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{{Short description|Defunct radio station in Metro Manila, Philippines}}
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{{Infobox radio station
| name = MOR 101.9
| callsign = DWRR-FM
| logo = MOR 101.9 Logo 2018.svg
| logo_caption = Final Logo of MOR 101.9 Manila
| city = [[Quezon City]], [[Philippines]]
| area = [[Mega Manila]] and surrounding areas<br>Worldwide (online and [[The Filipino Channel]])
| branding = MOR 101.9 My Only Radio For Life! Manila
| airdate = 1956
| last_airdate = May 5, 2020 ([[ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy|legislative franchise lapsed]])
| frequency = 101.9 ([[FM broadcasting#Stereo FM|Multiplex FM Stereo]]) {{HD Radio}}
{{plainlist|
* <small>101.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]] ([[HD-Radio|HD Radio]])</small>
* <small>101.9-2 FM Hits ([[HD-Radio|HD Radio]])</small>
* <small>101.9-3 FM Easy Listening Hits ([[HD-Radio|HD Radio]])</small>
}}
| language = [[Filipino language|Filipino]]
| licensing_authority = [[National Telecommunications Commission|NTC]]
| power = 25,000 [[watt]]s (On operational: 22,500 watts)
| erp = 56,250 [[watt]]s; Max ERP dedicated: 100–180+ KW
| class = B, C, D, E
| callsign_meaning = '''R'''adio '''R'''omance (former branding)
| former_callsigns = {{plainlist|
* DZYL-FM (1956–1960)
* DZYK (1960–1968)
* DZMM-FM (1968–1972)
* DWWK (1973–1984)
* DWOK (1984–1986)
* DWKO (1986–1987)
* DZOO (1987–1989)
}}
| former_frequencies = 102.1 MHz (1956–1968)
| network = [[MOR Philippines]]
| owner = [[ABS-CBN Corporation]] (1956–1972, 1986–2020) <br> [[Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation]] (1973–1986)
| operator = Mars Ocampo<br>(Station Manager)
| sister_stations = [[DZMM|DZMM Radyo Patrol 630]] <br> [[DWWX-TV|ABS-CBN 2]] <br> [[DWAC-TV|S+A 23]]
| coordinates = {{coord|14|38|22.9|N|121|02|13.1|E|display=DWRR-FM}}
}}
'''DWRR-FM''' (pronounced as DW-double-R; 101.9  [[FM broadcasting|FM Stereo]]), broadcasting as '''MOR 101.9''', was a commercial [[radio station]] owned by [[ABS-CBN Corporation]] and previously operated by the Manila Radio division and the [[Star Cinema|Star Creatives Group]]. Broadcast live throughout the [[Philippines|Philippine]] archipelago, and throughout the world via [[The Filipino Channel]] (TFC), it was the flagship FM station of [[MOR Philippines]] and the number 1 FM radio station in Metro Manila, Mega Manila as well as the entire Philippines according to KBP Radio Research Council.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radioonlinenow.com/tag/kbp-radio-research-council/|title = KBP Radio Research Council}}</ref> The studios were located at [[ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center]], Sgt. Esguerra Ave., corner Mo. Ignacia Ave., Diliman, [[Quezon City]], and the station's 22.5 [[kilowatt|kW]] FM stereo transmitter was located at the Eugenio Lopez Center, Santa Cruz, Sumulong Highway, [[Antipolo]], [[Rizal (province)|Rizal]].
