DZMM-AM

DZMM (630 AM) Radyo Patrol is a radio station owned by Philippine Collective Media Corporation and operated conjointly with ABS-CBN Corporation under Media Serbisyo Production Corporation. The station's studios is located at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, corner of Mother Ignacia St., Brgy. South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City, while its transmitter is located along F. Navarette St., Brgy. Panghulo, Obando, Bulacan.

DZMM is also simulcast via The Filipino Channel and also has a television channel named '' DZMM TeleRadyo'' (on livestreaming, cable and satellite, and digital TV via PRTV Prime Media) where the studio and hosts of its programs can be seen by its listeners and viewers. Selected programming is also simulcasted on FM Radio (FMR) regional stations nationwide.

Formerly the flagship news AM radio station of ABS-CBN since its founding in 1953 (with Radio Philippines Network operating the station from 1973 to 1986), DZMM initially ceased broadcasting on May 5, 2020, together with that of its free television and sister radio stations, following the cease-and-desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission due to the expiration of ABS-CBN's legislative franchise to operate. Most of its programming resumed and moved to TeleRadyo on May 8, 2020, with the Philippine Collective Media Corporation acquiring the frequency in 2023 and relaunched the station as ''Radyo 630'' under joint venture with ABS-CBN (via Media Serbisyo Production Corporation).

On May 29, 2025, DZMM returned on the air after retiring the station's Radyo 630 sobriquet, along with its television counterpart formerly known as TeleRadyo Serbisyo, while retaining its operations and management under MSPC.

History

1953-72: Radyo Patrol's first iteration

On October 19, 1953, DZAQ, the forerunner of DZMM was established as the first radio station of the former ABS (Alto Broadcasting System) of the Quirinos under President Elpidio Quirino's brother, Antonio.

DZAQ further traced its roots from the pre-1953 experimental station DZBC, a radio station using the Filipino language in its broadcasts instead of the dominant English ''lingua franca'' by other stations at that time. DZAQ 620 kHz featured news, variety and music programs on the then-standard AM format and served as the progenitor for DZAQ-TV 3. Eddie Ilarde, Ike Lozada, German Moreno and Joey de Leon were some of the best-known personalities of the station with its first radio studios in Aduana, Intramuros, Manila, sharing the same building with the television studios. In 1957, with the opening of the then new ABS radio and television studios in Pasay, the DZAQ radio studios moved there.

Upon ABS and the Lopez-owned Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN) formally merging into a single network in 1967, DZAQ 620 kHz switched frequencies with CBN-owned DZXL 960 kHz and was rebranded as DZAQ Radyo Patrol 960 kHz, one of the pre-martial law flagship AM stations of ABS-CBN. Orly Mercado, (0who was one of the station managers from 1969 to 1971), together with Ben Aniceto, came up with a vision to establish a 24-hour all-news and all-talk radio station and ABS-CBN conceptualized it under the ''Radyo Patrol'' brand – the ''de facto'' successor of the ephemeral 24 hour news station DZQL Radyo Reloj, which CBN launched in 1956, and the first-ever 24-hour news radio station in the country and in Southeast Asia.

The first and original Radyo Patrol team was unceremoniously organized following the aftermath of Super Typhoon Welming (international name: Emma) in 1967, at the old ABS-CBN Radio Broadcast Center in Aduana Street, Intramuros, Manila, which housed the station since it was moved in 1958. The then program manager Ben Aniceto and Chief Engineer Emilio Solidum created a solution to broadcast typhoon damage news from Manila and the surrounding areas. Using two Volkswagen Combis attached with a UHF transmitter, two teams of reporters were dispatched. Combi One had Al Mendez and Zoilo Paragas Jr as reporters, and Combi 2 with Bar Samson. DZQL and DZXL became the carrying stations with then-current DJs Naldy Castro, Buddy Medina, Boots Baker, Mary Jane Madamba and even the late Ike Lozada alternating as anchors. Cesar Mortega was assigned to coordinate the broadcasts. It proved to be a huge success for the corporation, and for its news service.

Then came the magnitude 7.6 earthquake in Casiguran (in which Manila was severely affected by that quake) in 2 August of the following year). This strong earthquake led to the collapse of the Ruby Tower in the capital's downtown district. This was the second major news event that became a progenitor to the current Radyo Patrol; DZAQ took on the gargantuan task of informing the nation live as it happened. The Radyo Patrol Ruby Tower project was then handled by former DZAQ station manager Orly Mercado, and veteran broadcaster Joe Taruc; the first reporters assigned as Radyo Patrol reporters were Mercado himself, Jun Ricafrente, Mario Garcia, Cris Daluz, and Ismael Reyes. The marathon radio-TV simulcast of a major coverage — the first of its kind by a Philippine media firm, was a success, and the Radyo Patrol format later became an integral part of DZAQ's broadcasts, with the station's field reporters being assigned to cover breaking news stories and then calling the station to convey these stories as they happened. Encouraged by the success of the field reports of breaking news stories in the Greater Manila Area and beyond, DZAQ was later converted into a 24-hour uninterrupted news and commentary station by orders of the corporation management that year, covering many national events of great importance to listeners, as DZXL took over its entertainment and music programming. Based on a survey conducted by Seamark, Inc., DZXL was the most popular radio station in the country by mid-1970. At the same time, the original team of 5 field reporters was later expanded to include both young announcers like Rey Langit (now with DWSS-AM), Ernie Baron, and Manolo Favis (now deceased), alongside industry news veterans. By 1971, the success of the Radyo Patrol format in the Greater Manila Area had led to select ABS-CBN provincial radio stations establishing Radyo Patrol news services within their areas.

Martial law period and until 1986

However, during the night of September 23, 1972, the operations of DZAQ, DZXL, DZYK-FM, DZAQ-TV and DZXL-TV along with 4 other ABS-CBN AM radio stations were halted as Metrocom forces seized ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center two days after President Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law; DZAQ/DZXL personalities were even arrested because of strict censorship as the stations went off the air.

