DZRJ-AM
DZRJ (810 kHz AM), branded as Radyo Bandido, is a news and talk radio station licensed to Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.[1][2]Owned and operated by Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc., under the licensee Free Air Broadcasting Network Corporation, the station emphasizes public affairs programming, free speech, and democratic discourse as core to its mission.[1][3]
Established by broadcaster Ramon "RJ" Jacinto, it has evolved through multiple formats since the mid-20th century, including music-oriented "Boss Radio" in its early years and a pioneering all-English news format launched in 2010 as The Voice of the Philippines, the country's first such AM outlet.[4]
Notable for its role in promoting retro music waves and alternative programming like punk rock during the 1980s under Jacinto's direction post-martial law transition, the station has maintained a reputation for bold content amid shifts in broadcasting norms.[4]
While praised for fostering open dialogue, it has drawn occasional criticism for airing unverified claims, reflecting broader challenges in Philippine radio's balance between accessibility and fact-checking.[5]