MOR Entertainment
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Type | Broadcast radio network (1989–August 28, 2020) New media network (since September 14, 2020) |
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Country | Philippines |
Headquarters | ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sgt. Esguerra Avenue corner Mother Ignacia Street, Diliman, Quezon City |
Motto | e-Click Mo Na 'Yan! |
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Language(s) | Various Filipino dialects |
Format | Contemporary MOR, OPM, P-pop (audio streaming) Relationships, showbiz, travel, lifestyle (Facebook/Kumu/Spotify/YouTube) |
Ownership | |
Owner | ABS-CBN Corporation |
Sister stations | MyxRadio (via ABS-CBN Radio Service) TeleRadyo (via ABS-CBN Radio Service) |
History | |
Founded | July 16, 1989 |
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Closed |
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Website | mor.abs-cbn.com |
MOR Entertainment, formerly known as MOR Philippines (as official and occasionally, on online streaming), is a national brand of new media radio stations operated by media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. As an on-air entity, MOR stations primarily played contemporary middle-of-the-road and original Pinoy music, as well as radio drama and talk content (news content via TV Patrol Regional was also available on selected stations). MOR started in 2001 as the FM brand of ABS-CBN Regional and terrestrially operated 15 radio stations in the Philippines.
Since the forced shutdown of ABS-CBN brought about by the congressional denial of its franchise, MOR resurfaced as an online radio station on September 14, 2020 with operations on Facebook Live via MOR's respective city Facebook pages and a dedicated channel (MOR TV) on Kumu, a Philippine-based mobile streaming service.
History and background[]
As Radio Romance (1989–1993)[]
At 6:00 am on July 16, 1989, ABS-CBN's Manila FM station, DWRR 101.9 MHz, changed formats to an easy-listening station known as "101.9 Radio Romance", playing easy-listening love songs except for a Sunday OPM program. At first all of the DJs were female, including Amy Perez; it became the first FM station to implement the technological innovation of playlists originating from compact discs.
August 1, 1989, signaled the station's first nationwide reach when DZRR 103.1 MHz in Baguio became the relay outlet of DWRR 101.9 in Manila, ensuring uninterrupted listening for travelers from Manila to as far north as Ilocos Sur. It was followed by DXRR 101.1 MHz in Davao on January 25, 1992, which was also the relay outlet of DWRR. In the early 1990s, it began simulcasting via satellite across the country. It became known as "Radio Romance: Nationwide".
As Star Radio (1993–1997)[]
On July 14, 1993, DXEC 91.9 MHz Cagayan de Oro commences broadcast as "The Great EC 91.9 STAR Radio", with its studios then-located at nearby Limketkai Center. This was the first ABS-CBN regional station to use the "Star Radio" banner, and it was also the first to air in a mass-based format.
On October 1, 1994, DYLS 97.1 MHz Cebu reformatted into a mass-based station known as "ABS-CBN STAR Radio 97.1", based on the branding its Cagayan de Oro station adopted one year prior.
In 1995, ABS-CBN started launching its new stations across the country and branded them as "ABS-CBN STAR Radio" with its tagline: "The Heart of the City". Those newly launched stations were DWEC 94.3 MHz Dagupan (known as "ABS-CBN STAR Radio Northern Luzon" with DZRR 103.1 MHz Baguio as its relay outlet), DWRD 93.9 MHz Legazpi, DWAC 93.5 MHz Naga, DYMC 91.1 MHz Iloilo, DYOO 101.5 MHz Bacolod, DYTC 94.3 MHz Tacloban, DXRR 101.1 MHz Davao (from a relay (satellite) station under "Radio Romance" branding), DXBC 92.7 MHz General Santos, and DXFH 98.7 MHz Zamboanga. It became the first branding of ABS-CBN's regional FM network until 1997.
As ABS-CBN Radio/ProStar (1997–1999)[]
On March 1, 1997, under the formation of Regional Network Group (RNG), all ABS-CBN's FM stations were rebranded to "ABS-CBN Radio" which served to help avoid brand confusion with the rival Star FM, owned by Bombo Radyo. Just a few days or weeks later, five of its ABS-CBN Radio stations made it to the #1 spot in the ratings. The slogan "The Heart of the City" of "ABS-CBN STAR Radio" was still used. ProStar was a branding of selected ABS-CBN regional FM stations outside Manila.