Two years after the forced shut down of all radio and television stations, DWWW (Radyo Broadcast City), an AM station of Kanlaon Broadcasting System (now known as Radio Philippines Network) signed on the air in 1973 with news, public service programs, drama and music. Veteran anchors and new recruits like Johnny de Leon, Rod Navarro, Joe Taruc and Vic Morales came into DWWW at that time. Dely Magpayo, Henry Jones Ragas, Gel Santos-Relos, Julie Fe Navarro, Bert "Tawa" Marcelo, and Noli de Castro were among those who worked as station announcers.

Under the KBS/RPN control, the station was dubbed ''Pinakamatatag sa Buong Pilipinas'' (). Following the switch of the Philippine AM radio bandplan from the NARBA-implemented 10 kHz spacing (which was used from 1922 up to November 22, 1978) to the GE75-implemented 9 kHz spacing on November 23, 1978, DWWW's frequency was reassigned from 620 to 630 AM, and gained a new home in Broadcast City in Diliman, Quezon City.

On the third day of the 1986 EDSA Revolution, reformist soldiers stormed into the RPN broadcast complex and knocked DWWW off the air following the capture of MBS 4 on the morning of February 24, 1986, and RPN 9 the day after. Following Cory Aquino's accession to the presidency, both DWWW of RPN and DWWK-FM of BBC were sequestered by the government with ABS-CBN getting both stations as a result.

1986-2020: The second era of Radyo Patrol

Preparations and launch: ''Himpilan ng Malayang Mamamayan''

In April 1986, the then-newly formed Presidential Commission on Good Government handed over two radio stations, DWWW of RPN and DWWK-FM of BBC, back to ABS-CBN. DWWW changed its callsign to DZMM and began preparations for the resumption of broadcasts. Lito Balquierda Jr., vice-president for radio, together with attorney Jake Lopez and Mr. Ben Aniceto spearheaded the station's preparations and launch through recruiting experienced and new employees including a new generation of Radyo Patrol reporters.

DZMM's studios were initially located at the Chronicle Building in Pasig. After days of careful planning and a period of test broadcast which took place from July 16–21, 1986 (alongside DWKO-FM 101.9, which started broadcasting and the network's mother TV station ABS-CBN Channel 2, which re-opened on September 14), DZMM officially signed on the air with the new tagline ''"Ang Himpilan ng Malayang Mamamayan"'' () on the afternoon of July 22, 1986, at 3 pm.

Rene Jose (now with DWIZ and UNTV) delivered the first sign-on spiels, while Magpayo (who came from DWWW) was the first-ever anchor to grace the airwaves of the new station with her program ''Dear Tiya Dely'' (before she transferred to DZRH to continue her program until her death in September 2008), followed by other broadcast icons such as Jun Ricafrente (who also became one of the original reporters of the pre-Martial Law Radyo Patrol era), Cesar Mortega, Ric Tierro and de Castro, newly-recruited female hosts Mel Tiangco and Angelique Lazo, as well as Ernie Baron and Kuya Cesar. '' Knowledge Power'', the first-ever full-length program of the station was launched. It was also the country's first-ever scholastic program on AM radio. Mario Garcia, who was part of the original Radyo Patrol core and recruited from DWAN 1206, was the first station manager, months after its reopening.

In 1987, the station was transferred to the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center in Quezon City from the former Chronicle Building in Ortigas Center, Pasig. During its first years of operations, DZMM maintained a 19-hours-a-day to 20-hours-a-day schedule

In 1987, the first-ever tandem on local AM radio was introduced, '' Mel & Jay'', hosted by Mel Tiangco and Jay Sonza. It was also in the same year when DZMM slowly built a remarkable roster of radio talents, including Ted Failon (now with 105.9 True FM), Korina Sanchez (now with Brightlight Productions and Bilyonaryo News Channel), Frankie Evangelista, Gel Santos-Relos, Ernie Angeles (who also served its station's voice over during its first decade of operations), Neil Ocampo (now-deceased) and Jake Maderazo (now with Radyo Pilipino).

As it was in the past, DZMM maintained the tradition of the stalwart ABS-CBN Radyo Patrol (field reporters) of the 1960s and early 1970s to further develop the station's capabilities in serving the public. Jun Ricafrente, Radyo Patrol #3 (later transferred to Vic de Leon-Lima, now with DZME), one of the original members of the team, started training new recruits. The first of the 2nd generation reporters to be selected were Radyo Patrol #2 Claude Vitug, Radyo Patrol #4 Emil Recometa, Radyo Patrol #1 Lito Villarosa and Radyo Patrol #5 Neil Ocampo.

It was also in this year when military insurgents tried to take over the station during the 1987 coup attempts. However, the plan was thwarted when the booth was moved to an undisclosed location and immediately resumed broadcasting.

In 1989, DZMM eventually evolved into a 24-hour round-the-clock broadcast service, in keeping up with the demands of delivering the news to the listeners.

Failon, who is known for his distinct style of broadcasting, changed the landscape of Philippine radio broadcasting as he joined DZMM's roster of broadcasters the following year through ''Gising Pilipinas'' (originally known as Good Morning Pilipinas; unrelated to the now defunct morning show aired on PTV), formerly aired on weekdays from 2 to 4 am.

Among the station's roster of notable coverage during the late 1980s and the early 1990s, included the Mendiola riot, the August 1987 coup, Supertyphoon Sisang, the sinking of the MV Doña Paz tragedy, the death of Ferdinand Marcos, the December 1989 Christmas coup, the Luzon earthquake, the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo and the Gulf War. All of these were witnessed and listened on AM radio by listeners, together with ABS-CBN News team of reporters. These reports would be a source of pride for the station, receiving great acclaim from the public for its ability to deliver live, accurate reporting of news stories.

