DWAD (1098 AM) Now Radio is a radio station owned and operated by Crusaders Broadcasting System, a media outlet owned by Cesar A. Dumlao, a government official during the martial law era under

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. Its studios are located at the 1st floor, Dumlao Sports Center, 304 Shaw Blvd.,

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, while its transmitter located at 209 E. Dela Paz St.,

. It airs Mondays to Saturdays from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and on Sundays from 6:00 AM to 12:00 MN.

History

DWAD was a music station during the Martial Law era. Among its notable personalities were Lito Gorospe, Rino Basilio, Rene Jose, Mely Factoran and Manolo Favis. Currently, the station broadcasts

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, consisting of mostly religious programs (

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and

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), with music fillers playing Classic Hits. Since December 1, 2018, the station adopted the Now Radio brand.G.R. No. 237352
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DWAD DWAD (1098 AM) Now Radio is a radio station owned and operated by Crusaders Broadcasting System, a media outlet owned by Cesar A. Dumlao, a government official during the martial law era under Ferdinand Marcos. Its studios are located at the ...

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