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Philippine radio and television network

Aliw Broadcasting Corporation Type Private Industry Mass Media Broadcasting Founded May 12, 1991 (1991-05-12) Headquarters Citystate Centre, 709 Shaw Boulevard, Brgy. Oranbo, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines Key people J. Antonio A. Cabangon, Jr. (Chairman) Benjamin V. Ramos (President, Aliw Broadcasting Corporation, Broadreach Media Holdings and Nine Media Corporation and President and CEO, Radio Philippines Network) D. Adrian "Randy" Cabangon (President, Insular Broadcasting System) Atty. Mcneil Rante (Executive Vice President and General Manager) Brands DWIZ Home Radio Aliw Channel 23 Parent ALC Group of Companies

**Aliw Broadcasting Corporation** (**ABC**) is a [Philippine](/source/Media_in_the_Philippines) broadcasting company. Its corporate office and studios are located at the 20th floor of Citystate Centre, 709 Shaw Blvd., Brgy. Oranbo, [Pasig](/source/Pasig). It is one of the broadcast media assets of the ALC Group of Companies, alongside [RPN](/source/Radio_Philippines_Network), [NewsWatch Plus](/source/NewsWatch_Plus) and [Nine Media](/source/Nine_Media_Corporation). Aliw operates a number of radio stations under the Home Radio, and DWIZ brands, as well as its only digital television and cable channel, ALIW Channel 23.[1][2][3]

## History

Aliw was established on May 12, 1991, with the acquisition of [DWIZ](/source/DWIZ-AM) from [Manila Broadcasting Company](/source/MBC_Media_Group). The station would later on become among the top-rated news and talk stations in Metro Manila. A year later, it established a number of FM stations across the country. These stations would be later known as [Home Radio](/source/DWQZ).

On May 3, 2016, [Philippine President](/source/President_of_the_Philippines) [Benigno S. Aquino III](/source/Benigno_Aquino_III) signed Republic Act No. 10790, an act amending the franchise of Aliw Broadcasting Corporation and Renewing/Extending the term thereof to another twenty-five (25) years that shall take effect on April 13, 2017.[4]

On January 5, 2022, the [National Telecommunications Commission](/source/National_Telecommunications_Commission) awarded Channel 23 to Aliw Broadcasting Corporation under a provisional authority license. The channel was formerly used by [Studio 23](/source/Studio_23) and [S+A](/source/ABS-CBN_Sports_and_Action) of [ABS-CBN Corporation](/source/ABS-CBN_Corporation). This marks Aliw's venture into television. On May 6, 2022, the channel launched its broadcast with a live video feed of DWIZ, in which it would be later known as IZTV. On January 30, 2023, it was relaunched as [ALIW Channel 23](/source/Aliw_Channel_23).[5][6][7][8] It was officially launched on June 23, 2023, with the tagline *Reaching and Engaging More Filipinos Nationwide and Worldwide*.[9]

Broadcasting vehicle at [Makati](/source/Makati)

On January 30, 2023, Home Radio's provincial stations were relaunched under the DWIZ network, collectively known as DWIZ News FM.[10]

On May 1, 2026, all of its FM stations temporarily dropped their respective branding, citing changes in the management. On May 8, along with the restoration of the said branding in Manila, its provincial stations were relaunched under the Home Radio network.[11]

## Awards and recognition

The year 2014 served as a milestone for the station as it received several recognitions:

- Most Outstanding Radio Station of the Year awarded by the Rotary Club of Manila

- Best Magazine Program awarded to *Siyasat* by the KBP Golden Dove Awards

- Citation in the Best AM Radio Station category in the KBP Golden Dove Awards

Awards and recognition for the first half of 2015:

- Best Station Radio Category by the [Universal Peace Federation](/source/Universal_Peace_Federation)

- Gawad Ulat for Most Supportive Radio Station by the Department of Social Welfare and Development

