DYLA
| Broadcast area | Central Visayas and surrounding areas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 909 kHz |
| Branding | DYLA 909 |
| Programming | |
| Language | Cebuano, Filipino |
| Format | News, Public Affairs, Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Vimcontu Broadcasting Corporation |
| FM Radio 93.1 (operated by PCMC) | |
| History | |
First air date | September 27, 1967 |
Former frequencies | 1505 kHz (1967–1978) 1476 kHz (1978–1992) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Website | dyla909cebu |
DYLA (909 AM) is a radio station owned and operated by Vimcontu Broadcasting Corporation, the broadcast arm of the Visayas-Mindanao Confederation of Trade Unions.[1][2][3][4] The station's studio is located at 2nd Floor, JSU-PSU Mariners' Court-Cebu, ALU-VIMCONTU Welfare Center, Pier 1, Cebu City, and its transmitter is located at Alumnos, Brgy. Mambaling, Cebu City.
History
In December 1984, DYLA broadcaster Vicente Villordan was assassinated by gunmen shortly after his morning program.[5] On the evening of June 1, 1985, DYLA broadcaster Nabocodonosor "Nabing" Velez was watching a beauty pageant where his daughter was competing when he was assassinated by motorcycle-riding gunmen at point-blank range.[5][6]
Former anchors
- Leo Lastimosa (Now with Sibya TV)
- Cerge Remonde †
References
- ^ CEBU BROADCAST STATIONS | NTC Region 7
- ^ "History". Associated of Labor Unions.
- ^ Public Broadcasting for the 21st Century. p.260
- ^ VIMCONTU radio station in Cebu
- ^ a b "A controversial commentator for a labor-run radio station was..." Manila, Philippines: United Press International, Inc. UPI. July 2, 1985. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ "Masmidya". Ang Bayan (in Filipino). July 1985. p. 17. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
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