DWRR was founded in 1956 as one of the radio stations of Chronicle Broadcasting Network (now ABS-CBN). It was revived in 1986 and reformatted several times. On May 5, 2020, it suspended its broadcasting activities, together with that of its television and sister radio stations, following a cease-and-desist order issued by the [[National Telecommunications Commission]] due to the [[ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy|expiration of ABS-CBN's legislative franchise]] to operate.<ref name="ABS-CBN off the air after NTC order">{{cite web|title=ABS-CBN to go off air in compliance with NTC order|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/05/20/abs-cbn-to-go-off-air-in-compliance-with-ntc-order|access-date=May 5, 2020|newspaper=ABS-CBN News|date=May 5, 2020}}</ref> The online radio permanently ceased operations on August 28, 2020, as a result of a franchise denial made by the [[House of Representatives of the Philippines|House of Representatives]] on July 10, 2020.<ref name="morsignsoff">{{cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/16/ces-drilon-among-abs-cbn-layoffs-mor-101-9-signs-off/|title=Ces Drilon among ABS-CBN layoffs; MOR 101.9 signs off|first=Gabriela|last=Baron|work=Manila Bulletin|date=July 16, 2020|access-date=July 17, 2020}}</ref><ref name="House committee denies ABS-CBN a new franchise">{{cite web|title=House committee denies ABS-CBN a new franchise|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/10/20/house-committee-denies-abs-cbn-a-new-franchise|access-date=July 10, 2020|newspaper=ABS-CBN News|date=July 10, 2020}}</ref>
==History==
===DZYL-FM/DZYK-FM/DZMM-FM (1956–1972)===<!-- NO NEED to specify the whole name. Same as the others below. -->
DZYL-FM 102&nbsp;MHz, later named DZYK-FM 102.1&nbsp;MHz, was the first FM radio station in the Philippines and sole FM station of the former Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN). It was founded in 1956 and played the latest songs of that era. In 1957, CBN bought Alto Broadcasting System (ABS), resulting in a merger under the name Bolinao Electronics Corporation, which was changed in 1967 to ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. Staffed by eight [[Disc jockey|DJ]]s, the station was popularized to listeners in the [[Metro Manila|Greater Manila]] area. In 1968, DZYK-FM moved to 101.9&nbsp;MHz and changed its call letters to DZMM-FM.
===DWWK-FM/OK 101 (1973–1986)===
DZMM-FM remained the FM radio station of ABS-CBN until 1972, when [[Ferdinand Marcos]] declared [[Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos|martial law]] and all ABS-CBN stations, including two TV channels and six AM radio stations in Manila, were shut down under strict [[censorship]]. The FM station was taken over by [[Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation]] in 1973 and the station's callsign was changed to DWWK-FM. As DWWK-FM, the station became best known for its the [[jazz]] format (1979 to 1984).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/05/23/jazz-the-way-you-are/|title=Jazz the way you are|first=|last=|work=Daily Tribune|date=May 23, 2020|access-date=August 25, 2021|archive-date=September 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200916024843/https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/05/23/jazz-the-way-you-are/|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was staffed by Jing Magsaysay, Wayne Enage, Ed Picson, Dody Lacuna, Ronnie Malig, Pinky Villarama and Ronnie Quintos. In 1984, the call sign and format was changed to DWOK-FM, the first "AM-formatted" FM station, featuring news, public service programs, and music from the yesteryears. [[Helen Vela]] also came to DWOK with her counselling program ''[[Lovingly Yours, Helen]]''.
===Knock Out Radio (1986–1987)===
During the 1986 [[People Power Revolution]], the government-controlled radio and TV stations were stormed by reformist rebels and DWOK, [[DWAN-AM|DWAN]] (formerly known as DWWA) and BBC-2 were dissolved, and in July, after the fall of the Marcos regime, the newly formed Presidential Commission on Good Governance returned DWOK together with DWWW (630&nbsp;kHz) to ABS-CBN. DWOK changed its callsign to DWKO and resumed broadcasting on a test basis on July 16. Lito Balquiedra Jr., Vice-President for Radio, spearheaded the return of the network to the local broadcasting scene. The station's former disc jockey [[Peter Musñgi]] (then known as Peter Rabbit) became the network's voice-over and voiced the station's new slogan, "Panalo Ka Talaga!". Sister station [[DZMM|DZMM 630]] began broadcasting the following week.
The network started recruiting both experienced and new employees and DJs. On September 14, 1986, the testing period ended and DWKO-FM was relaunched under the name '''Knock-Out Radio 101.9''', the first FM radio station with an AM format. It operated daily from 5:00 am to 2:00 am, playing the latest Pinoy hits by artists such as [[Rico J. Puno]], [[Yoyoy Villame]], and [[APO Hiking Society]], as well as [[Music of the Philippines|OPM]] stars such as [[Gary Valenciano]], [[Regine Velasquez]], [[Janno Gibbs]], and [[Donna Cruz]], as well as Filipino [[Christmas music|Christmas song]]s. The parent TV station [[DWWX-TV|ABS-CBN Channel 2]] resumed broadcasting the same day. At this time the ABS-CBN stations were known as the Star Network.
