DWRM

DWMR is the government radio station called Radyo Pilipinas in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, that started airing in 1970. It was dubbed recognition of the late Speaker Ramon V. Mitra, Jr.'s effort of establishing the said station. RM also stands for radyo ng mamamayan which reiterates the purpose it was built: that is to serve the people. The first Station Manager was Rogelio "Ka Roger" Lagasca, followed by Epifanio Pabon who retired in 2006. Eduardo Libiran was designated OIC and was replaced by Clarina Guludah in 2010. Currently, the designated Acting Station Manager since 2012 is Gudula "Goody" Sarsagat.[1][2]

DWMR (Radyo Pilipinas Palawan)
CityPuerto Princesa City
Broadcast areaPalawan
BrandingRadyo Pilipinas
Frequency648 kHz
First air dateJune 8, 1991
FormatNews, Public Affairs, Talk, Government Radio, Entertainment
Power10,000 watts
Call sign meaningRamon Mitra
Radyo ng Mamamayan
OwnerPhilippine Broadcasting Service
WebcastDWMR Radyo Pilipinas LIVE Audio
WebsitePBS

History

Radyo Pilipinas-Palawan known as DWRM started airing in the province in 1991. The main transmitter and studio was built in a five-hectare government land located along national highway at Bgy. Sta Monica, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. It was constructed with a 314-meter-high tower with 10-kilowatt broadcast power on 648 kHz.

The radio station was established through the effort and initiative of then House Speaker Ramon V. Mitra, Jr, congressman of the 2nd district of Palawan with the aim of bringing the government to the far flung areas of the province using the airwaves. It was also dubbed DWRM in honor of the late speaker’s effort (Ramon Mitra) and Radyo ng Mamamayan, as well to emphasize the ultimate purpose of the station that is to serve the people.

References
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  2. Who killed Doctor Ortega, Dad?

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