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DZMM Radyo Patrol
City of license	Quezon City
Broadcast area	Metro Manila
Branding	Radyo Patrol
Slogan	Una Sa Balita, Una Sa Public Service
First air date	1986
Frequency	630 kHz
Format	News and Public Affairs
Power	50,000 watts
Callsign meaning	DZ Malayang Mamamayan (free citizen)
Owner	ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
Website	DZMM

DZMM Radyo Patrol Sais-Trenta (630kHz in Metro Manila) is the flagship AM station of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center in Quezon City, while its transmitter is located at Obando, Bulacan, Philippines. DZMM operates 24 hours a day. At present, DZMM is considered as one of the top stations in the AM band in Metro Manila and is recognized as one of the most awarded radio stations in the Philippines. The station is anchored by the most credible Radyo Patrol reporters, correspondents and broadcast journalists in the country. DZMM is also simulcast via The Filipino Channel (TFC).

Contents 1 History of DZMM 1.1 Early years 1.2 First radio tandem 1.3 Public service on radio 1.4 New slogan 1.5 Kabayan 1.6 20 years 2 List of programs of DZMM 3 Radyo Patrol Stations 4 See also 5 External links

[edit] History of DZMM

[edit] Early years

The fall of the Marcos Regime brought about the return of ABS-CBN. In July of 1986, then newly-formed PCGG turned two radio stations, DZWW and DZRR, back to ABS-CBN. DZWW was renamed DZMM (Ang Himpilan ng Malayang Mamamayan) and resumes broadcasting. Lito Balquiedra Jr. spearheaded the return of the giant network to the local broadcasting scene. He was then the Vice-President for Radio.

The network started recruiting both experienced and new employees. ABS-CBN was first located at Chronicle Building in Pasig (Where Benpress Corporation is right now). It was in the said building where all equipment that was gathered from DWWW was assembled. After days of careful planning, DZMM was born, carrying the tagline "Ang Himpilan ng Malayang Mamamayan" (Station of the free citizen).

In July 22, 1986, DZMM went on-air. Dely Magpayo was the first ever anchor to grace the airwaves of the station with her program Dear Tiya Dely, followed by other broadcast icons like the late Ernie Baron, Kuya Cesar, Jun Ricafrente, Rene Jose, and Kabayan Noli de Castro.

Also, Knowledge Power, the first ever full-length program of the station was launched. It was also the country’s first-ever scholastic program on AM radio.

In September, after just three months of full-blast operation, DZMM was No. 1 in the ratings.^{[citation needed]} In October 1986, the station was transferred to ABS-CBN Hotel in Quezon City (the present location of ABS-CBN).

[edit] First radio tandem

In 1987, the first ever tandem on local AM radio was introduced. Mel Tiangco and Jay Sonza were the host of Mel and Jay and immediately became a hit to the listeners and lasted for couple of years. It was also in the same year when DZMM build a remarkable roster of radio talents, including Korina Sanchez, Frankie Evangelista, and Neil Ocampo. On this same year, DZMM staged the first ever free medical and dental clinic that helped hundreds of our less fortunate Kapamilyas.

It was also in this year when military insurgents took over the station. However, this did not stop DZMM from delivering news to the public, the booth was moved to then undisclosed location and immediately resumed broadcasting. This action by the station proved to the public the strength and dedication of DZMM to the profession and its unwavering adherence to its responsibility to the Filipino people.

Also, in 1987, Radyo Patrol reporters gave the public the most comprehensive, daring, and plausible coverage of the Doña Paz Sea Tragedy.

The airwaves were never the same when Ted Failon joined DZMM’s roster of top-notch broadcasters in 1990. His strong voice was first heard on the program Gising Pilipinas. All ears were on the Radyo Patrol reporters when they once again proved their dominance of the medium during their blow-by-blow coverage of the killer earthquake that devastated the provinces of Nueva Ecija, Baguio, Tarlac, Nueva Viscaya, and Metro Manila. DZMM also gave the listeners clear and vivid pictures on what’s happening on other parts of the world like the 1990 Gulf War.

[edit] Public service on radio

In 1991, Aksyon Ngayon, the first ever program on AM radio devoted solely to public service was created. First anchored by no less than the unbeatable tandem of Korina Sanchez and Ted Failon, Aksyon Ngayon immediately soared to the top of the ratings list. Because of the thousands of less-fortunate Kapamilyas flocking the station asking help from Aksyon Ngayon, the executives decided to create the DZMM Public Service Center, the first ever separate office exclusively created for public service by a local AM station. Currently, Aksyon Ngayon is being anchored by Sen. Alfredo Lim and Kaye Dacer.

On November 05, 1993, DZMM launced Pulis, Pulis Kung Umaksiyon, Mabilis. The program was first anchored by no less than broadcast icons, Kabayan Noli de Castro, Jay Sonza, and Mel Tiangco. It was created to keep the public informed on the activities of the Philippine National Police. It also became a venue for comments and grievances of the listening public on issues concerning the law enforcers.

