Kabayan (radio program)
| Genre | news, talk show and public service |
|---|---|
| Running time | 2 hours (6:00 am–8:00 am) |
| Country of origin |
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| Home station |
DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 DZMM TeleRadyo |
| Hosted by | Noli de Castro |
| Created by |
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs |
| Original release | July 22, 1986-March 9, 2001; June 30, 2010 – present |
| No. of episodes | n/a (airs daily) |
| Ending theme | What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong and Kenny G. |
| Website | http://www.dzmm.com.ph |
Kabayan (KApangyarihan ng mamamayan, BAlita at talakaYAN) (lit. Power of the People, News and Discussion) is the longest-running radio program hosted by Noli de Castro. The program airs every Mondays to Fridays from 6:00 to 8:00 AM on DZMM and DZMM TeleRadyo
Anchors
Main anchor
- Noli de Castro (1986-2001; 2010–present)
Substitute anchors
- Dexter Ganibe
- Gerry Baja
- Ruby Bernardo-Tayag
- Johnson Manabat
- Ricky Rosales
- Robert Mano
Format
Since 1986, Kabayan (Kapangyarihan ng Mamamayan, Balita at Talakayan) is the longest-running radio program hosted by Noli de Castro allowing to place a timeslot after DZMM Balita (renamed Radyo Patrol Balita) which focused on issues related to the political and social situation. In February 2001, the last episodes of Kabayan (Kapangyarihan ng Mamamayan, Balita at Talakayan) aired. At the time, it was DZMM’s top-rating radio program anchored by Noli de Castro. The show had to end its run in order to allow de Castro to run for the Senate. Replacement programs like notably, Todo Balita were on this slot. In July 2010, Kabayan returned to DZMM and de Castro serves as the current host on weekdays.
The program is combined with Radyo Patrol Balita: Alas Siyete at 7:00 a.m. with Ted Failon. His program ends with the program's signature closing song, What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong and Kenny G.
In some occasions when de Castro would not appear on his program, alternate anchormen like Gerry Baja, Johnson Manabat or Ricky Rosales will occupy the program. The Radyo Patrol Balita: Alas Siyete portion will be hosted by Failon and an alternate anchorman.
Awards
- Finalist of 2012 New York Festival (NYF) for World's Best radio Programs.