D-12-ZB-TV
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|---|---|
| Channels | |
| Branding | GMA TV-12 Batangas GMA Southern Tagalog |
| Programming | |
| Subchannels | See list |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | GMA Network, Inc. |
| DZDK-TV (GTV) | |
| History | |
| Founded | April 2, 1983 |
Call sign meaning | D-12 Zone Of Batangas |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | Analog: 5 kW Digital: 10 kW |
| ERP | 30 kW |
| Transmitter coordinates | 13°42′20.88″N 121°10′21.5256″E / 13.7058000°N 121.172646000°E |
| Links | |
| Website | www.GMANetwork.com |
D-12-ZB-TV (channel 12) is a television station in Batangas City, Philippines, airing programming from the GMA network. It is owned and operated by the network's namesake corporate parent alongside GTV outlet DZDK-TV (channel 26). Both stations maintain studios at the PNG Bldg., P. Burgos St. cor. Rizal Ave., Batangas City, while hybrid analog and digital transmitting facilities is located atop Mt. Banoy, and the Digital SFN relay transmitting towers are located at Barangay San Jose, San Pablo, Laguna.
In 2021, GMA Batangas started planning to upgrade as a new originating TV station. In 2022, GMA revealed the name of the flagship Filipino-language newscast of GMA Batangas, which it had launched on February 14, 2022, entitled "Balitang Southern Tagalog".[1][2]
GMA TV-12 Batangas programs[edit]
- Balitang Southern Tagalog
- Word of God Network
Digital television[edit]
Digital channels[edit]
D-12-ZB-TV's digital signal operates on UHF channel 32 (581.143 MHz) and broadcasts on the following subchannels:
| Channel | Video | Aspect | Short name | Programming | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.01 | 480i | 16:9 | GMA | GMA Southern Tagalog | Commercial broadcast (10 kW) |
| 12.02 | GTV | GTV | |||
| 12.03 | HEART OF ASIA | Heart of Asia Channel | |||
| 12.06 | HALLYPOP | Hallypop | |||
| 12.07 | I HEART MOVIES | I Heart Movies | |||
| 12.08 | PINOY HITS | Pinoy Hits | |||
| 12.11 | (UNNAMED) | Test feed | Black screen | ||
| 12.21 | 240p | GMA 1Seg | GMA Batangas | 1seg broadcast |
Rebroadcasters[edit]
D-12-ZB-TV's programming is relayed to the following stations across the Southern Tagalog.
| Station | Location | Channels | ERP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWJJ-TV | Jalajala, Rizal | 44 (UHF) | 3 kW (85 kW ERP) |
| D-13-ZR-TV | Occidental Mindoro | 13 (VHF) | 2 kW |
| DWTR-TV | Tablas Island, Santa Maria, Romblon | 7 (VHF) | 10 kW |
Current Personalities[edit]
- Ivy Kristina Saunar-Gasang, Anchor and News Editor of Balitang Southern Tagalog
- Ace Medrano, Co-Anchor of Balitang Southern Tagalog and Also as Former Full-Time National Anchor of Regional TV News.
- Andrew Bernardo, News Producer, Senior Desk Manager, and Correspondent of Balitang Southern Tagalog
- Paul Hernandez, News Producer and Correspondent of Balitang Southern Tagalog
- Denise Hannah Mei Abante, News Producer and Correspondent of Balitang Southern Tagalog
- Veblen Reynes, News Producer and Correspondent of Balitang Southern Tagalog
- Hazel Alviar
Former[edit]
- Ilonah Riego-Manalo (News Producer and Correspondent)
- Lorenzo Ilagan (News Producer and Correspondent)
- Russel Simorio (News Producer and Correspondent, temporary for a month, returned to One North Central Luzon)
- Mark Lavarro (Senior Desk Manager and Part-time Correspondent)
Area of coverage[edit]
- Batangas
- Laguna
- Cavite
- Rizal
- Portion of Quezon
- Portion of Oriental Mindoro
- Portion of Marinduque
- Portion of Romblon
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "GMA Regional TV launches pioneering 'unified newscast' for Bicol region". PhilStar. February 2, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "GMA Network unveils line-up of world-class programs anew for 2022". GMANetwork.com. January 10, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
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