DWBC-TV
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DWBC-TV (channel 48) is a television station in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, airing programming from GMA network. Owned and operated by the network's namesake corporate parent, the station maintains hybrid analog and digital transmitting facilities atop 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.
- 2022 - GMA Ilocos begins to split into two: GMA Ilocos Sur and GMA Ilocos Norte. On September 5, 2022, it started carrying One North Central Luzon, as part of GMA's plan to strengthen its regional news operation.
Currently aired program
Previously aired programs
- Balitang Ilokano
- 24 Oras Ilokano
- Mornings with GMA Regional TV
Rebroadcasters
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 Ilocos Sur Relay (Main DWBC-TV programming) | Commercial broadcast (5 kW) |
| 48.02 | GTV | GTV | Fully migrated from analog to digital | ||
| 48.03 | HEART OF ASIA | Heart of Asia Channel | Commercial broadcast (5 kW) | ||
| 48.06 | I HEART MOVIES | I Heart Movies | |||
| 48.31 | 240p | GMA 1SEG | GMA Ilocos Sur 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)