Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
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| Progressive Broadcasting Corporation | |
| Type | Broadcast television and radio network |
|---|---|
| Country | Image:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines |
| Availability | Philippines |
| Founder | Mike Pedero |
| Key people | Atom Henares |
| Launch date | 1987 |
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation, is a Philippine radio and television network, with main broadcast facilities in Metro Manila.
Its main station is UNTV Channel 37 in Metro Manila. It also operates a radio station, NU 107, in Metro Manila.
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[edit] History
In 1987, an unknown radio station started broadcasting at the frequency of 107.5 on the FM band. Playing what was then known as New Wave, the station aired for a month, no call letters, no jocks. When they finally announced "This is dwNU, if you're listening, please call..." After mentioning the phone number on air, the phone rang constantly for three hours.
DWNU 107.5 FM was the brainchild of banker/businessman Atom Henares, and radio veteran Mike Pedero. Born out of the need to come up with a product that would set the standard for good taste in music amongst the youths, NU 107 blasted the airwaves with rock, music that is "dynamic, young, passionate, creative, and always ready to renew itself."
In May 2002, PBC ventured to UHF television through UN Television 37.
[edit] PBC Stations Nationwide
[edit] TV Stations
| Branding | Callsign | Ch. # | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNTV 37 Manila | DWAO-TV | TV-37 | Manila |
| UNTV 42 Iloilo | DYNY-TV | TV-42 | Iloilo |
| UNTV 39 Cebu | DYNU-TV | TV-39 | Cebu |
| UNTV 41 Davao | DXNU-TV | TV-41 | Davao |
[edit] Radio Stations
| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NU 107 Manila | DWNU | 107.5 MHz | Manila |
| NU 107 Iloilo | DYNY | 107.9 MHz | Iloilo |
| NU 107 Cebu | DYNU | 107.5 MHz | Cebu |
| NU 107 Davao | DXNU | 107.5 MHz | Davao |
[edit] See also
Broadcast television networks in the Philippines | |
|---|---|
| Major networks: | ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation · Associated Broadcasting Company · GMA Network Inc. |
| State-controlled networks: | Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation · National Broadcasting Network · Radio Philippines Network |
| Minor networks: | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation · Rajah Broadcasting Network · Southern Broadcasting Network · Studio 23 · Q · ZOE Broadcasting Network |
| Religious networks: | ACQ-Kingdom Broadcasting Network · Gateway UHF Broadcasting |
| Defunct networks: | Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation |
