DWET-FM
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| Broadcast area | Metro Manila |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 106.7 MHz |
| Branding | 106.7 Dream FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Smooth AC |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | TV5 |
| Radyo5 92.3 News FM | |
| History | |
First air date | January 1992-April 1999, April 2002-April 2004(as Kool 106) April 1999-April 2001 (as 106.7 Kool) April 2001-April 2002 (as Rio 106.7) April 2004-June 30,2011 (as Dream FM) July 1,2011(as 106.7 Energy FM) |
Call sign meaning | DW Edward Tan (former owner, deceased) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| Power | 25,000 watts |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.1067dreamfm.com |
DWET, branded as 106.7 Dream FM, is the Flagship FM radio station owned and operated by the TV5, with Radyo5 92.3 NewsFM as its sister station. Its studios and transmitter are located in 762 Quirino Highway,San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City.
History
Kool 106 (CHR)
KOOL 106 was conceptualized in late 1991 when ABC's Edward Tan took in George Boone as the station manager for their FM radio network. With ABC 5 a fledgling organization that was to rise in February 1992, Tan wanted to make sure that his FM radio affiliate would similarly make a dent in the broadcast circles, similar to what he envisioned his TV network to do. They were able to collar the 106.7 mhz in the FM band, then an empty frequency that was not being used.
KOOL 106 was designed to become an adult contemporary station featuring the hits of the 70’s to the 90’s. It was an innovative, bold and creative approach towards radio programming as no pop radio station dared to do so. While there were a couple of stations that may have done this (Mellow Touch, Love Radio, DM 95.5 [now it will known as Pinas FM 955], WRock), these were not pop stations. KOOL was the first to breakthrough with this approach in programming. Other pop radio stations featured a day or two of oldies (Magic, RX, WRock, RT, Mellow Touch) but they never dared to put this in their regular programming interspersed with the current hits.
Skeptics at the start didn’t believe the program would fly. Boone, though, had a different notion. He felt that the peak of radio listenership happened in the 80’s and that those who grew up in the 80’s were looking for a station that will give them the identity they can relate to. Similarly, current pop hits weren’t as big as before, thereby necessitating the inclusion of various oldies in the playlist. Similarly, it was done to synergize the market of ABC since their primary target market were the young adults aged 21 and above. Hence, the BIG MIX tag.
The station armed itself by securing the top veteran jocks who knew their music. Program Director was Bob Novales (The Bug of LS and DMZ), one of the most knowledgeable personalities in the music business. Also with the original cast were Eric Eloriaga (Eric Caine of RT and KISS), D*ckie Aracama (D*ck Reese of KISS and RT), Sonny Zarate (Sonny Zee of RK and KISS) and neophyte Arvi Villamarzo (The Raven). Newscasters were Marivic Sanz (Victoria of ZOO) and Eliza Gotico (fresh graduate from Assumption). The Raven eventually became the merchandising voice over of ABC for a couple of years. A few months after, veteran jocks Joel Domino (KY, RT, CT) and Martin Gill (RT) joined the stable. Newcasters Gidget Alikpala (who became an ABS-CBN newscaster), Candace Giron (who became an ABC, PTV, GMA and UNTV newscaster) and Ultima (later to join RT) were also added in the roster.
Several Reformats
Between 1999 & 2001 it became 106.7 Kool, that plays mostly foreign song especially R&B with a very few OPM hits. In 2001, the station went off the air for one month and completely changed its format. It became known as Ritmo Latino RIO 106.7, the first radio station in the country that played Latin music.
Kool 106 (Hot AC)
In April 2002, Kool 106 resurrected as a Masa station with its format playing mainstream pop and OPM music. During the relaunch, Kool 106 and ABC-5 teamed up to produce a 30-minute interactive music show called "Kool on Kam", originally aired as a hookup with Kool 106 where the jocks can now be seen on TV with music videos. Kool on Kam moved to a primetime slot and increased to 1 hour without the radio hookup where the jocks interviews with its featured celebrity of the week and the show launched its segments. Kool on Kam lasted for a year and a half. The station also has its first ever countdown separated where the top 10 OPM songs and top 10 foreign songs are aired at noontime and 6pm respectively on Sundays. Kool 106 has also developed its "By Request" program aired weekdays 9pm-12mn and Sundays where listeners can call and ask for their requested song. Kool 106 as a masa station lasted for 2 years.
106.7 Dream FM
In April 2004, 6 months after Tonyboy Cojuangco took over the management of ABC (now TV5), 106.7 was reformatted as Dream FM. The station airs in a smooth jazz format added up with R&B, Soul, Bossa Nova and House.
After MediaQuest Holdings, Inc. acquired TV5 in 2010, Dream FM remained under the Cojuangco management while MediaQuest managed Radyo5 92.3 News FM, owned by its sister company, Nation Broadcasting Corporation.
Transfer of Energy FM to 106.7
Energy FM, a masa station that used to air on DWKY 91.5 (the said frequency is now used by Big Radio) will transfer to 106.7 on July 1, 2011. Plugs are already airing on 106.7. The station will then be referred to as "Energy FM on Dream." One of the plugs is "Si Pangga, Dreaming!", where the slogan of Energy FM Pangga and Dream FM's name is used.
Programs
Current
- Totally Fresh
- Rhythms of Rio
- Different Takes
- Soul Candy
- The Early Years
- Decadence with Boyet Almazan
- Turbo Time with Mike and Lind
- Music and Wine Radio
- Smooth Jazz Top20 with Allen Kepler
- Standard Sessions
Previous
- Saturday Spin
Air staff
Current
- Benjamin
- Jason
- Naomi
- Casey
- Mike
- Lind
- Jess/Jestaley
- Martha
- Mark
- MK
- Tony
- Robyn
Former
- George Mercado (Former station manager "GEORGE BOONE")
- (DJ TBOWNE)
- Manny Casaclang (The Mole)
- Bob Novales (The Bug) (former program director)
- Eric Eloriaga (Eric Caine)
- Dickie Aracama (Dick Reese)
- Sonny Zarate (Sonny Z.)
- Arvi Villamarzo (The Raven)
- Marivic Sanz (newscaster)
- Eliza Gotico
- Joel Domino
- Martin Yap (Martin Gill)
- Gidget Alikpala (newscaster)
- Candice Giron
- Marc Gorospe (former Station Manager)
- Gines Enriquez (Henry Kiss)
- Lex Love (Max Speed of Magic 89.9)
- Elmira
- Michel Knight (current TV5 voice-over & with DZRJ 810)
- Emmylou Raymundo (emmyray/Toni of Tambayan 101.9)
- DJ Megan
- Banjo Madrid
- Melanie
- Nadya
- Indy
- Sir Mon
Slogans
| Branding | Slogan | Years Active |
|---|---|---|
| Kool 106 | The Big Mix | January 1992-April 1999 April 2002-2004 |
| 106.7 Kool | You Are What You Listen To | April 1999-2001 |
| Rio 106.7 | Ritmo Latino | April 2001-2002 |
| Dream 106.7 | Your Comfortable Choice | April 2004–present |
| Dream FM 106.7 | Manila's Smooth Jazz Authority | 2009–present |
Dream FM stations
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