DWAD

Radio station in Metro Manila, Philippines

  • Mandaluyong
Broadcast areaMetro Manila and surrounding areasFrequency1098 kHzBrandingDWAD 1098 Now RadioProgrammingLanguage(s)Filipino, EnglishFormatReligious, Talk, BlocktimeOwnershipOwnerCrusaders Broadcasting SystemHistory
First air date
July 22, 1973
Former frequencies
1080 kHz (1973–1978)
Call sign meaning
Anno Domini (In the year of the Lord)Technical information
Licensing authority
NTCPower10,000 wattsLinksWebsiteDWAD Facebook Page
DWAD Official Website

DWAD (1098 AM) Now Radio is a radio station owned and operated by Crusaders Broadcasting System, a media outlet owned by Cesar A. Dumlao, a government official during the martial law era under Ferdinand Marcos.[1][2][3][4] Its studios are located at the 1st floor, Dumlao Sports Center, 304 Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong, while its transmitter located at 209 E. Dela Paz St., Mandaluyong.[5][6]

History

DWAD was a music station during the Martial Law era. Among its notable personalities were Lito Gorospe, Rino Basilio, Rene Jose, Mely Factoran and Manolo Favis. Currently, the station broadcasts brokered programming, consisting of mostly religious programs (Christian and Islamic), with music fillers playing Classic Hits. Since December 1, 2018, the station adopted the Now Radio brand.[7][8]

See also

  • DWCD-FM

References

  1. ^ 2011 Philippine Yearbook. Page 18.
  2. ^ "Radio in the Philippines". Archived from the original on December 10, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
  3. ^ G.R. No. 139583
  4. ^ House Bill No. 2227
  5. ^ Senate resolution on ABS-CBN operation turned over to NTC
  6. ^ Who is the only Pinoy to score 100 points in a game twice?
  7. ^ EXCLUSIVE: Maegan Aguilar, inilarawan ang bagong buhay bilang isang Muslim
  8. ^ G.R. No. 237352
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