ZOE Broadcasting Network facts for kids
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| Industry | Radio and television broadcasting |
| Founded |
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| Founder | Eddie Villanueva |
| Headquarters | 22/F Strata 2000 Bldg., Emerald Ave., Ortigas Center,
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Philippines
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Area served
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Nationwide |
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Key people
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| Parent | Jesus Is Lord Church |
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| Type | Broadcast television network |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Affiliates | QTV/Q (2005–11) GMA News TV (2011–19) A2Z (2020–present) |
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| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | ZOE Broadcasting Network |
| History | |
| Launched | April 19, 1998 |
| Founder | Eddie Villanueva |
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| Type | Broadcast television network |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) |
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| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | ZOE Broadcasting Network |
| History | |
| Launched | March 10, 2008 (as ZOE TV 33) March 1, 2011 (as Light TV; 1st incarnation) March 31, 2014 (as Light Network) February 12, 2018 (as Light TV; 2nd incarnation) |
| Founder | Eddie Villanueva |
| Former names | Light Network (2014–2018) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Digital terrestrial television | Channel 33.1 (Metro Manila and Palawan) Channel 20.2 (Metro Manila, Iloilo, Metro Cebu, Cagayan De Oro and Metro Davao) Channel 32.2 (Benguet) |
| SkyCable (Metro Manila) |
Channel 230 |
| SkyTV (Metro Manila) |
Channel 222 |
| Sky Direct (Nationwide) |
Channel 18 |
| Cignal TV (Nationwide) |
Channel 183 |
ZOE Broadcasting Network, Inc., also known as ZOE TV or ZBNI, is a media company in the Philippines. It belongs to the Jesus Is Lord Church. ZOE TV has television and radio stations in many parts of the country, including Metro Manila, Baguio, Cebu, and Davao. The company owns TV station DZOE-TV Channel 11 and UHF Channel 20. These channels currently broadcast the A2Z network. A2Z is a special partnership between ZOE and ABS-CBN Corporation.
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History of ZOE Broadcasting Network
How ZOE TV Started
In the 1990s, Channel 11 in Metro Manila was shared by two religious groups. These were the Jesus Is Lord Church and another group. Over time, they had different ideas about how to run the station. The Philippine government helped decide, and the Jesus Is Lord Church gained full ownership.
On April 13, 1998, the station officially became DZOE-TV. This marked the start of ZOE Broadcasting Network, Inc. Their first slogan was "Give Love, Celebrate Life."
Later, ZOE partnered with Entertainment Network (Enter-net) to air programs like CNBC Asia. However, differences in their agreement led to changes in programming.
In 2001, ZOE TV was the first station to show the important public gathering known as EDSA II. In 2004, Eddie Villanueva, the founder, ran for president of the Philippines. After the election, he returned to ZOE TV and still appears on its shows.
Partnerships and New Channels
In April 2005, ZOE TV made an agreement with GMA Network. GMA Network leased ZOE's broadcast time. In return, GMA helped upgrade ZOE TV's equipment. On September 1, 2005, Channel 11 stopped broadcasting temporarily for these upgrades. GMA installed a stronger transmitter.
Because of rules about how many stations a company could own, ZOE kept control of Channel 11's broadcast. ZOE TV then launched a new channel, Channel 33. This new channel had its own transmitter in Antipolo.
On November 11, 2005, GMA Network launched a new TV network on Channel 11. It started as QTV, a lifestyle channel. Later, on February 28, 2011, it became GMA News TV (now known as GTV), focusing on news.
Meanwhile, in July 2006, Channel 33 began test broadcasts. On November 27, 2006, it launched as UniversiTV. This channel was made for college students, showing programs in the evenings and overnight. However, UniversiTV stopped its agreement with Channel 33 on March 10, 2008. ZOE TV then brought back some of its older programs. UniversiTV later became a pay TV channel but stopped broadcasting completely by 2010.
Light TV and Digital Broadcasting
On March 1, 2011, Channel 33 became Light TV 33. It started showing new programs from ZOE, including its own news show called News Light. Most of Light TV's shows focus on religious topics. On March 31, 2014, Light TV changed its name to Light Network. It got a new logo and a slogan: "Experience Light." This slogan refers to the Jesus Is Lord Church's belief in Jesus Christ as "the light of the world."
On February 28, 2017, DZOZ-TV stopped its old analog TV signal. It officially switched to a digital TV signal. This made it the first TV station in the Philippines to fully go digital. A week later, Light Network updated its look to celebrate this change. It also launched a new slogan: "Magaan dito, Kaibigan" (It's light here, Friend).
On February 12, 2018, Light Network changed its name back to Light TV. Its new slogan was "God's Channel of Blessings," which was later updated on December 15, 2025.
On April 24, 2019, GMA Network ended its agreement with ZOE Broadcasting. This meant that GMA News TV (now GTV) stopped broadcasting on Channel 11. The change happened in June 2019.
On June 22, 2020, ZOE Broadcasting Network made history again. They were the first broadcasting company to fully switch to digital. They even brought Light TV back to analog broadcast for a short time on VHF 11. This was part of their plan to offer the channel for new partnerships.
