DWKP (101.9 FM), broadcasting as 101.9 Zagitsit News FM, is a radio station owned and operated by DCG Radio-TV Network. Its studios are located at Unit 3, Camelo Bldg., Imelda C. Roces Ave., Bgy. Gogon, Legazpi, Albay, and its transmitter is located at Bariw Hill, Brgy. Estanza, Legazpi, Albay.[1][2][3][4]
| Broadcast area | Albay and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 101.9 MHz |
| Branding | 101.9 Zagitsit News FM |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Albayanon, Filipino, English |
| Format | Silent |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | DCG Radio-TV Network |
| History | |
First air date |
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Former call signs | DWHI (October 30, 2015 – November 8, 2021) |
Former frequencies | 100.3 MHz (October 30, 2015 – November 8, 2021) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 5,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Website | Official Website |
History edit
The station was established on October 30, 2015, on Hypersonic Broadcasting Center-owned 100.3 FM as Z100.3 Zagitsit News FM.
On November 8, 2021, as a result of the Cease and Desist Order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission, Zagitsit News FM went off the air due to violation of some policies for provisional authority in broadcasting. However, the management dismissed the claims, stating that political issues are involved in the station's closure.[5][6] On December 9, 2021, it resurfaced as an online platform under the name Zagitsit News Online.
On August 13, 2022, Zagitsit News FM returned to terrestrial radio via Katigbak Enterprises-owned 101.9 FM.
In the morning of April 10, 2023, as a result of the Cease and Desist Order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission, Zagitsit News FM went off the air for the second time due to lack of legal papers in operating the station. However, the management dismissed the claims for the same reason since its Chief Operating Officer, Jun Alegre, ran for Provincial Board Member of Albay under the ticket of disqualified Governor Noel Rosal in the 2022 elections. Not long after, Joe Portugal replaced Alegre as station manager. On April 17, 2023, it resurfaced anew as an online platform under the name Zagitsit News Online.
References edit
- ^ "2021 NTC FM Stations" (PDF). National Telecommunications Commission. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Group, radio station link grenade attack to drugs". March 26, 2018. Archived from the original on December 21, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Brodkaster, pinagbabaril sa harap ng pinapasukang radio station sa Legazpi". Archived from the original on December 21, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Broadcasting from Facebook: a new trend in Bicol". Archived from the original on December 21, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Closure of Zagitsit News FM station in Legazpi reeks of "politics", says owner Alegre". Archived from the original on November 9, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Owner of closed Albay radio station cries foul". The Manila Times. November 11, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
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