DWIZ

DWIZ

City of license	Pasig City
Broadcast area	Metro Manila
Branding	DWIZ 882 kHz
Slogan	"Todong Lakas" (full powered)
Frequency	882 kHz
First air date	1949 (as DZPI) 1991 (as DWIZ)
Format	News, Public Affairs/Talk, Entertainment
Power	50,000 watts
Former callsigns	DZPI (1949-1991)
Former frequencies	800 kHz (1949-1991)
Owner	Aliw Broadcasting Corporation
Sister stations	97.9 Home Radio
Website	http://www.dwiz882.com

DWIZ (882 kHz Metro Manila) is an AM station of Aliw Broadcasting Corporation in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at the 5/F of Citystate Centre in Pasig City, while its transmitter is located at Obando, Bulacan, Philippines. Operates 24 Hours daily except Holy Week where it is Off The Air during Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Black Saturday.

At present, DWIZ is considered as one of the top stations in the AM band in Metro Manila and is recognized as the best AM radio station in the Philippines by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas or KBP.

History

DWIZ was formerly known as DZPI from 1949 to 1991 owned by Manila Broadcasting Company. DZPI renamed as DWIZ on May 12, 1991 & was sold to T. A. Chua's Aliw Broadcasting Corporation. In 1999, the station awarded as the Best AM station in the KBP Golden Dove Awards.

Using Tagalog as its medium, it brings much needed information and entertainment to its listeners all over the Philippines and neighboring Asean countries, targeting the upper four economic classes. DWIZ is headed by Rey Langit & a formidable team of broadcasters.

DWIZ Reporters

• Aileen Taliping (Patrol 23 Malacañang)
• Cely Ortega-Bueno (Patrol 19 Senate)
• Jill Resontoc (Patrol 7 Congress)
• Bert Mozo (Patrol 3 Judiciary)
• Raoul Esperas (Patrol 45 General Assignment)
• Erwin Aguilon (Patrol 11 General Assignment)
• Aya Yupangco (Patrol 5 General/Assignment)
• Jay Dones (Patrol 9 PNP/Defense)
• Light Nolasco (Nueva Ecija Correspondent)
• Diony Gole (Central Luzon Correspondent)
• Romy Gonzales (Northern Luzon Correspondent)
• Teofel Santos (Bulacan Correspondent)
• Edmund Pancha (Cagayan Correspondent)
• Jopel Pelenio (Western Visayas Correspondent)
• Ric Clet(Mindanao Correspondent)

DWIZ Anchors

• Rey Langit
• Ely Aligora
• Msgr. Sabino Vengco
• Marou Pahati-Sarne
• Joey de Castro
• Ogie Diaz
• Rolly "Lakay" Gonzalo
• Joey Papa
• Willy "Atty. No Case" Sarion
• Jimmy Morato
• Rene Jose
• Jo Salcedo
• Mar Lopez
• The Big Three Sullivans
• Mary Jane Sta. Cruz
• Jarius Bondoc
• Butch del Castillo
• Pete Ampoloquio Jr.
• Ben Canlas
• Peter Ledesma
• Jonathan Dela Cruz
• Monchet Laraño
• Susan Ople
• Heidi Sison
• Alvin Capino
• Prof. Evy Alvarez
• Edwin Eusebio
• Rene Mariano
• Ms. F. (Fernan de Guzman)
• Fred Gabot
• Chat Ramirez
• Percy Lapid
• Tony Calvento
• Teddy Boy Locsin
• Sonny Escudero
• Boying Remulla
• Obet Pagdanganan
• Ed Javier
• Atty. Dodo Dulay

DWIZ Former Anchors

• Ruth Abao-Espinosa
• Caloy Castro
• Thelma Dumpit-Murillo
• Mel Estonilo
• Fred Gabot
• Ayen Infante
• Gretchen Malalad
• Ricky Rosales
• Josephine Reyes
• Zip Roxas
• Jejomar Binay
• Ramon Tulfo
• Cristy Dailo
• Chat Guillermo+

DWIZ programs

• Balitang Todong Lakas
• Radyo Dyaryo
• Kasangga Mo Ang Langit
• Karambola
• Hataw sa Serbisyo
• Wow! Ang Showbiz!
• Business is our Business
• Doble Banda
• Star na Star sa DWIZ
• Hustisya Para sa Lahat
• Ratsada Balita
• Oh I See
• Chachahin Mo Baby!
• Atty. No Case
• Buhay at Kalusugan
• Hiwaga, Himala at Panaginip
• Bantay Bayan Hotline
• Lapid Fire
• Third Eye
• Ang Galing ng Pinoy
• Ecclesia in Asia: Ang Misa (Simulcast over GMA 7)

DWIZ slogans

• 1991-2003: DWIZ: Sunshine City
• 2003-2004: Boses Pilipino, Radyo ng Tao
• 2004-present: Todong Lakas: Boses Pilipino, Radyo Totoo

References

External links

• DWIZ's Corporate Website
• e-Radio Portal
• trapik.com's Website

See also

• Home Radio 97dot9 - Manila