Russel Wiki
Advertisement
in: Television stations in Metro Manila, People's Television Network stations, People's Television Network,
and 3 more

DWGT-TV

Edit
"PTV–4" redirects here. For the television network, see People's Television Network.
DWGT–TV (PTV–4 Manila)
"Ang Pambansang TV Sa Bagong Pilipinas"
Metro Manila
Philippines
Location Quezon City, Metro Manila
Branding PTV–4 Manila
Slogan Ang Pambansang TV Sa Bagong Pilipinas
Channels Analog: 4 (VHF)
Digital: 14 (UHF) (ISDB–T) (test broadcast)
Virtual: 04.01 (LCN)
Programming
Subchannels See list
Affiliations 4.01: PTV HD (O&O)
4.02: PTV SD
4.03: PTV Plus
4.04: Radyo Pilipinas Radyo Publiko
4.04: PTV Sports Network
4.05: Disney+ @ PTV
Ownership
Owner People's Television Network, Inc.
Sister stations DZTV-TV (IBC)
DWDZ-TV (IBC Plus)
DZKB-TV (RPN)
DWKB-TV (RPTV)
DZRB (Radyo Pilipinas - Radyo Publiko)
History
First air date February 2, 1974; 51 years ago
Former call signs DZFM–TV (1961–1972)
DZXL–TV (1969–1972)
Former channel number(s) Analog:
10 (1961–1972)
Digital:
48 (UHF) (2009–2015)
42 (UHF) (2016–2021)
Former affiliations PBS (1961)
ABS-CBN (1969–1972) [1]
Call sign meaning DW
Government
Television (former branding)
Technical information
Licensing authority NTC
Power Analog: 50 kW
Digital: 10 kW
ERP Analog: 500 kW
Digital: 25 kW
Transmitter coordinates 14°39′16″N 121°2′45″E
Links
Website www.ptni.gov.ph

DWGT–TV (channel 4) is a television station in Metro Manila, Philippines, serving as the flagship of the government–owned People's Television Network. The digital service is known as DWGT-DTV by only a few people. The station maintains studios and hybrid analog/digital transmitting facility at Broadcast Complex, Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Diliman, Quezon City

History[]

In 1961, the Philippine government, through the Philippine Broadcasting Service established a government TV station called DZFM-TV Channel 10 which it time–shared with two other organizations. It was financed by government subsidy but had a short life because of channel frequency allocation.[2]

The frequency rights of Channel 4 were previously owned by one of the ABS–CBN stations in Metro Manila (DZXL–TV 4) when the station moved from channel 9 to channel 4 on November 14, 1969.[3]

During the Martial Law era, the government seized the frequency of channel 4 of ABS–CBN, reopened it by the National Media Production Center on February 2, 1974, as Government Television (GTV). GTV was located at the former ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center complex on Bohol (now Sgt. Esguerra) Avenue, Quezon City, which was renamed Broadcast Plaza. In 1978, it began broadcasting in full color – becoming the last national network that transitioned from the then existing monochrome to color broadcasting. By 1980, GTV became MBS (Maharlika Broadcasting System), a full-blown media machinery for former president Ferdinand E. Marcos, and one of four TV stations in operation back then. Surprising, though, as Marcos banned Voltes V, MBS carried Daimos.Template:Citation needed

On February 24, 1986, during a live news conference in Malacañang, rebel forces tried to capture MBS and eventually succeeded. At the heat of exchanges between Marcos and then Chief of Staff General Fabian Ver, MBS suddenly went off the air when its facilities were taken over by rebel forces and by that afternoon started broadcasting for the people with its massive marathon coverage. Once the government then attempted not to broadcast the situation made by the rebels, only to fail.

During the administration of President Corazon Aquino, it became known as People's Television Network (PTV). The years following its broadcast, PTV's facilities, then housed on a major part of ABS–CBN's present studio complex in Bohol (now Sgt. Esguerra) Avenue, Quezon City, became a subject of a legal battle between the Lopezes and the Government.

