| Industry | Radio network |
|---|---|
| Foundation | 1991 |
| Location | Pasig, Philippines |
| Key people | Rebecca Sy, (Chairwoman) Grace Olores, (President) |
| Owner | SYSU Group of Companies |
| Network name | Energy FM |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Available | Nationwide |
| Broadcast FM radio network, (Contemporary MOR, OPM) | Energy FM |
| Foundation | 1996 (in Davao) |
Ultrasonic Broadcasting System, Inc. (UBSI) is a Philippine radio network owned by the SYSU Group of Companies, a conglomerate owned by the Sy family. UBSI owns a number of FM stations across the country under the Energy FM brand.[1][2][3][4]
History
UBSI was founded by the Sy family in 1991 with the launch of K-LOVE 1494.
In 1996, UBSI hired former station manager of DZMB and radio consultant Manuelito "Manny" F. Luzon as general manager. Under Luzon's management, he conceptualized a new FM network called Energy FM. It was launched first in Davao, followed by another station in Cebu (later transferred to 89.1 FM from 2003 to 2004) and in Naga.
In 2003, UBSI acquired the airtime lease of Metro Manila station DWKY 91.5 (owned by Mabuhay Broadcasting System, whom Luzon is also the FM operations consultant of the said company) and became 91.5 Energy FM.[5] A year later in 2004, UBSI sold DWSS to FBS Radio Network, in exchange of the latter's stations in Dagupan and Cebu.[6][7]
In 2009, DWKY, together with its provincial stations, won in the 18th KBP Golden Dove Awards as Best FM Station of the year.[citation needed]
In 2011, a year after Luzon left the company for PBC, Energy FM officially transferred its Manila station to 106.7 FM under a transitional partnership with station owner Dream FM Network of Interactive Broadcast Media. UBSI operated under an airtime lease agreement of the station months later.[8][9]
UBSI radio stations
| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power kW | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy FM Manila[a] | DWET | 106.7 MHz | 25 kW | Metro Manila |
| Energy FM Dagupan | DWKT | 90.3 MHz | 10 kW | Dagupan |
| Energy FM Naga | DWBQ | 106.3 MHz | 10 kW | Naga |
| Energy FM Kalibo | DYUB | 107.7 MHz | 5 kW | Kalibo, Aklan |
| Energy FM Dumaguete | DYMD | 93.7 MHz | 10 kW | Dumaguete |
| Energy FM Cebu | DYLL | 94.7 MHz | 20 kW | Cebu |
| Energy FM Toledo[b] | DYTD | 92.7 MHz | 5 kW | Toledo |
| Energy FM Pagadian[b] | DXUA | 98.3 MHz | 5 kW | Pagadian |
| Energy FM Dipolog | DXLJ | 103.7 MHz | 10 kW | Dipolog |
| Energy FM Sindangan | 90.7 MHz | 5 kW | Sindangan | |
| Energy FM Gingoog[c] | DXQU | 90.5 MHz | 5 kW | Gingoog |
| Energy FM Valencia | DXJX | 96.1 MHz | 5 kW | Valencia |
| Energy FM Davao | DXDR | 88.3 MHz | 10 kW | Davao |
| Energy FM Tagum | DXKS | 95.1 MHz | 2.5 kW | Tagum |
| Energy FM Digos[d] | DXNW | 91.1 MHz | 5 kW | Digos |
| Energy FM Kidapawan | DXUB | 99.1 MHz | 5 kW | Kidapawan |
| Energy FM Koronadal[e] | DXUC | 96.9 MHz | 5 kW | Koronadal |
Notes
- ^ Owned by Interactive Broadcast Media.
- ^ Operated by Mindanao Broadcasting Network.
- ^ Operated by 5K Broadcasting Network.
- ^ Operated by NSR Broadcasting Promotion.
- ^ Operated by the Radyo Astig Network.
References
- ^ "2024 NTC FM Radio Stations (as of July 2024) via NTC website". ntc.gov.ph. January 6, 2025.[dead link]
- ^ Republic Act No. 8081
- ^ Republic Act No. 11301
- ^ "KBP Members". Archived from the original on July 10, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- ^ "Manny Luzon returns to 91.5 FM with the launch of BIG Radio". Adobo Magazine. June 7, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- ^ 1494 DWSS (Old Website)
- ^ "OneRadioManila.com". Archived from the original on March 23, 2010. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ Former TV5 owner expands footprint in FM radio business Archived July 4, 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Cojuangco's Dream FM rebranding". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 1, 2011.