1991-98: Infusion of public service on radio

In 1991, ''Aksyon Ngayon'', the first-ever program on AM radio devoted solely to public service was created. First anchored by Korina Sanchez and Ted Failon, ''Aksyon Ngayon'' instantly soared to the top of the ratings list. Because of the thousands of less-fortunate listeners flocking the station asking for assistance from the program, the executives decided to create the DZMM Public Service Center, the first-ever separate office exclusively created for public service by a local AM station.

On November 5, 1993, DZMM launched ''Pulis, Pulis Kung Umaksiyon, Mabilis''. The program was first anchored by broadcast icons, Noli de Castro, Jay Sonza, and Mel Tiangco. It was created to keep the public informed on the activities of the Philippine National Police. It also became a venue for comments and grievances of the listening public on issues concerning the law enforcers.

In 1996, DZMM became the first AM station in the Philippines to be made available in the World Wide Web with its inclusion in ABS-CBN website. All programs of the stations are broadcast live and can be enjoyed by Filipinos around the world via The Filipino Channel (TFC).

1998: New slogan, Sky Patrol

In 1998, from ''Himpilan ng Malayang Mamamayan'', DZMM, under the leadership of de Castro, then-ABS-CBN's vice-president for radio, was re-launched as ''DZMM Radyo Patrol 630'' By the end of 1999, DZMM moved its transmitting facilities from Libis, Caloocan since before martial law to the state-of-the-art 50,000-watt transmission equipment in Obando, Bulacan.

On September 14, 1998, ''ABS-CBN Sky Patrol'', the first-ever news chopper in the country, was launched. Anchored by Ricky Velasco, Sky Patrol changed the way of delivering and gathering news. ABS-CBN Sky Patrol served as the news chopper of DZMM, ABS-CBN and the ABS-CBN News Channel until 2016 when the Sky Patrol was slowly decommissioned and was replaced by video drones in 2017.

2001-06: 15th anniversary

In 2001, DZMM celebrated its 15th anniversary of broadcasting on-air by adapting what would become its long-lasting motto, "Una sa Balita, Una sa Public Service" (First in News, First in Public Service). It was also on the same year when the station tapped the power of text messaging with DZMM ''TxtPatrol'' (via 2366). However, that same year saw de Castro's departure to run and ultimately win the Senate race as well as Ted Failon winning a Congressional seat for Leyte.

DZMM's trademark drama theatre aired weekday afternoons, changing the way people perceived radio drama. The drama theatre featured the real life-stories of DZMM anchors like Bro. Jun Banaag, Joey Galvez, Alfredo Lim, and other personalities. It was also on the same year when ''Sports Talk'' was launched. This jam-packed sports-oriented program won the Catholic Mass Media Awards's Best Sports Program on its first year of airing. ''Sports Talk'' was later renamed as ''Fastbreak'' since 2014.

In July 2005, the station made history for the first time, as the final five episodes of the series, ''"Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas"'', are simulcast from ABS-CBN. It was the only time in the station's history to achieve another significant milestone.

On February 7, 2006, ''SikaPinoy'' was conferred with the Anvil Award of Merit by the celebrated Anvil Awards of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP).

2006–2010

It was also in 2006 when DZMM celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Araneta Coliseum with a bang-dubbed as ''Happy 20 DZMM''. The theme of DZMM was given a different twist with Sharon Cuneta singing the anthem.

TeleRadyo is first televised via SkyCable channel 22 (later channel 26), then later expanded on other cable providers and until eventually on the ABS-CBN TVplus as an exclusive news channel on digital free TV.

In 2010, for the first time in Philippine radio history, DZMM and its rival station DZBB of GMA Network made history as they joined forces in the name of public service, when they had two children named James and Jesus Bantillan, asked for help to find the missing parents named Pascual and Norma Bantillan from Bohol on the now defunct ''Aksyon Ngayon'' and eventually reunited through the defunct rival program ''Aksyon Oro Mismo'' of DZBB.

2011–2016

On February 25, 2011, DZMM introduced their tagline ''Silveradyo'' (a portmanteau of silver and ''radio''), celebrating their 25th anniversary. ''Takbo Para sa Karunungan'' (), a fun run succeeding Takbo Para sa Kalikasan, was held at the Quirino Grandstand on March 13, 2011.

A trade event of DZMM was held at One Esplanade at SM Mall of Asia Complex in May 2011.

The new station ID for the station's 25th anniversary was launched on June 12, 2011. Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, UP Concert Chorus, Erik Santos and Angeline Quinto performed the anthem.

In 2012, DZMM launched ''Red Alert'' for regular citizens to prepare in times of natural calamities. The radio program temporarily went off the air, but returned in 2013 after the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). Because of this, the program became popular for its slogan ''Ligtas ang May Alam'', and held various contests like ''Alert U'' and held the ''Red Alert Emergency Expo''. ''Red Alert'' also became a TV program as a segment in ''Pinoy True Stories'' every Wednesday (formerly airs on Friday). The radio program later won different awards from the Philippine Quill Awards and the Hildegarde Awards respectively.

In 2013, Radyo Patrol 24 Jun Lingcoran was appointed as the chief of Radyo Patrol Reporters, and served in his position until he retired in 2015. Lingcoran died on April 8, 2016, due to complications from his esophageal cancer.

On April 19, 2016, the website of DZMM (dzmm.abs-cbnnews.com) was hacked by Bloodsec International and Anonymous Philippines, which both claimed responsibility of hacking the website. The hacking took place days before the final PiliPinas Debates 2016 presidential debates in Pangasinan, which was hosted by ABS-CBN and was also related to the COMELEC hacking, also done by Anonymous Philippines. The text posted by the hackers on that website said "''our minds are constantly being invaded by legions of half-truths, prejudices, and false facts'' and ''the great needs of mankind is to be lifted above the morass of false propaganda."'' The hacking of the site did not affect their social media accounts nor the operations of the station and TeleRadyo, but did affect live streaming. The hacked website was later taken down by the mother network ABS-CBN and later replaced by a message that the site was down due to ''heavy traffic''; days later the site was redirected to the main page of ABS-CBN News, but later replaced with a newer DZMM website (news.abs-cbn.com/dzmm/home).