PTV4 transmitter (Visayas Avenue, Quezon City; 11-17-2020)

PTV 4 transmitter in Visayas Avenue, Quezon City.

To end the scuffle, the Aquino government, through the Bureau of Broadcast Services, which then newly revived the pre–Martial Law era Philippine Broadcasting Service, decided to expand the former National Media Production Center building in Visayas Ave. to eventually accommodate PTV. On January 22, 1992, the station moved its studios to the said complex with transmitters and other equipment largely donated from a grant of the French government. The Broadcast Center on the other hand, had been given back to ABS–CBN, who regained total control over the facility.

On July 16, 2001, PTV was renamed as National Broadcasting Network (NBN). By that time it introduced the country's first two-hour newscast Teledyaryo, and adopted mostly programs that showcase the programs of the Arroyo administration.

As President Benigno Aquino III entered office in June 2010, once again, NBN became part of PTNI to enhance its news and programing to viewers nationwide and worldwide until recently, NBN introduced its digital broadcast on ISDB–T channel 48 as the transmitter was rehabilitated and upgraded its frequency using advanced transmitter equipment from Harris Corporation of the United States.

In his second State of the Nation Address last July 25, 2011, Aquino called the government to make plans in re–strengthening PTV as a Government broadcaster.

On October 6, 2011, NBN reverted to the original People's Television Network (PTV) and followed by on July 2, 2012, PTV was rebranded as new slogan Telebisyon ng Bayan (People's Television).

As President Rodrigo Duterte entered office on July 1, 2016, the Telebisyon ng Bayan slogan was dropped from the logo, retaining its 2012 PTV logo on July 11, 2016, plus the launch of its new campaign branding itself as the "Kasama" ("companion") network with a new lineup of programming and followed by on November 25, 2016, it was officially announced that PTV was under the new management, the network named former TV5 Production Engineering head Dino Apolonio was appointed as the Network General Manager and he also assumed as the Network Chief Operating Officer replacing Albert Bocobo (who tendered his courtesy resignation to President Duterte through Presidential Communications Office secretary Martin Andanar on July 7, 2016.), and also the network's board member Josemaria Claro was also appointed as Network Vice Chairperson.

On January 4, 2017, PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar announced that PTV's transmitter power output was increased from 25 kW to 60 kW for a clearer and better signal reception.[4]

On April 3, 2017, PTV launched its transitional and wordmark logo, its corresponding station ID, and new graphics,[5] Finally, its official logo, which represents the elements of the Philippine flag, was launched upon the station's sign–on on June 28, 2017. The network also launched its new slogan, Para sa Bayan (For the Nation), which was already used since July 2016 (prior to the re–branding).[6] The newscasts, public affairs programs and public service programs of PTV and the personnel was retained. It is also retained its cultural and educational shows (including CONSTEL series), and beefed up their sports and entertainment programming (including Philippines Football League, Tagalog dub cartoon Regal Academy and Rated Marriel, along with Asian dramas and movies) to cater more viewers.

In August 2018, PTV became the new home of the National Basketball League (NBL) Philippines, with doubleheaders games live every weekend, as part of its partnership with Solar Sports of Solar Entertainment Corporation.

In late December 2021, the network announced their partnership with The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) to form their own blocktimer and programming block, Disney+ @ PTV, a TV version of streaming services. after signing a contract with PTV. This occurred three months after they officially closed Disney Channel, Disney Junior and most of its Fox channels in the rest of Asia; and Hong Kong in October 1, 2021.

From May 11, 2022 (the day after the 2022 Philippine general election), PTV started broadcasting for 24 hours with NHK as its overnight programming. The network, however, continued to signed–off every Monday from 1:15 am to 4:00 am for its regular transmitter maintenance. However, 7 weeks later, in June 27, 2022, the network reduced back to regular broadcast hours for its regular transmitter maintenance due to NTC's rules and regulations for affiliated free–to–air TV stations.

