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DWPM

This article is about current incarnation of DZMM under Media Serbisyo Production Corporation. For former incarnation of DZMM fully owned by ABS-CBN from 1986 to 2020, see DZMM.

DWPM[1] (630 AM), on-air as DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, is a radio station owned by Philippine Collective Media Corporation and operated conjointly with ABS-CBN Corporation under Media Serbisyo Production Corporation.[2] The station's studio is located at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave., cor. Mother Ignacia St., Barangay South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City; its transmitter is located along F. Navarette Street, Barangay Panghulo, Obando, Bulacan.[3]

Radyo Patrol (DWPM)
Logo used since May 29, 2025
Broadcast areaMega Manila and surrounding areas
Frequency630 kHz
BrandingDZMM Radyo Patrol 630
Programming
LanguageFilipino
FormatNews, Public Affairs, Talk, Drama
AffiliationsABS-CBN News
DZMM TeleRadyo
FM Radio Philippines
PRTV Prime Media
Ownership
OwnerPhilippine Collective Media Corporation
OperatorMedia Serbisyo Production Corporation
(joint venture between Philippine Collective Media Corporation and ABS-CBN Corporation)
FM Radio 92.3
History
First air date
June 30, 2023 (2023-06-30)
Former names
Radyo 630 (2023-2025)
Call sign meaning
Prime Media Holdings
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
ClassA (clear frequency)
Power50,000 watts
Links
Webcast

The frequency was formerly owned and fully operated by ABS-CBN under the call letters DZMM from 1986 to 2020, while the station's call letters were previously used by an FM radio station run by the Marikina local government at 90.3 FM from October 1992 to 1994.[4] On May 29, 2025, the management brought back DZMM, along with its television counterpart formerly known as TeleRadyo Serbisyo, albeit only as part of the branding.

Selected programming is also simulcast on its television counterpart DZMM TeleRadyo (on cable and digital TV via PRTV Prime Media), and on selected FM Radio stations nationwide.

History

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Origins

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See also: DZMM

On May 23, 2023, ABS-CBN Corporation announced in its press release that the company will enter into a joint venture agreement with Prime Media Holdings, Inc., owned by House Speaker Representative Martin Romualdez, to produce and supply various programs including news content to broadcasters and third-party entities including the PMHI-owned Philippine Collective Media Corporation, operator of the Favorite Music Radio FM radio network. Among the plans for ABS-CBN and Prime Media's joint venture is the possible revival of DZMM on its frequency 630 kHz.[5][6]

2023-2025: Radyo 630

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Logo in 2023.

On June 26, 2023, 630 kHz conducted a test broadcast under the DWPM callsign.[7][3]

The station made its soft launch on June 30, 2023, as Radyo 630.[8] A day prior to the launch, hosts of several programs from ABS-CBN's Filipino cable news channel TeleRadyo (formerly DZMM TeleRadyo) has informed their viewers to tune-in to the new station the next day. Its soft launch coincided with the relaunch of TeleRadyo as TeleRadyo Serbisyo, which is also now handled under the Prime Media/ABS-CBN joint-venture management.[9] It had its official launch on July 17, with the debut of its afternoon and evening programs.[10][11] On August 5, the station introduced its weekend afternoon and evening programs to the station's programming grid. On March 4, 2024, the station introduced its weekday early morning programming and its early morning weekend programs 5 days later on March 9.

 
Final logo.

On July 1, 2024, coinciding with the relaunch anniversary, the station had a minor schedule revamp and expanded its programming to round-the-clock.

On May 21, 2025, Radyo 630 and TeleRadyo Serbisyo began airing teasers featuring theme music and stingers previously used by DZMM,[12] signaling a potential rebranding aligned with the legacy and identity of its predecessor. The move has also sparked reports that ABS-CBN and the Philippine Collective Media Corporation (PCMC), the station's co-owners, are considering increased financial support to stabilize and revitalize the station.[13][14]

2025-present: The return of DZMM

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On May 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM, Radyo 630 was officially rebranded as DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, marking the revival of the iconic branding after five years. Simultaneously, TeleRadyo Serbisyo was rebranded back to DZMM TeleRadyo, with both platforms continuing operations under Media Serbisyo Production Corporation. Despite the rebranding, DWPM remains the station's call letters.[1]