30th anniversary (2016)

In 2016, DZMM celebrated its 30th anniversary on the airwaves since its inception in 1986. The new music video (coinciding with the anniversary) performed by Kapamilya actor and singer Piolo Pascual was launched during the Isang Pamilya Tayo: The ABS-CBN Flag Raising Ceremony held on Philippine Independence Day, June 12, 2016. The music video for the newest station ID was premiered on July 1 following ''TV Patrol'', which the full video of the station ID was aired on ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN HD and DZMM TeleRadyo. An audio-only edition of this station ID was also broadcast, but only aired on this station and through its live streaming. The slogan for its 30th anniversary is "''Balita, Public Service, Tatlong Dekada''". DZMM TeleRadyo also had a refurbished datascreen on the same day after the new station ID.

On July 22, 2016, exactly 30 years after its first sign-on, DZMM aired its anniversary special called ''Kuwento ng Tatlong Dekada'' (), in different portions. An interview portion with former and present Radyo Patrol reporters #12 Rod Izon, #2 Claude Vitug, #26 Dindo Amparo and #38 Noel Alamar recalling the most notable stories of the past 30 years and their experiences was aired with Noli de Castro on ''Kabayan'', while the most notable stories in the past 30 years were aired in between shows (mostly before) and some throwback remembrances are aired in some shows like ''Dr. Love Radio Show'', ''Tandem: Lima at Oro'', ''Dos Por Dos'', ''Failon Ngayon'', ''Pasada Sais Trenta'', ''Todo-Todo Walang Preno'', ''Aksyon Ngayon'', ''Sakto'', ''OMJ'', ''Magandang Morning with Julius and Zen'', ''Teka Muna'', ''Usapang de Campanilla'', ''Suhestiyon, Reaksyon at Opinyon'', ''Ito ang Radyo Patrol'', ''Radyo Patrol Balita Linggo'' and ''Omaga Diaz Report''. A ''Grand Kapamilya Day'' was held in San Andres Sports Complex in Malate, Manila, as part of the anniversary festivities, which was led by ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs Head Ging Reyes, who opened the celebration. Aside from the public service fair, DZMM also launched their first outside broadcast news van to be used for breaking news and special coverages. The 30th anniversary capped off with a grand anniversary celebration on October 4, 2016, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Pasay and a documentary special ''30 630 (Trenta Sais Trenta): Kwento ng DZMM'' narrated by Vic de Leon Lima was aired on October 9, 2016, on ABS-CBN's ''Sunday's Best'', with replays on October 10 and 15, 2016 on DZMM, DZMM TeleRadyo and ''news.abs-cbn.com/dzmm/home'' and re-aired again on November 6, 2016, on Jeepney TV and December 30, 2016, on all mentioned DZMM platforms.

2017–2020: TeleRadyo's 10th anniversary, expansion of programming

In March 2017, DZMM and DZMM TeleRadyo launched ''DZMM Kapamilya Day'' to celebrate the television counterpart's tenth anniversary, as well as the continuation of the radio counterpart's 30th anniversary. With the launch of ''Kapamilya Day'', most of its weekday (excluding ''Radyo Patrol Balita'', overnight, its radio musical programs and TeleRadyo-only programming) and some of its weekend programming were broadcast live in different parts of Metro Manila and in select areas in Laguna, Cavite and Bulacan. ''Kapamilya Day'' ended in June 2017, but returned in January 2018.

On April 17, 2017, DZMM and DZMM TeleRadyo underwent programming changes for the relaunch of the ABS-CBN's late-night newscast ''Bandila'', which it became a standalone broadcast for both DZMM and DZMM TeleRadyo while the main edition on ABS-CBN will be retained unlike prior to 2011 when it was simulcast on a slightly delayed basis on DZMM and DZMM TeleRadyo. Due to the change also, ''Mismo'' moved to a later timeslot of 10:30 p.m.

On June 16, 2017, ''Dr. Love: Always and Forever'', ''Magandang Gabi Dok'' and ''Radyo Patrol Balita: Alas Kwatro'' aired its final broadcasts to give way to new programming. Two days later, DZMM launched three replacement programs such as ''Good Vibes'', ''On the Spot'' and ''Wow Trending'', which the latter only airs on the station to fill the gap to TeleRadyo's broadcast of ABS-CBN's weekend programming (which was launched on April 17, 2017). Due to the change also, ''MMK sa DZMM'' moved to a later timeslot of 2:00 p.m. to also fill the gap of the television counterpart's latter and ''Usapang de Campanilla'' has moved to the early timeslot of 8:30 p.m. '' Headline Pilipinas'' and ABS-CBN's late-night programming began simulcasting on this station, which prior to that, it was only available on TeleRadyo. ''Mismo'' was renamed ''Showbuzz'' (which was also a showbiz news segment for ''Radyo Patrol Balita: Alas Dose'', then ''Headline Pilipinas'') a month later.

The station also launched a new studio on the same day for its weekday programs like ''Good Vibes'', ''Sakto'', ''On the Spot'' and ''Todo-Todo, Walang Preno''; it is planned that the studio will be used in other programming soon as its television counterpart is transitioning into a full-fledged Filipino-language news channel.

On July 3, 2017, DZMM launched its new station ID and jingle with the theme ''Una Ka Pilipino'' (). DZMM's weekday morning lifestyle program, ''Sakto'', updated its title card on DZMM TeleRadyo on the same day. This is the first DZMM program to update its title card.