As ABS-CBN For Life! (1999–2001)[]
On February 8, 1999, ABS-CBN dropped the word "Radio" and added the slogan "For Life!".
As My Only Radio/MOR Philippines (2001–2021)[]
On July 14, 2001, "ABS-CBN For Life!" changed to "MOR" that was first launched in Cagayan de Oro City. The network's brand name was coined by Malvern Esparcia (Bernie Bitokbitok), which, aside from its meaning as My Only Radio, is meant to be a shorter designation to the province of Misamis Oriental, where Cagayan de Oro is based. It saw a rebrand of ABS-CBN's provincial FM stations, particularly in some long-time ones which were formerly branded as the ProStar network and ABS-CBN Radio prior to the relaunch. Numerous format changes occurred among its stations with similar program titles applied across provincial areas on July 15, 2001. MOR wasn't launched in Manila since its inception until it made a major change in mid-2013, when the company finally relaunched long-time independent station DWRR-FM (101.9 MHz) as the network's flagship station and effectively made MOR a truly national brand.
On January 17, 2011, ABS-CBN launched 1 new station in Palawan, the newly launched was MOR 99.9 MHz Puerto Princesa after 30 years of being "DYPR". "MOR 99.9 MHz Puerto Princesa" has also its shared station at Sofronio Española, the station was MOR 99.7 MHz Española (now Radyo Bandera) that was launched on 2011 and ceased operations on 2017.
In a press conference held at the ABS-CBN Compound on June 1, 2018, coinciding the Manila station's ratings leadership and its announcement of this year's Pinoy Music Awards set on July 21, the Manila Radio and Regional divisions agreed to relaunch MOR as MOR Philippines. Under its relaunched brand, the network will connect Manila and its provincial stations with unified program brands and strong music choices; thus, the new tagline "One Vibe, One Sound."[1] The MOR Philippines relaunch will be by phases which began on August 11.
On June 1, 2019, MOR stations in Manila, Cebu, and Baguio expanded its video streaming platform as exclusive channels to cable TV subscription service Sky Cable in their respective cities.
Network programming[]
Despite its unified branding, programming among stations remained to be handled separately between Manila and Regional stations. The network's Manila station is jointly managed by ABS-CBN's Manila Radio division, along with AM flagship station DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, and the Star Creatives group; MOR Regional's programming, meanwhile, is supplied under management of the company's Regional Network Group division.
MOR Philippines began its presence on August 11, 2018 with the launching of MOR Regional's weekend programs Dyis is It and MOR Presents, which began its Manila debut on the next day. Other adjustments are underway to unify MOR's branding across all its stations with plans to create more national programs for the network.
MOR Philippines also aired Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: At Home Together Concert on March 22, 2020. The concert was aimed to help the people who were in need because of the Enhanced Community Quarantine.
Shutdown[]
On May 5, 2020, due to the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission, all MOR stations have suspended their broadcasting activities, together with all ABS-CBN, S+A, and Radyo Patrol stations across the country after its legislative franchise expired.[2]
On July 15, 2020, ABS-CBN announced the painful pronouncement to its employees that the company would go into retrenchment on August 31, laying-off many of its employees after its new franchise was denied by the House of Representatives on July 10, 2020.[3] The following day in an episode of Failon Ngayon sa TeleRadyo, DJ Chacha, anchor of Dear MOR and formerly Heartbeats confirmed that MOR Philippines would fold on the said retrenchment date.[4][5]
Instead of August 31, MOR Philippines signed-off on the evening of August 28, 2020, on the same day as ABS-CBN Regional's 12 local TV Patrol and 10 local morning shows.[6][7][8][9][10]
The distinction of programming among Manila and regional stations ceased with the shutdown of MOR as a radio entity and its subsequent return as a new media entity (see below).
