DWAD

DWAD (1098 AM) Now Radio is a Phillipino radio station owned and operated by Crusaders Broadcasting System, a media outlet owned by Cesar A. Dumlao, a government official during the martial law era under Ferdinand Marcos.[1][2][3][4] Its studios are located at the 1st floor, Dumlao Sports Center, 304 Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong, while its transmitter located at 209 E. Dela Paz St., Mandaluyong. It airs Mondays to Saturdays from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and on Sundays from 6:00 AM to 12:00 MN.[5][6]

Now Radio (DWAD)
Broadcast areaMetro Manila and surrounding areas
Frequency1098 kHz
BrandingDWAD 1098 Now Radio
Programming
Language(s)Filipino, English
FormatReligious, Talk, Blocktime
Ownership
OwnerCrusaders Broadcasting System
History
First air date
July 22, 1973
Former frequencies
1080 kHz (1973-1978)
Call sign meaning
Anno Domini (In the year of the Lord)
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
Power10,000 watts
Links
WebsiteDWAD Facebook Page
DWAD Official Website

History

DWAD was a music station during the Martial Law era. Among its notable personalities were Lito Gorospe, Rino Basilio, Rene Jose, Mely Factoran and Manolo Favis. Currently, the station broadcasts brokered programming, consisting of mostly religious programs (Christian and Islamic), with music fillers playing Classic Hits. Since December 1, 2018, the station adopted the Now Radio brand.[7][8]

See also

References
  1. 2011 Philippine Yearbook. Page 18.
  2. Radio in the Philippines
  3. G.R. No. 139583
  4. House Bill No. 2227
  5. Senate resolution on ABS-CBN operation turned over to NTC
  6. Who is the only Pinoy to score 100 points in a game twice?
  7. EXCLUSIVE: Maegan Aguilar, inilarawan ang bagong buhay bilang isang Muslim
  8. G.R. No. 237352

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