Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. (which stands for RAmon JAcinto Holdings) is a Philippine television and radio network owned by guitarist-singer-businessman Ramon "RJ" Jacinto. The network's studio headquarters is located at Ventures I Building, Makati Avenue cor. General Luna Street, Makati, Metro Manila.
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcast television and radio network |
| Founded | 1963 (radio broadcasts) May 3, 1993 (television broadcasts) |
| Founder | Ramon "RJ" Jacinto |
| Headquarters | Ventures I Bldg., Makati Ave. cor. Gen. Luna St., Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Area served | Nationwide |
Key people | Ramon "RJ" Jacinto (Chairman Emeritus) Erlinda Legaspi (Vice President) Beatriz "Bea" Jacinto-Colamonici (Senior Vice President) Nadine Jacinto (Executive Producer For RJ Productions) |
| Parent | RJ Broadcasting Group |
| Website | www |
| Type | Broadcast television network |
|---|---|
| Branding | RJ DigiTV |
| Country | |
| Headquarters | Ventures I Bldg., Makati Ave. cor. Gen. Luna St., Makati, Metro Manila |
Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Owner | Rajah Broadcasting Network |
Launch date | May 3, 1993 |
Picture format | NTSC 16:9 (480i SDTV) |
Official website | www |
| Language | English Filipino |
| Replaced | 2nd Avenue |
About
editThe RJ Group was founded by Ramon “RJ” Jacinto. His grandfather, Dr. Nicanor Jacinto, founded the Philippine Bank of Commerce, which was the first Filipino-owned private bank, and RJ's father, Don Fernando P. Jacinto founded the steel industry in the country—Jacinto Steel and Iligan Integrated Steel Mills, which are now known as National Steel.
At the age of 15, RJ Enterprises pioneered in multi-track recording in the Philippines, utilizing the first three multi-track Ampex in Southeast Asia.
After the EDSA People Power Revolution on February 25, 1986, RJ came home from exile on March 5, 1986, and the new democratic regime returned the family properties and his radio stations. Those assets were seized and operated by the military for 14.5 years.
RJ's radio station, DZRJ, became the voice of the democratic revolution, known as Radyo Bandido, and was the recipient of freedom awards after that.
RJ immediately expanded his radio stations and started many businesses after that, making up for lost time.
Today, the RJ Group is composed of broadcasting, entertainment, and music store enterprises.
This includes a nationwide network of 11 total FM and AM radio stations and a TV station, RJ DigiTV, which is carried nationwide by the cable networks, and in Metro Manila via Digital Terrestrial Television. The RJ broadcasting group is known to be the prime movers of locally produced music, discovering many talents from the 60s on, who have become name-brand entertainers in the Philippine music scene.
RJ FM 100.3, the flagship radio station of the group, plays the greatest and the latest hits from five decades, packaging it as three songs in a row. Following the same format, it is the most successful radio station whose musical playlist is defined not by genre, but by sound. Its programming format has been popularly lauded as a groundbreaking formula and is streamed 24 hours a day via Facebook, on the web and through the radio. Its primary markets are the movers and shakers, decision makers, and upwardly mobile youth. RJ FM DJs, namely Steve O’Neal and Renen de Guia, owner of Ovation Productions, have become major producers and promoters of the biggest and hottest concerts in the Philippines.
Franchise renewal
editOn October 9, 2018, in accordance with current constitutional rules, it was granted a 25-year legislative franchise under Republic Act No. 8104 that was approved by the House of Representatives and by the Senate.[1] On August 31, 2019, Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.'s franchise to construct, install, operate and maintain commercial radio and TV broadcasting stations was renewed by virtue of Republic Act No. 11414 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte.[2]
RBN stations
editRJTV owned and operated stations
editDigital
editRJTV's upcoming expansion of digital terrestrial television will be announced soon as possible in other key regional areas nationwide.