The return of MOR as a new media entity[]
On September 14, 2020, selected DJs of MOR Philippines, including those from Manila, were rehired by ABS-CBN to main the new phase of MOR as a digital broadcast/ new media entity, mirroring its network's flagship ABS-CBN (Kapamilya Channel) and TeleRadyo digital pivot and focusing on consolidated programming content over playing music like before as a terrestrial station (partly due to Facebook's restrictions on playing music, the new MOR focuses on playing Star Music songs). Select programs resurfaced under the new setup, but with multiple hosts depending on the region where the rehired jocks are from. Consequently, hosts from Visayas and Mindanao are forced to use Tagalog as their lingua franca for their respective MORe sa Umaga and several Dear MOR daily broadcasts.
Also, as part of this consolidation, programs formerly exclusive from MOR Manila (except for the flagship Dear MOR, which was renamed Dear MOR Presents: Dear Popoy and is now broadcast across all MOR Facebook pages and MOR TV on Kumu) are adopted by the regional MOR pages as well, such as Onsehan Na! (formerly Ready Get MORe: Level Up!) and SLR: Sex, Love and Relationships.
As MOR Entertainment (2021–present)[]
On February 14, 2021, ABS-CBN provisionally retired the main MOR (My Only Radio) brand to further the digital pivot and relaunched the service as MOR Entertainment featuring live programs daily on social networking site Facebook and Pinoy community app Kumu, podcasts on music streaming service Spotify, content exclusives on video-sharing platform YouTube and the iWantTFC app.
MOR Entertainment is also set to introduce more relatable shows focusing on relationships, showbiz, travel and lifestyle, as well as host some exclusive events and promoting Filipino artists and their music.[11]
It is also available for live audio streaming on iWantTFC as well as the ABS-CBN Radio Service app and on the MOR website, where it reverts as My Only Radio. MOR on online streaming is currently on test broadcast; the plan is to simulcast MOR Entertainment programs with this online revival of My Only Radio. At the moment, its programming is similar to MOR Philippines' previous overnight automated programming, where all kinds of soft music are being played. During this period, MOR stingers in its past incarnation as a terrestrial radio station are heard in between songs.
Former slogans[]
- ABS-CBN Star Radio Network, The Heart of the City (1993–1997)
- ABS-CBN Radio, The Heart of the City (1997–1999)
- ABS-CBN, For Life! (1999–2001)
- Heart of our Radio (1999–2001)
- My Only Radio, For Life! (2001–2021)
- My Only Radio Nationwide (2015–2021)
- It's not just radio, it's MOR! (2016)
- Isang Pamilya Tayo, For Life! (2016–2017, used only in provincial stations)
- My Number One and Only Radio, For Life! (2016–2020, used only in Manila)
- My Only Radio, M-O-R! (2017–2021, used only in provincial stations as a Jingle but is now carried over as an online station)
- My Only Radio, MOR Philippines! (2018–2021)
Current MOR Entertainment consolidated programming[]
Facebook / Kumu[]
- Be the Bida, For Life!
- Dear MOR
- For the Boys
- Gapnud sa Kinabuhi
- Good Time ‘To!
- Hot 10
- Jam Tayo
- Juan Sound
- kumuKokoy
- MORkadahan
- NFY (New For You)
- Party People! Sayaw Ta!
- SLR: Sex, Love and Relationships
- Trabahanap (with KaladKaren)
- Confessions with DJ Betina Briones
YouTube[]
- Bedtime Stories
- Chews Philippines
- Dear MOR
- MOR Playlist
- Gapnud sa Kinabuhi (Stelnut of My Life)
Spotify[]
- Dear MOR: The Podcast
- New For You: The Podcast
- Bedtime Stories: The Podcast
- SLR with Chico Martin: The Podcast
- UnliPaps
- Walang Label
Audio streaming (via ABS-CBN Radio Service app, iWantTFC and MOR website)[]
- MORe sa Hapon (every Monday to Saturday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
- MORe sa Gabi Xpress (every Monday to Saturday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm)
- MORe sa Gabi (every Monday to Saturday from 9:00 pm to 12:00 mn)
- MYX of Rock (every Monday to Saturday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm)
- MOR Classics (every Sunday from 3:00 am to 12:00 mn)
- Pasko Pa MORe! (every hour from Monday to Saturday; seasonal from September to December)
Former new media programming (September 14, 2020 – February 13, 2021)[]
- MORe sa Umaga (Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao; no Manila edition like before but is forced to carry regional editions on its page as part of consolidated programming)
- Onsehan Na! (formerly Ready Get MORe: Level Up! of MOR Manila)
- Hello KaMORkada (Timeslot for Luzon; 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Visayas; 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Mindanao; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, broadcasting at Facebook of regional MOR stations and carried over by the MOR Manila Facebook page as well as part of consolidation)
Final terrestrial programming[]
MOR Manila[]
- MORning Pinas
- Ready Get MORe: Level Up! (renamed as Onsehan Na! on the new MOR Philippines from September 14, 2020 to February 12, 2021)
- MOR Hits
- Request Pa MORe!