On January 18, 2018, ''Sa Kabukiran'' long-time anchor Ka Louie Tabing died of heart attack. Dexter Ganibe replaced him as the new host of the said program until 2019, Ganibe was replaced by Rod Izon.

On February 3, 2018, the Saturday edition of '' Yesterday'', aired its final broadcast to give way to new programming. It only airs on Sunday at 12:30 p.m., as of February 10, 2018, one day later, DZMM launched two new programs to replace the said program airing final broadcast one day earlier, ''Healthy Sabado'' (then-hosted by Dr. Harris Acero and Aida Gonzales, later hosted by Jing Castañeda) and ''Songhits: Tunog Pinoy.''

On February 4, 2018, DZMM has launched its new program ''Konek-Todo'', hosted by Mare Yao and Presidential Spokesperson Sec. Harry Roque which was aired at 8:00 p.m., replacing the last 30 minutes of ''Chismax'' and the first 30 minutes of ''Salitang Buhay''. Due to the change also, ''Salitang Buhay'' moved to a later timeslot of 9:00 p.m.

On April 8, 2018, DZMM has launched its new program ''Tulong Ko, Pasa Mo'' (hosted by the power couple Vic & Avelynn Garcia), replacing ''Radyo Patrol Balita Linggo''. It was originally aired on DZAS 702 and Radyo5 92.3 News FM in 2016, but it transferred to DZMM on the same day. It aired every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

On June 2, 2018, DZMM has launched its new program ''Kape at Salita'', (hosted by Bo Sanchez, Randy Borromeo, Alvin Barcelona, and Rissa Singson-Kawpeng), replacing the last hour of the Saturday edition of ''Sa Kabukiran''. It airs every Saturdays from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. It simulcasted on ABS-CBN from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

On October 15, 2018, two DZMM Programs ''Pasada Sais Trenta'' and ''Sakto'' introduced new program hosts, Kim Atienza, who replaced original host Marc Logan who left the show in September 2018, and former ''Teka Muna'' anchors Peter Musñgi and Pat-P Daza, who replaced original hosts Karen Davila (2017) and Vic Lima (2018) who both left the show. Former ''Sakto'' host Marc Logan also joined the Saturday morning program ''Tandem'', replacing David Oro. DZMM's weekday morning lifestyle program, ''Sakto'', updated its title card once again, and ''Pasada Sais Trenta'' (also known as ''Pasada 630'') also updated its title card on DZMM TeleRadyo. This is the second DZMM program to update its title card, same as with ''Tandem''.

On November 10, 2018, ''Teka Muna'' aired its final episode to give way to the 30-minute extension of '' S.O.C.O.'' and ''Radyo Negosyo'' had moved to an early timeslot of 7:30 p.m.

On November 24, 2018, DZMM has launched its new program ''Haybol Pinoy'', replacing ''Songhits: Tunog Pinoy''. It was originally aired from 1992 to 2004 and it is now hosted by Tina Marasigan and Atty. Terry Ridon.

On February 17, 2019, DZMM has launched its new program ''Magsasaka TV'' (hosted by Jeff Hernaez and Dexter Villamin), replacing the last hour of the Sunday edition of ''Sa Kabukiran''. It airs every Sundays from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

On March 24, 2019, DZMM has launched its new program ''Pinoy Panalo Ka!'', (hosted by Mare Yao and DJ Chacha), replacing ''Konek-Todo'' (which aired its final broadcast on January 27, 2019, and was temporarily replaced by documentaries of ABS-CBN News), and also aired at 8:00 p.m., that tackles the important issues in the country and giving solutions from the rightful authorities, facts, trivia and inspiring stories.

On May 20, 2019, '' Bandila sa DZMM'' aired its final episode to give way to the new timeslot of ABS-CBN's Current Affairs programs, as well as '' S.R.O.'' extending for 30 minutes, and ''Usapang de Campanilla'' going back to its original timeslot, 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on DZMM TeleRadyo). Due to the change also, '' MMK Klasiks'' was moved to a later timeslot of 9:30 p.m. on DZMM TeleRadyo.

On June 22, 2019, DZMM has launched its new program ''Good Job!'', replacing ''Haybol Pinoy'' (which aired its final broadcast on June 8, 2019, and was temporarily replaced by two replayed ABS-CBN midnight programs, ''My Puhunan'' and ''Mission Possible''). It is hosted by Rica Lazo and former ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau Chief Danny Buenafe.

On July 19, 2019, ''Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Dose'' aired its final episode to give way to the expansion of '' Headline Pilipinas'' which had moved to an early timeslot of 12:00 p.m.

On January 27, 2020, DZMM has refurbished its title cards of most DZMM programs such as '' Failon Ngayon sa DZMM'', ''Garantisadong Balita'', ''Radyo Patrol Balita'', ''Gising Pilipinas'', '' Kabayan'', ''Good Vibes'', ''Todo-Todo Walang Preno'', ''S.O.C.O. sa DZMM'', ''On the Spot'', '' Dos por Dos'', ''S.R.O.'' and ''Pasada Sais Trenta''.

On February 14, 2020, Just in time for the celebration of Valentine's Day, DZMM has launched its new program ''LOL: Labor of Love'', (hosted by Arnell Ignacio and Rica Lazo), replacing the Friday edition of ''Usapang de Campanilla'' as well as ''MMK Klasiks'' on DZMM TeleRadyo. It airs Friday nights from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

On February 15, 2020, DZMM has launched its new program, ''Usapang Kalye'' (hosted by Tim Orbos and Tina Marasigan), replacing ''Healthy Sabado''. It airs every Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. On the same day, ''Headline Pilipinas'' started airing on weekends, replacing ''Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Dose Weekend'' and ''Ito ang Radyo Patrol'' (which ended on February 8). However, it is set in a DZMM Studio instead of its main studio, as well as the introduction of weekend anchors, Joyce Balancio and Ricky Rosales presenting on Saturdays and Adrian Ayalin and Raya Capulong on Sundays. However, the Sunday edition runs at 30 minutes given that ''Yesterday'' airs at 12:30pm afterwards, while the Saturday edition runs for a full hour like the weekday editions.

