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DYSS-TV (GMA TV-7 Cebu)
Cebu City
Branding GMA Channel 7
GMA Cebu
Slogan Kasing-kasing ang unahon (Puso ang una in Visayan)
Channels Analog: 7 (VHF)
Digital: 26 (UHF)
Translators DYGC TV-51 Cebu
DYYB TV-5 Dumaguete
DYYE-TV 11 Jagna, Bohol
DYTO-TV 10 Tacloban
DYIL-TV 13 Ormoc
DYAS-TV 5 Calbayog
DYVB-TV 8 Borongan
Affiliations GMA Network
Owner GMA Network Inc.
Founded 1963
Call letters’ meaning DY
Super Radyo
Sugbu
(Super Radio Cebu)
Sister station(s) DYLS-TV (GMA News TV)
Former callsigns None
Former affiliations Republic Broadcasting System (1963-1974)
Transmitter Power 60,000 Watts (259,000 Watts ERP)
Website GMANetwork.com

DYSS-TV channel 7 is a TV station owned by GMA Network in the Philippines. It's like a main hub that creates and broadcasts its own shows. The station's main offices and studios are in Cebu City. You can find them at the GMA Complex in Nivel Hills, Apas. The big tower that sends out the TV signal is in Brgy. Bonbon, also in Cebu City.

This TV station started way back in 1963. In the 1970s, people knew it as "Greater 7 Cebu."

What Shows Are On GMA 7 Cebu?

GMA 7 Cebu broadcasts many different programs for its viewers. These shows include local news and special events.

Current Popular Programs

  • Balitang Bisdak: This is a local news program that airs from Monday to Friday. It keeps people in the Visayas updated on what's happening.
  • Sinulog: This is a special annual broadcast. It covers the famous Sinulog Festival, a big cultural and religious event in Cebu.
  • Siete Palabras @ Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral: This is a special program shown every Good Friday. It features religious reflections from the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral.
  • The Word of God Network: This program has been airing since 2016.

Past Shows You Might Remember

GMA 7 Cebu has aired many different shows over the years. Some of these were local news programs, while others were entertainment or special event shows.

  • 24 Oras Central Visayas
  • Buena Mano Balita
  • Istayl Nato
  • Central Visayas Isyu Karon
  • Ka Ina
  • Kape at Balita
  • Let's Fiesta
  • Mga Balita sa Kilum-Kilum
  • Oi!
  • Sabado Box Office Hits
  • Singgit Cebu
  • The Visayan Agenda (a special program for the 2010 elections)
  • Visita Iglesia

How GMA Cebu Reaches You: Relay Stations

GMA Cebu uses special "relay stations" to send its signal to more places. Think of them like smaller towers that catch the main signal and then send it out again. This helps people in different towns and islands watch GMA Cebu programs clearly.

Station Location Channels ERP
DYGC-TV Cebu City 51 (UHF) 5 kW
DYYB-TV Dumaguete 5 (VHF) 10 kW
DYYE-TV Jagna, Bohol 11 (VHF) 100 W (0.39 kW ERP)
DYTO-TV Tacloban 10 (VHF) 10 kW
DYIL-TV Ormoc 12 (VHF) 1 kW
DYAS-TV Calbayog 5 (VHF) 1 kW (5 kW ERP)
DYVB-TV Borongan 8 (VHF) 1 kW (5 kW ERP)

Meet the Personalities of GMA Cebu

These are some of the people who work as anchors and reporters for GMA Cebu. They help bring you the news and other programs.

  • Bobby Nalzaro
  • Alan Domingo
  • Chona Carreon
  • Cecille Quibod-Castro
  • Mai-Mai Rondina
  • Nikko Sereno
  • Vic Serna

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