Profiles
Known as the “First Lady of Philippine Radio,” Fidela “Tiya Dely” Magpayo became a trusted voice for generations of listeners. Through heartfelt advice, radio drama, and Filipino music, the beloved DZRH broadcaster built a career spanning nearly seven decades and a bond with audiences that made her everyone’s familiar aunt.
Profiles
Joe Taruc spent nearly five decades in Philippine broadcasting. Explore his journey from radio reporter to DZRH leader, his work on Damdaming Bayan and Pangunahing Balita, and the legacy that influenced his son, journalist Jay Taruc.
Profiles
Salvador “Direk Badong” Royales was the storyteller behind DZRH’s Mr. Romantiko. An award-winning writer, director, and voice talent, he spent more than four decades at the station, shaping Philippine radio drama and creating stories that also reached film and television.
Features
Four D-size batteries powered a world of AM dramas, news, and familiar voices. Revisit the REM’S transistor radio and Filipino listening life in the 1990s—from Lola Sela, Tita Swarding, Tiya Dely, and Gabi ng Lagim to the battery-saving habits that helped listeners catch one more episode.
History
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.
Profiles
Deo Macalma, known as “Lakay,” blends news, humor, and political commentary on DZRH. Trace his journey from working student and labor organizer to broadcaster and station manager, including his EDSA coverage, signature Espesyal na Balita segment, and continuing work on Damdaming Bayan and Breaktime.
