DXQQ
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Broadcast area | Metro Davao and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 87.5 MHz [1] |
| Branding | 87.5 Davao City Disaster Radio |
| Programming | |
| Languages | Cebuano, Filipino |
| Format | Community radio |
| Affiliations | Presidential Broadcast Service |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | City Government of Davao |
| History | |
First air date | February 3, 2020 |
Call sign meaning | None; sequentially assigned |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
DXQQ (87.5 FM), broadcasting as 87.5 Davao City Disaster Radio, is a radio station owned and operated by the City Government of Davao. Its studios are located at City Hall Annex Building, Magallanes, Davao City, and its transmitter is located at Brgy. Langub, Ma-a, Davao City.
The frequency was occupied by FM1 Davao until January 2020.[1]
History
[edit ]In February 2020, the City Government launched an emergency-centric community station under the identity of "Davao City Disaster Radio". Prior to the launch, the city government announced its intention to establish a community station with a purpose of disseminating vital information on disasters and emergency preparedness.[2] [3]
The station was officially launched on February 3, 2020 with a guest presence from Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. At that time, it was located in RJ Homes Bldg.[4] [5]
On the second quarter of 2021, the station transferred to the City Hall Annex Building.
On April 6, 2026 until further notice, due to the impact of the increase in oil prices which has affected the operational costs, the station reduced its daily operations from round-the-clock to temporary broadcast hours from 5:00 am to 12:00 midnight.[6]
References
[edit ]- ^ a b Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat (August 10, 2016). "Sec Andanar pushes bill to create People's Broadcasting Corp". Philippine Information Agency. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ Joey Sem Dalumpines (June 15, 2019). "Davao City LGU plans to put up AM/FM radio for emergencies". Philippine Information Agency.
- ^ Llemit, Ralph Lawrence (August 31, 2019). "Community radio for disasters". Sun.Star .
- ^ Palicte, Che (February 4, 2020). "Davao City gov't opens 'Disaster Radio'". Philippine News Agency .
- ^ "Davao taps good old-fashioned radio as another disaster management tool". BusinessWorld . February 4, 2020.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1003343602333650&id=100079740577194&rdid=AGbGQF6B1eBsj3Vc# PUBLIC ADVISORY (April 01, 2026): In light of the ongoing fuel and energy constraints, Davao City Disaster Radio 87.5 FM will adopt a temporary reduction in operational hours and implement strategic scheduling adjustments starting Monday, April 6, 2026. Daily broadcast operations will be scaled down from 24 hours to 19 hours: Sign-On: 5:00 AM Sign-Off: 12:00 MN. Extended or continuous broadcast may be resumed immediately in the event of emerging or ongoing disasters and emergency situations where public information dissemination is critical. Thank you.