In February 2, 2024, PTV celebrated 50th anniversary. The network also launched its new slogan, "Ang Pambansang TV Sa Bagong Pilipinas (National TV Network For A New and Better Philippines)",

Digital television[]

Digital channels[]

DWGT-TV broadcasts its digital signal on UHF Channel 14 (473.143 MHz) and is multiplexed into the following subchannels:

Channel Video Aspect Short name Programming Note Power kW (ERP)
4.01 1080i 16:9 PTV HD1 PTV (Main DWGT-TV programming) Commercial Broadcast (10 kW)
4.02 PTV SD1
4.03 480i PTV SD2 PTV Plus
4.04 PTV SD3 Radyo Pilipinas - Radyo Publiko
4.05 PTV SD4 PTV Sports Network
4.06 PTV SD5 Disney+ @ PTV
4.31 240p PTV 1seg PTV 1seg

Prior to its current DTT channel frequency, PTV was previously using the UHF Channel 48 frequency (677.143 MHz; now being used by Christian Era Broadcasting Service International to broadcast Iglesia ni Cristo Television (INCTV) on analog TV) from its beginning of digital test transmission until the first half of 2015, while TV5 (through its affiliate Nation Broadcasting Corporation) was using UHF Channel 42 before it discontinued.

NTC released implementing rules and regulations on the re–allocation of the UHF Channels 14–20 (470–512 Megahertz (MHz) band) for digital terrestrial television broadcasting (DTTB) service. All operating and duly authorized Mega Manila VHF (very high frequency) television networks are entitled to a channel assignment from Channels 14 to 20.[7] On July 16, 2021, PTV began to transmit its digital test broadcast on UHF Channel 14 (473.143 MHz) as its permanent frequency assigned by NTC.

President Rodrigo Duterte on his first State of the Nation Address on July 25, 2016 stated that the government will put up two government–run TV channels for the Muslims and the Lumad,[8] hence Salaam TV was established, while the channel for the Lumad is still being planned.

In addition, the government's official news agency (PNA) is planning to launch its own dedicated news channel on PTV's digital subchannel. Eventually, it launched a late–night newscast called PNA Newsroom airing every midnight on PTV.[9]

PTV SD2[]

Presidential Communications Operations Office began broadcasting its own state–owned channel, PCO TV, in mid-2018. The subchannel features archived and prior to its standalone channel launch.

Areas of Coverage[]

Primary areas[]

Secondary areas[]

  • Pampanga
  • Portion of Tarlac
  • Portion of Zambales
  • Portion of Bataan
  • Portion of Nueva Ecija
  • Portion of Batangas
  • Portion of Quezon

See also[]

References[]

  1. ↑ G.R. No. 133347 |access-date=July 3, 2017 |date=October 15, 2008 |website=Supreme Court E-Library
  2. ↑ What's the story, pinoy TV
  3. ↑ Archived copy |access-date=July 3, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104054054/http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/jurisprudence/2008/october2008/133347.htm |archive-date=November 4, 2014 |url-status=dead
  4. ↑ PCOO E-Brochure |publisher=Presidential Communications Operations Office |access-date=June 26, 2017
  5. ↑ PTV-4 Temporary Station ID (April 3-June 27, 2017)|publisher=Neil Unknown YouTube Channel|date=April 3, 2017|access-date=April 3, 2017
  6. ↑ PTV Official Station ID (2017)|publisher=PTV FB Page|date=June 28, 2017|access-date=June 28, 2017
  7. ↑ Rules out on re-allocation of digital TV frequency band | work=The Philippine Star | date=February 23, 2018 | access-date=July 19, 2021 | author=Louella Desiderio
  8. ↑ Duterte: State-run media to create Muslim and Lumad channels |work=Rappler |last=Ranada |first=Pia |date=July 25, 2016 |access-date=July 7, 2017
  9. ↑ PNA launches new website and mobile app|agency=Presidential Communications Operations Office|date=April 24, 2017|access-date=July 8, 2017


Template:PTV Luzon

Template:S-start Template:Succession box Template:S-end Template:Philippines-tv-stub

Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.
Advertisement