DWKO-FM ended its broadcasts on February 28, 1987, a span of almost five months, one of the station's shortest-lived iterations.
===Zoo FM (1987–1989)===
The following day, March 1, 1987, the station was reformatted as '''Zoo FM 101.9''' (DZOO-FM; read as D-Z-double O-FM), with a diamond logo and a slightly uptrend pop sound. The jingles used for the station were produced by [[JAM Creative Productions]]. Its slogan was ''Hayop Talaga!'' and it was manned by a group of eight DJs including George Boone, Jeremiah Jr., Bob Curry, Bill O'Brien, Andy Santillan (aka Dave Ryan, later known as "The Unbeatable"), and Joe Monkey. The station played [[disco]] music, top 40 and OPM hits by stars such as [[Gary Valenciano|Gary V]], [[Randy Santiago]], [[Regine Velasquez]], [[Ogie Alcasid]], and [[Sharon Cuneta]], especially after the implementation of [http://www.lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_255_1987.html Executive Order No. 255] by President [[Corazon Aquino]].
Its competitors included The Giant 97.1 WLS-FM (now [[DWLS|Barangay LS 97.1]]), 99.5 RT (now [[DWRT-FM|99.5 Play FM]]), [[DWTM|Magic 89.9]], [[DZMZ|89 DMZ]] (now [[DWAV|Wave 89.1, later becoming Adventist World Radio]]), and [[NU 107]] (now [[DWNU|Wish 1075]]). Ultimately, despite the resurgence of ABS-CBN, which by 1988 had top place in the TV industry, WLS's ratings dominance led to the demise of the Zoo FM format. At midnight on the night of July 15, 1989, the station signed off with "Farewell" by [[Raymond Lauchengco]].
===Radio Romance (1989–1996)===
At 6:00 am on July 16, 1989, the station was again reformatted to what became known as '''101.9 Radio Romance''' (RR), playing all easy-listening love songs except for a Sunday OPM program. At first all the DJs were female; including [[Amy Perez]]. It also became the first FM station to implement the monumental technological innovation of originating [[playlist]]s from [[compact disc]]s. That year also signaled the station's first nationwide reach when [[DZRR|103.1 MHz Baguio]] simulcasted its signals, ensuring uninterrupted listening for travelers from Manila to as far north as Ilocos Sur; in the early 1990s it began simulcasting via satellite to stations across the country. "Radio Romance" became the title of a theme song for the station composed by [[Jose Mari Chan]] and of a movie.
Radio Romance signed off for the last time in September 1996.
===WRR 101.9 (1996–2009)===
On September 1996, DWRR relaunched itself as a [[Middle of the road (music)|mainstream pop]] music station branded '''WRR 101.9'''. It also became the first FM radio station to be fully broadcast in [[Filipino language]], in order to compete with rival English-language FM stations such as [[GMA Network]]'s [[DWLS|Campus Radio 97.1 WLS]], [[DWTM|Magic 89.9]] and [[DWRT-FM|99.5 RT]]. (Prior to the adoption of [[Mass media|masa]] format, all FM stations were English-based.) By the end of that year, all ABS-CBN FM stations had switched from English to their native languages. WRR's initial slogan was ''All the Hits, All the Time!''. On November 2, 1998, it adopted the tagline ''For Life!'' (derived from a [[DYLS-FM|co-owned station]] in Cebu), which emphasized that the DJs entertain the listeners' normal lives.
In late 1999, DWRR's transmitting equipment moved from the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center that had been used before martial law to a new transmitter tower at the Eugenio Lopez Center in Antipolo because of the upgrading of the [[Millennium Transmitter]].
In July 2005, the WRR brand was dropped from the name and the station adopted the slogan ''Alam Mo Na 'Yan!'' (You Already Know It!). In November 2008, the slogan was changed again to ''Bespren!'' (Bestfriend!).
The station had its last broadcast under the 101.9 For Life! brand on September 19, 2009, and underwent a transition period playing automated music in preparation for a relaunch of DWRR-FM's new branding on October 1, 2009. However, due to the effects of [[Typhoon Ketsana|Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana)]] in Manila, the rebrand was postponed for a month, while the station temporarily went under the name "ABS-CBN 101.9 FM" or simply "101.9". The DJs resumed live spiels at the top of the hour, but did not mention any brand or slogan.