In 1995, DZMM won the prestigious KBP Golden Dove awards for the Best AM Radio Station. It was also on the same year when DZMM produced the award-winning Radio Documentary, Ang Kasaysayan ng Radyo sa Pilipinas– the first ever radio special that won three major awards from three celebrated award-giving bodies. The documentary was conferred with the Lorenzo Ruiz award by the CMMA, Best Radio Program Promoting the Culture and the Arts by KBP, and Best Radio Program by the Golden Pearl Award.

DZMM once again was declared Best AM Radio Station by the KBP Golden Dove Awards in 1996. It was also on the same year when President Fidel V. Ramos first visited the station for an exclusive interview with Ted Failon and Kabayan Noli de Castro. In November 5, Jeep ni Erap was formally launched on DZMM. The then vice-president Joseph Estrada himself anchored the program that tackled issues concerning the masses.

Also, in 1996, DZMM became the first local AM station to be made available in the World Wide Web with its inclusion in the ABS-CBN website. All programs of the stations are broadcasted live via real audio and can be enjoyed by all Filipinos around the world via The Filipino Channnel (TFC).

On December 12, 1997, a new segment titled Hoy! Tubig! was first aired on DZMM. This was station's answer to the El Niño phenomenon that was then devastating the country. It also contained follow-ups on the actions taken by Maynilad and Manila Water regarding reported leaks and other water services complaints that were coursed through the station. The said segment was incorporated in the programs Todo Arangkada' and Aksyon Ngayon.

[edit] New slogan

In 1998, from Himpilan ng Malayang Mamamayan, DZMM, under the leadership of then Vice-President for Radio Network Division Kabayan Noli de Castro, was re-launched as DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 with a much stronger and bolder battle cry, "Una sa Balita, Una sa Public Service".

DZMM ranked first among all AM radio stations in 1998. For the fourth year in a row, it won the KBP Golden Dove Award for Best AM Radio Station. In its continuing effort to help our less-fortunate Kapamilyas, DZMM staged the first ever OPLAN MM or Malusog at Malakas na Mamamayan. This event was first held at Sta. Cruz, Manila where 1500 residents were given medical and dental care. In June 11, DZMM aired its centennial special titled, Ang Media at ang Kasarinlan.

In September 14, 1998, Sky Patrol, the first ever in the country, was launched. Anchored by Ricky Velasco, Sky Patrol changed the way of delivering and gathering news.

The station's Iwas Dagdag-Bawas and Oplan MM ‘98 campaigns were cited as Outstanding Public Service Messages by the prestigious AdBoard Araw Values Awards 1998, besting more than 100 entries from different advertising companies and broadcast networks.

On Valentines day of 1999, DZMM staged the first ever AM Radio sponsored fun run in the country dubbed as Run for your Heart - DZMM’s Valentine Treat. DZMM experimented programming on August 4, 1999 with seasoned Radyo Patrol reporters leaving their beats for a while and sat on the anchor’s chair with the weekend newscast, Ito ang Radyo Patrol. Every week, a different Radyo Patrol reporter would do the newscast and air self-produced investigative reports.

Bantay Kalikasan, the first ever environment-oriented program was launched by DZMM on September 18, 1999.

October 18, 1999 marked a venue where DZMM gave the views and opinions of the general public on the hottest issues of the day- live via Opinyon ko, Pakinggan Mo. Radyo Patrol reporters took it on the streets and interviewed those who would like their voices to be heard.

The station welcomed the birth of the year 2000 with its DZMM Millennium Special Coverage on December 31. From the last schedule of flights of local airports, to the last sunset of the millennium, everything was reported courtesy of the formidable team of Radyo Patrol reporters and DZMM anchors.

In February 13, 2000, the annual DZMM fun-run was made bigger and better, this time it was dubbed as akbo para sa Kalikasan. This fund-raising event was created to gather funds for the continuous rehabilitation of the La Mesa Watershed. In November 2001, Ang Paglilitis, the impeachment coverage of DZMM Radyo Patrol, became the public’s first source of information on the impeachment proceedings against President Joseph Ejercito Estrada.

[edit] Kabayan

February 2001 marked the last episodes of 'abayan (Kapangyarihan ng Mamamayan, Balita at Talakayan). It is DZMM’s number 1 radio program anchored by Noli de Castro. The reason of its final airings was Kabayan Noli de Castro’s entry to the world of politics.

Also in 2001, DZMM celebrated its 15th anniversary of broadcasting on-air with its richly deserved tagline, "Una sa Balita, Una sa Public Service". It was also on the same year when the station tapped the power of text messaging with DZMM TxtPatrol. This technology enabled the listeners to voice out their concerns faster and easier. Best of all, Filipinos all over the world got to enjoy DZMM with its incorporation in the programming of The Filipino Channel (TFC).

