DXAC
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| Broadcast area | Metro Davao and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 93.1 MHz |
| Branding | 93.1 Brigada News FM |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Cebuano, Filipino |
| Format | Contemporary MOR, News, Talk |
| Network | Brigada News FM |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mareco Broadcasting Network |
| Operator | Brigada Mass Media Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | 1997 |
Former call signs | DXVR (1997–2003) Brigada News FM: DXKX (2015–2024) |
Former names |
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Former frequencies | Brigada News FM: 91.5 MHz (2015–2024) |
Call sign meaning | Adult Contemporary (former radio format) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| ERP | 30,000 watts |
| Repeater(s) |
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| Links | |
| Webcast | Live Stream |
| Website | brigadanews.ph |
DXAC (93.1 FM), broadcasting as 93.1 Brigada News FM, is a radio station owned by Mareco Broadcasting Network and operated by Brigada Mass Media Corporation. The station's studio is located at the 3rd Floor, ECI Bldg., McArthur Highway, Ulas, Brgy. Talomo, Davao City, while its transmitter is located along Broadcast Ave., Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City. It operates 24 hours a day.[1][2]
History
[edit]1997-2020: Crossover
[edit]
The station was established in 1997 as 93.1 Crossover under the call letters DXVR, airing a Smooth AC format. At that time, it was formerly owned by Golden Broadcast Professionals, with Mareco Broadcasting Network operating the station through an airtime lease. In 2003, it changed its call letters to DXAC. By the late 2000s, MBNI fully acquired the station. In 2016, the station moved from F. Valrose Bldg. along C. M. Recto St. to its current home in Shrine Hills.
2020-2023: Q Radio
[edit]On December 31, 2019, Horizon of the Sun Communications (producers of Chinatown TV and Chinese News TV) took over the operations of MBNI's stations. It was only on November 16, 2020, when all MBNI provincial stations started carrying the Q Radio brand and adopted a CHR/Top 40 format, similar to its Manila flagship station.
On June 19, 2023, Q Radio announced on its social media pages and livestream that the station will permanently go off the air due to financial problems. On June 30, Q Radio had its last broadcast.[3][4]
2023-present: Brigada News FM
[edit]On July 1, it went back on the air, this time as a relay station of 105.1 Brigada News FM in Manila. A couple of days later, it switched to automated music under the interim name News FM.
In January 2024, it started simulcasting 91.5 FM as part of transition with the tagline "93.1 Inyong Istasyon, Among Inspirasyon" as Brigada's lease with Primax was slated to expire this year.
On March 17, 2024, in celebration of the 87th Araw ng Dabaw, Brigada News FM Davao began broadcasting in this frequency full-time, while its former frequency downgraded to a repeater, which lasted until April 15, 2024.
It was officially launched on April 15 with a motorcade at selected streets in Davao and on the same day, a grand launch concert to be held at NCCC Mall VP.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
Personalities
[edit]- Junior "Jun" Digamon (formerly from Super Radyo Davao 1125)
- Gioheness "Gil" Bautista
- Maximo "Max" Anaten
- Jofel Candado
- Criselda "Cris" Mencedes-Quijada (from DXMF Bombo Radyo Davao)
- Kaziel "DJ Barbie Girl" Guipitacio (from DXMF Bombo Radyo Davao)
- Juicyl "Chay Bubbles" Mejos (from 93.9 i FM News Davao)
- Janrel "Totoy Mo" Dillava
- Rico "Oh George" Cabonce
- Emman Dela Peña (from Bombo Radyo Davao)
- Elsie Baldovi-Villos
- Merry Chris "DJ 911" Domingo-Mariano (Station Manager of 103.1 Brigada Mati)
- Reden "Diego Latigo" Diego
- Gibbheart Maing
- Justhine Rose Pabi (DJ Inday Mani)
- Julius Pacot (from PTV Davao)
- Lyka "Little Angel" Dominguez
- Normalyn Mendoza Maquilan (DJ Nor Morena)
- Joyane Pelingon
- Alvin Sultan
- Maricar Clarion
References
[edit]- ^ Duterte approves renewal of franchise to three broadcasting companies
- ^ Martin off again for Crossover Live Tour 2001
- ^ "Louella Hazeline Chan in Q Radio Qlassmates". Telegram. June 1, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Q Radio 105.1 (June 19, 2023). "To all of our amazing Qties, After a fulfilling 3-year run, filled with several viral online campaigns and exciting on-air gimmicks, it is with a heavy heart that we announce that Q Radio will be permanently signing off nationwide effective July 1, 2023". Facebook. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ 93.1 na kita mga KaBrigada!
- ^ 93.1 GRAND LAUNCHING UG FOAM PARTY SA NCCC MALL VP PARKING LOT
- ^ Inyong Station Among Inspirasyon! - 93.1 Brigada News FM Davao
- ^ BRIGADA NEWS FM DAVAO LAST DAY AIRCHECK ON 91.5 FM & ADVISORY FOR ITS TRANSFER TO 93.1 FM 4-14-2024
- ^ BRIGADA NEWS FM DAVAO IS NOW ON 93.1 FM STARTING APR 15, 2024!
- ^ 93.1 Brigada News FM Davao New Station id 2024