Interactive Broadcast Media, Inc. (IBMI) is a Philippine radio network based in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.[1][2]
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Broadcast |
| Founded | October 31, 1996 |
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| Headquarters | San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
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| Owner | EDCanoy Prime Holdings, Inc. (49%) |
History
editIBMI was established on October 31, 1996 by broadcast veteran Roberto Bacsal and businessman Rene Palma as a media outlet for the then-newly acquired DWWW. Back then, its offices were located at #23 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave, Quezon City.[3]
In 2010, Antonio "Tonyboy" Cojuangco Jr. acquired a non-controlling share of IBMI and transferred ownership of ABC Development Corporation's former radio stations, collectively known as Dream FM Network, into the former.
In November 2011, IBMI moved to its new home in Atlanta Center, San Juan, Metro Manila after Radio Mindanao Network took over DWWW's operations. In 2012, RMN's parent company, EDCanoy Prime Holdings, acquired 49% of IBMI.[4]
On March 7, 2016, Philippine President Benigno C. Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10753 which renewed IBMI's legislative franchise for another 25 years. The law granted IBMI a franchise to construct, install, operate, and maintain, for commercial purposes, radio broadcasting stations and television stations, including digital television system, with the corresponding facilities such as relay stations, throughout the Philippines. The law took effect on September 5, 2021.[5]
Stations
edit| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWWW 774 | DWWW | 774 kHz | 25 kW | Metro Manila | Affiliated by Radio Mindanao Network |
| Boracay Beach Radio | DYKP | 97.3 MHz | 5 kW | Boracay | |
| True FM Davao | DXET | 106.7 MHz | 10 kW | Davao | Operated by TV5 Network Inc. |
Former stations
edit| Callsign | Frequency | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWET | 106.7 MHz | Manila | Acquired by Ultrasonic Broadcasting System. Currently broadcasting as Energy FM. |
| DWTE | 106.7 MHz | Laoag | Off the air since July 2011. |
| DXER | 93.5 MHz | General Santos | |
| DXXR | 95.9 MHz | Polomolok | Currently owned by Rizal Memorial Colleges Broadcasting Corporation. Currently broadcasting as XFM. |
References
edit- ^ "Republic Act No. 8210". The Corpus Juris. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
- ^ "KBP Members". Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
- ^ Aniceto, Ben (2007). Stay Tuned: The Golden Years of Philippine Radio. Rufino J. Policarpio, Jr. p. 341. ISBN 9789719401407. Retrieved July 31, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Interactive Broadcast Media, Inc". Media Ownership Monitor by VERA Files. Reporters Without Borders. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 10753". LawPhil.net.
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