Philippine Broadcasting Service

Bureau of Broadcast Services (BBS)
Philippine Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Type	State agency
Industry	State media
Predecessor	Bureau of Broadcasts (1972–1986)
Founded	September 12, 1947 (September 12, 1947)
Headquarters	Quezon City, Philippines
Key people	Rose Beatrix Cruz-Angeles (Press Secretary) Rowena "Ina" Reformina (OPS Undersecretary for Broadcast Media)
Owner	Government of the Philippines (Office of the Press Secretary)
Number of employees	530
Website	pbs.gov.ph pbsradio.ph

Radyo Pilipinas

Type	Broadcast radio network
Broadcast area	Philippines
Programming
Language(s)	Filipino English
Format	News, Public Affairs, Talk, Government Radio
Affiliations	PTV
History
Launch date	International: 1995 (1995) National: June 5, 2017 (2017-06-05)
Replaced	Radyo ng Bayan (1995–2017)
Coverage
Availability	Nationwide (AM/FM, affiliate stations, and G Sat) Worldwide (shortwave)
Stations	See list
Links
Website	radyopilipinas.ph

Republika FM1

Type	FM radio network
Broadcast area	Philippines
Programming
Language(s)	English
Format	Top 40 (CHR), OPM
History
Launch date	November 1, 2017 (2017-11-01)
Former names	FM1 (2017–2020)
Coverage
Availability	Nationwide
Links
Website	pbs-fm.com

Capital FM2

Type	FM radio network
Broadcast area	Philippines
Programming
Language(s)	English
Format	Adult Contemporary, OPM
History
Launch date	January 25, 2017 (2017-01-25)
Former names	FM2 (2017–2020)
Coverage
Availability	Nationwide
Links
Website	pbs-fm.com

Philippine Broadcasting Service (PBS) (Filipino: Paglilingkod Panghimpapawid ng Pilipinas), also known by its government agency Bureau of Broadcast Services (BBS) (Filipino: Kawanihan ng mga Serbisyong Pambrodkast), is a state radio network owned by the Philippine government under the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS). PBS operates national radio brands: Radyo Pilipinas 1, Radyo Pilipinas 2, Radyo Magasin, Republika FM1 and Capital FM2, as well as international shortwave station Radyo Pilipinas Worldwide. PBS, along with its television network counterparts People's Television Network and Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation, which forms the media arm of the OPS.

As one of the attached agencies of the OPS, the PBS-BBS receives funding from the General Appropriations Act (Annual National Budget) and sales from blocktimers and advertisers, among others.

History

Commonwealth and Third Republic

On May 8, 1933, the United States-sponsored Insular Government established and operated radio station DZFM (then KZFM) in the Philippines on the frequency of 710 kilohertz with a power of 10,000 watts through the United States Information Service. In September 1946, two months after the Philippines became an independent country from the US, KZFM was turned over to the Philippine government. With the transfer was born the Philippine Broadcasting Service, PBS the second broadcasting organization after Manila Broadcasting Company.

The station was first operated by the Department of Foreign Affairs until it was transferred to the Radio Broadcasting Board (RBB) which was created by President Manuel Quezon on September 3, 1937. Meanwhile, in the same year, an international telecommunications conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey, reassigned the letter "D" to replace the former "K" as the initial call letter for all radio stations in the Philippines. In January 1942, the RBB was abolished to give way to the establishment of the Philippine Information Council (PIC) which then assumed the function of the RBB, including the operation of DZFM. In turn, the PIC was abolished on July 1, 1952, and since then, until the creation of the Department of Public Information (DPI) in 1959, DZFM and the Philippine Broadcasting Service (PBS) had been operated under the Office of the President.

Over the years hence, the PBS had acquired 13 more radio stations, one TV station, DZFM-TV Channel 10 which it time-shared with two other organizations, and changed its name to Bureau of Broadcast Services. September 13 is marked yearly as the anniversary of the PBS.

