List of analog television stations in the Philippines facts for kids
This article is about analog television stations in the Philippines. Analog TV is an older way of sending TV signals, like how radios send sound. In the Philippines, two main TV networks, GMA Network Inc. and TV5 Network, Inc., are very popular. People often know these stations by their channel numbers, like RPN 9 or GMA 7 in Manila.
The Philippines started turning off analog TV signals on February 28, 2017. They plan to finish this by the end of 2027. This means that soon, all TV will be digital, which gives a clearer picture and more channels! For now, all analog TV stations still use a system called NTSC.
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How TV Frequencies Work
TV signals travel through the air using different radio waves, called frequencies. Think of it like different lanes on a highway for different cars. The government agency that manages these lanes for TV in the Philippines is called the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
There are two main types of frequencies used for analog TV:
- VHF (Very High Frequency): These are used for channels 2 to 13.
- UHF (Ultra High Frequency): These are used for channels 14 and higher.
These frequencies help make sure that different TV stations don't interfere with each other.
| Type | Band Type | Video Frequency | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| VHF | Band I | 55.25 MHz~83.25 MHz | TV-2 to 6 |
| Band II | 91.25 MHz~169.25 MHz | FM Radio CATV-95 to 99 CATV-14 to 22 |
|
| Band III | 175.25 MHz~211.25 MHz | TV-7 to 13 | |
| (Unk. VHF Band) | 217.25 MHz~463.25 MHz | CATV-23 to 64 Military |
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| UHF | Band IV Band V |
470.143 MHz~693.143 MHz | TV-14 to 51 ISDB-T Digital TV |
| (Unk. UHF Band) | 699.25 MHz~801.25 MHz | TV-52 to 69 Not used since 1993 Wireless Broadband providers Public Communications |
TV Stations in Metro Manila
Metro Manila is the capital region of the Philippines. It has many TV stations broadcasting to a large audience. Here are some of the main analog TV stations you can find there:
Metro Manila Channels
| Type | Callsign | Ch. # | Freq. (MHz) | Owner | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VHF Band I |
DZMV-TV | TV-2 | 55.25 MHz | Advanced Media Broadcasting System Currently broadcasting: All TV |
September 13, 2022 (frequency used by ABS-CBN from 1969 to 1972 and September 14, 1986 to May 5, 2020; by BBC from 1973 to 1986) |
| DWGT-TV | TV-4 | 67.25 MHz | People's Television Network, Inc. | February 2, 1974 (frequency used by ABS-CBN from 1969 to 1972) | |
| DWET-TV | TV-5 | 77.25 MHz | TV5 Network, Inc. Currently broadcasting: TV5 |
June 19, 1960/February 21, 1992 | |
| VHF Band III |
DZBB-TV | TV-7 | 175.25 MHz | GMA Network, Inc. Currently broadcasting: GMA |
October 29, 1961 |
| DZKB-TV | TV-9 | 187.25 MHz | Radio Philippines Network and Nine Media Corporation (under blocktime agreement from TV5 Network Inc.) Currently broadcasting: RPTV |
October 15, 1969 (frequency used by CBN, now ABS-CBN from 1958 to 1969) | |
| DZOE-TV | TV-11 | 199.25 MHz | ZOE Broadcasting Network (under blocktime agreement from ABS-CBN Corporation) Currently broadcasting: A2Z |
April 13, 1998/October 10, 2020 (frequency used by MBC from 1962 to 1972 and frequency used by DBS from 1995 to 1998) | |
| DZTV-TV | TV-13 | 211.25 MHz | Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation Currently broadcasting: IBC |
March 1, 1960 | |
| UHF Bands IV and V |
DZEC-TV | TV-25 | 537.25 MHz | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation Currently broadcasting: Net 25 |
April 23, 2000 (frequency used by ACWS-UBN from 1999 to 2000) |
| DWDB-TV | TV-27 | 549.25 MHz | Citynet Network Marketing and Productions Currently broadcasting: GTV |
August 25, 1995/June 4, 2019 (formerly branded as Citynet Television from 1995 to 1999, Entertainment Music Channel in 1999, Channel [V] Philippines from 1999 to 2001 and GMA News TV from 2019 to 2021) | |
| DWAO-TV | TV-37 | 609.25 MHz | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation Currently broadcasting: UNTV |
January 1, 1999 (formerly NUTV Channel 37 from 1999 until 2002) | |
| DWNB-TV | TV-41 | 633.25 MHz | Nation Broadcasting Corporation Currently broadcasting: One Sports |
January 1, 2001/February 21, 2011 (formerly MTV Philippines, AksyonTV and 5 Plus) | |
| DZCE-TV | TV-48 | 675.25 MHz | Christian Era Broadcasting Service International Currently broadcasting: INC TV |
July 21, 2005/October 31, 2012 (on TV-49/681.25 MHz; shifted to current channel in 2017 to allow full-time simulcast with its digital signal) |
TV Stations in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
This region is in the northern part of Luzon, known for its mountains.