- Best Documentary Program awarded to *Siyasat* by the KBP Golden Dove Awards

- Lifetime Achievement Award by the KBP Golden Dove Awards given to Ambassador [Antonio Cabangon-Chua](/source/Antonio_Cabangon-Chua) – founder and chairman emeritus of Aliw Broadcasting Corporation

- Journalism Awardee of the Year by the Rotary Club of Manila given to Ambassador Cabangon-Chua – founder and chairman emeritus

Awards and recognition for the second half of 2023:

- Best AM Radio station - DWIZ awarded by the 7th Outstanding Men and Women Awards 2023

- Best FM Radio station - 97.9 Home Radio awarded by the 7th Outstanding Men and Women Awards 2023

- Best Male Newscaster - Dennis Antenor Jr. awarded by the 7th Outstanding Men and Women Awards 2023

Awards and recognition for the final half of 2023:

- Outstanding Broadcasting Company of the Year awarded by the Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achievement Awards

- Outstanding AM Radio station - DWIZ awarded by the Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achievement Awards

- Outstanding FM Radio station - 97.9 Home Radio awarded by the Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achievement Awards

- Best Radio Newscaster - Dennis Antenor Jr. awarded by the Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achievement Awards

- Best FM Radio Personality - Braggy Braganza awarded by the Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achievement Awards

Awards and recognition for the first and second half of 2024:

- Most Outstanding Television Network - ALIW Channel 23 awarded by Sovereign Seal of Business Triumph & Remarkable Achievers Awards

- Most Outstanding AM Radio station - DWIZ awarded by the Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achievers Awards

- Most Outstanding FM Radio station - 97.9 Home Radio awarded by the Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achievers Awards

- Most Remarkable News Broadcaster - Dennis Antenor Jr. awarded by the Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achievers Awards

- Most Remarkable Radio and Television Host - Braggy Braganza awarded by the Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achievers Awards

- Trusted FM Radio Personality - Braggy Braganza awarded by the Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achievers Awards

- Most Trusted Television Network - ALIW Channel 23 awarded by the 2nd Philippines Finest Business and Outstanding Achievers Awards

- Most Trusted AM Radio station - DWIZ awarded by the 2nd Philippines Finest Business and Outstanding Achievers Awards

- Most Trusted FM Radio station - 97.9 Home Radio awarded by the 2nd Philippines Finest Business and Outstanding Achievers Awards

- Excellent Radio Host of the Year award - Dennis Antenor Jr. awarded by the 2nd Philippines Finest Business and Outstanding Achievers Awards

- Trusted FM Radio Personality award - Braggy Braganza awarded by the 2nd Philippines Finest Business and Outstanding Achievers Awards

## TV stations

### Digital

Branding Callsign Channel Frequency Type Power Location (Transmitter Site) ALIW Manila DWBA 23 527.143 MHz Originating 5 kW Nuestra Senora de la Paz Subdivision, Barangay Santa Cruz, Antipolo

LCN Video Aspect Name Programming Notes 23.01 1080i 16:9 ALIW CHANNEL 23 Aliw Channel 23 Commercial Broadcast 23.02 480i DWIZ NEWS TV

### Cable

Provider Channel Coverage Sky Cable 72 Metro Manila Cignal 23 Nationwide SatLite 24

## Radio stations

The following is a list of [radio stations](/source/Radio_stations) owned By Aliw.[12][13][14][15]

### AM Stations

Branding Callsign Frequency Location DWIZ DWIZ 882 kHz Metro Manila

### FM Stations

#### Home Radio

Branding Callsign Frequency Location Home Radio Manila DWQZ 97.9 MHz Metro Manila Home Radio Dagupan DWIZ 89.3 MHz Dagupan Home Radio Palawan DWAN 94.3 MHz Puerto Princesa Home Radio Naga DWQJ 95.1 MHz Naga Home Radio Legaspi DWQA 92.3 MHz Legazpi Home Radio Iloilo DYQN 89.5 MHz Iloilo City Home Radio Cebu DYQC 106.7 MHz Cebu City Home Radio Cagayan de Oro DXQR 93.5 MHz Cagayan de Oro Home Radio Davao DXQM 98.7 MHz Davao City Home Radio General Santos DXQS 98.3 MHz General Santos

