DWPS-FM

91.1 Spirit FM (DWPS)
Broadcast areaSorsogon and surrounding areas
Frequency91.1 MHz
BrandingDWPS 91.1
Programming
LanguagesBicolano, Filipino
FormatReligious Radio
Ownership
OwnerOur Lady's Foundation
History
First air date
1994
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
Power1 kW

91.1 Spirit FM (DWPS 91.1 MHz) is an FM station owned and operated by Our Lady's Foundation. Its studios and transmitter are located in Brgy. Pinontingan, Gubat, Sorsogon.[1][2][3]

History

DWPS was founded in 1994 by Romeo Escasinas and Sarah Florano. Originally broadcasting from Zulueta Street, it was as a community radio station for Gubat. On December 30, 2022, the station signed off and its equipment was donated to the local St. Anthony of Padua Parish Church. In March 2024, it returned on air under the management of the parish church.[4]

References

  1. ^ "TABLE 20.7a" (PDF), 2011 Philippine Yearbook, Philippine Statistics Authority: 18–45, retrieved November 4, 2019
  2. ^ "2019 NTC FM Stations" (PDF). foi.gov.ph. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  3. ^ "2015 Annual Performance Report" (PDF). ntc5.ntc.gov.ph. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 25, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  4. ^ "DWPS Sign Off". .facebook.com. Retrieved February 13, 2025.