BALITANG NASYONAL: Neo Retro's final broadcast set as Radyo5 True FM moves from 92.3 to 105.9 in a new frequency swap to FMR 92.3 in Manila [#OneNETnewsEXCLUSIVE]
MANDALUYONG, NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION -- Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) officially announcing the frequency change as DWFM-FM 92.3mhz's True FM: Manila moves to 105.9, leaving DWLA-FM's Neo Retro 105.9 will no longer broadcasting their airwaves from Las Piñas in the National Capital Region under Bright Star Broadcasting Network Corporation (BSBNC). While 'Favorite Music Radio' (simply known as 'FM Radio') under Philippine Collective Media Corporation (PCMC) won't push through for 101.9mhz. Instead, they will put a new frequency of 92.3mhz in the FM dial, which became the possible main flagship station in Metro and Mega Manila.
For those don't know about the big 3 FM radio stations… DWFM-FM (known today as True FM), is a radio station in Manila that has undergone several format changes since its inception. It originally launched on mid-February 1973 as MRS 92.3 (Most Requested Songs), playing the most requested songs every hour. Over the years, it has rebranded multiple times, including stints as 'Joey @ Rhythms 92.3' and XFM (where it was not pre-affiliated to Y2H Broadcasting Network [YBN] in late February 2022). In November 2010, it transitioned to an all-news format as 'Radyo5 92.3 News FM', becoming the only flagship station for the Radyo 5 network.
DWLA-FM (branded as Neo Retro 105.9) is a radio station in 'Las Piñas, NCR' that began broadcasting on April 1st, 1992. Initially known as LA 105.9, it played a modern rock format. The station has undergone several rebrands, including WLA (We Love Adventure), Blazin' 105.9, and Retro 105.9. On December 2019, it rebranded to this said current FM radio station name, focusing on both adult and classic hits.
And, Favorite Music Radio (FMR) is a nationwide FM radio network operated by the 'Philippine Collective Media Corporation' (PCMC). The network was launched on late-February 2020, with its flagship station DYDR-FM in Tacloban. FMR focuses on contemporary MOR (Middle of the Road) and news talk formats. It was previously known locally as 100.7 Thunder FM in late-April 2011. PCMC was founded on late-May 2008, and initially operated in the Eastern Visayas region before expanding nationwide such as Maasin, Cebu, Bacolod, and soon launching here in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.
By next Sunday night before switching frequencies on November 3rd, 2024… The final broadcasts on 92.3 True FM is 'True Love Songs' at 9pm, while Neo Retro 105.9 wraps up to 'Smooth Rhythms' at 8pm. And, if you're listening on the FMR Philippine app for FM Radio Manila, there will be music automation until the first radio programme on free radio at 92.3 FM, the next day in the early morning hours by Monday (November 4th).
A pending approval of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will give potentially new call sign or retaining the callsign name in the coming weeks for Favorite Music Radio (FMR) in Metro and Mega Manila. In the meantime, NBC and PCMC will enter into a blocktime and content licensing agreement for use of the 92.3mhz frequency, immediately following after the actual switchover.
True FM serves its nationwide reach on the main flagship station at 105.9 in Metro Manila, 99.9 in Ormoc, DYFM-FM 101.9 in Cebu, DXRL-FM 101.5 in Cagayan de Oro and DXET-FM 106.7 in Davao (after rebranding from Radyo Digoseño). They also launching its own new pay-TV channel for Cignal TV and SatLite subscribers called 'True TV' on Channel 19. Neo Retro had sadly come to an end next week for BSBNC for unknown reasons. The effectivity of acquisition begins simultaneously on November 4th.
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