DWRR-FM

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MOR 101.9 (DWRR-FM)
Final Logo of MOR 101.9 Manila
Broadcast areaMega Manila and surrounding areas
Worldwide (online and The Filipino Channel)
Frequency101.9 (Multiplex FM Stereo) (HD Radio)
BrandingMOR 101.9 My Only Radio For Life! Manila
Programming
Language(s)Filipino
NetworkMOR Philippines
Ownership
OwnerABS-CBN Corporation (1956–1972, 1986–2020)
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation (1973–1986)
OperatorMars Ocampo
(Station Manager)
DZMM Radyo Patrol 630
ABS-CBN 2
S+A 23
History
First air date
1956
Last air date
May 5, 2020 (legislative franchise lapsed)
Former call signs
  • DZYL-FM (1956–1960)
  • DZYK (1960–1968)
  • DZMM-FM (1968–1972)
  • DWWK (1973–1984)
  • DWOK (1984–1986)
  • DWKO (1986–1987)
  • DZOO (1987–1989)
Former frequencies
102.1 MHz (1956–1968)
Call sign meaning
Radio Romance (former branding)
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
ClassB, C, D, E
Power25,000 watts (On operational: 22,500 watts)
ERP56,250 watts; Max ERP dedicated: 100–180+ KW

DWRR-FM (pronounced as DW-double-R; 101.9 FM Stereo), broadcasting as MOR 101.9, was a commercial radio station owned by ABS-CBN Corporation and previously operated by the Manila Radio division and the Star Creatives Group. Broadcast live throughout the Philippine archipelago, and throughout the world via The Filipino Channel (TFC), it was the flagship FM station of MOR Philippines and the number 1 FM radio station in Metro Manila, Mega Manila as well as the entire Philippines according to KBP Radio Research Council.[1] The studios were located at ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave., corner Mo. Ignacia Ave., Diliman, Quezon City, and the station's 22.5 kW FM stereo transmitter was located at the Eugenio Lopez Center, Santa Cruz, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo, Rizal.

DWRR was founded in 1956 as one of the radio stations of Chronicle Broadcasting Network (now ABS-CBN). It was revived in 1986 and reformatted several times. On May 5, 2020, it suspended its broadcasting activities, together with that of its television and sister radio stations, following a cease-and-desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission due to the expiration of ABS-CBN's legislative franchise to operate.[2] The online radio permanently ceased operations on August 28, 2020, as a result of a franchise denial made by the House of Representatives on July 10, 2020.[3][4]

  1. ^ "KBP Radio Research Council".
  2. ^ "ABS-CBN to go off air in compliance with NTC order". ABS-CBN News. May 5, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  3. ^ Baron, Gabriela (July 16, 2020). "Ces Drilon among ABS-CBN layoffs; MOR 101.9 signs off". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  4. ^ "House committee denies ABS-CBN a new franchise". ABS-CBN News. July 10, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2020.