- DereCHAhan
- MOR Favorites
- MOR Pinoy Hits
- MOR Soundtrip
- MOR Presents with Kisses
Former MOR Manila terrestrial programming[]
- 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
- Playlist Pa MORe
MOR Regional[]
- Byaheng KaMORkada (during Holy Week)
- Dyis is It
- MOR Celebrity Chat (on occasional basis)
- MORe sa Magdamag
- MOR Presents with David Bang
- For MORe Information
- Pasko Pa MORe! (seasonal from September to December)
- Ready Set MORe!: Ang All-Hits Karera
- MOR Balitaktakan (Cagayan de Oro)
- MORe sa Tanghali
- The Tita B Show (Cagayan de Oro)
- Mga Gapnud sa Kinabuhi (Davao)
- MORe sa Hapon
- TV Patrol Regional sa MOR
- North Luzon (Baguio, Dagupan, Laoag and Santiago, Isabela)
- Bicol (Naga and Legazpi)
- Palawan (Palawan; simulcast with DYAP Radyo Patrol 765)
- Central Visayas (Cebu; simulcast with DYAB Radyo Patrol 1512)
- Chavacano (Zamboanga)
- Eastern Visayas (Tacloban)
- North Mindanao (Cagayan de Oro)
- South Central Mindanao (General Santos and Cotabato)
- Southern Mindanao (Davao; simulcast with DXAB Radyo Patrol 1296)
- TV Patrol (temporarily replaced MORe Sa Gabi Express as part of the programming changes following COVID-19 pandemic, simulcast with ABS-CBN, DZMM, DZMM Teleradyo and other regional Radyo Patrol stations)
- MORe sa Gabi Xpress
- Dear MOR sa Gabi (Baguio, Laoag, Cagayan de Oro and Davao)
- MORe sa Gabi
- MOR Classics
- MOR Confessions (Cebu)
- MOR Lokal (Baguio)
- MOR Lokal na Tukar (Davao)
- MOR Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve specials
- Sayaw Ta, Lupig Sila! (Cebu)
- Tingog Bisaya (Cebu)
- MOR Bedtime Stories (Cebu)
- D’un Po Sa Jammin’ (Naga)
- Pera o Bayong (Produced by ABS-CBN Regional, revival of Magandang Tanghali Bayan's segment)
Former MOR Regional terrestrial programming[]
- 20 Most Often Requested Countdown
- Weekend Top 20 Most Often Requested Countdown
- Top 10 Most Often Requested Nationwide Countdown
- Disco Rewind
- Umagang Kay Bongga
- Hebigat nga Bigat
- Morning Mix of Rhythm
- Evening Mix of Rhythm
- Mellow MYX of Rock
- Memories on Radio
- MOR Biga10
- MOR Chillax
- MOR Hit Mix
- MOR Gudtym
- MOR Rakenrol
- MOR Happy Hour
- MOR Heartline
- MOR Hit Mix
- MOR Friday Dance Party
- MOR Sabado-sena
- MOR Fresh
- MOR Klasmeyt
- MOR Nga Bigat
- MOR Pinoy Power
- MOR Oldstock
- My Only Playlist
- MOR Sabado Nights
- MOR Sakto
- MOR Siesta
- MOR Wake-up Call
- MOR Tough Ten
- Mix Of Retro
- Music on the Road
- Pinoy Sing-Along
- Senti Rock
- Tunog Kalye
- Nobenta Kantahan
- My Only Request
- Moods of Romance
- Movies On Radio
- Morning on the Rush
- Musikang Orig sa Radyo
- MYX of RnB
- MYX of Rock
- Wanted Dunglo
Current MOR Entertainment hosts[]
Note: Names are listed in alphabetical order.[11]
- Bettina Gwapa (Betina Cabacos, MOR 92.7 Gensan; as Betina Briones at MOR Entertainment)
- Bong Bastic (MOR 103.1 Baguio)
- Boy Agta (MOR 93.5 Naga; as Erick D. at MOR Entertainment)
- Chico Martin (Mark Jimel Gales, MOR 101.9 Manila)
