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| Broadcast area | Metro Manila and surrounding areas |
| Frequency | 1242 kHz |
| Branding | DWBL 1242 |
| Programming | |
| Language | Filipino,English (selected programs) |
| Format | News,Talk,Blocktime |
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | FBS Radio Network |
| Mellow 94.7 BFM Abante Radyo 1494 | |
| History | |
First air date | 1972 |
Former frequencies | 1190 kHz (1972–1978) |
Call sign meaning | BagongLipunan |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 20,000watts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | DWBL 1242 DWBL Facebook Page |
DWBL (1242AM) is acallsignradio station owned and operated byFBS Radio Network in thePhilippines. The station's studio is located at Unit 908, Paragon Plaza,EDSA corner Reliance Street,Mandaluyong, while its transmitter is located along Coloong 1 Road, Barangay Coloong,Valenzuela City. It broadcasts daily from 4:30 AM to midnight.[1]
DWBL was initially known asWBL and carried aTop 40 format during the Martial Law era. At that time, it was the top-rated radio station in Metro Manila. Willy "Hillbilly Willy" Inong, Rudolph Rivera, Bernie Buenaseda,Orlando S. Mercado,Noli de Castro andMike Enriquez were among the roster of personalities who worked with the station. In mid-1985, when most of the jocks moved toDWKC-FM and formedWKC, Buenaseda remained on air, but left after a few months to set upWTM 89.9. The following year, DWBL reformatted into a talk station, offeringbrokered programming.[2]
In April 2015, 8TriMedia bought part of DWBL's time for its programs hosted by popular radio personalities, such as Dr. Rey Salinel, former Manila City mayorAlfredo Lim, Miguel Gil, Percy Lapid,[3][4]Shalala andLloyd Umali. It lasted until October 2015, when it moved its airtime toDZRJ, along with new programs.[5]
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