===Tambayan (2009–2013)===
[[File:Tambayan1019.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Former logo of Tambayan 101.9, November 4, 2009 – May 2013.]]
[[File:DWRR-FM101.9Logos.png|thumb|right|200px|Logos used by Tambayan TV when the station was named as 101.9 in 2013]]
At 9:00 pm on November 4, 2009, there was an audiovisual presentation about the history of DWRR. Afterwards, the station was relaunched as '''Tambayan 101.9''' (''tambayan'' is the [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]] word for "hangout") starting with the theme song and live debut at a venue in Makati. Tambayan launched its [[video streaming]], called Tambayan TV, where DJs are seen live from the booth. Between songs, information plugs were seen (such as Tambayan's Slumbook). Just like DZMM Teleradyo, plugs were also aired during commercial gaps. Tambayan TV is aired 24 hours over the Internet.
The station was also launched via [[HD Radio]] technology.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20091104-234254/New-name-direction-Tambayan-1019 |title=New name, direction: Tambayan 101.9 – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos. Retrieved on Nov. 4, 2009 |access-date=December 18, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091111111747/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20091104-234254/New-name-direction-Tambayan-1019 |archive-date=November 11, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In mid-May 2013, the ''Tambayan'' brand was dropped and was reverted back again to simply "101.9" for another transition period signifying another rebrand.
===MOR For Life! (2013–2020)===
[[File:MOR1019logo2014.png|thumb|right|200px|Former logo of MOR 101.9, January 1, 2014 – 2017]]
At midnight on July 8, 2013, 101.9 FM rebranded as '''MOR 101.9 My Only Radio For Life!'''.<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/07/07/13/1019-life-launches-new-radio-station-jingle/ 101.9 For Life launches new radio station jingle] ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 7, 2013</ref> Regular programming began at 5:00 am, with Joco Loco, Maki Rena and Eva Ronda as the first jocks to go on board. DJs from WRR 101.9 For Life! (Toni, China Heart, Reggie Valdez, Martin D., and Geri) were still part of the on-air team, as well as DJs from the former Tambayan 101.9 roster: Charlie, Jasmin, Popoy (Arnold Rei), Bea, Chacha (Czarina Marie Balba), and Onse (Onse Tolentino). The rebranding created a unified brand under MOR for ABS-CBN's FM radio stations nationwide and reverted to the "For Life" slogan first used during the WRR 101.9 For Life! era. At the same time, the station pioneered the face of drama broadcasting on the FM band by launching the daily drama anthology program ''Dear MOR'' (formerly "Dear Jasmin").
In June 2018, MOR Manila and its regional stations announced a further rebrand as MOR Philippines, to connect 101.9 and its provincial stations with unified program brands and strong music choices; thus, the new tagline "One Vibe, One Sound."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abscbnpr.com/mor-stations-nationwide-unite-for-stronger-mor-philippines/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725153523/http://abscbnpr.com/mor-stations-nationwide-unite-for-stronger-mor-philippines/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 25, 2018|title=MOR stations nationwide unite for stronger MOR Philippines|date=June 1, 2018|website=abscbnpr.com|publisher=abscbnpr.com|language=en-US|access-date=June 3, 2018}}</ref> National programming blocks began on August 11, 2018, with the launch of ''Dyis Is It'' and ''MOR Presents'' with David Bang.
On June 1, 2019, MOR 101.9 video streaming moved to [[Sky Cable]] Channel 239 from [[Sony Channel (Southeast Asia)|Sony Channel Asia]]. It could also be seen on Channel 240 (MOR 97.1 Cebu) and Channel 241 (MOR 103.1 Baguio).
In March 2020, in response to [[COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines|COVID-19 enhanced quarantine regulations]] and their effects on staffing, the station implemented a scaled-down programming operation; it also began a hookup with its sister AM-station [[DZMM-AM|DZMM Radyo Patrol 630]] on the same day.
