99.5 Play FM

DWRT-FM (99.5 MHz Metro Manila), currently branded as 99.5 Play FM, is a commercial radio station, airing a contemporary hit radio format. It is owned and operated by Real Radio Network Inc. Its studio is located at Unit 906-B, Paragon Plaza Building, EDSA corner Reliance St, Mandaluyong City and transmitter is located at Palos Verdes Executive Village, Brgy. Seven Hills, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City, Rizal, sharing the same site of 93.9 iFM and Jam 88.3.

History

The First 99.5 RT (1976-2006)

Trans-Radio Broadcasting Corporation was established in 1971 by Emilio Tuason after he acquired the AM radio franchise (980 kHz) of Transit Broadcasting Corporation, owned by the Vergara family. Under Trans-Radio, the AM station adopted the call sign DZTR-AM “Radyo Pilipino”. In 1976, Trans-Radio acquired an FM radio franchise (99.5 MHz) and adopted the call sign DWRT-FM. It was branded as 99.5 RT and began broadcast on September 6, 1976. During the helm of Emilio Tuason, its studio was at Suite 608 of the Pacific Bank Building (now known as, Security Bank Building) at 6776 Ayala Avenue, Makati City. Tuason also became one of the station's deejays (his on-air names were "J.W. Christian" and "E.T.") until personal problems forced his retirement from the station in 1987.