#### Lamrag Radio

Branding Callsign Frequency Location Lamrag Radio Tacloban DYAW 89.5 MHz Tacloban Lamrag Radio Catbalogan —N/a 95.7 MHz Catbalogan Lamrag Radio Calbayog 98.9 MHz Calbayog

### Defunct/Inactive

Callsign Frequency Location DWIM 936 kHz Calapan

## References

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["An Act Granting the Aliw Broadcasting Corporation a Franchise to Install, Construct, Operate and Maintain Commercial Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations Throughout the Philippines \[Republic Act No. 7399\]"](https://thecorpusjuris.com/legislative/republic-acts/ra-no-7399.php). *The Corpus Juris*. April 13, 1992. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230319075914/https://thecorpusjuris.com/legislative/republic-acts/ra-no-7399.php) from the original on March 19, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["ALIW BROADCASTING CORPORATION @ 28"](http://pilipinomirror.com/aliw-broadcasting-corporation-28/). *Pilipino Mirror*. May 16, 2019. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191003103923/http://pilipinomirror.com/aliw-broadcasting-corporation-28/) from the original on October 3, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Republic Act No. 10790"](https://web.archive.org/web/20220827152011/https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10790_2016.html). *lawphil.net*. May 3, 2016. Archived from [the original](https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10790_2016.html) on August 27, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Duterte adviser, Aliw also get ABS-CBN channels"](https://www.bworldonline.com/corporate/2022/01/27/425871/duterte-adviser-aliw-also-get-abs-cbn-channels/). *BusinessWorld*. January 27, 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220521144834/https://www.bworldonline.com/corporate/2022/01/27/425871/duterte-adviser-aliw-also-get-abs-cbn-channels/) from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** De Guzman, Warren (January 26, 2022). ["NTC allows DWIZ operator Aliw Broadcasting to use Channel 23"](https://www.abs-cbn.com/business/01/26/22/ntc-allows-aliw-broadcasting-to-use-channel-23). *[ABS-CBN News](/source/ABS-CBN_News)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220126143915/https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/26/22/ntc-allows-aliw-broadcasting-to-use-channel-23) from the original on January 26, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Dela Cruz, Raymond Carl (January 26, 2022). ["NTC allows 2 firms to use channels formerly used by ABS-CBN"](https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1166431). *[Philippine News Agency](/source/Philippine_News_Agency)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220127135041/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1166431) from the original on January 27, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Manuel, Pilar (January 26, 2022). ["Quiboloy network, Aliw Broadcasting bag other ABS-CBN frequencies"](https://web.archive.org/web/20220126093629/https://cnnphilippines.com/business/2022/1/26/NTC-Swara-Sug-Media-Aliw-Broadcasting-Ch-23-Ch-43.html). *[CNN Philippines](/source/CNN_Philippines)*. Archived from [the original](https://cnnphilippines.com/business/2022/1/26/NTC-Swara-Sug-Media-Aliw-Broadcasting-Ch-23-Ch-43.html) on January 26, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Aliw Broadcasting Corporation launches Aliw 23"](https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/06/25/aliw-broadcasting-corporation-launches-aliw-23/). *[Business Mirror](/source/Business_Mirror)*. June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Celario, Eunice; Cambri, Susan (January 30, 2023). ["Pagbabago sa DWIZ Kaabang-abang"](https://pilipinomirror.com/nagbabalita-ng-tama-naglilingkod-ng-tama-pagbabago-sa-dwiz-kaabang-abang/). *Filipino Mirror*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230130044229/https://pilipinomirror.com/nagbabalita-ng-tama-naglilingkod-ng-tama-pagbabago-sa-dwiz-kaabang-abang/) from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Malasig, Jeline (May 5, 2026). ["'No more voices to keep you company': Home Radio shift sparks concern over loss of DJs"](https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/05/05/312906/home-radio-shift-sparks-concern-loss-djs/). *Interaksyon*. Retrieved May 5, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["NTC AM Radio Stations via FOI website"](https://storage.googleapis.com/request-attachments/jUmUDrpO9tvezPBRZBD7zT4rOA3dk5fle3LkTnwDf3WWSh7K5u71ujuLRFVOMUYs57yz4ZVgi8IxFKhmxhDMhZ5EY7quvQ4f0yGC/AMDec2021.pdf) (PDF). *foi.gov.ph*. August 23, 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220812150254/https://storage.googleapis.com/request-attachments/jUmUDrpO9tvezPBRZBD7zT4rOA3dk5fle3LkTnwDf3WWSh7K5u71ujuLRFVOMUYs57yz4ZVgi8IxFKhmxhDMhZ5EY7quvQ4f0yGC/AMDec2021.pdf) (PDF) from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["NTC FM Stations via FOI website"](https://storage.googleapis.com/request-attachments/R69ps8e1R1YMMdUMUrfCVTvaXzQYjrzUsziVAotfjEKLAP9nMrhxJTHh1tBod4MqfPDJpAMPRBKHdXdphnDFn7FEwkCZfBkW1yNg/FMRADIOSTATIONSASOF%20Dec2021.pdf) (PDF). *foi.gov.ph*. August 23, 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220813003239/https://storage.googleapis.com/request-attachments/R69ps8e1R1YMMdUMUrfCVTvaXzQYjrzUsziVAotfjEKLAP9nMrhxJTHh1tBod4MqfPDJpAMPRBKHdXdphnDFn7FEwkCZfBkW1yNg/FMRADIOSTATIONSASOF%20Dec2021.pdf) (PDF) from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["AM RADIO STATIONS (as of December 2024)"](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3VzFYcT4oSktnYwmPgMJbrfWDj0jROG/view?usp=drivesdk). *National Telecommunications Commission*. March 31, 2025.

