DXYZ
DXYZ (963 AM) Sonshine Radio is a radio station owned and operated by Sonshine Media Network International. The station's studio is located at the 4th floor, SM City Mindpro, La Purisima St., Zamboanga City, while its transmitter are located at No. 80 Castillo St. cor. Pasonanca Ave., Zamboanga City.[2][3][4]
City | Zamboanga City |
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Broadcast area | Zamboanga |
Frequency | 963 kHz |
Branding | DXYZ Sonshine Radio |
Slogan | "Ka-Partner mo sa Balita at Serbisyo!" (Your Partner in News and Public Service!) "Your Earth Friendly Radio" |
Programming | |
Format | Music, News, Public Affairs, Religious Broadcasting |
Ownership | |
Owner | Sonshine Media Network International |
History | |
First air date | 1963 (NBC DXYZ 963) 1998 (as DXYZ Angel Radyo) 2005 (as DXYZ Sonshine Radio) |
Former frequencies | 980 kHz (1963-1978)[1] |
Call sign meaning | Yabut Zamboanga Last 3 letters of the alphabet |
Technical information | |
Power | 15,000 watts |
Links | |
Website | www.sonshineradio.com |
History
DXYZ started broadcasting in 1963 using a surplus transmitter Abelardo Yabut bought from Deeco Electronics. It was the first radio station of Yabut's Nation Broadcasting Corporation. It has known as NBC DXYZ Radyo 963 later Angel Radyo 963 in the 1990s. In 1998, PLDT media subsidiary MediaQuest Holdings bought NBC from the consortium led by the Yabut family and real estate magnate Manny Villar. In 2005, The Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader, Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy purchased all of NBC AM radio stations, including DXYZ, and rebranded them as Sonshine Radio.
On September 2018, DXYZ went of air to make way for Mindpro Citimall's renovation.
On February 27, 2020, DXYZ resumed its broadcasts after SM City Mindpro opened. Along with its relaunch, it held its first thanksgiving and worship presentation at the Zamboanga City Grandstand.
Personalities
*New Personalities of Newscasters and Acting Chief of Reporters. Since February 23, 2020.
- Jonathan Arespacocahaga
- Melchor Maguddayao
- Francis Balicuatro
- Visitacion Maravilla
- Rommel Gellada (News Director)
- Celestine Academia
- Jeremiah Dimaculangan
- Ricky Delgado
- Faye Marie Leonardo
- Jayden del Rosario
- Emmanuel Adriano
- Gary Hernandez
- Jillianne Tanglao
- Rowena Baquiran
- Carlito Soriano
Technical Staff
*New Personalities of Chief Technician and Technical Staffs. Since February 23, 2020.
- Ronnie Mercurio (Chief Technician)
- Ryan Descatamento
- Armando Innocencio
References
- Henderson, Faye (1979). "The Philippines: A Country Profile". The Office. p. 120. Retrieved June 24, 2020 – via Google Books.
- "Profile Report on Zamboanga City". Task Force. 1968. p. 22. Retrieved June 24, 2020 – via Google Books.
- Maslog, Crispin (2007). "Philippine Communication Today". New Day Publishers. p. 108. Retrieved June 24, 2020 – via Google Books.
- Erasga, David (January 6, 2009). "Zamboanga veteran journalist David Erasga writes 30". Mindanao Examiner. Retrieved June 24, 2020.