Martial law and into the Fifth Republic

At the same time that the BBS creating its network, another government organization was building up its broadcast capability to rival, or in some instances, complement, that of the BBS. The National Media Production Center (NMPC) had acquired the facilities of Voice of America in Malolos, Bulacan in 1965 and steadily brought the old complex up to standards by a steady overhaul, fine-tuning, and outright replacement of outmoded equipment and machines. The NMPC operated the Voice of the Philippines, VOP, on both medium wave-918 kHz (formerly at 920 kHz until 1978) and shortwave 9.810 mHz transmissions. In 1975, the NMPC obtained DWIM-FM. With this new station and some provincial stations that came under its wings earlier, the NMPC was a network and effectively covered a wide range of the Philippine listenership.

In the 1970s, public broadcasting in the Philippines was thus represented by the BBS and the NMPC and catered to the educational and cultural needs of its audiences while endeavoring to keep it entertained with fare from indigenous material. Public service features were the keystone of its programs.

During the final months of Martial Law, both the BB and the NMPC were brought under one administrative roof in 1980 when the Office of Media Affairs was created to provide a loose union for both networks within the Broadcast Plaza along Bohol (now Sgt. Esguerra) Avenue in Diliman, Quezon City. It was not an ideal situation, since, as there had been no clear guidelines on the proper implementation of their respective operational strategies, the BB and the NMPC often squabbled, to the detriment of public broadcasting goals. Unification had created more problems for the OMA to overcome.

After the EDSA Revolution, the Office of Media Affairs was abolished, followed by both the NMPC and the BB. Under Executive Order No. 297, on the basis of the OMA, President Corazon Aquino reestablished the Bureau of Broadcast Services (BBS) and reinstated PBS as the network under the Office of the Press Secretary's control, which led to the formation of a national radio service based on the stations in which both the NMPC and BBS had, with the PBS hosting two national AM stations and a national FM station in Manila and a number of provincial owned-and-operated and affiliate stations in the country's administrative regions.

PBS logo from 1987 to 2017

During the last months of the Aquino administration, PBS along with its TV counterpart, People's Television Network transferred its offices from ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center complex to PIA/Media Center Building in Visayas Avenue, Quezon City on January 22, 1992.

On January 2, 1995, PBS relaunched its flagship station (DZFM) as Radyo ng Bayan.

During the first years in the administration of President Benigno Aquino III, the PBS-BBS was transferred to the newly created Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), after the OPS was abolished.

In the beginning of 2017, PBS relaunched its FM radio service with the relaunch of FM2 and the debut of FM1 as well, forming the basis of the national FM radio division under the agency, which was later reinforced by the launch of FM1 Davao, the first state-owned regional FM radio station serving Metro Davao.

On June 5, 2017, as part of the network's 70th anniversary, PBS relaunched its flagship brand Radyo ng Bayan as Radyo Pilipinas. Three months later, on September 18, sports station DZSR merged its programming with infotainment/cultural station DZRM and became Radyo Pilipinas Dos.

On July 16, 2018, PBS-BBS and the Global Satellite Technology Services Inc. (G Sat) signed a Memorandum of agreement allowing PBS-BBS to add its channels to its G Sat radio channel line up.

In October 2019, China donated over PHP130 million worth of radio broadcast equipment to the PCOO's Philippine Broadcasting Service (PBS). The donation includes live broadcast room equipment, FM broadcast transmitter equipment, and medium wave transmitter equipment. The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) will soon begin the rehabilitation of at least 14 (10 AM and four FM station) PBS Radyo Pilipinas stations nationwide.

During his first State of the Nation Address, President Rodrigo Duterte announced that Congress would pass a proposed law merging the PBS with its TV counterpart, People's Television Network to form the "People's Broadcasting Corporation (PBC)", which serves a unified broadcasting entity of the republic encompassing radio, television, print and online media.