Benguet Channels
Baguio City, a popular mountain resort, is located in Benguet.
| Callsign | Ch. # | Freq. (MHz) | Location | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DZHB-TV | TV-6 | 83.25 MHz | Baguio | Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation |
| D-8-XM-TV | TV-8 | 181.25 MHz | Baguio | People's Television Network, Inc. |
| DZEA-TV | TV-10 | 193.25 MHz | Benguet | GMA Network, Inc. Currently broadcasting: GMA |
| DZBS-TV | TV-12 | 205.25 MHz | Benguet | Radio Philippines Network and Nine Media Corporation (under blocktime agreement from TV5 Network Inc.) Currently broadcasting: RPTV |
| DWDG-TV | TV-22 | 519.25 MHz | Benguet | GMA Network Inc. Currently broadcasting: GTV |
| DZET-TV | TV-28 | 555.25 MHz | Baguio | TV5 Network Inc. Currently broadcasting: TV5 |
| (Provisional authority) | TV-36 | 603.25 MHz | Baguio | Nation Broadcasting Corporation and TV5 Network, Inc. Currently broadcasting: One Sports |
TV Stations in Region VI (Western Visayas)
This region is in the central part of the Philippines, including islands like Panay and Negros.
Iloilo Channels
Iloilo is a major city in Western Visayas.
| Callsign | Ch. # | Freq. (MHz) | Location | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DYDY-TV | TV-2 | 55.25 MHz | Iloilo | People's Television Network, Inc. |
| DYXX-TV | TV-6 | 83.25 MHz | Iloilo | GMA Network, Inc. and Asian-Pacific Broadcasting Company Currently broadcasting: GMA |
| DYJB-TV | TV-12 | 205.25 MHz | Iloilo | Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation |
| DYKV-TV | TV-28 | 555.25 MHz | Iloilo | GMA Network, Inc. and Asian-Pacific Broadcasting Company Currently broadcasting: GTV |
| DYMB-TV | TV-36 | 603.25 MHz | Iloilo | Mediascape, Inc. Currently broadcasting: TV5 |
| DYNY-TV | TV-42 | 639.25 MHz | Iloilo | Information Broadcast Unlimited Currently broadcasting: UNTV |
TV Stations in Region VII (Central Visayas)
This region is also in the central Philippines, with Cebu as its main hub.
Cebu Channels
Cebu is a very important center for business and culture in the Visayas.
| Callsign | Ch. # | Freq. (MHz) | Location | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DYSS-TV | TV-7 | 175.25 MHz | Cebu | GMA Network, Inc. Currently broadcasting: GMA |
| DYKC-TV | TV-9 | 187.25 MHz | Cebu | Radio Philippines Network and Nine Media Corporation (under blocktime agreement from TV5 Network Inc.) Currently broadcasting: RPTV |
| DYPT-TV | TV-11 | 199.25 MHz | Cebu | People's Television Network, Inc. |
| DYTV-TV | TV-13 | 211.25 MHz | Cebu | Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation |
| DYET-TV | TV-21 | 513.25 MHz | Cebu | TV5 Network, Inc. Currently broadcasting: TV5 |
| DYGA-TV | TV-25 | 537.25 MHz | Cebu | Gateway UHF Broadcasting Currently broadcasting: 3ABN International & Hope Channel Philippines |
| DYLS-TV | TV-27 | 549.25 MHz | Cebu | GMA Network, Inc. Currently broadcasting: GTV |
| DYAN-TV | TV-29 | 561.25 MHz | Cebu | Nation Broadcasting Corporation and TV5 Network, Inc. Currently broadcasting: One Sports |
| DYNU-TV | TV-39 | 621.25 MHz | Cebu | Information Broadcast Unlimited Currently broadcasting: UNTV |
| DYCS-TV | TV-47 | 669.25 MHz | Cebu | Archdiocese of Cebu Currently broadcasting: CCTN |
| DYGC-TV | TV-51 | 693.25 MHz | Cebu | GMA Network Inc. Currently broadcasting: GMA Network |
TV Stations in Region XI (Davao Region)
This region is in the southeastern part of Mindanao, with Davao City as its center.
Davao del Sur Channels
Davao City is a large and important city in Mindanao.
| Callsign | Ch. # | Freq. (MHz) | Location | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXET-TV | TV-2 | 55.25 MHz | Davao City | TV5 Network, Inc. Currently broadcasting: TV5 |
| (Provsional Authority) | TV-4 | 67.25 MHz | Davao City | Advanced Media Broadcasting System Currently broadcasting: All TV |
| DXMJ-TV | TV-5 | 77.25 MHz | Davao City | GMA Network, Inc. Currently broadcasting: GMA |
| DXSS-TV | TV-7 | 175.25 MHz | Davao City | Southern Broadcasting Network |
| DXWW-TV | TV-9 | 187.25 MHz | Davao City | Radio Philippines Network and Nine Media Corporation (under blocktime agreement from TV5 Network Inc.) Currently broadcasting: RPTV |
| DXNP-TV | TV-11 | 199.25 MHz | Davao City | People's Television Network, Inc. |
| DXTV-TV | TV-13 | 211.25 MHz | Davao City | Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation |
| DXRS-TV | TV-23 | 525.25 MHz | Davao City | Rajah Broadcasting Network |
| DXGD-TV | TV-25 | 537.25 MHz | Davao City | Gateway UHF Broadcasting Currently broadcasting: 3ABN International & Hope Channel Philippines |
| DXRA-TV | TV-27 | 549.25 MHz | Davao City | GMA Network, Inc. Currently broadcasting: GTV |
| DXAN-TV | TV-29 | 561.25 MHz | Davao City | Nation Broadcasting Corporation and TV5 Network, Inc. Currently broadcasting: One Sports |
| DXUN-TV | TV-38 | 615.25 MHz | Davao City | Davao Christian Bible Channel |
| DXAQ-TV | TV-43 | 645.25 MHz | Sonshine Media Network International | |
| DXNU-TV | TV-51 | 693.25 MHz | Davao City | Information Broadcast Unlimited Currently broadcasting: UNTV |
See also
- Television in the Philippines
- List of television stations in Southeast Asia
- List of radio stations in the Philippines
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