On December 15, 2025, Light TV updated its broadcast to a wider screen format (16:9). This made the viewing experience better for people with modern TVs. On the same day, it also launched a refreshed logo.
Partnership with ABS-CBN
Since 2017, ZOE and ABS-CBN Corporation had discussions about working together. ABS-CBN had faced challenges with its broadcast license. On October 10, 2020, Channel 11 was rebranded as A2Z. This new channel shows programs and movies from ABS-CBN. It also airs religious shows from Light TV, Trinity Broadcasting Network, and CBN Asia.
A month after A2Z launched, the Philippine National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) looked into the partnership.
Expanding Digital TV and Websites
On September 20, 2021, ZOE Broadcasting Network teamed up with Philippine Collective Media Corporation's PRTV Tacloban. This allowed A2Z's programs to be shown on PRTV Tacloban.
In January 2022, the NTC allowed ZOE to use UHF channel 20 for its digital TV operations. This helped A2Z and Light TV reach more places outside Metro Manila.
On March 30, 2025, ZOE TV launched two new websites. These were ZBNI.ph, the company's main website, and ZNews. ZNews shares articles from Balitang A2Z, Light TV Radio, and DZJV Radyo CALABARZON.
On May 5, 2025, Light TV started showing A2Z's news program, Balitang A2Z. It also expanded its broadcast hours. Weekday shows ran from 8:00 am to 11:15 pm. Weekend shows ran from 8:00 am to 11:30 pm on Saturdays, and 7:00 am to 11:30 pm on Sundays. These hours were later extended from 6:00 am to 12:00 mn on October 1, 2025. This brought Light TV back to its schedule before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legislative Franchise Renewal
On July 17, 2016, the Philippine Congress passed Republic Act No. 10888. This law gave ZOE TV a twenty-five year license to operate its radio and television stations across the country.
ZOE Broadcasting Network Stations
TV Stations
Analog (expected to end broadcasts in late-2026)
| Branding | Callsign | Channel | Type | Power | Location (Transmitter Site) |
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| A2Z Manila | DZOE | 11 | Originating | 50 kW | Crestview Heights Subdivision, Brgy. San Roque, Antipolo, Rizal |
| Light TV Palawan | DWDZ | 33 | 5 kW | Puerto Princesa, Palawan |
Digital TV Stations
ZOE TV plans to expand its digital terrestrial television broadcasts to other key cities nationwide.
| Branding | Callsign | Channel | Frequency | Type | Power | Location (Transmitter Site) |
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| A2Z Manila | DZOE | 20 | 509.143 MHz | Originating | 5.5 kW | Crestview Heights Subdivision, Brgy. San Roque, Antipolo, Rizal |
| Light TV Manila | DZOZ | 33 | 587.143 MHz | 5 kW | ||
| A2Z Baguio | DWBJ | 32 | 581.143 MHz | Relay | 5.5 kW | Mt. Sto. Tomas, Tuba, Benguet |
| A2Z Iloilo | DYZA | 20 | 509.143 MHz | Brgy. Alaguisoc, Jordan, Guimaras | ||
| A2Z Cebu | DYNZ | Semi-Satellite | Mount Busay, Brgy. Babag 1, Cebu City | |||
| A2Z Cagayan de Oro | DXEV | Relay | Macapagal Drive, Brgy. Bulua, Cagayan de Oro | |||
| A2Z Davao | DXEX | Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City |
Digital Affiliate Stations
| Branding | Callsign | Channel | LCN | Frequency | Type | Owner | Power | Location (Transmitter Site) |
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| A2Z Tacloban | DYPR | 50 | 27.03 | 689.143 MHz | Affiliate | Philippine Collective Media Corporation | 2 kW | Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Hospital Compound, Brgy. 96 (Calanipawan), Tacloban, Leyte |
Digital Subchannels
ZOE TV's nationwide digital broadcast is multiplexed into the following subchannels:
| LCN | Video | Aspect Ratio | Short Name | Programming | Notes |
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| x.01 | 480i | 16:9 (4:3 in regional feed areas) |
A2Z | A2Z (Main DZOE-TV programming) | Commercial Broadcast |
| x.02 | Light TV | Light TV (DZOZ-DTV) | |||
| x.31 | 240p | A2Z OneSeg | A2Z | 1seg |
Simulcast of subchannels of another station
A2Z via Cable and Satellite Television
| Cable/Satellite | Ch. # | Coverage |
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| Cablelink | 104 | Metro Manila |
| Sky Cable | 11 | Metro Manila |
| Cignal | 20 | Nationwide |
| G Sat | 9 | Nationwide |
| SatLite | 20 | Nationwide |
| Parasat | 4 | Regional |
Radio Stations
| Branding | Callsign | Frequency | Power | Location |
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| Radyo Calabarzon | DZJV | 1458 kHz | 10 kW | Calamba |
| Light FM | DWZB | 91.1 MHz | 5 kW | Puerto Princesa |
Programming
- Further information: List of programs broadcast by Light TV
See also
- List of analog television stations in the Philippines
- List of digital television stations in the Philippines
- List of companies of the Philippines
