XFM (Philippines)
| Type | FM radio network |
|---|---|
Broadcast area | Philippines |
| Motto | Ka-Tropa Mo! X-Citingg! |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Various Philippine languages |
| Format | Contemporary MOR, OPM, News, Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Y2H Broadcasting Network (Yes2Health Advertising) |
Key people |
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| History | |
| Launch date | February 28, 2022 |
| Coverage | |
| Availability | Nationwide |
XFM is a Philippine FM radio network owned by Y2H Broadcasting Network.[1] Y2HBN's headquarters are based at Tagum, Davao del Norte.
XFM began broadcasts in February 28, 2022 as a local entity when a group of mediamen led by Yes2Health chief executive officer Dr. Remelito Y. Uy, took over the operations of RMCBC-owned DXDE-FM in Tagum City. This formed the nucleus of XFM until the company transferred its broadcasting operations to Southern Broadcasting Network-owned DXSS-FM in Davao City later that year. After garnering initial success, XFM expanded into various provincial markets across the country by the use of airtime lease agreements.[2][3][4]
Aside from the news/talk and secular music programming, XFM also airs gospel music from sunset of every Friday until after sunset the next day under the Gospel Hour block due to the Uys' affiliation with the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement.
In addition, Y2H also owns Solid FM, the sister brand of XFM that carries an easy listening genre as well as serving as an overflow station of the main network in key areas
FM Stations
[edit]Note: The following stations are owned by their respective broadcasting companies. Y2H operates them under an airtime lease agreement.[5]
XFM
[edit]| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power (kW) | Location | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFM Mega Manila | DWRT | 99.5 MHz | 25 kW | Metro Manila | Real Radio Network |
| XFM Davao | DXSS | 97.9 MHz | 10 kW | Davao | Southern Broadcasting Network |
| DXIS | 99.1 MHz | 5 kW | Mati | Subic Broadcasting Corporation | |
| XFM Tagum | PA | 107.1 MHz | 5 kW | Tagum | — |
| XFM General Santos | DXPF | 95.9 MHz | 5 kW | General Santos | Rizal Memorial Colleges Broadcasting Corporation |
| XFM Palawan | DWGE | 104.7 MHz | 5 kW | Puerto Princesa | Subic Broadcasting Corporation |
| XFM Narra | PA | 105.6 MHz | 5 kW | Narra | — |
| XFM Brooke's Point | 93.5 MHz | 5 kW | Brooke's Point | ||
| XFM Bataraza | 91.8 MHz | 5 kW | Bataraza | ||
| XFM Quezon | 91.6 MHz | 5 kW | Quezon | ||
| XFM Rizal | 103.5 MHz | 5 kW | Rizal | ||
| XFM Cuyo | 97.9 MHz | 5 kW | Cuyo | ||
| XFM San Vicente | 103.5 MHz | 5 kW | San Vicente | ||
| XFM Coron | 89.9 MHz | 5 kW | Coron | ||
| XFM El Nido | 91.5 MHz | 5 kW | El Nido | ||
| XFM Santiago | 104.9 MHz | 5 kW | Santiago, Isabela | Palawan Broadcasting Corporation | |
| XFM Tuguegarao | 95.7 MHz | 10 kW | Tuguegarao | ||
| XFM Southern Tagalog | DZGF | 93.5 MHz | 5 kW | San Pablo | DCG Radio-TV Network (Katigbak Enterprises) |
| DWCO | 103.1 MHz | 5 kW | Candelaria | — | |
| XFM Bonpen | DWEI | 94.5 MHz | 5 kW | Mulanay | DCG Radio-TV Network (Katigbak Enterprises) |
| XFM Iloilo | DYOZ | 100.7 MHz | 10 kW | Iloilo | Global Broadcasting System |
| XFM Roxas | PA | 106.5 MHz | 5 kW | Roxas | Multipoint Broadcasting Network |
| XFM Antique | 93.3 MHz | 5 kW | San Jose | — | |
| XFM Kalibo | DYKB | 96.5 MHz | 10 kW | Kalibo | DCG Radio-TV Network (Katigbak Enterprises) |
| XFM Bacolod | DYKR | 96.7 MHz | 10 kW | Bacolod | |
| DYCP | 90.3 MHz | Southern Broadcasting Network | |||
| XFM Kabankalan | PA | 95.5 MHz | 5 kW | Kabankalan | — |
| XFM Escalante | 107.7 MHz | 5 kW | Escalante | ||
| XFM Guihulngan | DYCI | 92.9 MHz | 5 kW | Guihulngan | |
| XFM Cebu | DYAP | 88.3 MHz | 10 kW | Cebu | Southern Broadcasting Network |
| XFM Tacloban | DYTA | 99.9 MHz | 10 kW | Tacloban | Wave Network |
| XFM Ipil | DXCW | 92.7 MHz | 5 kW | Ipil | — |