On February 16, 2020, ''Chismax'' and ''Salitang Buhay'' both reverted to its original timeslots, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., replacing ''Pinoy, Panalo Ka!''.

On March 14, 2020, DZMM has launched its new program, ''Kuwentuhang Lokal'' (hosted by Jay Ruiz, DILG Sec. Eduardo Año, Usec. Jonathan Malaya and Raya Capulong), replacing ''Turo-Turo''. It airs every Saturdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

On March 15, 2020, DZMM's music program ('' Remember When'') introduces new program host, DJ Reggie Valdez, which replaced original host Norma Marco who left the show in February 2020.

2020: COVID-19 programming changes and forced shutdown

On March 18, 2020, ABS-CBN revives its weekday morning line-up with DZMM morning programs for the first time in the years as provisional programming, temporarily replacing the broadcasts of ''Umagang Kay Ganda'' and all ABS-CBN Regional morning programming, which were ordered to halt in order to support government efforts to fight COVID-19, leading to the television simulcasts, nationwide, of ''Garantisadong Balita'', ''Kabayan'' and ''Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Siyete''. On the same day, the ANC, as an emergency measure, temporarily simulcast DZMM programs to local and international viewers but with own commercials, only breaking away for the English-language flagship newscast ''Top Story''.

On March 19, 2020, DZMM, formally stopped the replay broadcasts of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs programming at 1:00 p.m. (which began Monday as a result of the decision for the temporary halt of broadcasts of ''Good Vibes'') and replaced them with a simulcast from the ABS-CBN News Channel, another unprecedented decision, thus DZMM became the first radio station in many years, since the end of English broadcasts on DZRJ in the 2010s, to air English language news programming on the AM band and by extension DZMM TeleRadyo became a pioneer in airing bilingual (Filipino and English) news programming in both cable and digital free-to-air television. The English broadcasts aired from 1:00 p.m. (following ''Headline Pilipinas'') to 10:00 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, with ANC's relay of DZMM programs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. following ''Early Edition''), with a break at 9:00 a.m. for '' Market Edge'' during trading days in the Philippine Stock Exchange and 5:00 p.m. for ''Top Story''. With this programming strategy, DZMM TeleRadyo aired ''The World Tonight'' for the first time on digital television on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights for the first time since 1999, while taking a 6:30 p.m. break for the simulcast of ''TV Patrol'' (weekdays only). After 10:00 p.m., DZMM 630 switched to hookup with sister station MOR 101.9, while TeleRadyo continued its simulcast of ANC regardless of schedule.

On March 20, 2020, DZMM made history with the use of Zoom videotelephony software for the Friday night broadcasts of ''Labor of Love'', Saturday afternoon broadcasts of ''Usapang Kalye'', ''Good Job'' and ''Omaga-Diaz Report'' simulcast on ANC, making it a pioneer among the country's news channels.

On March 22, 2020, DZMM TeleRadyo moved to full 24/7 broadcasts provisionally on digital free-to-air and cable, with ANC programming being aired on Sunday late nights till 4:30 a.m. Mondays.

On March 25, 2020, '' Headline Pilipinas'' aired for 90 minutes on DZMM TeleRadyo (and on ANC on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) instead of the usual full hour as a provisional measure.

On April 1, 2020, ''Kuwentuhang Lokal'' and ''Pasada 630'' became the first DZMM programs to be aired fully using the Zoom platform. On the same day, DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 and DZMM TeleRadyo switched to a simultaneous telecast with the English language ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) starting at 10:00 p.m. due to DZMM temporarily suspending its regular in-studio programming after asking all concerned on-duty personnel to go on self-quarantine for 14 days following their exposure to two suspected coronavirus cases. The studio and facilities of DZMM were vacated and immediately disinfected. Those who have not been exposed were asked to work from home. With this move, DZMM and DZMM TeleRadyo, as well as the provincial regional AM radio stations, became English-only as a provisional measure. From 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the channel aired the best of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs programming in their place with a 6:30 p.m. break for ''TV Patrol''.

On April 3, 2020, DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 and DZMM TeleRadyo resumed transmission, with all programming aired via the Zoom platform; as DZMM TeleRadyo shared infrastructure, graphics, and commercials from ANC.

On April 9–11, 2020, by virtue of a partnership between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines, given the effects of the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon and many other provinces, the 190th General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, aired from the Conference Center in Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA was officially broadcast countrywide on both free-to-air and cable on DZMM TeleRadyo during the Easter Triduum period, making it the first time it had been ever done via satellite relay. All the broadcasts on DZMM TeleRadyo on the same days were also simulcast as well on ANC. This event was the very first time it had aired on Philippine television.

On April 13, 2020, commercial feeds for ANC and DZMM TeleRadyo for Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays resumed independently managed playouts after days of using a singular commercial feed. In addition, DZMM and DZMM TeleRadyo now resumed the use of the radio studios following disinfection measures, with ''SRO: Suhestyon, Reaksyon at Opinion'' as the first broadcast to be aired.

On April 20, 2020, after four weeks, the timesharing of programming between both DZMM TeleRadyo and ANC ended with ANC resuming its programming on Mondays and DZMM slowly resuming operations from the radio studios, though some programs were still produced through Zoom. On the same day, ''Headline Pilipinas'' extended its time slot on DZMM TeleRadyo, starting at 12:15 p.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m. to accommodate more national and local reports. However, the overnight simulcasts on MOR 101.9 (for radio) and ANC (for DZMM TeleRadyo) were retained after ''Dr. Love Radio Show'' starting at 11:00pm.