- China Heart (Eric Francis Ladioray Galang, formerly Chinapaps, MOR 101.9 Manila; off-air head/manager of the MOR Philippines Digital Team)
- Daddy Sarge (MOR 91.1 Iloilo)
- David Bang (Dennis Ba-ang, MOR 91.9 Cagayan de Oro)
- Jacky G. (Odessa Rodriguez, MOR 97.1 Cebu; Visayas head)
- James Spider Kaka (James Acaso, MOR 97.1 Cebu; as Master James Spider at MOR Entertainment)
- Juan Romantiko (MOR 103.1 Baguio; as Tito Son at MOR Entertainment)
- Kisses (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Kokoy Martin (Ricky Baltolore; MOR 101.1 Davao)
- Maria Feelingera (Mary Jane Abaday, MOR 91.9 Cagayan de Oro; as Mary Jay at MOR Entertainment)
- Natalie De Coco (Jeri Biala, MOR 94.3 Dagupan; as Jeri B. at MOR Entertainment)
- Nicki Morena (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Onse (Onse Tolentino, MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Popoy (Arnold De La Cruz, MOR 101.9 Manila; formerly Rnold Rei of Tambayan 101.9)
- Uncle Mac (Mac Gregor Kho, MOR 94.3 Tacloban; as Macky Kho at MOR Entertainment)
Former MOR DJs[]
Note: Names are listed in alphabetical order. These also include former jocks under WRR 101.9, Tambayan 101.9, and MOR For Life!; (the predecessors of MOR 101.9 Manila & MOR Philippines that became jocks until the May 5, 2020 shutdown.)
- Ana Ramsey (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Ate Jha-jha (Janine Royo-Yanuario; MOR 94.3 Tacloban)
- Ate Nikki (MOR 99.9 Puerto Princesa)
- Baby Mak (MOR 91.1 Iloilo)
- Bea (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Bernie Bitokbitok (Malvern Esparcia; MOR 91.9 Cagayan de Oro)
- Bespren Simon (Sherwin Navio; MOR 93.9 Legazpi)
- Bigman Jani (Mark John Suizo; MOR 101.1 Davao)
- Bob Zilla (Lloyd Tiny Corpuz; MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Biboy Bwenas (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Boy Maxoy (Josue Colipano; MOR 97.1 Cebu)
- Boy Negro (Eric Gevero; MOR 91.9 Cagayan de Oro)
- Cardo Cupido (Bong Alvarez; MOR 101.1 Davao)
- Carlo Santino (MOR 97.1 Cebu)
- Captain Jake/Lolo Panuhot (Jake Pajarillaga; MOR 101.1 Davao)
- Chay Sandy (MOR 91.1 Iloilo)
- Chikki Boomboom (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Chito Moreno (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Choco Lee (MOR 94.3 Dagupan)
- Daddy Alex Calleja (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Dalugdog Jason (MOR 93.9 Legazpi)
- Dante Diskarte (MOR 103.1 Baguio)
- Danny Jay (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- David Hart (Archimedes Atanacio; MOR 101.1 Davao)
- Digong Dantes (Dunhil Cabisada; MOR 101.9 Manila)
- DJ Andree (MOR 97.1 Cebu)
- DJ Chacha/ DJ Chacha Babes (Czarina Marie Balba; Tambayan 101.9 and MOR 101.9 Manila)
- DJ Charlie (Tambayan 101.9 and MOR 101.9 Manila)
- DJ Chixie (Trixie Mae Cabreros, MOR 97.1 Cebu)
- DJ Kinoy (Earl Kin Lazaro Franco; MOR 101.1 Davao)
- DJ Rick (Roy Loftel Racaza; MOR 97.1 Cebu)
- Don Henry (Henry Bolo; WRR 101.9 Manila)
