Radio in the Philippines refers to radio programs, radio stations, and radio broadcasting organizations in the country. Estimates on the number or radio stations range from 1,200 to 1,500.[1]
Radio in the Philippines started in 1924 with the establishment of KZKZ (AM) in Manila, Philippines by Henry Herman Sr., owner of the Electrical Supply Company in Manila. Henry Herman was an American and a former soldier who came to the Philippines to fight in the Philippine–American War.[2] He stayed in the Philippines after he was discharged.[2]
This was not the first test however. Archives suggest that in 1922, an American woman named Mrs. Redgrave used a five-watt transmitter for a test broadcast from Nichols Field (now Villamor Airbase).[3][4] This test is possibly the first radio broadcast in Asia.[4]
Henry Herman's station originally broadcast using a 5-watt transmitter. In 1924, it boosted its power to 100 watts. On October 4, 1924, Henry Herman transferred KZKZ's ownership to the Radio Corporation of the Philippines (RCP), which he himself organized.[5][4] In 1926 the company began to work on constructing two of the largest radio stations in Asia with the idea of maintaining direct Manila-San Francisco service.[6] After Philippine independence, it changed its callsign to DWKZ, but changed in 1960 to DZCA.[7]
In 1929, RCP launched KZRC in Cebu broadcasting with a 100-watt transmitter, but was later sold to store owner Isaac Beck. It is now DYRC owned by the Manila Broadcasting Company.[4]
Radio was unregulated until 1931 when the Radio Control Board was established under the Insular Government.[4]
Upon the declaration of martial law in 1972, the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos shut down and took over radio stations and other media organizations. Only media outlets owned by cronies were allowed to operate, such as Kanlaon Broadcasting System owned by Marcos cronyRoberto Benedicto. Other media outlets were later allowed to operate under heavy censorship.[8] The emergence of alternative media outlets would eventually play a role in the downfall of the dictatorship during the 1986 People Power Revolution.[9][10]
The current oldest continuously operating radio station is DZRB-AM.[11] Another old station would be DZRH, started as KZRH.
The Philippine Broadcast Code was issued by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) in 2007, which sets standards of performance and ethical conduct for the broadcast of radio and television stations for KBP member broadcasters and organizations.[12]
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^ abHerman, Harry E. "My Father's Plight with the American Eagle, the 2014 book written by author Harry E. Herman, United States Army, Retired". Retrieved 19 October 2015.
^Enriquez, Elizabeth L. (2008). Appropriation of Colonial Broadcasting: A History of Early Radio in the Philippines, 1922-1946. UP Press. p. 38. ISBN978-971-542-548-3. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
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Radio in the Philippines refers to radio programs radio stations and radio broadcasting organizations in the country Estimates on the number or radio stations range from 1 200 to 1 500 1 Philippine Commonwealth President Manuel L Quezon speaking into a microphone from radio station KZRM at his first inauguration on November 15 1935 Radio in the Philippines started in 1924 with the establishment of KZKZ AM in Manila Philippines by Henry Herman Sr owner of the Electrical Supply Company in Manila Henry Herman was an American and a former soldier who came to the Philippines to fight in the Philippine American War 2 He stayed in the Philippines after he was discharged 2 This was not the first test however Archives suggest that in 1922 an American woman named Mrs Redgrave used a five watt transmitter for a test broadcast from Nichols Field now Villamor Airbase 3 4 This test is possibly the first radio broadcast in Asia 4 Henry Herman s station originally broadcast using a 5 watt transmitter In 1924 it boosted its power to 100 watts On October 4 1924 Henry Herman transferred KZKZ s ownership to the Radio Corporation of the Philippines RCP which he himself organized 5 4 In 1926 the company began to work on constructing two of the largest radio stations in Asia with the idea of maintaining direct Manila San Francisco service 6 After Philippine independence it changed its callsign to DWKZ but changed in 1960 to DZCA 7 In 1929 RCP launched KZRC in Cebu broadcasting with a 100 watt transmitter but was later sold to store owner Isaac Beck It is now DYRC owned by the Manila Broadcasting Company 4 Early on all radio programs were in English 4 This was the American Colonial Era in the Philippines Most shows resembled American shows even copying sponsorship 4 Radio was unregulated until 1931 when the Radio Control Board was established under the Insular Government 4 Upon the declaration of martial law in 1972 the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos shut down and took over radio stations and other media organizations Only media outlets owned by cronies were allowed to operate such as Kanlaon Broadcasting System owned by Marcos crony Roberto Benedicto Other media outlets were later allowed to operate under heavy censorship 8 The emergence of alternative media outlets would eventually play a role in the downfall of the dictatorship during the 1986 People Power Revolution 9 10 The current oldest continuously operating radio station is DZRB AM 11 Another old station would be DZRH started as KZRH Contents 1 Broadcast code of the Philippines 2 Violence against journalists 3 See also 4 ReferencesBroadcast code of the Philippines EditThe Philippine Broadcast Code was issued by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas KBP in 2007 which sets standards of performance and ethical conduct for the broadcast of radio and television stations for KBP member broadcasters and organizations 12 Violence against journalists EditSee also List of journalists killed in the Philippines Acts of violence against radio commentators and other members of the media are monitored by human rights organizations and media watchdogs such as the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility 13 and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines 14 See also EditMass media in the Philippines List of radio stations in the PhilippinesReferences Edit Philippines Media Landscapes Retrieved 2022 10 22 a b Herman Harry E My Father s Plight with the American Eagle the 2014 book written by author Harry E Herman United States Army Retired Retrieved 19 October 2015 Enriquez Elizabeth L 2008 Appropriation of Colonial Broadcasting A History of Early Radio in the Philippines 1922 1946 UP Press p 38 ISBN 978 971 542 548 3 Retrieved 12 January 2021 a b c d e f g History of Philippine Radio Radio Online Now Retrieved 19 October 2015 Enriquez Elizabeth 2008 Appropriation of Colonial Broadcasting A History of Early Radio in the Philippines 1922 1946 Diliman Quezon City The University of the Philippines Press p 42 ISBN 978 971 542 548 3 Retrieved 25 June 2018 National Affairs Praise 20 September 1926 via content time com Philippine Broadcast History www oldradio com Breaking the News Silencing the Media Under Martial Law Martial Law Museum Retrieved 2022 10 22 Declaration of Martial Law Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines Retrieved 2022 10 22 Mercado Gabe May 31 2017 A rebel radio station that defied Marcos martial law CNN Retrieved October 22 2022 PBS BBS History Philippine Broadcasting Service Government of the Republic of the Philippines Retrieved 21 November 2019 Programs amp Projects Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas Retrieved 2022 10 21 Press Freedom Watch CMFR Retrieved 2022 10 21 Broadcaster injured after assault outside radio station in Iloilo City NUJP GMA News Online 2022 10 07 Retrieved 2022 10 21 This article about mass media in the Philippines is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia 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