8TriMedia
| Type | Radio Network |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Availability |
Nationwide Worldwide (online streaming) |
| Founded |
2014 |
| Slogan |
Ang Himpilan ng Bawat Pilipino (primary) Beyond Broadcasting (secondary) |
| Headquarters | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Owner |
8 TriMedia Pro, Inc. "Your Way To Infinite Possibilities" |
Key people |
Kaye Opulencia Dacer (President) |
| Affiliation | DZRJ 810 AM |
Official website | www.8trimedia.com |
| 8Tri TV | |
|---|---|
| Launched | January 4, 2016 |
| Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Slogan | Ang Himpilan ng Bawat Pilipino |
| Headquarters | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Website | 8TriMedia Live Streaming |
| Streaming media | |
| Ustream | Watch Live |
8 TriMedia is a radio network in the Philippines that is owned by parent company Eight TriMedia Pro, Inc. The network broadcasts its programs over DZRJ 810 AM.
The network maintains state of the art studio facilities, news center and head offices located at Unit 404 and Unit 205 of the Seneca Plaza Building, along E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue in New Manila, Quezon City. 8 TriMedia provides live video streaming services on Ustream, YouTube, Facebook and its official website. The network also manages its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Currently, DZRJ 810 AM, the home station of 8 TriMedia was ranked 9th in the Top 15 AM radio stations in Metro Manila.[1][2]
History
The network was founded in 2014 by rice trader Jojo Soliman of Pure Group of Companies, who has a controlling stake and interest in the parent company Eight TriMedia Pro, Inc. The family of Veteran Radio Broadcaster also known as the Action Lady of Philippine Broadcasting, Kaye Dacer (formerly from DZMM) also holds a controlling majority stake of Eight TriMedia.[2] In the same year, 8 TriMedia was first aired over radio station DZJV 1458 kHz. It started with 4 programs, such as Pagibig, Musika, Atbp. & Showbiz Galore.
A year later, in April 2015, the network transferred its airtime to DWBL 1242 kHz, launching new programs hosted by several veteran radio personalities, such as Percy Lapid (formerly from DWIZ), Miguel Gil, former Manila City Mayor Alfredo Lim, among others.
However, 8 TriMedia ended its blocktime agreement with both stations, citing listeners' complaints of the stations' weak signal. Instead, the network would consider having an agreement with a 50,000-watt AM radio station in Metro Manila to gain listenership and to find a new home for its radio programs.
On October 5, 2015, 8 TriMedia has started airing over DZRJ 810 AM, retaining some of the network's programming but added a few more programs to its regular schedule. These include "Good Morning Pilipinas", "Girl Talk: Usapang Babae", "Balita Alas-Kuwatro", and "Otso Diretso".
On January 4, 2016, 8 TriMedia's radio programming are now available to cable television through an exclusive agreement with cable TV provider Cablelink. 8 Tri-TV, the television counterpart of 8 TriMedia, can be seen on Cablelink channel 7 (available only in Metro Manila and nearby provinces). On February 15, 2016, the cable channel would launch its 19-hour programming schedule (from 5:00 am to 12:00 mn) by adding new programs in the morning and evening slots.
On March 12, 2016, the network launched its weekend operations with an all-music format similar to that of FM radio stations in the country, and hired DJs from various Metro Manila FM stations, including Private Ryan and Sexy Yannie, followed by Baby James and Monica Figueras.
From August to October 2016, the network implemented major changes to its programming, including the expansion of "Heart to Heart" to 3 hours, the hiring of seasoned anchors including Rey Langit (formerly from DWIZ, Radyo Veritas and DZRH), Jimmy Morato, Gani Oro (formerly from DZBB), Angelo Almonte (formerly from DZMM) and Tates Gana, and a revamp of the cable channel's weekend programming. On November 7, 2016, Neil Ocampo, known for his voice impersonations of the country's sought-after politicians, joined the network as the anchor of show "Todo Arangkada Balita".[1]
On October 2016, the network announced plans to expand 8 Tri-TV's availability to cable TV providers in Pampanga, Baguio, and Tuguegarao, which is planned to launch in November 2016.
Since January 2017, 8 TriMedia produces new title cards, new station branding, new graphics and new programs for the network's 3rd anniversary.
Broadcast hours
Initially the programs of 8 TriMedia Broadcasting Network can be heard on DZRJ 810 AM, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Since November 2016, it can now be heard Weekdays from 5 am to 12 midnight and weekends from 5 am to 2 am. DZRJ also shares its simulcast of BBC News with 8 TriMedia during graveyard shift.
Its television counterpart 8 Tri-TV (formerly on Cablelink channel 7) operates Monday to Friday from 5:00 am to 2:00 am, Saturday from 5:00 am to 1:00 am and Sunday from 5:00 am to 12:00 mn.
8 TriMedia programs are also aired via Explore TV Channel 17 in Butuan via FilProducts Cable TV and heard via DYME 783 kHz in Masbate, 107.1 Power FM in Puerto Princesa, Palawan and 97.1 Wow FM in Roxas, Northern Palawan.
Newscasts
During its tenure with DZJV, 8 TriMedia didn't have its own newscast. On April 2015, 8 TriMedia launched its own newscast, Balita sa Tanghali. On October 4, 2015, coinciding with the network's transfer to DZRJ, it added another half-hour newscast, Balita Alas-Kuwatro, which was removed after a few months. Since 2016, 8 TriMedia brought back its afternoon newscast with Balitang Balita at 3:30pm.
Balita sa Tanghali was first aired at 12:30 pm with Miguel Gil as its first anchor. However, the program was later moved to the prime 12:00 nn slot. Melchor Balawas took over as the main anchor at that time, replacing Gil.
On August 2016, following the transfer of Rey Langit to DZRJ and 8 TriMedia, the newscast was retitled as "Balitang Tanghali".
In September 2016, the network launched a weekend counterpart of the midday newscast called "Balitang Tanghali Weekend Edition" with Miguel Gil as its main anchor. However, the weekend edition was cancelled due to the network's restructuring on its weekend programs.
8 TriMedia produces live breaking news updaes with Patrol Report and Exclusive Story.
Public Service and Rescue
Occasionally, 8 TriMedia conducts medical and dental missions to serve the needs of every Filipino with different kinds of diseases or medical conditions. The network also serves soup kitchen every week in different barangays in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The network is also equipped with five (5) fire trucks and two (2) helicopters on stand by for rescue operations in case a typhoon, earthquake or any calamity is struck in every part of the country. A unique commitment of the network and Pureforce to our kababayans in need.
Aksyon Lady Center was launched last January 2017 in Quezon City to help and assist all public service concerns and soon to launch another Aksyon Lady Center in Butuan City this year.
The commitment to serve and be of service to our kababayans all over the world is the No. 1 priority of 8 TriMedia.
See also
References
- 1 2 Kabrisante, George Veil (November 11, 2016). "Radio honchos deconstruct PH broadcasting". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- 1 2 Amoyo, Aster (November 8, 2016). "Kaye Dacer may sariling radio station na! (Kaye Dacer has a own radio station)" (in Tagalog). Pilipino Star Ngayon. Retrieved December 21, 2016.