- Dyosa KC (MOR 93.9 Legazpi)
- Empoynada (MOR 94.3 Dagupan)
- Eva Ronda (Ma. Trezha Aegean Riego; MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Fiols (Tambayan 101.9)
- Geri (WRR 101.9 Manila and Tambayan 101.9)
- Grasya Pantasya (Ann Dumlao-Mallare, MOR 103.1 Baguio)
- Ham Milby (Ericsson Rosario, MOR 94.3 Dagupan)
- Idol Dagol (Carle Eric Alindao; MOR 101.1 Davao)
- Idol Turagsoy (MOR 97.1 Cebu)
- Inday Seryaka (Arman Juan Carlos Almerez; MOR 101.1 Davao)
- Inday Tanini (Teover Quillano; MOR 97.1 Cebu and MOR 101.1 Davao)
- Jack Melo (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- James King (MOR 101.5 Bacolod)
- Jayson Mamon (MOR 94.3 Dagupan)
- Jenny Jones (MOR 95.5 Laoag)
- Jerry Paps
- Jhai Ho (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Joco Loco (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Jonas Blue (Allen Jimenez; MOR 101.5 Bacolod)
- Josh (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Kapa Morgan (MOR 93.9 Legazpi)
- Kapitan Nathan (MOR 93.9 Legazpi)
- Karenyosa (Melissa Rosello; MOR 101.1 Davao)
- Kiko Yam (Caesar Francis Calimlim; MOR 94.3 Dagupan)
- Kimbo (Kim Franco; MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Kimyat Cutiegat (MOR 97.1 Cebu)
- Kinoy (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Kuya Clark (MOR 99.9 Puerto Princesa)
- Kuya Elmer (Elmer Jabien; MOR 94.3 Tacloban)
- Kuya James (MOR 91.1 Iloilo)
- Kulas Ni Duh (MOR 97.1 Cebu)
- Laila Chikadora (Jessica Asis; WRR 101.9 Manila)
- Macky Jam (Sheryl Palaganas; MOR 94.3 Dagupan)
- Magic Chan (MOR 103.1 Baguio)
- Master Popi (MOR 91.9 Cagayan de Oro)
- Maki Rena (Joycemine Billones; MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Mama Mavette (Mavette Manicani; MOR 94.3 Tacloban)
- Mareng Lui (Louisse Catayong-Ignacio; MOR 94.3 Tacloban)
- Mario Penduko (Harvey John Bahaynon; MOR 101.1 Davao)
- Martin D. (Martin Dipasupil; WRR 101.9 Manila and Tambayan 101.9)
- Micah Risma (Micah Rosario Tarlit; MOR 103.1 Baguio)
- Migo Nico (MOR 91.1 Iloilo)
- Mommy G. (MOR 101.5 Bacolod)
- Mr. Right (Edu Dudes; MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Ms. M (Roselle Manahan; WRR 101.9 Manila, Tambayan 101.9 and MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Papa Fresh (MOR 99.9 Puerto Princesa)
- Papa Manuel (MOR 99.9 Puerto Princesa)
- Papa Migs (MOR 99.9 Puerto Princesa)
- Papa Jimmy (MOR 99.9 Puerto Princesa)
- Papi Cholo (Cholo Guy; MOR 94.3 Tacloban)
- Papi Abby (Kent Abbyson Pingol; MOR 94.3 Tacloban)
- Papi Charlz (Charlie Felisilda; Tambayan 101.9 & MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Pareng Empoy (MOR 101.5 Bacolod)
- Raki (MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Reggie Valdez/Reggie V. (Philip Bardon; WRR 101.9 Manila, Tambayan 101.9 and MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Ric Rider (WRR 101.9 Manila and Tambayan 101.9)
- Rico Romantico (Ramon Jelo Doneza; MOR 101.9 Manila)
