DWAD

For the TV station, see DWAD-TV.

DWAD (1098 AM) Now Radio is a radio station owned and operated by Crusaders Broadcasting System, a media outlet owned by Cesar A. Dumlao, a government official during the martial law era under Ferdinand Marcos.^[1][2][3][4] Its studios are located at the 1st floor, Dumlao Sports Center, 304 Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong, while its transmitter located at 209 E. Dela Paz St., Mandaluyong.^[5][6]

Now Radio (DWAD)

Mandaluyong Philippines
Broadcast area	Metro Manila and surrounding areas
Frequency	1098 kHz
Branding	DWAD 1098 Now Radio
Programming
Language	Filipino, English
Format	Religious, Talk, Blocktime
Ownership
Owner	Crusaders Broadcasting System
History
First air date	July 22, 1973 (1973-07-22)
Former frequencies	1080 kHz (1973–1978)
Call sign meaning	Anno Domini (In the year of the Lord)
Technical information
Licensing authority	NTC
Power	10,000 watts
Links
Website	DWAD on Facebook DWAD Official Website

History

DWAD was a music station during the Martial Law era. Among its notable personalities were Lito Gorospe, Rino Basilio, Rene Jose, Mely Factoran and Manolo Favis. Currently, the station broadcasts brokered programming, consisting of mostly religious programs (Christian and Islamic), with music fillers playing Classic Hits. Since December 1, 2018, the station adopted the Now Radio brand.^[7][8]

See also

• DWCD-FM