DZWI

DZWI

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Broadcast area	Batangas, Cavite and southern Metro Manila
Frequency	107.9 MHz
Programming
Format	Silent
Ownership
Owner	Conamor Broadcasting System (Katigbak Enterprises, Inc.)
Operator	713 Productions
History
First air date	April 15, 2001
Last air date	August 31, 2003
Former names	Power 108 (2001–2003)
Technical information
Licensing authority	NTC

DZWI (107.9 FM) was a radio station owned and operated by Conamor Broadcasting System. and 713 Productions (Now owned by Innovasia Incorporated).

History

Established in 2001 as Power 108, the station was managed by 713 Productions, owned by Marcelle John “H-Town” Marcelino. It holds the distinction of being the first station in the Philippines, and across Asia, to adopt an urban contemporary format. Throughout its history, the station’s studios have been based in Mandaluyong. Both the station name and logo were inspired by Los Angeles–based Power 106. Shortly after its debut, Power 108 quickly gained popularity among hip hop enthusiasts throughout Metro Manila.

Initially operating as an automated station, Power 108 introduced live DJs and special programs just months after its launch. Beyond Marcelino, the station featured several notable personalities, collectively known as the Power Jocks, including the late rapper Francis Magalona (under his on-air moniker The Mouth), T-Bone (now known as Tony Toni on Magic 89.9's primetime show Boys Night Out) and former MTV Philippines VJ and supermodel Sarah Meier.

On August 31, 2003, Power 108 signed off abruptly without any official announcement. Despite its strong signal reaching as far as the northern parts of Metro Manila, rumors circulated that the shutdown was related to licensing issues. Just a month later, Marcelino partnered with Noveleta mayor Dino Reyes Chua to form Empire Entertainment, which took over operations of 105.9 FM, The station was relaunched on October 20, 2003, as Blazin' 105.9, featuring many of Power 108’s original Power Jocks.

In 2005, the frequency shifted to a house music format, launching as Underground Radio, which was later rebranded to U Radio in 2007. Today, the station airs a mix of herbal-themed programs alongside its music content, although it currently operates at low power.

Since then, Marcelino has taken over Wave 89.1 and evolved into a serial entrepreneur. He founded Innovasia, a holding company with diverse ventures including Lino Electronics, H-Audio Technologies, Italyumm, Times Education Group Australia, and even an animal shelter called Homebound PH. Additionally, Marcelino is pioneering the future of radio broadcasting through a new initiative called Frequency.

External links

• Website (outdated) Archived February 15, 2005, at the Wayback Machine