In July 27, 2003, Alvin Elchico, one of DZMM’s main anchors, proved to the public that DZMM indeed is a cut above the rest, with his exclusive coverage of the famed Oakwood Mutiny. In May 14, DZMM staged Buntis Congress the first ever AM Radio organized campaign promoting Safe Motherhood in the National Capital Region. The event was held at Market! Market! and was attended by thousands of pregnant Kapamilyas.

2004 marked Musikasaysayan. It is the first ever DZMM concert that was staged showcasing the talents of Korina Sanchez, Ted Failon, Vice-President Noli de Castro, Charo Santos-Concio, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, Sec. Joey Lina, and with the special participation of Sen. Mar Roxas. DZMM’s fierce and brave Radyo Patrol reporters took the time-out from their usual routine. That night, they showed the audience that aside from gathering earth-shaking news, they can also sing and dance!

DZMM’s trademark drama theatre aired weekday afternoons, changing the way people perceived radio drama. The drama theatre featured the real life-stories of DZMM anchors like Bro. Jun Banaag, Joey Galvez, Sen. Alfredo Lim, and other personalities. It was also on the same year when Sports Talk was launched. This jam-packed sports-oriented program won CMMA’s Best Sports Program on its first year of airing.

Color, music, and dynamism was the main ingredients of DZMM’s strong 2005. It was on this year when listeners’ first heard the DZMM theme. It was composed by Jessie Lasaten, with words of Bing Alao, Robert Labayen, and Peter Musngi (now ABS-CBN's Vice President for Radio), and sang by no less than Reuben Laurente. It was also in 2005 when DZMM’s musical extravaganza Myuzikalikasan was introduced. This earth day concert is DZMM’s way of informing the public of the importance of the environment.

In April 9, DZMM launched Basketball Patrol. DZMM’s All Star team, composed of Anchors and staff, and basketball teams from key cities and barangays of Metro Manila battled it out on the hard court. This event aimed to promote sportsmanship and drug-free communities.

On February 7, 2006, SikaPinoy was conferred with the Anvil Award of Merit by the celebrated Anvil Awards of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP).

Also in 2006, DZMM launched the 20 Natatanging Kapamilya Awards. This event is DZMM's way of giving due recognition to unsung heroes of the community like the house helpers, barangay tanods, health workers, drivers, etc.

[edit] 20 years

It was also in 2006 when DZMM celebrated its 20th Anniversary in Cuneta Astrodome with a bang- dubbed as Happy 20 DZMM. The theme of DZMM was given a different twist with the Megastar- Sharon Cuneta singing the anthem.

[edit] List of programs of DZMM

• Gising Pilipinas
• Todo Balita
• Radyo Patrol Balita
• Dos Por Dos
• Tambalang Failon at Sanchez
• Todo Todo, Walang Preno
• Radyo Patrol Balita- Alas Dose
• Aksyon Ngayon
• MMK sa DZMM
• Maria Flordeluna
• Showbiz Mismo!
• Pasada Sais Trenta
• Dos Por Dos
• Usapang de Campanilla
• Talkback sa DZMM
• Dr. Love
• A.M.Y.- About Me and You
• Lovelines with Jenny Almazan and Jon Ibañez
• Sa Kabukiran
• Magandang Morning with Julius and Tin-tin
• Para Sa'yo Bayan
• Konsyumer Atbp.
• Magpayo Nga Kayo
• Ito ang Radyo Patrol
• Sports Talk
• U-Talk
• Pasada Sais Trenta Sabado
• Katapat: Sen. Fred Lim sa DZMM
• Radyo Negosyo
• It's Showtime with Billy Balbastro
• What It's All About Alfie
• Usapang Kapatid
• Pintig Balita
• Dear Kuya Cesar
• Magandang Morning with Julius and Tin-tin
• Sagot Ko 'Yan
• Sikap Pinoy
• Gabay Kalusugan
• Ma-Beauty Po Naman
• Music and Memories
• Ikaw sa Likod ng mga Awit
• Bago 'Yan 'Ah
• Dra. Bles at ur Serbis
• Innermind on Radio
• Salitang Buhay

[edit] Radyo Patrol Stations

• DZMM 630 kHz-Manila/Luzon-Wide Region (with Nationwide Propagation Polarization broadcast^)
• DYAB 1512 kHz-Cebu/Visayas Region
• DXAB 1296 kHz-Davao/Mindanao Region

^ also broadcast in ABS-CBN Now and The Filipino Channel (TFC).

[edit] See also

• ABS-CBN
• WRR 101.9 For Life! Alam mo na yan!
• The Filipino Channel

[edit] External links

• ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
• DZMM at ABS-CBN Now!
• The Filipino Channel