DXFM (101.9 FM), broadcasting as 101.9 Radyo5 True FM, is a radio station owned by the Nation Broadcasting Corporation and operated by TV5 Network Inc. The station's studio is located at TV5 Heights, Broadcast Ave., Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City, while its transmitter is located at Brgy. San Pedro, Davao City. This station operates daily from 4:00 AM to 12:00 MN.[1]
History
The station was established in 1975 as MRS 101.9 Most Requested Song. It carried an adult contemporary format.
On October 1, 2009, Audiowav Media (WAV Atmospheric) took over the station's operations, along with NBC's stations in Visayas and Mindanao, and relaunched it as WAV FM. It carried a Top 40 format with the slogan "Philippines' Hit Music Station".[2]
On December 1, 2011, TV5 took over the station's operations and relaunched it under the Radyo5 network. Initially a relay of Manila-based 92.3 News FM, the station launched its local programming on December 3, 2012.[3][4]
On October 5, 2020, Davao-based local media company KAMM Media Network took over the station's weekday morning slot under a blocktime agreement. To date, this is the only Radyo5 station that does not simulcast Ted Failon at DJ Chacha sa Radyo5.
On March 11, 2024, Radyo5 changed its sub-brand to True FM (adopted from its Manila sister station) and adopted the slogan "Diri Kita sa Tinuod!".
However, on October 28, 2024, NBC and TV5 announced that True FM Davao will officially moving its operations to TV5 owned FM station in Davao, 106.7 MHz, as this station will occupied by Philippine Collective Media Corporation, in order to launch FMR Davao. The said move will take effect on November 4, 2024, alongside with its new Metro Manila counterpart's new frequency station assignment.[5]