Platforms

Radyo Pilipinas

Radyo Pilipinas (formerly known as Radyo ng Bayan), the flagship AM radio station of PBS-BBS, is situated at 738 kHz on the AM band in Metro Manila with a power of 50 kW, and a network of over 32 local/regional stations in the provinces. The station is on-the-air each Monday to Friday from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. As the government's flagship radio station, it serves as a medium of development communication, a conduit between the government and the people, aiming to mobilize all sectors of society towards development and nationalism. Live government news and coverages are featured here on this station.

Radyo Pilipinas Dos (formerly known as Sports Radio and Radyo Magasin) is situated at 918 kHz on the AM band with a power of 50 kW. The station operates daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. RP2 mainly airs sports talk programming and a few non-sports content such as morning simulcasts of RP1 and music-oriented shows every weekend.

Radyo Pilipinas [Worldwide] (DZRP) is the network's official external radio station broadcasting on both shortwave and internet streaming, which caters to the Overseas Filipino Workers and Filipino communities around the world. The station operates daily from 11:30 PM to 12:00 NN PST (15:30–04:00 UTC). RP Worldwide's main programming consists of 2–3 hours of broadcast in Filipino and English languages, and is transmitted via shortwave through the facilities of Voice of America in Tinang, Tarlac.

The current station manager of Radyo Pilipinas is Alan Allanigue, while the current station manager of Radyo Pilipinas Dos is Cecille Quimlat, and the current station manager of Radyo Pilipinas Worldwide is Rey Sampang.

FM division

In 2016, radio veteran Rizal "Sonny B" Aportadera, Jr. was appointed by then-PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar as the Director General of the Philippine Broadcasting Service (PBS). Aportadera spearheaded the establishment of its FM networks: FM1 and FM2.

Republika FM1 is PBS' music station, focused on contemporary hit radio (Top 40) and the local music. The station is situated at 87.5 MHz in Metro Manila and 87.9 MHz in Davao City, and is planning to expand in major cities in the country including: Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo, Baguio, Bohol, Boracay, General Santos, Laoag, Butuan and Zamboanga. Republika FM1 Manila and Davao are both led by Hariett "Joe Fisher" Saniel as station manager.

Capital FM2 is PBS' music station focused on classic hits from the 80s and 90s, as well as 2000s. It is situated at 104.3 MHz in Metro Manila, and is recognized as the number one niche radio station in the A/B/C market based on Nielsen Ratings. Capital FM2 is led by Nigel "Nigel Grey" Gamalong as station manager.

New Media Unit

As of 2022, the FM division's stations are becoming more and more active in the social media spaces. In line with this, the New Media Unit was formed headed by Deputy Director General Joan Marie Sy-Domingo. The New Media Unit is the in-house graphic design and social media marketing group for Republ1ka FM1 and Capital FM2. They are the dynamic group responsible for consistently and constantly releasing relevant and engaging social media content.

The New Media Unit is also the group that produces the Republikast shows aired on Republ1ka FM1's social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The shows are Fresh 1, Juan On 1 and FM1 Spotlight published weekly. There is also FM1 Spotlight: Livecast Edition broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube. Its schedule varies according to artists' availability.

At the beginning of imposed community quarantines due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the New Media Unit were engaged in delivering and posting relevant content to inform its audience of minimum health standards and other government announcements in relation to the quarantines and other health protocols.

PBS Stations in the Philippines

The following is a list of radio stations owned and affiliated by PBS.

