Ramon “RJ” Jacinto turned a teenage passion for rock ’n’ roll into a career spanning music, radio, and business. Explore his journey from RJ and the Riots to DZRJ, the station behind the historic Radyo Bandido broadcasts, through exile and his return to build RJ FM, live music venues, and a Filipino guitar brand.

Philippine radio began with small experimental signals in 1922. Trace its beginnings through Mrs. Redgrave’s broadcasts at Nichols Field, Henry Hermann’s pioneering efforts, and the emergence of KZKZ—the early steps of a medium that would transform how Filipinos received news, music, and entertainment.

From Sabah to Filipino listeners across the sea, Suara Malaysia–Tagalog shared Malaysia’s news, music, and culture in a familiar language. Explore the radio service’s beginnings in 1973, its powerful AM broadcasts, its connection with listeners, and the changes that led to its closure in 2022.

DJ Chacha built her name through candid love advice and late-night conversations on MOR 101.9 before joining Ted Failon on morning radio. Explore her beginnings, memorable programs, life as a mother, and journey through the 2020 shutdown to her continuing role on 105.9 True FM.

Samantha’s familiar voice has helped shape 96.3 Easy Rock Manila since its early years. Formerly Mama Sugar of 101.1 Yes FM, she brings warmth to Good Vibes with Samantha. Explore her journey through radio hosting, station supervision, motherhood and recognition at the 2026 ALTA Media Icon Awards.

702 DZAS is preparing to replace its aging AM transmitter with a 50-kilowatt Nautel NX50 at FEBC’s Bocaue site, targeting operation by December 2026. Explore the project’s progress, its expected benefits for broadcast reliability, and the station’s journey from its first 1,000-watt broadcasts in 1948.