| XFM Tacurong | DXCX | 88.9 MHz | 5 kW | Tacurong | Rizal Memorial Colleges Broadcasting Corporation |
| XFM Bayugan | PA | 95.7 MHz | 5 kW | Bayugan | Capitol Broadcasting Center |
| XFM San Francisco | DXCV | 91.3 MHz | 5 kW | San Francisco | Rizal Memorial Colleges Broadcasting Corporation |
| XFM Bukidnon | DXQE | 101.7 MHz | 10 kW | Malaybalay | |
| XFM Cotabato | DXDO | 102.1 MHz | 5 kW | Cotabato | |
| XFM Pagadian | PA | 89.5 MHz | 5 kW | Pagadian | |
| XFM Zamboanga | DXLA | 99.5 MHz | 10 kW | Zamboanga | Global Satellite Technology Services |
Solid FM
[edit]| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power (kW) | Location | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid FM Palawan | DWJI | 95.9 MHz | 5 kW | Puerto Princesa | DCG Radio-TV Network |
| Solid FM Davao | DXBE | 89.1 MHz | 5 kW | Davao | Quest Broadcasting |
| Solid FM General Santos | PA | 104.7 MHz | 5 kW | General Santos | — |
Other stations
[edit]| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power (kW) | Location | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wow FM | PA | 97.1 MHz | 5 kW | Roxas | — |
| 98.5 MHz | 5 kW | Abaroan | |||
| 97.9 MHz | 5 kW | Caramay | |||
| 98.5 MHz | 5 kW | Liminangcong | |||
| Y101 | DYIO | 101.1 MHz | 25 kW | Cebu | GVM Radio/TV Corporation |
| DYBN | 92.3 MHz | 10 kW | Quest Broadcasting |
Network programming
[edit]XFM News Nationwide
[edit]| Genre | News |
|---|---|
| Running time | 30 minutes (2024-present) |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Language(s) | Filipino |
| Home station | 104.7 XFM Palawan (April 8, 2024 - July 2, 2025) 99.5 XFM Manila (July 3, 2025 - present) |
| Hosted by | Buddy Oberas Kim Mangunay |
| Created by | Yes2Health Broadcasting Network Inc. |
| Narrated by | Pedy Bautista-Sabando (April 8, 2024 - July 2, 2025) Jupiter Torres (July 2025-present) |
| Original release | April 8, 2024 – present |
XFM News Nationwide is the flagship network newscast of XFM. Produced by 99.5 XFM Manila since July 3, 2025 and airing at 12:00 pm, it is currently anchored by Buddy Oberas and Kim Mangunay, both formerly of Abante Radyo 1494
Development
[edit]XFM News Nationwide was first launched on April 8, 2024, replacing each station's local midday edition of XPress Balita. The newscast was originally aired at 12:30 pm with 104.7 XFM Palawan's Pedy Bautista Sabando and Aizy Pacaldo as its first anchors. Former 103.1 Brigada News FM anchor-reporter Gilbert Basio served as regular relief presenter for Sabando.
On January 2025, XFM News Nationwide was moved to 12:00 pm due to the decision of upper management to place The Secret of Health at the 12:30 pm slot as the newscast's lead-out program. Pedy Bautista Sabando would depart the program by March 2025 as he ran and ultimately won as Mayor of Roxas, Palawan in the May 12, 2025 midterm elections. Aizy Pacaldo also went on maternity leave the same month, leaving Basio as sole reliever and eventual permanent main anchor until June 18th when she returned.
XFM Palawan continued production of the newscast until July 2, 2025 as its duties were transferred to the newly-launched 99.5 XFM Manila the next day.
Current presenters
[edit]- Buddy Oberas
- Kim Mangunay
Former presenters
[edit]- Pedy Bautista-Sabando (now-incumbent Mayor of Roxas, Palawan)
- Aizy Pacaldo
- Gilbert Basio
References
[edit]- ^ "House Bill No. 7146, 19th Congress". Senate.gov.ph. House of Representatives. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Canet, Carla (23 January 2023). "Radioman wins NPC presidency". Sun.Star Bacolod.
- ^ "Fearless Diva na si Jona, nag-trending ang media tour". Pilipino Star Ngayon. 28 July 2022.
- ^ "Rommel Tuico, JayR Siaboc guest sa launching sa 88.3 XFM Cebu" (in Cebuano). SunStar Superbalita Cebu. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "NTC FM Stations (as of June 2023) via FOI website" (PDF). foi.gov.ph. February 14, 2023.
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