Radyo Pilipinas

Branding	Call-Sign	Frequency	Power (kW)	Location
Radyo Pilipinas 1	DZRB	738 kHz	50 kW	Metro Manila
Radyo Pilipinas 2	DZSR	918 kHz	50 kW	Metro Manila
Radyo Magasin	DZRM	1278 kHz	10 kW	Metro Manila
Radyo Pilipinas Batanes	DWBT	1134 kHz	5 kW	Basco
Radyo Pilipinas Baguio	DZEQ	93.7 MHz	5 kW	Baguio
Radyo Pilipinas Tabuk	DZRK	837 kHz	5 kW	Tabuk
Radyo Pilipinas Bontoc	DWPW	107.3 MHz	5 kW	Bontoc
Radyo Pilipinas Laoag	DWFB	954 kHz	5 kW	Laoag
Radyo Pilipinas Agoo	DZAG	97.1 MHz	5 kW	Agoo
Radyo Pilipinas Dagupan	DZMQ	576 kHz	10 kW	Dagupan
Radyo Pilipinas Tayug	DWCC	756 kHz	5 kW	Tayug
Radyo Pilipinas Tuguegarao	DWPE	729 kHz	10 kW	Tuguegarao
Radyo Pilipinas Lucena	DWLC	1017 kHz	10 kW	Lucena
Radyo Pilipinas Palawan	DWRM	648 kHz	10 kW	Puerto Princesa
Radyo Pilipinas Naga	DWRB	549 kHz	10 kW	Naga
Radyo Pilipinas Albay	DWJS	621 kHz	5 kW	Legazpi
Radyo Pilipinas Virac	DWDF	94.3 MHz	5 kW	Virac
Radyo Pilipinas Iloilo	DYLL	585 kHz	15 kW	Iloilo City
Radyo Pilipinas Cebu	DYMR	576 kHz	15 kW	Cebu City
Radyo Pilipinas Sogod	DYDD	104.7 MHz	5 kW	Sogod
Radyo Pilipinas Borongan	DYES	657 kHz	5 kW	Borongan
Radyo Pilipinas Zamboanga	DXMR	1170 kHz	10 kW	Zamboanga City
Radyo Pilipinas Cagayan de Oro	DXIM	936 kHz	10 kW	Cagayan de Oro
Radyo Pilipinas Gingoog	DXRG	882 kHz	10 kW	Gingoog
Radyo Pilipinas Iligan	DXDX	105.5 MHz	5 kW	Iligan
Radyo Pilipinas Davao	DXRP	675 kHz	15 kW	Davao City
Radyo Pilipinas Butuan	DXBN	792 kHz	5 kW	Butuan
Radyo Pilipinas Tandag	DXJS	837 kHz	5 kW	Tandag
Radyo Pilipinas Jolo	DXSM	774 kHz	5 kW	Jolo
Radyo Pilipinas Tawi Tawi	DXAS	104.7 MHz	1 kW	Bongao

FM Stations

Branding	Call-Sign	Frequency	Power (kW)	Location
Republika FM1 Manila	DWFO	87.5 MHz	25 kW	Metro Manila
Capital FM2	DWFT	104.3 MHz	25 kW	Metro Manila
Republika FM1 Davao	—	87.9 MHz	10 kW	Davao City

Affiliate stations

The following stations are owned by their perspective local government units or organizations. Though PBS is listed by the NTC as their owners, it acts as their affiliates.

