DZXL

DZXL-AM

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City of license	Makati City, Philippines
Broadcast area	Metro Manila, surrounding areas Worldwide (online)
Branding	DZXL 558
Slogan	Nangunguna sa inyong mga radyo! Maaasahang Public Service
Frequency	558 kHz (also in HD Radio) Cignal Channel 209
First air date	1963
Format	news, public affairs, Music, entertainment, Religious, Talk, Public Service
Power	40,000 watts
ERP	100,000 watts
Callsign meaning	EXtra Large
Former callsigns	DZHP (1963-1975) DWXL (1975-1987)
Former frequencies	1130 kHz
Affiliations	KBP
Owner	Radio Mindanao Network
Sister stations	93.9 iFM Manila

DZXL (558 kHz AM) Radyo Mo Nationwide is an news/talk radio station in Mega Manila market. It is owned by Radio Mindanao Network in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at the 4th Floor, Guadalupe Commercial Complex, EDSA corner P. Burgos St. Barangay Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City, while the transmitter is located at Barangay Taliptip, Bulacan, Bulacan sharing the same site of DZRV Radyo Veritas.

History

The modern DZXL started as DZHP, then associated with Philippines Herald in the 1960s. In 1975, The fully automated classy music station DZHP became a drama-personality and adopted a new call sign – DWXL. The call letters lasted until 1987 when it changed again to its present DZXL. (Note that the "old DZXL ID" was owned by the Lopezes, thru ABS-CBN, but the station was closed by President Marcos in 1972).

The "new" DWXL/DZXL programming was formally launched in 1977 with a great line-up of soap opera and radio personalities. The “drama” segment was eight hours daily starting at 9am. Among the best known talents were Luz Fernandez, Matutina, Tony Angeles, Augusto Victa, Lito Legazpi, Myrna Rosales, Kris Daluz, Vangie Labalan, Mario O’hara, Fundador Soriano, Joey Galvez, and more. These pool of top-rated drama talents was the source of power and strength of dramas and “tele-serye” of DZXL.

This was made possible because of Wilfredo "Baby" Camomot, then Vice President of RMN. He orchestrated the drastic changes of RMN nationwide programming format from “classy” to “drama-personality” targeting the grassroot audience. The remaining hours of the 24/7 broadcast time was focused on personality and news.

The pioneering anchors/announcers was spearheaded by Fiorel Salvo with Johnny De Leon's "side-kick", Ngo-ngo (of Bataang Matamis fame). Others were Al Mendez, Nick Mendoza, Jun Recafrente, Ely Cruz Ramirez, et al. During the 1980s, Mel Tiangco, Jay Sonza and Bobby Guanzon came on board. In early 1990s, Rod Navarro signed in. The current anchors are listed below. These anchors/personalities were fully backed up by News Reporters whose names appear below (but it was deleted due to brevity).

At the start of the 1980s, the political climate in the country was changing drastically. The president’s health was deteriorating and the uneasiness and continuous anti-government rhetoric from those opposing the system was increasing. Hence, to cater to the changes, the station slowly refocused its programming to news and current affairs. News personnel were increased tremendously.

Field Reporters units were created. Max suquit was hired to head the department. Programs like “Over-A-Cup-Of Coffee” by Ka Doroy Valencia and “Manu-Mano” anchored by Fiorel Salvo dominated the airwaves. All other personality programs were loaded with up-to-the minute news reports.

“Breaking News” were heard first from DZXL. The station was also first to use an amateur radio group “Tiger Civic Action Group” to assist in the live traffic reports from the field covering the metropolitan Manila area morning until afternoon.

Another civic group “Voltax” composed of ordinary taxi drivers helped in the midnight public service program anchored by Ely Cruz Ramirez. Another pioneering program was Fiorel Salvo's “Job Match” which have been honored to help and assist in the safe overseas and local job hunting of the jobless workforce.

RMN AM stations in the Philippines

Further information: Radio Mindanao Network