{{pp-protected|small=yes}} {{More citations needed|date=December 2024}} {{short description|Philippine radio and television network}} {{use mdy dates|date=November 2022}} {{use Philippine English|date=November 2022}} {{Infobox company | name = Aliw Broadcasting Corporation | logo = ABC logo.svg | logo_size = 180px | type = [[Privately held company|Private]] | founded = {{start date|1991|5|12}} | hq_location = Citystate Centre, 709 Shaw Boulevard, Brgy. Oranbo, [[Pasig]], [[Metro Manila]], [[Philippines]] | key_people = {{Unbulletedlist|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) }} | owner = | parent = ALC Group of Companies | industry = {{ubl|[[Mass Media]]||[[Broadcasting]]}} | brands = {{hlist|[[DWIZ-AM|DWIZ]]|[[DWQZ|Home Radio]]|[[Aliw Channel 23]]}} | revenue = | net_income = | num_employees = | website = }}
'''Aliw Broadcasting Corporation''' ('''ABC''') is a [[Media in the Philippines|Philippine]] broadcasting company. Its corporate office and studios are located at the 20th floor of Citystate Centre, 709 Shaw Blvd., Brgy. Oranbo, [[Pasig]]. It is one of the broadcast media assets of the ALC Group of Companies, alongside [[Radio Philippines Network|RPN]], [[NewsWatch Plus]] and [[Nine Media Corporation|Nine Media]]. 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kbp.org.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Aliw-Broadcasting-Corp.jpg |title=Aliw Broadcasting Corporation |quote=Broadcasting Member |access-date=December 9, 2019 |publisher=KBP |archive-date=July 10, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710092351/https://www.kbp.org.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Aliw-Broadcasting-Corp.jpg |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://thecorpusjuris.com/legislative/republic-acts/ra-no-7399.php |title=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] |access-date=December 9, 2019 |website=The Corpus Juris |date=April 13, 1992 |archive-date=March 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319075914/https://thecorpusjuris.com/legislative/republic-acts/ra-no-7399.php |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://pilipinomirror.com/aliw-broadcasting-corporation-28/ |title=ALIW BROADCASTING CORPORATION @ 28 |access-date=December 9, 2019 |work=Pilipino Mirror |date=May 16, 2019 |archive-date=October 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003103923/http://pilipinomirror.com/aliw-broadcasting-corporation-28/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
==History== Aliw was established on May 12, 1991, with the acquisition of [[DWIZ-AM|DWIZ]] from [[MBC Media Group|Manila Broadcasting Company]]. 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 [[DWQZ|Home Radio]].
On May 3, 2016, [[President of the Philippines|Philippine President]] [[Benigno Aquino III|Benigno S. 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-05-03 |title=Republic Act No. 10790 |url=https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10790_2016.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827152011/https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10790_2016.html |archive-date=2022-08-27 |access-date=2023-03-19 |website=lawphil.net}}</ref>
On January 5, 2022, the [[National Telecommunications Commission]] awarded Channel 23 to Aliw Broadcasting Corporation under a provisional authority license. The channel was formerly used by [[Studio 23]] and [[ABS-CBN Sports and Action|S+A]] of [[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|ALIW Channel 23]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Duterte adviser, Aliw also get ABS-CBN channels |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/corporate/2022/01/27/425871/duterte-adviser-aliw-also-get-abs-cbn-channels/ |access-date=July 15, 2022 |work=BusinessWorld |date=January 27, 2022 |archive-date=May 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521144834/https://www.bworldonline.com/corporate/2022/01/27/425871/duterte-adviser-aliw-also-get-abs-cbn-channels/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=De Guzman |first1=Warren |title=NTC allows DWIZ operator Aliw Broadcasting to use Channel 23 |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/business/01/26/22/ntc-allows-aliw-broadcasting-to-use-channel-23 |access-date=January 26, 2022 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]] |date=January 26, 2022 |archive-date=January 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126143915/https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/26/22/ntc-allows-aliw-broadcasting-to-use-channel-23 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Dela Cruz |first1=Raymond Carl |title=NTC allows 2 firms to use channels formerly used by ABS-CBN |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1166431 |access-date=January 26, 2022 |work=[[Philippine News Agency]] |date=January 26, 2022 |archive-date=January 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127135041/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1166431 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Manuel |first1=Pilar |title=Quiboloy network, Aliw Broadcasting bag other ABS-CBN frequencies |url=https://cnnphilippines.com/business/2022/1/26/NTC-Swara-Sug-Media-Aliw-Broadcasting-Ch-23-Ch-43.html |access-date=January 26, 2022 |work=[[CNN Philippines]] |date=January 26, 2022 |archive-date=January 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126093629/https://cnnphilippines.com/business/2022/1/26/NTC-Swara-Sug-Media-Aliw-Broadcasting-Ch-23-Ch-43.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was officially launched on June 23, 2023, with the tagline ''Reaching and Engaging More Filipinos Nationwide and Worldwide''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/06/25/aliw-broadcasting-corporation-launches-aliw-23/|title=Aliw Broadcasting Corporation launches Aliw 23|website=[[Business Mirror]]|date=June 25, 2023|access-date=June 25, 2023}}</ref> [[File:Manila_South_Cemetery_San_Andres_(Metro_Manila;_2023-08-18)_E911a_01.jpg|thumb|right|125px|Broadcasting vehicle at [[Makati]]]]
On January 30, 2023, Home Radio's provincial stations were relaunched under the DWIZ network, collectively known as DWIZ News FM.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pilipinomirror.com/nagbabalita-ng-tama-naglilingkod-ng-tama-pagbabago-sa-dwiz-kaabang-abang/|last1=Celario|first1=Eunice|last2=Cambri|first2=Susan|title=Pagbabago sa DWIZ Kaabang-abang|website=Filipino Mirror|date=January 30, 2023|access-date=January 30, 2023|archive-date=January 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130044229/https://pilipinomirror.com/nagbabalita-ng-tama-naglilingkod-ng-tama-pagbabago-sa-dwiz-kaabang-abang/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/05/05/312906/home-radio-shift-sparks-concern-loss-djs/|title=‘No more voices to keep you company’: Home Radio shift sparks concern over loss of DJs|first=Jeline|last=Malasig|date=May 5, 2026|accessdate=May 5, 2026|website=Interaksyon}}</ref>
==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]] *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]] – 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=== {| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Branding ! Callsign ! Channel ! Frequency ! Type ! Power ! Location (Transmitter Site) |- | style="white-space: nowrap;"|ALIW Manila | [[DWIZ-AM|DWBA]] | 23 | 527.143 MHz | Originating | 5 kW | style="white-space: nowrap;"|Nuestra Senora de la Paz Subdivision, Barangay Santa Cruz, [[Antipolo]] |- |}
{| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! [[Virtual channel|LCN]] ! [[Display resolution|Video]] ! [[Aspect ratio (image)|Aspect]] ! Name ! Programming ! Notes |- | 23.01 | [[1080i]] | rowspan="2" | [[16:9]] | style="white-space: nowrap;"|ALIW CHANNEL 23 | style="white-space: nowrap;"rowspan="2" | [[Aliw Channel 23]] | style="white-space: nowrap;"rowspan="2" | Commercial Broadcast |- | 23.02 | [[480i]] | DWIZ NEWS TV |- |}
===Cable=== {| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Provider ! Channel ! Coverage |- | [[Sky Cable]] | 72 | [[Metro Manila]] |- | [[Cignal]] | 23 | rowspan = "2" | Nationwide |- | [[SatLite]] | 24 |}
==Radio stations== The following is a list of [[radio stations]] owned By Aliw.<ref>{{cite web|title=NTC AM Radio Stations via FOI website|url=https://storage.googleapis.com/request-attachments/jUmUDrpO9tvezPBRZBD7zT4rOA3dk5fle3LkTnwDf3WWSh7K5u71ujuLRFVOMUYs57yz4ZVgi8IxFKhmxhDMhZ5EY7quvQ4f0yGC/AMDec2021.pdf|website=foi.gov.ph|date=August 23, 2022|access-date=August 23, 2022|archive-date=August 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812150254/https://storage.googleapis.com/request-attachments/jUmUDrpO9tvezPBRZBD7zT4rOA3dk5fle3LkTnwDf3WWSh7K5u71ujuLRFVOMUYs57yz4ZVgi8IxFKhmxhDMhZ5EY7quvQ4f0yGC/AMDec2021.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NTC FM Stations via FOI website|url=https://storage.googleapis.com/request-attachments/R69ps8e1R1YMMdUMUrfCVTvaXzQYjrzUsziVAotfjEKLAP9nMrhxJTHh1tBod4MqfPDJpAMPRBKHdXdphnDFn7FEwkCZfBkW1yNg/FMRADIOSTATIONSASOF%20Dec2021.pdf|website=foi.gov.ph|date=August 23, 2022|access-date=August 23, 2022|archive-date=August 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813003239/https://storage.googleapis.com/request-attachments/R69ps8e1R1YMMdUMUrfCVTvaXzQYjrzUsziVAotfjEKLAP9nMrhxJTHh1tBod4MqfPDJpAMPRBKHdXdphnDFn7FEwkCZfBkW1yNg/FMRADIOSTATIONSASOF%20Dec2021.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=AM RADIO STATIONS (as of December 2024)|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3VzFYcT4oSktnYwmPgMJbrfWDj0jROG/view?usp=drivesdk|work=National Telecommunications Commission|date=March 31, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=FM RADIO STATIONS (as of December 2024)|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-13OSyi49X00Jj1YfoovMBSNIKStN25l/view?usp=drivesdk|work=National Telecommunications Commission|date=March 31, 2025}}</ref>
===AM Stations=== {| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Branding ! Callsign ! Frequency ! Location |- | style="white-space: nowrap;"|DWIZ | [[DWIZ-AM|DWIZ]] | 882 kHz | style="white-space: nowrap;"|[[Metro Manila]] |- |}
===FM Stations===
====Home Radio==== {| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Branding ! Callsign ! Frequency ! Location |- | Home Radio Manila | [[DWQZ]] | 97.9 MHz | [[Metro Manila]] |- | Home Radio Dagupan | [[DWIZ-FM|DWIZ]] | 89.3 MHz | [[Dagupan]] |- | Home Radio Palawan | [[DWAN-FM|DWAN]] | 94.3 MHz | style="white-space: nowrap;"|[[Puerto Princesa]] |- | Home Radio Naga | [[DWQJ]] | 95.1 MHz | [[Naga, Camarines Sur|Naga]] |- | Home Radio Legaspi | [[DWQA]] | 92.3 MHz | [[Legazpi, Albay|Legazpi]] |- | Home Radio Iloilo | [[DYQN]] | 89.5 MHz | [[Iloilo City]] |- | Home Radio Cebu | DYQC | 106.7 MHz | [[Cebu City]] |- | style="white-space: nowrap;"|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==== {| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Branding ! Callsign ! Frequency ! Location |- | Lamrag Radio Tacloban | DYAW | 89.5 MHz | [[Tacloban]] |- | Lamrag Radio Catbalogan | rowspan=2 {{N/A}} | 95.7 MHz | [[Catbalogan]] |- | Lamrag Radio Calbayog | 98.9 MHz | [[Calbayog]] |}
===Defunct/Inactive=== {| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Callsign ! Frequency ! Location |- | DWIM | 936 kHz | [[Calapan]] |- |}
==References== {{reflist}}
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