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 President Rodrigo Duterte.

TV stations

RJTV

Digital

BrandingCallsignChannelFrequencyPowerTypeLocation
RJTV ManilaDZRJ29563.143 MHz2.5 kWOriginatingMetro Manila

Cable

ProviderChannelCoverage
Cablelink102Metro Manila
Sky Cable19
Cignal28Nationwide
G Sat68
SatLite29
LeyteNet18Leyte
Parasat112Regional

Radio stations

AM Stations

BrandingCallsignFrequencyPowerCoverage
Radyo BandidoDZRJ810 kHz50 kWMega Manila

FM Stations

BrandingCallsignFrequencyPowerLocation
RJFM ManilaDZRJ100.3 MHz25 kWMetro Manila
RJFM BaguioDWDJ91.1 MHz5 kWBaguio
RJFM TuguegaraoDWRJ96.5 MHz5 kWTuguegarao
RJFM Puerto PrincesaDZJR99.1 MHz5 kWPuerto Princesa
RJFM IloiloDYNJ98.3 MHz10 kWIloilo City
RJFM BacolodDYFJ99.9 MHz10 kWBacolod
RJFM CebuDYRJ100.3 MHz20 kWCebu City
RJFM Cagayan de OroDXRJ88.5 MHz10 kWCagayan de Oro
RJFM IliganDXQJ88.7 MHz5 kWIligan
RJFM DavaoDXDJ100.3 MHz20 kWDavao 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

Defunct

External links