DWEB
DWEB (99.9 FM) Radyo Rinconada is a radio station owned and operated by Filipinas Broadcasting Network. The station's studio and transmitter are located at Brgy. San Antonio Poblacion, Nabua.[1][2]
| City | Nabua |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Camarines Sur, Northern Albay |
| Frequency | 99.9 MHz |
| Branding | DWEB 99.9 Radyo Rinconada |
| Slogan | "Wala nang iba!" |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Rinconada, Filipino |
| Format | Contemporary MOR, News, Talk |
| Network | Bicol Media Network Group |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Filipinas Broadcasting Network |
| History | |
First air date | 1980 (as 99.9 WEB) |
Call sign meaning | WEB (former branding) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| ERP | 18,920 watts |
Established in 1980, DWEB is the pioneer FM station in the province. It was formerly located in Naga from until 2010, when it relocated to Nabua. It used to carry a Modern rock format during the 90s & 2000s. It is currently part of the Bicol Media Network Group.[3]
Incidents
Two DWEB radio journalists were killed within a year. Miguel Belen was assassinated July 9, 2010, by a member of the New People’s Army. Romeo Olea, who was radio show host of "Anything Goes", was assassinated June 13, 2011, after having receiving death threats for his sharp political commentary.[4][5]
References
- 2015 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT | NTC Region 5
- KBP Members Participates in OPLAN BROADCASTREEING in San Jose
- The Web Follows the Radio Trend
- Slain broadcaster laid to rest. Escandor Jr., Juan. Inquirer News. June 15, 2011. Retrieved September 14, 2011
- PH third in 2010 Impunity Index