 89.9, Jam 88.3 & 99.5 RT)
- Princess Velasco: Addicted to Acoustic (Viva Records, 2009) (in collaboration with Jam 88.3 & Mellow 947)
References[edit]
- ^ Telum Media (June 6, 2019). "Interview: Dannie Farmer, Wave 89.1FM, Philippines". Asia Radio Today. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ Jimenez, Alex (November 25, 1996). "Current radio programming trends". Manila Standard. p. 29B. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ Saspa, James (September 5, 1994). "Francis M in the booth". Manila Standard. p. 24. Retrieved April 17, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ Glodove, Vinci (2019). "Batang 90s". PSICOM Publishing. Retrieved August 21, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c Salterio, Leah (February 23, 2001). "Showbiz Tidbits: Joe D'Mango says goodbye". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A25. Retrieved April 17, 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b Philippines. Retrieved April 17, 2024 – via Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.
- ^ "MyDSL artists win Urban music awards". The Philippine Star. February 5, 2010.
- ^ "Bone Thugs-n-Harmony to perform at the Urban Music Awards 2014". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 30, 2014.
- ^ Garcia, Nick (April 16, 2024). "Wave 89.1 announces final broadcast: 'What a wild ride it has been, Manila'". Philippine Star Life. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Aguila, Nick (April 16, 2024). "Radio Station Wave 89.1 Bids Farewell". Esquire Philippines. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ "'Because of You' and other soothing music". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 24, 2003. p. A24. Retrieved April 17, 2024 – via Google Books.
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