DWBC-TV
| City | Bantay |
|---|---|
| Channels | |
| Branding | GMA TV-48 Ilocos Sur |
| Programming | |
| Subchannels | See list |
| Affiliations |
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | GMA Network Inc. |
| DWRK-TV (GTV) | |
| History | |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Technical information | |
| Power | Analog: 5 kW Digital: 5 kW |
| Links | |
| Website | GMANetwork.com |
DWBC-TV is a commercial relay television station owned by GMA Network Inc. Its transmitter is located at Mt. Caniao, Bantay, Ilocos Sur.
About DWBC-TV
- 2011 - GMA TV-48 Ilocos Sur began its broadcast via transmitter based at Mt. Caniao, Bantay, Ilocos Sur.
- June 7, 2012 - GMA Ilocos launched as an originating station, which primarily covers the provinces of Ilocos Norte (via Channel 5), Abra (Channel 7) and Ilocos Sur (via Channel 48).
- June 25, 2012 – November 7, 2014 - GMA Ilocos launched its flagship local newscast Balitang Ilokano.
- November 10, 2014 – April 24, 2015 - GMA Ilocos relaunched its flagship local newscast 24 Oras Ilokano.
- October 3, 2016 - GMA Ilocos began to simulcast GMA Dagupan's Balitang Amianan.
- February 5, 2021 - GMA Ilocos started digital test broadcasts on UHF 15 covering Vigan and the provinces of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte.
- April 13, 2022 - GMA Ilocos inaugurates its state-of-the-art facilities and studios located at Brgy. Bayubay Sur, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur.[1][2]
- 2022 - GMA Ilocos begins to split into two: GMA Ilocos Sur and GMA Ilocos Norte.
Currently aired program
- One North Central Luzon - flagship afternoon newscast (simulcast on GMA TV-10 Dagupan)[3]
Previously aired programs
- Balitang Ilokano
- 24 Oras Ilokano - defunct regional newscast, cancelled due to streamlining of regional operations
- Mornings with GMA Regional TV - flagship morning newscast (2020 - 2024, along with GMA TV-10 Dagupan)
Past Personalities
- Jorge Guerrero
- Brigette Mayor – now a lawyer
- Argie Lorenzo - now with 103.7 Joy FM Abra
- Zion Palacay - now working at Mariano Marcos State University
- Mark Masudog - now working at the OCD Region 1
- Manny Morales - now a Barangay Kagawad in Laoag
- Zenna Nacino
- Franzes Ivy Carasi - now working as Public & Media Relations Officer at Civil Defense Cordillera.
- Kyro Palisoc - now working in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Angelica Maglanoc
- Teresa Sundayon
- Ivy Hernando
Rebroadcasters
Light red and red: Market audience of GMA Ilocos
Violet: Areas that may receive signals from GMA Ilocos
DWBC-TV's programming is relayed to the following stations across North Luzon.
| Station | Location | Channels | ERP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWBG-TV | Peñarrubia, Abra | 7 (VHF) | 1 kW |
| DZVG-TV | Mt. Amuyao, Barlig, Mountain Province | 5 (VHF) (analog) 29 (UHF) (digital) |
5 kW (analog) 10 kW (digital) |
Digital television
Digital channels
UHF Channel 15 (479.143 MHz)
| Channel | Video | Aspect | Short name | Programming | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.01 | 480i | 16:9 | GMA | GMA Baguio/Dagupan Relay (Main DWBC-TV programming) | Commercial broadcast (5 kW) |
| 48.02 | GTV | GTV | |||
| 48.03 | HEART OF ASIA | Heart of Asia Channel | |||
| 48.06 | HALLYPOP | Hallypop | |||
| 48.07 | I HEART MOVIES | I Heart Movies | |||
| 48.08 | PINOY HITS | Pinoy Hits | |||
| 48.11 | (UNNAMED) | Unknown | Black screen | ||
| 48.31 | 240p | GMA 1SEG | GMA Baguio/Dagupan Relay | 1seg broadcast |
Area of coverage
Primary areas
Secondary areas
- Portion of Ilocos Norte
See also
- List of GMA Network stations
- DZBC-DTV (Former TV Station Used the call sign DWBC-TV)
References