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v t e Aliw Broadcasting Corporation Chairman, ABC J. Antonio A. Cabangon, Jr. President, ABC and NMC Benjamin V. Ramos President, IBSI D. Adrian A. Cabangon Executive Vice President and General Manager Atty. Mcneil Rante Station Manager Joel D. Gorospe Founder Antonio L. Cabangon Chua Broadcast assets DWIZ Home Radio Aliw Channel 23 Affiliates Nine Media Corporation Radio Philippines Network

v t e Radio networks in the Philippines Major ABS-CBN/MSPC DZMM Aliw DWIZ Home Radio Bombo Radyo Star FM Brigada/Baycomms Brigada News FM MBC DZRH Love Radio Easy Rock Yes FM Radyo Natin MBSI Win Radio PCMC FM Radio UNTV-BMPI Radyo La Verdad Wish 107.5 GMA Barangay LS Super Radyo RMN DZXL iFM TV5/NBC True FM UBSI Energy FM Y2H XFM Solid FM State-owned AFP Armed Forces Radio IBC Radyo Budyong, DWAN NNC Nutriskwela Community Radio PBS Radyo Pilipinas Republika ni Juan The Capital Minor AMBS All Radio ACI Monster Apollo Allied GV Radio CBC DZME CBS-DWAD DCG DCG FM Kiss FM EBC Radyo Agila Eagle FM Exodus WRocK FBS/Prage Abante Radyo DWBL Mellow IBMI DWWW PBC Palawan Radyo Bandera Quest/Tiger 22 Magic Nationwide RBN RJFM DZRJ RPN Radyo Ronda Religious Anchor Radio Philippines CEBSI INC Radio Catholic Media Network CMN Radio Radyo Totoo COP Bible Radio DBS EMBS (Life Radio) FEBC Philippines Mango Radio NDBC Radio Maria SDA Adventist World Radio Hope Radio SDV UCB Philippines/CMPI The Edge Radio ZOE Broadcasting Network DZJV Regional 5K K5 News FM ABCBS BBSI K-Lite Bohol Chronicle CBC Like Radio CCMCI Magik CLBC Pampanga COMNET DXRA-RMCBC eMedia Zamboanga FBN GLBS Negros Hypersonic Iddes KBNI KBSI Gold FM Radyo Rapido MBC Aksyon Radyo Muews Radio PBN Bicol PECBC Real Radio PFCAI Charm Radio Primax MemoRieS FM Prime FM Radyo Pilipino One FM RSV/Malindang Juander Radyo SBC Zambales TBNC Radyo BisDak UMBN DXUM Retro Wild FM Vimcontu Viva/Ultimate Halo Halo Radio VRN Big Sound FM Others Campus radio Adamson University Falcon Radio Station Ateneo de Manila University Magis Radio Radyo Katipunan Colegio de San Juan de Letran Arriba Campus Radio De La Salle University Green Giant FM DWSU Green FM DWDS Animo! FM Silliman University Silliman NetRadio University of the Philippines DZUP University of Santo Tomas UST Tiger Radio DWAQ Internet ABS-CBN MOR Entertainment MyxRadio CPN Pinoy Radio UK RMN WRMN New York RNG Radyo Pilipino Manila One FM Manila Saved Media Trans-Radio Radyo Inquirer On-Line WXB 102 Shortwave FEBC PBS Radyo Pilipinas World Service Radio Veritas Defunct/inactive 8TriMedia Abante Radyo Tabloidista ABS-CBN MOR Philippines Radyo Patrol Bantay Radyo Dream FM Network MBNI Crossover Q Radio MBC Hot FM NU 107 SMNI DZAR 1026 Sonshine Radio

