DXKD

DXKD (1053 AM) Radyo Ronda is a radio station owned and operated by Radio Philippines Network. The station studios are located at the 2nd floor of Sagario Building, National Highway, Turno, Dipolog. It is the pioneer AM radio station in the province. It operates daily from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM.^[1][2][3]

Radyo Ronda Dipolog (DXKD)

Dipolog
Broadcast area	Eastern Zamboanga del Norte and surrounding areas
Frequency	1053 kHz
Branding	RPN DXKD Radyo Ronda
Programming
Languages	Cebuano, Filipino
Format	News, Public Affairs, Talk, Drama
Network	Radyo Ronda
Ownership
Owner	Radio Philippines Network
History
First air date	September 11, 1968 (1968-09-11)
Former frequencies	1040 kHz (1968–1978)
Call sign meaning	Kanlaon Dipolog
Technical information
Licensing authority	NTC
Power	1,000 watts
ERP	5,000 watts
Links
Webcast	https://tunein.rpnradio.com/dipolog
Website	http://rpnradio.com/dxkd-dipolog

Incidents and controversies

• In 2012, DXKD station manager and news anchor Leo Cimafranca was reprimanded by the Dipolog City Council for accusing then-Mayor Evelyn Uy and her allies of terrorism with the upcoming 2013 local elections.^[4]