On May 5, 2020, DZMM, together with ABS-CBN, S+A, and MOR Philippines were ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission to sign off due to its expiration of its franchise the day before. At 8:20 pm, DZMM and its television counterpart temporarily went off the air following ''S.R.O.: Suhestyon, Reaksyon at Opinyon''.

On May 7, 2020, ABS-CBN filed a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) with the Supreme Court of the Philippines to stop the implementation of the NTC's cease-and-desist order and to allow the DZMM and other ABS-CBN TV and radio stations to return to the airwaves whilst proceedings related to its franchise renewal were ongoing. The pending franchise renewal bill was eventually rejected by the Congressional Committee on Legislative Franchises in July 10, 2020; with ABS-CBN's broadcast frequencies, including 630 kHz AM frequency, being recalled by the National Telecommunications Commission in September 20.

2020–2023: From DZMM TeleRadyo to TeleRadyo

At 5:00 AM (Philippine Standard Time) on May 8, 2020, DZMM-AM's television counterpart resumed operations under the revived name ''TeleRadyo'', debuting a refreshed logo and updated station bumpers. On the same day, its flagship commentary program ''Pasada 630'' was rebranded as ''Pasada sa TeleRadyo'' to reflect the channel’s new identity. However, the DZMM branding initially remained on the station bumper, and the old DZMM TeleRadyo logo briefly reappeared shortly thereafter. Simultaneously, DZMM’s online audio stream was also restored, signaling a broader return to operations. By May 10, 2020, the new TeleRadyo logo and bumper were officially adopted for permanent use, marking the full transition to the updated brand.

On May 13, 2020, the House of Representatives approved on second reading a bill granting ABS-CBN a provisional franchise, allowing DZMM-AM to resume broadcasting—until October 31, 2020. The bill awaits third reading approval before advancing to the Senate.

On May 17, 2020, TeleRadyo launched its first new program, ''Lingkod Aksyon'', a Sunday morning public service show co-produced with the Philippine Red Cross and hosted by Henry Omaga-Diaz and Senator Richard J. Gordon. It temporarily replaced ''Ma-Beauty Po Naman''.

On June 10, 2020, ''Lingkod Kapamilya sa TeleRadyo'', hosted by Bernadette Sembrano and Julius Babao, was extended to two hours (10 AM–12 PM). It had moved to the 10 AM slot on March 17, temporarily replacing ''Sakto'' to accommodate PTV's ''Public Briefing #LagingHandaPH'' until June 9.

On June 16, 2020, the health and infotainment program ''Good Vibes'' returned to the airwaves, this time on TeleRadyo, with remote hosting by Niña Corpuz, joined by Ahwel Paz and Dr. Luisa Puyat. The program replaced the 2:00 PM edition of TeleRadyo’s special coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On July 31, 2020, '' Dos por Dos'' and ''Garantisadong Balita'' aired their final episodes following the announcement by hosts Gerry Baja and Anthony Taberna that they would be leaving ABS-CBN. ''Garantisadong Balita'' was subsequently replaced by the ''Kapamilya Daily Mass,'' simulcast on Kapamilya Channel except Saturdays, while ''Dos por Dos'' was succeeded by the expanded edition of ''Pasada sa TeleRadyo''.

Between August 22 and 31, 2020, several TeleRadyo programs ended: ''Tandem: Lima at Logan'', ''Magpayo Nga Kayo'', ''Red Alert sa TeleRadyo'', ''Dra. Bles @ Ur Serbis'', ''Todo-Todo Walang Preno'', ''Good Vibes'', and the weekday ''Dr. Love Radio Show''. On August 31, ''Failon Ngayon sa TeleRadyo'' aired its final episode following Ted Failon and DJ Chacha’s departure from ABS-CBN and was replaced by ''On the Spot'' in its timeslot.

On September 21, 2020, ''Kabayan'' moved to an 8:00 a.m. timeslot with a one-hour runtime to make way for ''Gising Pilipinas'' at 6:00 a.m., temporarily ending its simulcast on Kapamilya Channel until October 26. On October 26, ''Sakto'' returned to TeleRadyo with new hosts Amy Perez, Jeff Canoy, and Johnson Manabat, airing from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m. and replacing ''Gising Pilipinas''; it also resumed simulcast on Kapamilya Channel. That same day, ''On the Spot'' shifted to 9:00–10:30 a.m., preceding ''Lingkod Kapamilya sa TeleRadyo''. On December 27, 2020, '' Yesterday'' aired its final episode after 10 years, following DJ Richard Enriquez’s return to DWDM-FM

2023–2025: Frequency acquisition by Prime Media; Radyo 630

On May 23, 2023, ABS-CBN announced in a press release that it would enter into a joint venture agreement with Prime Media Holdings, Inc., owned by House Speaker Representative Martin Romualdez. The partnership aims to produce and supply a variety of programs, including news content, to broadcasters and third-party entities such as Prime Media’s Philippine Collective Media Corporation (PCMC), operator of the Favorite Music Radio network. ABS-CBN will hold a minority stake in the newly formed venture, later revealed as ''Media Serbisyo Production Corporation (MSPC)''.

A key component of this collaboration is the planned revival of DZMM on the 630 kHz frequency, now owned by PCMC. This announcement coincided with the originally planned closure of TeleRadyo, which was a wholly-owned ABS-CBN service, on June 30 due to financial losses. Instead, TeleRadyo was relaunched as TeleRadyo Serbisyo, now operated by MSPC.

On June 26, 630 kHz conducted a test broadcast under the new callsign DWPM, followed by a soft launch on June 30. The station was formally inaugurated as ''Radyo 630'' on July 17, marking ABS-CBN’s renewed presence on the AM band through this strategic partnership.

