DYKU

K5 News FM Iloilo (DYKU)

Iloilo City Philippines
Broadcast area	Iloilo, Guimaras and surrounding areas
Frequency	88.7 MHz
Branding	88.7 K5 News FM
Programming
Languages	Hiligaynon, Filipino
Format	Pop MOR, News, Talk
Network	K5 News FM
Affiliations	Abante Bilyonaryo News Channel
Ownership
Owner	FBS Radio Network
Operator	5K Broadcasting Network
History
First air date	1996
Former names	Mellow Touch (1996–2000) Radio One (2000-January 2010) Mellow 88.7 (July 2010-2015) Radyo Bandera Sweet FM (May 2021-November 2023)
Technical information
Licensing authority	NTC
Power	10,000 watts
ERP	20,000 watts
Links
Website	Website

DYKU (88.7 FM), broadcasting as 88.7 K5 News FM, is a radio station owned by FBS Radio Network and operated by 5K Broadcasting Network. The station's studio and transmitter are located at Door 5, Paula Apartment, M. Jayme St, Jaro, Iloilo City.^[1][2]

History

The station was inaugurated in 1996 as Mellow Touch 88.7 with an easy listening format, with the station located in Maria Clara Ave., Iloilo City. In 2000, it rebranded as Radio One 88.7 and switched to a Top 40 format. In January 2010, it went off the air due to transmitter problems. In July 2010, it returned on air as Mellow 887 with an Adult Top 40 format. It went off the air sometime in 2015.

On late May 2021, 5K Broadcasting Network took over the station's operations and became part of the Radyo Bandera Sweet FM network. On December 1, 2023, all Radyo Bandera Sweet FM stations rebranded as K5 News FM.^[3][4]

References

1. Park, Housemates and Ilonggo musicians shake Paseo Iloilo
2. Radyo Bandera Iloilo ‘winning battles’ in 2nd anniversary
3. 2 YEARS OF ‘WINNING BATTLES’ THROUGH RYU’S HEART OF LEADERSHIP
4. "Veteran Anchorman Jun Capulot Joins 5K Broadcasting Network Inc. for "Bandera Night Watch"". Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2024.