====Shutdown====
{{main|ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy}}
On May 5, 2020, the station signed off together with sister stations [[ABS-CBN]], [[ABS-CBN Sports and Action|S+A]], and [[DZMM]], due to a cease and desist order issued from the [[National Telecommunications Commission]], which ordered the network to indefinitely suspend operations after [[ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy|the expiration of its legislative franchise]]. DJ Jhai Ho was the final disc jockey to go on air with a valedictory message, with [[Yeng Constantino]]'s "Salamat" as its last song broadcast as its [[incidental music]]; the MOR Philippines station ID was played afterwards for the last time before signing off.<ref name="ABS-CBN off the air after NTC order" />
After the House of Representatives denied ABS-CBN a new franchise on July 10, 2020,<ref name="House committee denies ABS-CBN a new franchise" /> ABS-CBN announced that it would lay off most of its employees on August 31. On the July 16 episode of ''[[Failon Ngayon]] sa [[TeleRadyo Serbisyo|TeleRadyo]]'', DJ Chacha, anchor of ''Dear MOR'' and formerly ''Heartbeats'', confirmed that the radio station along with other regional MOR stations would fold on the said date.<ref>{{cite web |title=MOR, tuluyan nang magsasara; DJ Chacha, naiyak|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/16/20/mor-tuluyan-nang-magsasara-dj-chacha-naiyak|access-date=July 16, 2020|newspaper=ABS-CBN News|date=July 16, 2020}}</ref><ref name="morsignsoff" />
Instead of August 31, 2020, MOR Philippines signed off in the evening on August 28; [[ABS-CBN Regional]]'s 12 local ''[[TV Patrol#Regional editions|TV Patrol]]'' and 10 local [[List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN#Morning show|morning shows]] also signed off.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/08/26/20/12-regional-tv-patrol-programs-to-air-final-newscasts-on-august-28|title=12 regional 'TV Patrol' programs to air final newscasts on August 28|website=ABS-CBN News|date=August 26, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/08/28/news/latest-stories/historic-goodbyes-from-abs-cbn-regional/760333|title=Historic goodbyes from ABS-CBN Regional|website=The Manila Times|date=August 28, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2020/08/28/175840/tv-patrol-regional-stations-abscbn-reporters-bid-goodbye-after-years-in-public-service|title=TV Patrol's regional stations, ABS-CBN reporters bid goodbye after years in public service|website=Interaksyon|date=August 28, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=MOR Philippines - Cagayan De Oro|last=Live Video|url=https://www.facebook.com/MORCagayandeOro/videos/2882801751950378|title=MOR REUNION LAST EPISODE AUG 28 2020|website=Facebook|date=August 28, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/08/28/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/mors-salamat-for-life-online-special-at-6-oclock-tonight/760334|title=MOR's 'Salamat, For Life' online special at 6 o'clock tonight|website=The Manila Times|date=August 28, 2020}}</ref>
==MOR 101.9 final DJs==
*Popoy (2005–2020), carried over to [[MOR Entertainment]], now with [[DWLA-FM|105.9 True FM]] as Kuya Poy
*Onse (2009–2011; 2013–2020), carried over to [[MOR Entertainment]], now an actor of [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]]
*Chico Martin (January 1 – August 31, 2020), carried over to [[MOR Entertainment]], now with [[DWET-FM|Energy FM 106.7]]
*Nicki Morena (2018–2020), carried over to [[MOR Entertainment]], moved to [[PIE Channel]], now with [[DWLA-FM|105.9 True FM]]