2025–present: The third era of Radyo Patrol

On May 21, 2025, Radyo 630 and TeleRadyo Serbisyo began airing teasers featuring theme music and stingers previously used by DZMM, signaling a potential rebranding aligned with the legacy and identity of its predecessor. This development followed the station’s reuse of the defunct DZMM TeleRadyo Facebook page since February, further intensifying speculation about Media Serbisyo Production Corporation’s financial challenges, reportedly driven by a shortage of advertisers. The move has also sparked reports that ABS-CBN and the Philippine Collective Media Corporation (PCMC), the station’s co-owners, are considering increased financial support to stabilize and revitalize the station.

On May 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM, 630 kHz officially retired the DWPM callsign and the Radyo 630 sobriquet, relaunching as ''DZMM Radyo Patrol 630'' marking the revival of the iconic station after five years of dormancy. Simultaneously, TeleRadyo Serbisyo was rebranded back to ''DZMM TeleRadyo'', with both platforms continuing operations under Media Serbisyo Production Corporation.

The relaunch featured a refreshed rendition of DZMM’s classic 2005 jingle, performed by Martin Nievera, and was headlined by the station’s inaugural news bulletin anchored by Alvin Elchico and Johnson Manabat— Elchico being notably one of the last voices on air before DZMM’s 2020 shutdown.

Most existing Radyo 630 programs were retained during the transition, pending a broader programming overhaul on June 2, 2025. This revamp included the return of legacy shows such as the beloved radio drama '' Maalaala Mo Kaya sa DZMM'', the flagship public service program ''Aksyon Ngayon'', and the station’s rolling newscast, ''Radyo Patrol Balita''.

Programming

Notable anchors

Current anchors

* Alvin Elchico
* Amy Perez
* Charo Santos
* Doris Bigornia
* Ganiel Krishnan
* Karmina Constantino
* Migs Bustos
* Niña Corpuz
* Noli de Castro
* Peter Musñgi
* Ronald Llamas
* Winnie Cordero

Former anchors

* Alex Santos
* Alfredo Lim
* Alfie Lorenzo
* Ambet Nabus
* Anthony Taberna
* Ariel Ureta
* Arnell Ignacio
* Aster Amoyo
* Atom Araullo
* Bernadette Sembrano
* Bert Marcelo
* Bobby Guanzon
* Boots Anson-Roa
* Bo Sanchez
* Boyet Sison
* Boy Abunda
* Carl Balita
* Ces Drilon
* Cesar Lacbu Nucum
* Cheche Lazaro
* Cheryl Cosim
* Christine Bersola-Babao
* Claire Castro
* Cory Quirino
* Cristy Fermin
* Daniel Razon
* Tiya Dely
* Eddie Ilarde
* Edgar Mortiz
* Edu Manzano
* Ernie Baron
* Erwin Tulfo
* Flora Gasser
* Francine Prieto
* Francis Escudero
* Frankie Evangelista
* Freddie Webb
* German Moreno
* Gretchen Fullido
* Gus Abelgas
* Harry Roque
* Helen Gamboa
* Helen Vela
* Henry Omaga-Diaz
* Ike Lozada
* Inday Badiday
* Jay Ruiz
* Jay Sonza
* Jeff Canoy
* Jerry Orbos
* Joe Taruc
* Joey de Leon
* Joey Lina
* Johnny Midnight
* Jonathan Malaya
* Joseph Estrada
* Julius Babao
* Jun Banaag
* Karen Davila
* Karla Estrada
* Kiko Pangilinan
* Kim Atienza
* Korina Sanchez
* Laila Chikadora
* Leila Benitez-McCollum
* Lorenzo Tañada III
* Mahar Lagmay
* Manny Castañeda
* Manolo Favis
* Marc Logan
* Maricel Laxa
* Mark Leviste
* Matutina
* Mel Tiangco
* Mon Ilagan
* Neil Ocampo
* Ogie Diaz
* Orly Mercado
* Pinky Webb
* Rene Cayetano
* Rey Langit
* Richard J. Gordon
* Ricky Carandang
* Roy Seneres
* Salvador Panelo
* Sol Aragones
* Susan Roces
* Ted Failon
* Tina Marasigan
* Tina Monzon-Palma
* Tita Swarding
* Tim Orbos
* Tessie Tomas
* Tony Calvento
* Vilma Santos
* Willie Nepomuceno

Theme music

From 1986 to 2004 (prior to the launch of its own theme music), its on-air identifications' background music was the jingle of its mother network ABS-CBN.

The now-iconic DZMM jingle was first composed in 2005 by Jessie Lasaten, with words of Bing Palao, Robert Labayen, and Peter Musñgi, and sung by Reuben Laurente, a former member of the music group The Company. Other singers who performed their renditions of the jingle (which was recomposed, rearranged and modified several times) include Rachelle Ann Go, Carol Banawa, Sheryn Regis, Sharon Cuneta (for their 20th anniversary in 2006), Gary Valenciano (Christmas 2006), Charice (2008, re-used in 2010), The Company (Summer 2009), Richard Poon (Christmas 2009), Jed Madela (2010), Christian Bautista (Christmas 2010), Erik Santos and Angeline Quinto with the UP Concert Chorus and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (for their 25th anniversary in 2011), Yeng Constantino and Jovit Baldivino (Christmas 2011), Noel Cabangon and Zia Quizon (2012), Nonoy Zuñiga (Christmas 2012), Teddy Corpuz of Rocksteddy (Election 2013), Arnel Pineda (2014), Lani Misalucha (Christmas 2014–2016), Piolo Pascual (for their 30th anniversary in 2016) and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid (2018; performed once). The jingle was also sung by its on-air personalities for their Christmas 2013 campaign.

In 2025, coinciding with the return of the station, Martin Nievera and the Sounds Kradle Chorale interpreted the newest version of the station's jingle; is the first that did not contain the iconic 6-note leitmotif of ABS-CBN jingle ever present in the said version.

See also

* ABS-CBN
* Philippine Collective Media Corporation
* DZMM TeleRadyo
* DWPM

References

External links

Media Ownership Monitor Philippines – Radio
by VERA Files and Reporters Without Borders

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