DWDU
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|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Central Luzon and surrounding areas |
| Frequency | 105.5 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Programming | |
| Format | Stunting |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Reliance Broadcasting Unlimited |
| Operator | JRS Newsline Multimedia Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | October 1, 2012 |
Last air date | April 12, 2024 (as UFM) |
Former names |
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Call sign meaning | D Ultimate (former branding) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 1,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | [1] |
DWDU (105.5 FM) is a radio station owned by Reliance Broadcasting Unlimited, an affiliate company of Converge ICT and operated by JRS Newsline Multimedia Corporation under an airtime lease. The station is currently on test broadcast with studios and transmitting facilities located at the 2nd floor, Landmark Commercial Building, MacArthur Highway, Barangay Quebiyawan, San Fernando, Pampanga
History
[edit]D' Ultimate (2012-2015)
[edit]DWDU-FM began operations on October 1, 2012 in nearby Angeles City, Pampanga as D'Ultimate 105.5, with a mass-based format. The station was originally licensed under the ownership of Information Broadcast Unlimited, the current licensee of provincial television stations under UNTV 37. It served as home to some veteran local personnel such as Alvin Masangkay (DJ John Ericsson) through his love advice program Moments of Love
UFM 105.5 (2015-2024)
[edit]In 2015, DWDU rebranded to UFM 105.5 and switched to a Top 40 format after it was bought by Reliance Broadcasting Unlimited. It also transferred studios to the Comclark Bldg., Manuel A. Roxas Highway, Clark Freeport Zone, [1][2][3] In 2018, 105.5 FM changed its format to adult hits.
On April 12, 2024, UFM made its final broadcast after 12 years of broadcasting due to financial issues. Earlier in that year, its sister cable TV channel Pep TV 3 also went off the air.
2025: JRS Newsline Multimedia Corporation: on test broadcast
[edit]On November 3, 2025, 105.5 FM began a series of test broadcasts carrying Newsline Central Luzon of the JRS Newsline Multimedia Corporation, owned by real estate magnate Joel Mapiles. Prior to the frequency's revival, Newsline had been airing on 103.1 FM through an airtime lease by Santiago, Isabela-based Soundstream Broadcasting Corporation since June of 2023 under a provisional authority by the National Telecommunications Commission, but had repeatedly been held back from receiving a full permanent license.
As a part of the test broadcast and transition, 105.5 utilizes the existing Newsline Central Luzon studio and transmission facilities at Brgy. Quebiyawan, San Fernando City as the old UFM's Clark FM Transmitter Hill site has been dismantled.
References
[edit]- ^ Inquirer.net US Bureau (June 13, 2014). "PH radio programs now available to Filipinos in US via mobile phone". Inquirer.net. Inquirer Interactive Inc. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ Cayabyab, Charlene A. (April 13, 2020). "Health exec cites medical workers as 'bastion of hope'". SunStar Pampanga. SunStar Publishing Inc. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ Manila Standard Sports (February 7, 2020). "La Salle Alumni to hold TCS Clark Marathon". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing Inc. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
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