| Branding | Callsign | Ch. # | Frequency | Power kW (ERP) | Station Type | Area of Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJTV Manila | DZRJ-DTV | 29 | 563.143 MHz | 2.5 kW | Originating | Metro Manila |
| RJTV Laoag | DWSJ-DTV | 41 | 635.143 MHz | 1 kW | Relay | Laoag (Ilocos Region) |
| RJTV Tuguegarao | DWRJ-DTV | 29 | 563.143 MHz | 5 kW | Relay | Tuguegarao (Northern Luzon) |
| RJTV Iloilo | DYRJ-DTV | 24 | 533.143 MHz | 1 kW | Relay | Iloilo (Western Visayas) |
| RJTV Bacolod | DYJR-DTV | 26 | 545.143 MHz | 1 kW | Relay | Bacolod (Western Visayas) |
| RJTV Cebu | DYNJ-DTV | 33 | 587.143 MHz | 1 kW | Relay | Cebu (Central Visayas) |
| RJTV Davao | DXRS-DTV | 28 | 557.143 MHz | 1 kW | Relay | Davao (Davao Region) |
| RJTV Zamboanga | DXNJ-DTV | 42 | 641.143 MHz | 1 kW | Relay | Zamboanga (Zamboanga Peninsula) |
Analog
edit| Branding | Callsign | Ch. # | Power (kW) | Station Type | Transmitter Site (Coverage) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJTV Davao | DXRS-TV | 23 | 5 kW | Relay | Davao (Davao Region) |
RJTV via cable and satellite television
edit| Cable/Satellite Provider | Ch. # | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Cablelink | 102 | Metro Manila |
| Sky Cable | 19 | Metro Manila |
| Cignal | 28 | Nationwide |
| G Sat | 68 | Nationwide |
| SatLite | 29 | Nationwide |
| LeyteNet | 18 | Tacloban City, Leyte (former) |
Radio stations
editRJAM stations
edit| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power (kW) | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radyo Bandido | DZRJ-AM | 810 kHz | 50 kW | Mega Manila |
RJFM stations
edit| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power (kW) | Station Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJFM Manila | DZRJ-FM | 100.3 MHz | 25 kW | Originating | Metro Manila |
| RJFM Baguio | DWDJ-FM | 91.1 MHz | 5 kW | Relay | Baguio |
| RJFM Tuguegarao | DWRJ-FM | 96.5 MHz | 5 kW | Relay | Tuguegarao |
| RJFM Palawan | DZJR-FM | 99.1 MHz | 5 kW | Relay | Puerto Princesa |
| RJFM Iloilo | DYNJ-FM | 98.3 MHz | 5 kW | Relay | Iloilo City |
| RJFM Bacolod | DYFJ-FM | 99.9 MHz | 5 kW | Relay | Bacolod |
| RJFM Cebu | DYRJ-FM | 100.3 MHz | 20 kW | Relay | Cebu City |
| RJFM Cagayan de Oro | DXRJ-FM | 88.5 MHz | 10 kW | Relay | Cagayan de Oro |
| RJFM Iligan | DXQJ-FM | 88.7 MHz | 5 kW | Relay | Iligan |
| RJFM Davao | DXDJ-FM | 100.3 MHz | 20 kW | Relay | Davao City |
Inactive stations
edit| Callsign | Frequency | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYRJ-AM | 1152 kHz | Iloilo City | Migrated to FM in 1980. |
| DXRJ-AM | 1476 kHz | Iligan | Went off the air in 2013. Migrated to FM in 2015. |
| — | 99.9 MHz | General Santos | Went off the air in the late 90s. |
| 100.3 MHz | Zamboanga City |
Cable/DTV channels
editRadyo Bandido TV
editRadyo Bandido TV is a Tagalog-language news/talk channel of Rajah Broadcasting Network. The channel predominantly airs simulcasts of DZRJ 810 AM programs. The channel launched on September 16, 2019. Radyo Bandido TV started its official broadcasting on October 15, 2019.
RJ Rock TV
editRJ Rock TV is a music and entertainment cable/terrestrial television channel operated by Rajah Broadcasting Network. It was launched on September 1, 2019.
Other assets
editDivisions
edit- RJ Group of Companies
Films and studios
edit- RJ Academy of Music
- RJ Productions
- RJ Recording Studios
- RJ Guitar Center
- RJ Bistro
- RJ Shop
- RJ Electronics
Other properties
edit- Jacinto Color Steel Inc.
Productions and affiliates
edit- The Philippine Star
- Daily Tribune
- VOA
- BBC
- Jesus is Our Shield Worldwide Ministries (Oras ng Himala)
- TV Maria
Defunct
edit- 2nd Avenue
- 8TriMedia Broadcasting Network
References
edit- ^ Republic Act No. 8104 (July 9, 1995), An Act Renewing the Franchise Granted to the Rajah Broadcasting Network, Incorporated, to Construct, Maintain and Operate Radio Broadcasting Stations and Stations for Television in the Philippines, Under Republic Act Numbered Forty-five Hundred and Five, to Another Twenty-five Years From the Date of the Effectivity of This Act, Lawphil, retrieved August 14, 2024
- ^ Republic Act No. 11414 (August 22, 2019), An Act Renewing for Another Twenty Five (25) Years the Franchise Granted to Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in the Philippines Under Republic Act Numbered Forty Five Hundred and Five, as Amended by Republic Act Numbered Eighty One Hundred and Four, Lawphil, retrieved August 14, 2024
- ^ "NTC AM Radio Stations via FOI website" (PDF). foi.gov.ph. August 17, 2019.
- ^ "NTC FM Stations via FOI website" (PDF). foi.gov.ph. August 17, 2019.
