DXMB-AM

DXMB 'RMN Malaybalay' is a radio station owned and operated by the Radio [Mindanao Network]. The station's studio and transmitter are located at Purok 2, Brgy. San Jose, Malaybalay.

History

By early 1970s, DXMB-AM, probably the second radio station both in Malaybalay and in Bukidnon, then at 610 kHz and with 1-kW power, was being operated along Claro M. Recto Ave.; its franchise was owned by the Lopez family through Eduardo Lopez & Co., and operated by Ruta Broadcasting, also owned by Eduardo. The station used custom-built equipment.
The station became the only operating in the municipality since Catholic-run DXBB-AM was closed by the government in 1976 yet its license had never been revoked.. Its frequency was transferred in 1978 to present-day 648 kHz.
By the end of 1970s, Malaybalay-based Ruta had at least six AM radio stations; the rest were located in Visayas.
The patriarch later decided to sell the station as he could no longer manage it. In 1980, the station was acquired by the Radio Mindanao Network. Ruta though remained as the station's sales representative by 1990. The station's power was increased to 5 kW by 1990s.
Unlike other RMN AM radio stations primarily focusing on news, commentaries and public affairs, the station has its unique programming focusing on entertainment, mainly on drama.