DWAV

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Radio station in Metro Manila, Philippines

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Field	Value
name	AWR Manila
callsign	DWAV
logo	AWRManila891FMLogo.png
city	Pasay
country	PH
area	Mega Manila and surrounding areas
rds	AWR 89.1
branding	Adventist World Radio 89.1
airdate	1975
frequency	89.1 MHz
format	Religious Radio (Seventh-day Adventist Church)
language	English, Filipino
licensing_authority	NTC
power	20,000 watts
erp	60,000 watts
class	A (clear frequency)
callsign_meaning	Wave (former branding)
former_callsigns
former_names
network	Adventist World Radio
owner	Blockbuster Broadcasting System
operator	Adventist Media
sister_stations	Through Adventist Media:
DWVN-DTV (Hope Channel Philippines)
website
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DWAV (89.1 FM), broadcasting as Adventist World Radio 89.1, is a radio station owned by Blockbuster Broadcasting System and operated under an airtime lease agreement by the Adventist Media. The station's studio is located at the North Philippines Union Conference Compound, #210 San Juan St., Pasay, while its transmitter is located at Palos Verdes Executive Village, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo.

History

1975–1989: KB

The station first aired on September 1,1975 as KB 89.1 under the call letters DWKB-FM. It was under the ownership of the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation. In a short time, it became one of the country's most listened easy listening FM stations.

In 1987, the management planned to reformat the station, which would play Pinoy music, for the announcers to be competitive; the latter preferred to carry on its old format.

1989–2001: 89 DMZ

The station later rebranded as 89 DMZ and also changed its callsign to DZMZ-FM. It was known for airing dance, techno-pop, hip-hop and remixed music throughout its existence. The late rapper, Francis Magalona, worked with the station beginning in 1994 through his program, "The Word-up Show", which aired on Saturday nights. It also became the home of the "Mobile Circuit" aired on Friday nights.

From May 23, 2000, in what was the first in the country's broadcasting, the station simulcast a Tuesday primetime variety show of IBC-13, DMZTV, whose format is similar to that of MTV.

Government bidding and change of ownership

The station was among those assets of the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation which had been sequestered by the Aquino administration through the newly-formed Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG); with the network's privatization being planned since mid-1990s. The station was eventually acquired by the Vera Group though Blockbuster Broadcasting System, Inc. in a bidding held by the Presidential Commission on Good Government in December 2000. However, the station shared its transmission facilities with IBC-13 until 2014 when it transferred its facilities to Antipolo.

2001–2024: Wave

Wave 89.1 began regular broadcast on March 1, 2001, simultaneous with a media launch in a hotel in Makati. It also changed its callsign to DWAV to reflect the branding. Managed by former Magic 89.9 jock Rolando Sulit a.k.a. Joe D'Mango, the station initially carried an urban adult contemporary format, playing contemporary pop music and rhythm and blues.

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In 2007, Gary Caoili took over the management of the station after Sulit departed his management duties for both Wave and sister station Jam 88.3 (and subsequently transferred to ABS-CBN before migrating to Australia for good). A year later, after the demise of Blazin' 105.9, the station shifted to Urban Contemporary, playing more Hip Hop and R&B.

From 2010 to 2014, the station has been known for hosting the Urban Music Awards.

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From 2015 to mid-2022, Nelson Capulso (known on-air as "Sgt. Pepper" or "The Sarge") was the station manager.

On April 14, 2024, Wave quietly signed off for the last time.

2024–present: AWR 89.1

On March 10, 2024, the Adventist Media, the local radio arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that runs Adventist World Radio (AWR) and Hope Radio, signed an agreement with Blockbuster Broadcasting System, wherein it will lease the station.

On April 15, the station returned on air as a test broadcast. It was officially launched on April 24, 2024 under the Adventist World Radio network, though it still occasionally referred its promotions as AWR on Wave 89.1. On October 31, 2024, the Wave brand was officially dropped.

Compilation CDs

As Wave 89.1

Dream Sounds (MCA Universal, 2002)
Dream Sounds 2 (MCA Universal, 2003)
Dream Sounds 3 (EMI Philippines, 2005)
Feel Good Fridays (EMI Philippines, 2006)
MYMP: New Horizon (Ivory Music, 2006) (in collaboration with Magic 89.9, Jam 88.3, 90.7 Love Radio & Yes! FM 101.1)
Freestyle: Back at the Yard (Viva Records, 2007) (in collaboration with Magic 89.9)
Soul Obsessions: Duets with Thor (Ivory Music, 2007)
Nyoy Volante: Heartstrings (Vicor Music, 2008)
MYMP: Now (Ivory Music, 2008) (in collaboration with Jam 88.3, 90.7 Love Radio & Yes! FM 101.1)
Six O Slow/The Quiet Storm Album (MCA Music, 2009)
Nina: Renditions of the Soul (Warner Music Philippines, 2009)
Freestyle: Playlist (Viva Records, 2009) (in collaboration with Magic 89.9, Jam 88.3 & 99.5 RT)
Princess Velasco: Addicted to Acoustic (Viva Records, 2009) (in collaboration with Jam 88.3 & Mellow 947)

References

Telum Media. (June 6, 2019). "Interview: Dannie Farmer, Wave 89.1FM, Philippines".
Nigado, JC. (May 10, 1987). "The Channel 13 controversy; Noel Tolentino speaks up". [[Manila Standard]].
Jimenez, Alex. (November 25, 1996). "Current radio programming trends". [[Manila Standard]].
Saspa, James. (September 5, 1994). "Francis M in the booth". [[Manila Standard]].
Glodove, Vinci. (2019). "Batang 90s". PSICOM Publishing.
(June 2, 2000). "New shows from IBC-13". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
Sicam, Edmund. (August 19, 2000). "Switching channels; IBC-13: 'Don't count us out'". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
Frialde, Mike. (December 27, 1996). "19 bidders qualify for IBC-13 auction". [[Manila Standard]].
Batino, Clarissa. (December 6, 2000). "Indicative price: P3.59B; IBC-13 bidding on Dec. 21". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
Rivera, Blanche. (December 29, 2000). "IBC-13 sale: PCGG undaunted by contempt threat". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
"Philippines".
Salterio, Leah. (February 23, 2001). "Showbiz Tidbits: Joe D'Mango says goodbye". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
(February 5, 2010). "MyDSL artists win Urban music awards". [[The Philippine Star]].
(May 30, 2014). "Bone Thugs-n-Harmony to perform at the Urban Music Awards 2014". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
(16 April 2024). "Wave 89.1 announces final broadcast: 'What a wild ride it has been, Manila'".
(16 April 2024). "Radio Station Wave 89.1 Bids Farewell".
(26 April 2024). "AWR Manila Launches on 89.1 FM".
(December 24, 2003). "'Because of You' and other soothing music". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].

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