Branding	Call-Sign	Frequency	Power (kW)	Location	Owner
Radyo Pilipinas Abra	DWAZ	102.9 MHz	5 kW	Bangued	Provincial Government of Abra
Adjo FM	DWCI	105.1 MHz	5 kW	Piddig	Municipal Government of Piddig
Radyo Kidlat Aparri	DWBI	103.9 MHz	1 kW	Aparri	Cagayan 2 Electric Cooperative
Radyo Pangkaunlaran	DZDA	105.3 MHz	1 kW	Tuguegarao	Department of Agriculture
Radyo Pilipinas Quirino	DWQP	92.1 MHz	5 kW	Cabarroguis	Provincial Government of Quirino
Subic Bay Radio	DWSB	89.5 MHz	10 kW	Subic	Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority
Radyo Kidlat Palauig	DWOR	98.1 MHz	1 kW	Palauig	Zambales 1 Electric Cooperative
Radyo Kidlat Castillejos	DWCQ	98.3 MHz	1 kW	Castillejos	Zambales 2 Electric Cooperative
RCFM	DZRG	104.7 MHz	10 kW	San Antonio	Rainbow Connection Civic Group
Radyo Guagua	—	99.9 MHz	1 kW	Guagua	Municipal Government of Guagua
Radyo Serbisyo	DWGQ	93.3 MHz	1 kW	Gumaca	Gumaca Communications and Management Services
Sibol Radio	DWLP	90.5 MHz	5 kW	Capalonga	Municipal Government of Capalonga
Radyo Pilipinas Camarines Norte	DWCN	96.9 MHz	5 kW	Daet	Provincial Government of Camarines Norte
El Oro Radyo	DWPA	97.5 MHz	5 kW	Aroroy	Municipal Government of Aroroy
Radio Boracay 106.1 FM2	DYJV	106.1 MHz	10 kW	Boracay	One Media Boracay
Radyo Todo Aklan	DYCF	88.5 MHz	2 kW	Boracay	Todo Media Services
Radyo Todo Roxas	DYCL	97.7 MHz	5 kW	Roxas
Radyo Kahilwayan	DYIS	106.7 MHz	1 kW	Santa Barbara	Municipality of Santa, Barbara
Radyo Timbo-ok	DYTC	92.1 MHz	1 kW	Carles	Municipal of Carles
Radyo Kidlat Dumaguete	DYPN	99.7 MHz	1 kW	Dumaguete	Negros Oriental 2 Electric Cooperative
DYPJ 100.1	DYPJ	100.1 MHz	5 kW	Jagna	Municipal Government of Jagna
Radyo Kidlat Laguindingan	DXCR	98.5 MHz	1 kW	Laguindingan	Misamis Oriental 1 Rural Electric Service Cooperative
Savior Radio	—	106.9 MHz	1 kW	El Salvador	City Government of El Salvador
Mystical FM	DXPH	98.9 MHz	5 kW	San Jose	Dinagat Islands Provincial Information Office
Radyo Kidlat Siargao	DXQA	98.5 MHz	1 kW	Dapa	Siargao Electric Cooperative
Davao City Disaster Radio	DXQQ	87.5 MHz	10 kW	Davao City	City Government of Davao
Radyo Kidlat Digos	DXPL	87.9 MHz	1 kW	Digos	Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative
Dream FM Kidapawan	DXGO	103.1 MHz	5 kW	Kidapawan	DepEd Kidapawan
Kool FM Kabacan	DXVL	94.9 MHz	1 kW	Kabacan	Municipal Government of Kabacan
Upi for Peace	DXUP	105.5 MHz	3 kW	Upi	Community Media Education Council
Lake Buluan	DXLB	104.9 MHz	1 kW	Buluan
Radyo Kidlat Tacurong	DXQD	88.1 MHz	1 kW	Tacurong	Sultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative
Radyo Pilipinas Marawi	DXSO	99.7 MHz	5 kW	Marawi	City Government of Marawi
Dimataling FM	DXPV	97.7 MHz	1 kW	Dimataling	Municipal Government of Dimataling
Radyo Kidlat Butuan	—	87.9 MHz	1 kW	Butuan	Agusan del Norte Electric Cooperative
Radyo Kidlat Pagadian	DXPY	103.1 MHz	5 kW	Pagadian	Zamboanga del Sur 1 Electric Cooperative
MRadio (Molave Radio)	DXPB	106.9 MHz	5 kW	Molave	Municipal Government of Molave
Marino News FM	DXCP	106.7 MHz	5 kW	Zamboanga City	Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology

Overseas Broadcast (Shortwave)

Main article: Radyo Pilipinas Worldwide

See also

• People's Television Network
• Filipinas, Ahora Mismo
• List of radio stations in the Philippines

External links

• PBS Website
• Live Streaming for PBS Stations