DZST (860 kHz) was an AM radio station owned and operated by the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. It also served both as a campus station and as a Catholic station.[1]

DZST
Broadcast areaMetro Manila
Frequency860 kHz
Programming
FormatCollege radio
Ownership
OwnerUniversity of Santo Tomas
History
First air date
1950
Last air date
1969
Call sign meaning
University of Santo Tomas
or Saint Thomas Aquinas

The station was housed in the Main Building of the campus and broadcast from 1950 to 1969.[2] The frequency was formerly occupied by Radyo Veritas (which is also a Catholic-run station).

UST Tiger Radio

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UST Tiger Radio
 
Broadcast areaPasay
Brandingustigeradio
Programming
FormatCollege radio, Indie, Contemporary hit radio
Ownership
OwnerUniversity of Santo Tomas
OperatorTiger Media Network
Links
WebcastListen Live via Mixlr

Tiger Media Network (TMN), under the supervision of the Communications Bureau, the official broadcasting arm of UST. Established in 2018.

TMN focuses on producing and distributing content by and for the Thomasian community. The network is operated by student volunteers who are passionate about multimedia storytelling, providing a platform for future media professionals to develop their skills.

TMN operates two main stations: Tiger TV and Tiger Radio. TMN is now a distinct entity from Tomasian Cable Television (TOMCAT).

In the late 2000s, UST, through its TOMCAT launched UST Tiger Radio before separating in 2018 with the established of TMN. UST Tiger Radio broadcasts online via web streaming from Monday to Friday, except during semester breaks. It serves as the official campus station of the UST community.

UST Tiger Radio operates online from the Educational Technology Center on the 12th floor of the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. building at the University. The station is managed by Thomasian volunteers from various courses.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Timeline. UST.edu.ph. Accessed May 2012. Archived November 10, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Landmarks". University of Santo Tomas. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2015.