DWMR
Radio station in Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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DWMR (648 AM) Radyo Pilipinas is a radio station owned and operated by the Presidential Broadcast Service. Its studio and transmitter are located along National Highway, Bgy. Sta Monica, Puerto Princesa.[1][2][3]
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| Broadcast area | Palawan |
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| Frequency | 648 kHz |
| Branding | Radyo Pilipinas |
| Programming | |
| Language | Filipino |
| Format | News, Public Affairs, Talk, Government Radio |
| Network | Radyo Pilipinas |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Presidential Broadcast Service |
| History | |
First air date | June 8, 1991 |
Former frequencies | 684 kHz |
Call sign meaning | Inverted as Ramon Mitra |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | LIVE Audio |
| Website | PBS |
History
The station was established on June 8, 1991 through the initiative of then House Speaker Ramon V. Mitra Jr., who represented the 2nd district of Palawan. Its goal was to bring government services and information to remote areas of the province through radio broadcasting.