DWET-FM

For the television station, see DWET-TV. For other uses, see DWET (disambiguation).

DWET (106.7 Energy FM)

City of license	Pasig City
Broadcast area	Mega Manila
Branding	106.7 Energy FM
Slogan	Hi Pangga! Wag mong sabihing radyo, Sabihin mo, Energy!
Frequency	106.7 MHz
First air date	January 1992-April 1999, April 2002-April 2004(as Kool 106) April 1999-April 2001 (as 106.7 Kool) April 2001-April 2002 (as Rio 106.7) April 2004-June 30, 2011 (as Dream FM) July 1, 2011 (as Energy FM 106.7)
Format	CHR, Hot AC, OPM
Power	25,000 watts
ERP	100,000 watts
Class	B, C, D
Callsign meaning	DW Edward Tan (former owner, deceased)
Former callsigns	DWKY (Energy FM, October 2003-June 2011)
Former frequencies	91.5 MHz (Energy FM, October 2003-June 2011)
Owner	Ultrasonic Broadcasting System
Website	http://1067energyfm.webs.com http://www.facebook.com/manilaenergyfm

DWET, branded as 106.7 Energy FM, is the flagship FM radio station of Ultrasonic Broadcasting System. Its offices, studios and transmitter located at Unit D-1, 15th floor, Strata 2000 Building, F. Ortigas Jr. Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

History

Kool 106 (CHR)

Previously owned by Associated Broadcasting Company (TV5) then know as KOOL 106 was conceptualized in late 1991 when ABC's Edward Tan took in George Boone as the station manager for their FM radio network. With ABC 5 a fledgling organization that was to rise in February 1992, Tan wanted to make sure that his FM radio affiliate would similarly make a dent in the broadcast circles, similar to what he envisioned his TV network to do. They were able to collar the 106.7 mhz in the FM band, then an empty frequency that was not being used.

KOOL 106 was designed to become an adult contemporary station featuring the hits of the 70’s to the 90’s. It was an innovative, bold and creative approach towards radio programming as no pop radio station dared to do so. While there were a couple of stations that may have done this (Mellow Touch, Love Radio, DM 95.5 [now it will known as Pinas FM 955], WRock), these were not CHR stations. KOOL was the first to breakthrough with this approach in programming. Other CHR stations featured a day or two of oldies (Magic, RX, WRock, RT, Mellow Touch) but they never dared to put this in their regular programming interspersed with the current hits.

Skeptics at the start didn’t believe the program would fly. Boone, though, had a different notion. He felt that the peak of radio listenership happened in the 80’s and that those who grew up in the 80’s were looking for a station that will give them the identity they can relate to. Similarly, current hits weren’t as big as before, thereby necessitating the inclusion of various oldies in the playlist. Similarly, it was done to synergize the market of ABC since their primary target market were the young adults aged 21 and above. Hence, the BIG MIX tag.

The station armed itself by securing the top veteran jocks who knew their music. Program Director was Bob Novales (The Bug of LS and DMZ), one of the most knowledgeable personalities in the music business. Also with the original cast were Eric Eloriaga (Eric Caine of RT and KISS), D*ckie Aracama (D*ck Reese of KISS and RT), Sonny Zarate (Sonny Zee of RK and KISS) and neophyte Arvi Villamarzo (The Raven). Newscasters were Marivic Sanz (Victoria of ZOO) and Eliza Gotico (fresh graduate from Assumption). The Raven eventually became the merchandising voice over of ABC for a couple of years. A few months after, veteran jocks Joel Domino (KY, RT, CT) and Martin Gill (RT) joined the stable. Newcasters Gidget Alikpala (who became an ABS-CBN newscaster), Candace Giron (who became an ABC, PTV, GMA and UNTV newscaster) and Ultima (later to join RT) were also added in the roster.

Several Reformats

Between 1999 & 2001 it became 106.7 Kool, that plays mostly foreign song especially R&B with a very few OPM hits. In 2001, the station went off the air for one month and completely changed its format. It became known as Ritmo Latino RIO 106.7, the first radio station in the country that played Latin music.

Kool 106 (Hot AC)

In April 2002, Kool 106 resurrected as a Masa station with its format playing mainstream pop and OPM music. During the relaunch, Kool 106 and ABC-5 teamed up to produce a 30-minute interactive music show called "Kool on Kam", originally aired as a hookup with Kool 106 where the jocks can now be seen on TV with music videos. Kool on Kam moved to a primetime slot and increased to 1 hour without the radio hookup where the jocks interviews with its featured celebrity of the week and the show launched its segments. Kool on Kam lasted for a year and a half. The station also has its first ever countdown separated where the top 10 OPM songs and top 10 foreign songs are aired at noontime and 6pm respectively on Sundays. Kool 106 has also developed its "By Request" program aired weekdays 9pm-12mn and Sundays where listeners can call and ask for their requested song. Kool 106 as a masa station lasted for 2 years.

106.7 Dream FM

Dream FM logo

In April 2004, 6 months after Tonyboy Cojuangco took over the management of ABC, 106.7 was reformatted as Dream FM. The station aired in a smooth jazz format added up with R&B, Soul, Bossa Nova and House.