v t e Television in the Philippines Free-to-air and cable television networks Major ABS-CBN Corporation Kapamilya Channel ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2 (brand licensing agreement with AMBS) A2Z (blocktime agreement with ZOE) GMA Network GMA GTV Heart of Asia I Heart Movies TV5 Network TV5 RPTV One Sports State media (PCO) PTNI PTV Radyo Pilipinas - Radyo Publiko PTV Sports Network IBC Congress TV DWAN TV Minor BEAM Bilyonaryo News Channel D8TV PRTV Prime Media Knowledge Channel (under blocktime agreement) EBC/CEBSI NET25 INC TV PBC UNTV Truth Channel Rajah RJ DigiTV Timeless TV Radyo Bandido TV Rock MNL TV Maria SBN/Solar DepEd TV SolarFlix Solar Sports Shop TV ZOE A2Z Light TV Others Aliw Aliw Channel 23 DWIZ News TV AMBS All TV MBC DZRH News Television PCMC DZMM TeleRadyo PRTV Prime Media RPN/Nine Media RPTV CCTN DBS Golden Nation Network Hope Channel Philippines Regional Bandera News TV Bee TV Brigada TV CLTV eMedia GBPI Infomax TV PBC PBN PRTV SBC Defunct 2nd Avenue 3ABN 5 Plus 9TV ABS-CBN AksyonTV AKTV Asianovela Channel ATC@IBC BBC Basketball TV Blast Sports Catsup Channel [V] Philippines Chase Cine Mo! Citynet CNN Philippines CT CTV Daystar TV DepEd NCR Prime E! Philippines eGG Network EMC ETC EZ Shop FUBC GCTV Global News Network GMA News TV Hallypop Inquirer 990 Television Island Living Channel Jack City Jack TV Jeepney TV Kapamilya Box Office Life TV Living Asia Channel Movie Central MTVph MTV Philippines Myx NBA Premium TV O Shopping One Media Network One PH Oras ng Himala Channel Pop Life TV PIE Pilipinas HD Pinoy Hits PinoyHowTo Q RTVMalacañang S+A Salaam TV Shop Japan SocialTV SMNI SMNI News Channel Solar Learning Solar News Channel Solar TV Studio 23 Talk TV Telenovela Channel TBN Philippines TV Shop Philippines UFC TV UltraVision 25 Vintage Television Yey! Awards and events GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards (1971) PMPC Star Awards (1987) ENPRESS Golden Screen TV (2004) Lists List of television stations Analog Digital List of years in Philippine television List of Philippine drama series List of Philippine television shows

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