*Maki Rena (2013–2020), now with [[DWKY|Win Radio]]
*Joco Loco (2013–2020), carried over to [[MOR Entertainment]], formerly with [[DWKY|Win Radio]]
*Eva Ronda (2013–2020), now with [[DWKY|Win Radio]]
*DJ Jhai Ho (2013–2020), carried over to [[MOR Entertainment]], now with [[DWPM|Radyo 630]] and [[DWFM|FM Radio 92.3]]
*Kisses (2016–2020), carried over to [[MOR Entertainment]]
*Chacha Babes (Czarina Marie Balba-Guevara) (2008–2020), now with [[DWLA-FM|105.9 True FM]]
*Kimbo (2018–2020), carried over to [[MOR Entertainment]]
*Toni Aquino (2005–2020), also Executive Producer and Anchor at sister station [[DZMM|DZMM Radyo Patrol 630]], moved to [[DWDM-FM|Eagle FM 95.5]], now with [[DZBB-AM|Super Radyo DZBB 594]]
*Bea (2010–2020), carried over to [[MOR Entertainment]], now with [[GMA Network]] and [[DZBB-AM|Super Radyo DZBB 594]]
*Biboy Bwenas (2017–2020), went back to [[DWKY|Win Radio]] as Macho Bibbo
*Ana Ramsey (2016–2020), carried over to [[MOR Entertainment]], now with [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]] and [[DWLA-FM|105.9 True FM]]
==Former DWRR DJs==
=== DZYK-FM/DZMM-FM ===
* [[Joey de Leon]] (1969–1972)
* Joey Galvez (1956–1972)
* [[Kuya Cesar]]† (1956–1972)
* [[Helen Vela]]† (1964–1972, 1973–1986; carried to DWWK-FM)
* [[Johnny Midnight (broadcaster)|Johnny Midnight]]† (1969–1972)
* [[Ike Lozada]] (1956–1972)
* [[Rey Langit]] (1969–1972)
* Mario Garcia (1956–1972)
=== DWWK-FM/DWOK-FM OK FM (under [[Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation|BBC]]) ===
* Doddy Lacuna (1973–1986)
* Jing Magsaysay (1973–1986)
* Wayne Enage (1973–1986)
* [[Ed Picson]] (1973–1986)
* Ronnie Malig (1973–1986)
* Pinky Villarama (1973–1986)
* Ronnie Quintos (1973–1986)
* Jun Banaag (1973–1986; now with [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]] and [[DWLA-FM|105.9 True FM]])
* [[Eddie Mercado]]† (1973–1986)
* Mike Lacanilao (1973–1986)
* [[Bobby Guanzon]] (1973–1986)
* [[Mel Tiangco]] (1981–1986; carried to ABS-CBN Channel 2 and DZMM 630; now one of the pillars of [[GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs|GMA Integrated News]])
* [[Jay Sonza]] (1981–1986)
=== DWKO/Knock Out Radio ===
* [[Peter Musñgi]] aka Peter Rabbit (1968–1972, 1986–1989; "The Golden Voice of ABS-CBN")
* "Long Tall" Howard Medina (1986–1987; now with DZBB 594kHz)
* The Unbeatable† (1987–1989)
=== DZOO/Zoo FM ===
* George Boone Mercado (1987–1989)
* Jeremiah Jr. (1987–1989)
* Bob Curry (1987–1989)
* Bill O'Brien (1987–1989)
* Andy Santillan† aka Dave Ryan (1987–1989; now both former voiceover of [[Radio Philippines Network]] and [[DWAV#1989–2001: 89 DMZ|89 DMZ]])
* Lindy (1987–1989)
* Tom Alvarez (1987–1989; now a narrator of [[Eat Bulaga!]])
=== Radio Romance ===
* [[Amy Perez]] (1989–1991; now one of the hosts of [[It's Showtime (Philippine TV program)|It's Showtime]] and with [[DWPM|DWPM Radyo 630]])
* Amy Godinez (1989–1996)
* Angela
* Anna Reyes
* Big Daddy LBJ (1956–1996)
* Bing Palao
* Bon Vibar
* Mike Cohen
* Cathy
* Clay Clavesilia
* Emily
* Glady Macalino
* Jerry Bennett
* Jess Decolongon
* Maxine
* Michiko Makinano
* Mickey
* Monica
* Nessie
* Queenie
=== WRR 101.9: All the Hits, All the Time! ===
* Bob Cat
* Bob Ryder
* Bruce Allan
* [[Daniel Razon]] (1997–2003; now with UNTV)
* John Allen
* Ray Antonio "Johnny Ace" Crisostomo
* MJ "Mister Jellybean" Manlapaz
* Nino "Downtown Nino Brown" Alejandro
* China Heart
* Paul "Ice-T" Parado
* Bryan Christian
* Rick Spade
* Tom Bone
==== Newscasters ====
* Sam
* Alex
=== WRR 101.9 For Life ===