After MediaQuest Holdings, Inc. acquired TV5 in 2010, Dream FM and its affiliate stations in other parts of the country remained under the Cojuangco management led by former ABC stockholder Anton Lagdameo. They became collectively known as the Dream FM Network, with TV5 as its licensee until June 2011. On the other hand, MediaQuest manages Radyo5 92.3 News FM, owned by its sister company, Nation Broadcasting Corporation.

Dream FM signed off at June 30, 2011 with the song, "Till We Meet Again". It continues to broadcast intermittently online through Hayag.

106.7 Energy FM

Energy FM, a Hot AC / CHR station that used to air on 91.5 transferred to 106.7 on July 1, 2011. Throughout the last week of June, plugs were aired on 106.7 with the statement "Si Pangga, Dreaming!", where the slogan of Energy FM Pangga and Dream FM's name is used. This is a temporary partnership between Cojuangco and UBSI, which took part-ownership of the station.

"Energy FM on Dream" officially signed on at midnight of July 1; its programs and DJs premiered on July 4.^{[1] [2]}

Energy FM also has a radio segment called SAVED on Energy FM, consisting of praise and worship songs to God. It is run by Becca Music Inc., a Christian events company. Its first broadcast was on February 6, 2011 (while Energy FM was still on 91.5) and airs every Sunday at 8:00PM to midnight.

Air staff

Current

• Simon (from 107.1 Campus Radio Bacolod and 91.9 Love Radio Bacolod)
• Boni Bonnivie (lifted from "Dina Bonnevie")
• James Kulas
• Cathy G. (Cathy Gabriola from Sonshine Radio 1026/Segment Host for "Asenso Pinoy")
• DJ Mac
• Ace Nabero (lifted from "Isnabero")
• Chaross Pempengco (lifted from "Charice Pempengco" & "Charot")
• Tikoy Chu (lifted from "Kim Chiu" & "Tikoy")
• Private Ryan
• Sexbomb Monic
• Gio Mendez (Program Director) (formerly Papa Gio from 97.1 Barangay LS, lifted from "Sergio Mendez")
• Pipoy Palaboy (from 106.7 Dream FM)
• Paloma
• Bonito (Big Boy Bonito from 91.5 Big Radio)

Former

Kool 106/106.7 Dream FM

• George Mercado (GEORGE BOONE, station manager)
• Bryan Quitoriano (DJ TBOWNE, now with 102.7 Star FM as Idol TBOWNE)
• Manny Casaclang (The Mole)
• Bob Novales (The Bug) (former program director)
• Eric Eloriaga (Eric Caine)
• Dickie Aracama (Dick Reese)
• Sonny Zarate (Sonny Z.)
• Arvi Villamarzo (The Raven)
• Marivic Sanz (newscaster)
• Eliza Gotico
• Joel Domino
• Martin Yap (Martin Gill)
• Gidget Alikpala (newscaster)
• Candice Giron
• Marc Gorospe (station manager)
• Gines Enriquez (Henry Kiss)
• Lex Love (Max Speed of Magic 89.9)
• Elmira
• Michel Knight (current TV5 voice-over and with DZRJ 810)
• Emmylou Raymundo (emmyray/Toni of Tambayan 101.9)
• DJ Megan
• Banjo Madrid
• Melanie
• Nadya
• Sir Mon
• Blade
• Indi
• Denise

106.7 Dream FM

• Benjamin
• Jason
• Naomi
• Casey
• Mike
• Lindy
• Martha
• Mark
• MK
• Tony
• Robyn

Energy FM

• Mister Fu (now on 103.5 Wow FM)
• Sgt. Mark (now on 91.5 Big Radio as Big Man Marco)
• Boom Bayona (now on 91.5 Big Radio as Big Boom Bayona)
• Poison Ivy (now on 91.5 Big Radio as Diwata)
• Ricky Browneyes (now on 101.1 Yes FM)
• Tita Karen (now on DZRH as Karen Ow-Yong)
• Roxy Abella (now on 97dot9 Home Radio as Geri)

Slogans

Branding	Slogan	Years Active
Kool 106	The Big Mix	January 1992-April 1999 April 2002-2004
106.7 Kool	You Are What You Listen To	April 1999-2001
Rio 106.7	Ritmo Latino	April 2001-2002
106.7 Dream FM	Your Comfortable Choice	April 2004–2011
106.7 Dream FM	Manila's Smooth Jazz Authority	2009–2011
Energy FM on Dream 106.7	Wag Mong Sabihin Radyo Sabihin Mo Energy!	July 1,2011-present

References

1. ^ Former TV5 owner expands footprint in FM radio business http://www.manilatimes.net/business/former-tv5-owner-expands-footprint-in-fm-radio-business/
2. ^ Cojuangco’s Dream FM rebranding http://business.inquirer.net/5640/cojuangco%E2%80%99s-dream-fm-rebranding

External links

• 106.7 Energy FM on Facebook