Radyo5 TRUE FM has achieved another significant milestone by winning the “Best Radio Station” award at the recently concluded 11th Makatao Awards of the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP).
This recognition underscores the significant progress Radyo 5 has made since successfully rebranding its radio station in March of this year and transforming its programming to deliver truthful and impactful news and public service shows on the FM band.
According to NIELSEN ratings, the station holds the No. 7 position in the FM band and the No. 8 spot among all radio stations in the country, surpassing DZBB, which ranks No. 10. Meanwhile, based on KANTAR ratings, TRUE FM secured the Top 5 spot for the second quarter of 2023.
Moreover, Radyo5 TRUE FM has increased its weekly listenership, which now stands at an impressive 23 percent. The number of its Facebook followers has reached 5.2 million, making it the most followed radio station page in the country.
These metrics confirm the significant progress that the station has made in becoming the top choice of radio listeners for “real, relatable, and reliable content” anchored on its battle cry, “Dito Tayo sa Totoo!”
TRUE FM’s leading programs include Mon Gualvez’s Bangyon Bayan with Mon, Ted Failon & DJ Chacha, the flagship news program Radyo5: Balita Pilipinas, Lourd De Veyra’s Sana Lourd, Danton Remoto’s Pinoy Konek, Bro. Jun Banaag’s Dr. Love, Senator Raffy Tulfo’s Wanted sa Radyo, Dr. Edinell Calvario’s Healing Galing, Cristy Fermin’s Cristy Ferminute, and more.
“With these achievements, Radyo5 TRUE FM reaffirms its commitment to transparency, accuracy, and fairness in journalism while continuing to provide quality content that resonates with its target audience,” said Raul M. Dela Cruz, Radyo5 TRUE FM General Manager.
“Tune in to the country’s real, relatable, and reliable radio station and find out why more and more listeners are getting hooked on Radyo5 TRUE FM’s engaging programs,” he said.