DWAD
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| Broadcast area | Metro Manila, and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1098 kHz |
| Branding | DWAD 1098 ACI Now Radio |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Filipino, English |
| Format | Brokered, Religious Radio, News, Talk |
| Affiliations | ACI Now Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Crusaders Broadcasting System |
| Through ACI: Monster RX 93.1 | |
| History | |
First air date | July 22, 1973 |
Former frequencies | 1080 kHz (1972-1978) |
| Technical information | |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Website | DWAD Facebook Page |
DWAD (1098 AM) Now Radio is a radio station owned and operated by Crusaders Broadcasting System. an subsidiary of Audiovisual Communicators Its studios are located at 37 Atty Pat Senador sr, San Francisco DelM, Quezon City and radio transmitter are located at 209 E. Dela Paz St., Mandaluyong City.[1][2][3] It airs Mondays to Saturdays from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and on Sundays from 6:00 AM to 12:00 MN (In the interim, the station airs Mondays to Fridays from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm, and on weekends from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, due to restrictions brought about by the implementation of Community Quarantine vs. COVID-19 pandemic in Metro Manila).
It was once a music station during the Martial Law era. Among its notable personalities were Lito Gorospe, Rino Basilio, Rene Jose, Mely Factoran & Manolo Favis. Currently, the station broadcasts brokered programming, consisting of mostly religious programs (Christian and Islamic), with music fillers playing Classic Hits and OPM. Since December 1, 2018, the station adopted the Now Radio brand.[4]
DWAD Now Radio under new ownership and affiliate of Audiovisual Communicators
About the owner
| Type | Radio network |
|---|---|
| Branding | ACI Now Radio |
| Country | |
First air date | June 12, 1975 |
| Founded | 1973 by Cesar A. Dumlao |
| Headquarters | 209 E. Dela Paz Street, Pleasant Hills, Mandaluyong |
Broadcast area | Philippines |
| Owner | Dumlao family Barriero Family |
Key people | Cesar A. Dumlao (founding chairman) Antonio "Jun" Barriero Jr. (ACI Vice-President) |
| Affiliation(s) | ACI Now Radio |
| Subsidiary | Audiovisual Communicators |
Crusaders Broadcasting System is founded in 1973 by Cesar A. Dumlao, a government official during the martial law era under Ferdinand Marcos. Its office and studios are located beside another facility owned by his family, the Dumlao Sports Center.[5][6][7]
See also
References
- ^ 2011 Philippine Yearbook. Page 18.
- ^ Radio in the Philippines. Philippine Information Agency.
- ^ Senate resolution on ABS-CBN operation turned over to NTC
- ^ Greg Durante Ministries
- ^ https://bandera.inquirer.net/49855/who-is-the-only-pinoy-to-score-100-points-in-a-game-twice
- ^ https://www.scribd.com/document/297691249/Crusaders-Broadcasting-System-Inc
- ^ https://sweatviral.com/listing/dumlao-sports-center/
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