- Rico Romantico (MOR 95.5 Laoag)
- Rico Swabe (Rico John Balingbit; MOR 91.9 Cagayan de Oro)
- Riki Mouse/Lady Batud (Ronald Espere; MOR 101.1 Davao)
- Rikki (Rikki Kwek; WRR 101.9 Manila)
- Ron Turon (MOR 94.3 Dagupan)
- Robin Padila (Ryan Dumais; MOR 101.1 Davao)
- Ronald Duck (Herald Bryan Angeles; Tambayan 101.9)
- Sophia (MOR 101.5 Bacolod)
- Tol Sam (MOR 91.1 Iloilo)
- Toni Chi (MOR 95.5 Laoag)
- Toni (Toni Aquino; WRR 101.9 Manila and Tambayan 101.9)
- Toto Onyok (MOR 101.5 Bacolod)
- Uncle Mac (MOR 99.9 Puerto Princesa)
- Victor Verano (MOR 98.7 Zamboanga)
- Yaya Ozawa (Merry Hope Malasado; MOR 101.1 Davao)
- Yumi/Inday Yumi (Rica Lazo; MOR 101.9 Manila)
Final MOR stations[]
Source:[1]
Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power (kW) | Location |
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MOR 101.9 My Number One and Only Radio For Life! Manila | DWRR-FM | 101.9 MHz | 22.5 kW | Mega Manila |
MOR 95.5 My Only Radio Ditoy Latta! Laoag | DWEL-FM | 95.5 MHz | 5 kW | Laoag |
MOR 94.3 My Only Radio Araratan! Dagupan | DWEC-FM | 94.3 MHz | 10 kW | Dagupan |
MOR 103.1 My Only Radio Dayta Ah! Baguio | DZRR-FM | 103.1 MHz | 5 kW | Baguio |
MOR 91.3 My Only Radio For Life! Isabela[1] | DWBA-FM | 91.3 MHz | 5 kW | Santiago, Isabela |
MOR 99.7 My Only Radio For Life! Española[2][3] | DYEA-FM | 99.7 MHz | 5 kW | Sofronio Española, Palawan |
MOR 99.9 My Only Radio Sikat! Puerto Princesa | DYCU-FM | 99.9 MHz | 5 kW | Puerto Princesa, Palawan |
MOR 93.5 My Only Radio Yan ang MORe! Naga | DWAC-FM | 93.5 MHz | 10 kW | Naga, Camarines Sur |
MOR 93.9 My Only Radio Pirmi Na! Legazpi | DWRD-FM | 93.9 MHz | 5 kW | Legazpi, Albay |
MOR 91.1 My Only Radio Abaw Pwerte! Iloilo | DYMC-FM | 91.1 MHz | 10 kW | Iloilo City |
MOR 101.5 My Only Radio Sikat! Bacolod | DYOO-FM | 101.5 MHz | 10 kW | Bacolod |
MOR 97.1 My Only Radio Lupig Sila! Cebu | DYLS-FM | 97.1 MHz | 20 kW | Metro Cebu |
MOR 94.3 My Only Radio Sikat! Tacloban | DYTC-FM | 94.3 MHz | 10 kW | Tacloban |
MOR 91.9 My Only Radio Chuy Kay' Bai! Cagayan de Oro | DXEC-FM | 91.9 MHz | 10 kW | Cagayan de Oro |
MOR 101.1 My Only Radio OK Kaayo! Davao | DXRR-FM | 101.1 MHz | 10 kW | Metro Davao |
MOR 92.7 My Only Radio For Life! General Santos | DXBC-FM | 92.7 MHz | 10 kW | General Santos |
MOR 95.1 My Only Radio For Life! Cotabato | DXPS-FM | 95.1 MHz | 10 kW | Cotabato City |
MOR 98.7 My Only Radio Nah Ese Vale! Zamboanga | DXFH-FM | 98.7 MHz | 10 kW | Zamboanga City |
Note:
- ^ 1. Relay from MOR 103.1 Baguio.
- ^ 2. Inactive from 2017 to 2021 due to location.
- ^ 3. Now Radyo Bandera since 2021
Theme music[]
The first theme music was recorded in English by Anna Fegi in 2001.[12] In 2007, in line with its 6th anniversary, a new jingle was launched with a pop-rock arrangement entitled "Ang Gusto Ko, MOR" performed by Emman Abatayo of Pinoy Dream Academy. The original jingle was revived in 2011 and performed by various artists including Erik Santos and Aiza Seguerra.
