Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. (which stands for RAmon JAcinto Holdings) is a Philippine television and radio network owned by guitarist-singer-businessman Ramon "RJ" Jacinto. The network's studio headquarters is located at Ventures I Building, Makati Avenue cor. General Luna Street, Barangay Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila.
History The RJ Group was founded by Ramon "RJ" Jacinto. His grandfather, Dr. Nicanor Jacinto, founded the Philippine Bank of Commerce, which was the first Filipino-owned private bank, and RJ's father, Don Fernando P. Jacinto founded the steel industry in the country—Jacinto Steel and Iligan Integrated Steel Mills, which are now known as National Steel.
At the age of 15, RJ Enterprises pioneered in multi-track recording in the Philippines, utilizing the first three multi-track Ampex in Southeast Asia.
After the EDSA People Power Revolution on February 25, 1986, RJ came home from exile on March 5, 1986, and the new democratic regime returned the family properties and his radio stations. Those assets were seized and operated by the military for 14.5 years.
RJ's radio station, DZRJ, became the voice of the democratic revolution, known as Radyo Bandido, and was the recipient of freedom awards after that. Its old format was carried over to 100.3 FM.
RJ immediately expanded his radio stations and started many businesses after that, making up for lost time. This includes a nationwide network of 11 total FM and AM radio stations and a TV station, RJ DigiTV, which is carried nationwide by the cable networks, and in Metro Manila via Digital Terrestrial Television.
Today, the RJ Group is composed of broadcasting, entertainment, and music store enterprises.
Franchise Renewal On October 9, 2018, in accordance with current constitutional rules, it was granted a 25-year legislative franchise under Republic Act No. 8104 that was approved by the House of Representatives and by the Senate. On August 31, 2019, Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.'s franchise to construct, install, operate and maintain commercial radio and TV broadcasting stations was renewed by virtue of Republic Act No. 11414 signed by then-President Rodrigo Duterte.
TV stations
RJTV
Digital
Branding Callsign Channel Frequency Power Type LocationRJTV Manila DZRJ 29 563.143 MHz 2.5 kW OriginatingMetro Manila
Cable
Provider Channel Coverage Cablelink 102 Metro Manila Sky Cable 19 Cignal 28 Nationwide G Sat 68 SatLite 29 LeyteNet 18 Leyte Parasat 112 Regional
Radio stations
AM Stations Branding Callsign Frequency Power CoverageRadyo Bandido DZRJ 810 kHz 50 kWMega Manila
FM Stations Branding Callsign Frequency Power Location RJFM Manila DZRJ 100.3 MHz 25 kW Metro Manila RJFM Baguio DWDJ 91.1 MHz 5 kW Baguio RJFM Tuguegarao DWRJ 96.5 MHz 5 kW TuguegaraoRJFM Puerto Princesa DZJR 99.1 MHz 5 kWPuerto Princesa RJFM Iloilo DYNJ 98.3 MHz 10 kW Iloilo City RJFM Bacolod DYFJ 99.9 MHz 10 kW Bacolod RJFM Cebu DYRJ 100.3 MHz 20 kW Cebu City RJFM Cagayan de Oro DXRJ 88.5 MHz 10 kW Cagayan de Oro RJFM Iligan DXQJ 88.7 MHz 5 kW Iligan RJFM Davao DXDJ 100.3 MHz 20 kW Davao City
Programming
Radyo Bandido TV
Radyo Bandido TV is a Tagalog-language news/talk channel of Rajah Broadcasting Network. The channel predominantly airs simulcasts of DZRJ 810 AM programs. The channel launched on September 16, 2019. Radyo Bandido TV started its official broadcasting on October 15, 2019.
Rock MNL
Rock MNL is a music and entertainment cable/terrestrial television channel operated by Rajah Broadcasting Network. It was launched on September 1, 2019.
Other assets Divisions RJ Group of Companies
Films and studios RJ Academy of Music RJ Productions RJ Recording Studios RJ Guitar Center RJ Bistro RJ Shop RJ Electronics
Other Properties Jacinto Color Steel Inc.
Productions and affiliates The Philippine Star Daily Tribune VOA BBC Jesus is Our Shield Worldwide Ministries (Oras ng Himala) TV Maria
Defunct 2nd Avenue 8TriMedia Broadcasting Network
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