Radyo SIAM is a Philippine radio network in the Visayas and Mindanao region owned by Sarraga Integrated and Management Corporation (SIAM). Its main headquarters are located in Brgy. Capitol Site, Cebu City, with repeaters located in Bogo and Guihulngan.
History Bantay Radyo was established in 1991 by Cagayan de Oro–based Sarraga Integrated and Management Corporation, with the leadership of then-provincial Board Member Gigi Sanchez. In 2002, PAFI Techno Resources Corporation took over the network's management. This lasted until mid-2015, when PAFI's contract with SIAM expired.Congress renews Bantay Radyo franchise for another 25 years
In 2006, Bantay Radyo expanded to Mindanao with DXIP in Davao, owned by the Southern Broadcasting Network. In 2009, it went off the air for unknown reasons.
On August 1, 2015, Bantay Radyo stations temporarily went off the air due to management issues. Representatives from SIAM confiscated their transmitter equipment. SIAM decided to let CFI Community Cooperative take over the operations of Bantay Radyo once PAFI's contract expired.Bantay Radyo off the air after equipment seizedSIAM, PAFI, CFI told to present sides
In 2024, Bantay Radyo went back on air with the help of Power Radio 97.9 based in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental.Bzzzzz: Bantay Radyo may figure again in local politics
In April 2026, Bantay Radyo was relaunched as Radyo SIAM under the management of Visayas News Network. The current iteration of Bantay Radyo operates as an online radio outlet.
Radio stations Callsign Frequency Power Location DYDD 1260 kHz 10 kW Cebu City DYHH 864 kHz 10 kW Bogo DYZZ 1458 kHz 10 kW Guihulngan
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