DYLA

DYLA (DYWF 909 KHz Cebu City) is a music AM station owned and operated by Vimcontu Broadcasting Network. The station's studio and transmitter are located at Port Area, Cebu City. It is one of the pioneer radio stations in Cebu.

History

It started its operation way back on September 27, 1967. As a news and public affairs radio station, DYLA has been a witness to the history in the Visayas and Mindanao. In living up its thrust as a news and public affairs radio station, it has been regarded consistently as one of the most influential media outlets as far as drawing public opinion on current issues is concerned. It has won virtually numerous news and public affairs awards in each part of the country including the most prestigious Cebu Archdiocesan Mass Media Awards (CAMMA). These include the most coveted best in radio news program twice, best in radio commentary once and again twice in the best in educational programming. DYLA has been conferred as the most outstanding institution by the Cebu City government thrice already. DYLA is very strong in live coverages of community affairs. It is in the forefront of calamity coverages. As proof of its credibility in the community, it has raised millions of pesos in public contribution in various disaster relief operations and other causes. While other radio stations give money and goods for people to listen to them, DYLA receives money from its listeners for worthy causes.

Former anchors

• Leo Lastimosa (Now at DYAB Radyo Patrol 1512 Cebu)
• Cerge Remonde †