On July 7, 2013, together with the rebranding of MOR as a national brand, the theme was given a refresh and its music video was launched on ASAP 18, also performed by various artists.[13] The original version of the refreshed jingle was recorded in both Filipino and English by Toni Gonzaga-Soriano, Vice Ganda, and Daniel Padilla, and was adopted by all MOR stations. Portions of the jingle contain elements from DWRR-FM's first For Life jingle for its first verse with altered lyrics (representing the iconic status of the once-independent Manila station) and the pre-2013 MOR jingle.[14] The jingle was used until August 7, 2016, in favor of a romance-themed version recorded by Now United member Bailey May and Ylona Garcia.[15] The 2nd version was used extensively on the Manila station from the day after, while provincial stations only adopted it on an occasional basis, as the ABS-CBN Regional group received its own set of jingles produced by Dennis Ba-ang (popularly known on-air as David Bang from MOR Cagayan De Oro). The management, however, reverted its primary jingle to the original 2013 version by June 4, 2017; with the newer rendition being used only as an alternate until it was retired weeks later.
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 launched at noon of September 24, 2018. Toni, Vice, and Daniel were reintroduced to sing the revamped jingle. Two sub-versions were recorded in the 2018 refresh. One version omits the "For Life" phrase used by the Manila station to allow usage for MOR Regional stations where its respective cities provide a distinct local slogan among stations.[16]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "MOR stations nationwide unite for stronger MOR Philippines". abscbnpr.com. abscbnpr.com. June 1, 2018. Archived from the original on July 25, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
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- ^ "House committee denies ABS-CBN a new franchise". ABS-CBN News. July 10, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ Baron, Gabriela (July 16, 2020). "Ces Drilon among ABS-CBN layoffs; MOR 101.9 signs off". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ "MOR, tuluyan nang magsasara; DJ Chacha, naiyak". ABS-CBN News. July 16, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ "12 regional 'TV Patrol' programs to air final newscasts on August 28". ABS-CBN News. August 26, 2020.
- ^ "Historic goodbyes from ABS-CBN Regional". The Manila Times. August 28, 2020.
- ^ "TV Patrol's regional stations, ABS-CBN reporters bid goodbye after years in public service". Interaksyon. August 28, 2020.
- ^ Live Video, MOR Philippines - Cagayan De Oro (August 28, 2020). "MOR REUNION LAST EPISODE AUG 28 2020". Facebook.
- ^ "MOR's 'Salamat, For Life' online special at 6 o'clock tonight". The Manila Times. August 28, 2020.
- ^ a b c "After shutdown, My Only Radio returns as MOR Entertainment". ABS-CBN News. February 12, 2021.
- ^ Oskee's Radio Jingle's Corner (June 14, 2021). "MOR Jingles Timeline [1994-present]". YouTube.
- ^ ABS-CBN News (July 7, 2013). "101.9 For Life launches new radio station jingle". YouTube.
- ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (July 13, 2013). ""MOR 101.9 For Life!" Station Jingle Recording". YouTube.
- ^ MOR Entertainment (August 25, 2016). "MOR 101.9 For Life's Jingle feat. Bailey May & Ylona Garcia (Bailona)". YouTube.
- ^ MOR Entertainment (October 7, 2018). "#MOR PHILIPPINES JINGLE MUSIC VIDEO". YouTube.
Notes[]
- ^ Terrestrial broadcasting operations ceased on May 5, 2020 and online broadcasting operations ceased on August 28, 2020, since resurfaced as a new media entity from September 14, 2020
External links[]
- Official website
- MORe - Luzon on Facebook
- MORe - Visayas on Facebook
- MORe - Mindanao on Facebook
- MORe - Manila on Facebook
- MOR Philippines
- Philippine radio networks
- Assets owned by ABS-CBN Corporation
- 1989 establishments in the Philippines
- 2020 disestablishments in the Philippines
- Internet radio stations in the Philippines
- Radio stations established in 1989
- Radio stations disestablished in 2020