DWIZ-FM
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Broadcast area | Pangasinan and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 89.3 MHz |
| Branding | 89.3 Home Radio |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Soft adult contemporary |
| Network | Home Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Aliw Broadcasting Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | 2009 |
Former call signs | DWQT (2009–13) |
Former names | DWIZ (2013–26) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
DWIZ (89.3 FM), broadcasting as 89.3 Home Radio, Home Radio is a radio station owned and operated by Aliw Broadcasting Corporation. The station's studio and transmitter are located at the 4/F, Bedbox Hotel Bldg., Rizal St., Dagupan.[1][2]
History
The station was established in 2009 as 89dot3 Home Radio under the call letters DWQT. It carried an easy listening format. On July 15, 2013, it switched to a news and talk format under the DWIZ branding, the first provincial station to do so, having its official launch on July 25. It was headed by former DZRH anchor Andy Vital.[3] On April 30, 2026, DWIZ News FM made its final broadcast. On May 8, after a week of music automation, it was relaunched under the Home Radio network.[4]
References
- ^ "ALIW BROADCASTING CORPORATION @ 28". Pilipino Mirror. May 16, 2019. Archived from the original on October 3, 2019. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ Cardinoza, Gabriel (August 28, 2014). "Dagupan mayor, city PNP chief deny link to radioman shooting". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ DWIZ opens News Radio Dagupan station
- ^ Malasig, Jeline (May 5, 2026). "'No more voices to keep you company': Home Radio shift sparks concern over loss of DJs". Interaksyon. Retrieved May 5, 2026.