Radio Rhythm of the City

99.5 RT was considered as one of the first FM radio stations to set the trend in using the Contemporary Hit Radio format first popularized in the United States, commonly known to as “Pop” or “Top 40″. RT first began broadcasting in 1976 under the helm of Emilio Tuason, who also became one of the deejays (his call name was ET), until a drug problem forced his retirement from the station in the 1980s.

It is the latest incarnation of the legendary radio station 99.5 RT which signed off at the close of 2006. It first broadcast with the new name on January 1, 2007 and its new programs officially debuted on January 8, 2007, one week after the name change.

Much like 99.5 RT, HiT FM is a CHR format-based station playing a well rounded set of today’s hit music. It caters to a young audience, whose demographics include kids in high-school and college from the aspirational to the affluent backgrounds. It now uses cutting edge production techniques and materials to accent the music with an upbeat and hip sound image that identifies the station distinctly from the competition.

HiT FM boasts of having some of the best voices in Metro Manila radio today on its roster of talents which includes TV personality Sam Oh, Sonny B., Christina, Kelly, Tin, Neil, Tracy, MigZ, Winner, Lellie, Dada, David Ardiente, and Slyde. The HiT FM on-air team is collectively known as the THE HIT SQUAD.