* Martin D. (1996–2016; now Sound Technician and Drama Editor at [[93.9 iFM]])
* Eric "Chinaheart/Chinapaps" Galang (1997–1998, 1999–2018; currently head of MOR Digital Team and drama talent and now also with [[DWPM|DWPM Radyo 630]])<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lopezlink |title=Eric Galang: From deejay to digital lead |url=https://lopezlink.ph/lifestyle2/29-employee-news/meet-the-executive/9299-eric-galang-from-deejay-to-digital-lead.html |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=lopezlink.ph |language=en-gb}}</ref>
* Reggie Valdez (2000–2020)
* Candy
* Danny Bravo (2001–2004)
* Don Angelo
* Jim Robin
* Don Henry
* AJ Brian
* Michael Vincent
* David Kiss
* Benny Davis
* Billie
* [[Rikki Mathay]] (1999–2003)
* Rosel "Geri/Ms. M" Manahan (2002–2013; carried to Tambayan/MOR 101.9 and was also with DZMM)
=== Alam Mo Na Yan/Bespren 101.9 For Life! ===
* [[Laila Chikadora]] (2005–2010; now a reporter at TV5 and anchor at [[DWLA-FM|105.9 True FM]])
* Jack Melo
* Ric Rider
=== Tambayan 101.9 ===
* Charlie/Papi Charlz (2009–2017; now with 93.9 iFM)
* Jasmin "Baby Girl Jasmin" Basar (2009–2019)†
=== MOR 101.9 For Life! ===
*Chito Moreno (2013–2015)
*[[Danny Jay]]
*Bob Zilla (2004–2019; now a voiceover of [[A2Z (Philippine TV channel)|A2Z]] and [[Cine Mo!]])
*Digong Dantes (2016–2020)
*Kinoy
*Josh
*Daddy Alex Calleja (2013–2016; now with [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]])
*Chikki Boomboom
*Rica "Inday Yumi" Lazo (2015–2018; now with [[DWPM|DWPM Radyo 630]]/[[TeleRadyo Serbisyo]] and [[ABS-CBN News Channel|ANC]])
*Mr. Right (2016–2019; now with [[DWKC-FM|93.9 iFM]])
==Former MOR 101.9 Programs==
*Dyis Is It
*Heartbeats
*Midnight Trip
*Sabado Sikat
*On Air
*Kapamilya Komedya
*My Only Request
*MOR Golden Hits
*Music On Rewind
*Happy Happy Hapon
*MOR Biga10
*MOR Mix
*MOR Playlist
*Yun Na As In
*Quickie
*Playist pa MORe
==Awards==
* 16th KBP Golden Dove Awardee, '''Best Radio DJ for Martin D.'''
* 14th KBP Golden Dove Awardee, '''Best 'Variety Show Host for Laila'''.
* 13th KBP Golden Dove Awardee for '''Outstanding FM Radio Station'''.
* 13th KBP Golden Dove Awardee for '''Texter's Choice FM Station – Luzon'''
* 12th KBP Golden Dove Awardee for '''Best Radio Station.''
* Recognized as the''' Number 1 Radio Station in Metro Manila''' based on the 2002 KBP-RRC Survey.
*'''Station of the Year in the 2002''' Dangal ng Pilipinas-Consumer's Choice Awards.
*'''Best Public Service Ad''' (Pinoy, Ang Galing Mo!) in the 2002 Catholic Mass Media Awards.
==Theme music==
=== Pre-MOR era ===
*As Radio Romance 101.9, the jingle was composed and sung by [[Jose Mari Chan]], used from November 6, 1995 to September 1996. This theme was later reused - albeit with altered lyrics, by the [[Catholic Media Network]]'s '''Spirit FM''' stations from 2002 to 2012, sung by local band Tellayouthska.
*In 1998, the "For-Life" jingle was launched. This was sung by [[Jolina Magdangal|Jolina Magdangal-Escueta]] and Jimmy Bondoc. This also had other shorter versions by various recording artists, having used until March 6, 2004. The first verse would later be reused in the current MOR jingle with altered lyrics. A re-hashed version was used from March 7, 2004, to September 18, 2005, performed by [[Heart Evangelista]] and [[Erik Santos]].
** American singer [[Patti Austin]] also sang a shorter version of the "For-Life" jingle.
*On September 19, 2005, the station launched a new and hip station jingle courtesy of [[Vhong Navarro]] on vocals using the slogan '''Alam Mo Na 'Yan!''' in the lyrics, used until August 31, 2007.