The relaunch featured a refreshed rendition of DZMM's classic 2005 jingle, performed by Martin Nievera, and was headlined by the station's inaugural news bulletin anchored by Alvin Elchico (one of the last voices on air before DZMM's temporary shutdown in 2020) and Johnson Manabat. The official relaunch night was held in the Ayala Museum in Makati.[15]

Most existing Radyo 630 programs were retained during the transition, pending a broader programming overhaul on June 2, 2025. This revamp included the return of legacy shows such as the beloved radio drama Maalaala Mo Kaya sa DZMM, the flagship public service program Aksyon Ngayon, and the station's rolling newscast, Radyo Patrol Balita.[16][17] Meanwhile, the Radyo 630 field reporters are retained, with most of the appointments from 2023 becoming the 4th generation of Radyo Patrol reporters.

The return of MMK, alongside the Friday afternoon segment of Ako 'To Si Tyang Amy called Tyang Amy Presents, marked the return of radio dramas for the first time since 2020. The production of the latter became the official radio drama division of DZMM. On September 1, 2025, a new radio drama program, Kwento Nights, made its debut.

Programming

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Main article: List of programs broadcast by DZMM/DZMM TeleRadyo

Notable on-air personalities

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Current

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Former

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "List of Authorized Broadcast Stations (AM) - June 2025" (PDF). National Telecommunications Commission. July 29, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  2. ^ Jose, A.E.O. (October 6, 2023). "Prime Media eyes new platforms for joint venture forged with ABS-CBN". BusinessWorld Online.
  3. ^ a b Mendoza, Red (June 28, 2023). "ABS-Prime joint venture station holds test broadcasts". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  4. ^ Marasigan, Fernan (May 11, 1995). "Councilor seeks probe of town-owned radio station". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 16. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "Goodbye TeleRadyo, but DZMM 630 to rise from the dead". Rappler. May 24, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  6. ^ "ABS-CBN's Lopez strikes deal with Prime Media to bring back DZMM on the airwaves". Bilyonaryo. May 23, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  7. ^ "Former ABS-CBN radio 630 in AM band back on air as DWPM". Rappler. June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  8. ^ de Castro, Isagani Jr. (June 30, 2023). "The politics of radio: New station DWPM Radyo 630 is born". Rappler. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  9. ^ de Castro, Isagani Jr. (June 29, 2023). "'Wag kayo bibitiw,' ABS-CBN show Sakto hosts tell supporters prior to TeleRadyo closure". Rappler. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  10. ^ Clarin, Alyssa Mae (June 30, 2023). "Employees bid goodbye to TeleRadyo as ABS-CBN's joint venture welcomes new radio". Bulatlat. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  11. ^ De Castro, Isagani Jr. (July 17, 2023). "Radyo 630 launches whole-day programming". Rappler. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  12. ^ "MAY MAGBABALIK MGA KASERBISYO! Muling magpa-PATROL para maiparating sa inyo ang pinakamaiinit at mahahalagang balita! | By DZMM TeleRadyo". Retrieved May 26, 2025 – via Facebook.
  13. ^ Camus, Miguel R. (May 3, 2025). "ABS-CBN, Prime Media plan funding boost for TeleRadyo Serbisyo after P51M loss". InsiderPH. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  14. ^ Camus, Miguel R. (May 30, 2025). "Trusted DZMM brand makes nostalgic return to stem losses". InsiderPH. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  15. ^ "DZMM: Ang pagbabalik (29 May 2025)". YouTube. May 29, 2025.
  16. ^ Baizas, Gaby (May 29, 2025). "DZMM, Teleradyo return after 2 years". Rappler. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  17. ^ Krishnan, Ganiel (May 29, 2025). "DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 returns on air". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  18. ^ Radyo 630 [@Radyo630] (July 17, 2023). "Hindi tayo iiwan nina Amy Perez at Jeff Canoy ngayong gabi dahil 'kasalo' tayo sa kanilang talakayan!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ "'Kabayan' Noli de Castro returns to free radio on Radyo 630". Rappler. July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  20. ^ "DWPM 630khz now Teleradyo Serbisyo by tune in Henry Omaga Diaz as ABS-CBN News!". YouTube. June 30, 2023.
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