*On September 1, 2007, the last "For-Life" jingle under the station's independence was launched, composed by [[Raimund Marasigan]] of [[Sandwich (band)|Sandwich]] (former drummer of [[The Eraserheads]]) and interpreted by [[Itchyworms]] and by [[Yeng Constantino|Yeng Constantino-Asuncion]] of ''[[Pinoy Dream Academy]]'', used until September 19, 2009.
*As Tambayan 101.9, the 1st version of the jingle was interpreted by Skabeche Band and [[Empoy Marquez|Empoy]], used from November 4, 2009, to December 2010.
*In December 2010, the theme was remixed and sung by the DJs for the station's Christmas 2010 jingle, being used again in Christmas 2011.
*The 2nd version of the Tambayan jingle, which is a DJ-like mixed jingle, was used by the station from January 2011 to February 14, 2012, and it was done by the station's resident DJ Martin D.
*The 3rd version of the Tambayan jingle was a remix of the 2nd jingle which was heard on the Budots Budots program. This was the jingle used by the station from February 15  to March 4, 2012, making it an interim jingle since this was used while the new version of the next jingle was being composed.
*The 4th and final version of the Tambayan 101.9 jingle is sung by [[Jovit Baldivino]], [[Yeng Constantino|Yeng Constantino-Asuncion]], [[Gloc-9]] and Phylum Band, and is used from March 5, 2012, to May 31, 2013, the time when the management put an end to the station's distinct branding from its regional counterparts for its upcoming MOR branding.
*The 2nd Tambayan Christmas jingle was sung by [[KZ Tandingan]] featuring Loonie, used from November 24, 2012, to January 6, 2013. This is their last Christmas jingle under the station's independence.
=== MOR era ===
*On July 7, 2013, together with the rebranding of the station to MOR, a new jingle & music video was launched on [[ASAP (TV program)|ASAP 18]] and was performed by various artists. The original version of the new jingle was recorded by [[Toni Gonzaga|Toni Gonzaga-Soriano]], [[Vice Ganda]], and [[Daniel Padilla]]; and was adopted by all MOR stations. The jingle was used until August 7, 2016, in favor of a romance-themed version recorded by [[Bailey May]] and [[Ylona Garcia]] and used extensively on the Manila station from the day after, with provincial stations using it on an occasional basis; yet was reverted to the original 2013 version of the jingle by June 4, 2017, with the newer rendition being used only as an alternate. Portions of the jingle contain elements from the first For Life jingle for its first verse with altered lyrics and the pre-2013 MOR jingle when it was a group of regional stations. On July 21, 2018, with the upcoming relaunch as MOR Philippines, a new network jingle was introduced during its Pinoy Music Awards, combining the 2013 jingle with David Bang's MOR regional stingers. Its new jingle was formally launched at noon of September 24, 2018. Toni, Vice, and Daniel were tapped once again to sing the revamped jingle. This version is still used in the [[MOR Entertainment]] online radio until now.
*The 1st version of the MOR Christmas jingle is sung by [[Angeline Quinto]] and [[Juris Fernandez|Juris Lim]], used from November 2013 to January 2014.
*The 2nd version of the MOR Christmas jingle is sung by [[Michael Pangilinan]] and [[Morissette (singer)|Morissette]], used from November 2014 to January 2015.
*There is also a Valentines' version which was used every February from 2015 to 2020.
*The 3rd version of the MOR Christmas jingle is sung by [[Marlo Mortel]] and [[Janella Salvador]], used from November 2015 to January 2016.
*The 4th version of the MOR Christmas jingle is sung by [[CJ Navato]] and [[Kristel Fulgar]], used from November 2016 to January 2017.
*There was also a Korean-language version played by Anna Jean Fernandez from 2018.
==MOR Philippines stations==
MOR was also broadcast to 15 [[List of ABS-CBN Corporation channels and stations#FM radio network (MOR Philippines)|provincial stations]] in the Philippines.
==See also==
* [[ABS-CBN]]
* [[DWWX-TV]]
* [[DZMM-AM|DZMM Radyo Patrol 630]] (now [[DWPM|DWPM Radyo 630]])
* [[MOR Philippines]] (ABS-CBN's FM radio station)
* [[ABS-CBN Sports and Action|S+A]]
==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|https://mor.abs-cbn.com/}}
* {{Facebook|mor1019/|101.9 MOR Manila}}
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{{Radio in the Philippines}}
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