DWAI-TV (channel 7) is a television station in Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines, airing programming from the GMA network. It is owned and operated by the network's namesake corporate parent alongside GTV outlet DZDP-TV (channel 28) and DWQW (101.5 FM). All GMA Naga stations share transmitters at the GMA Broadcast Complex, Concepcion Pequeña, Naga City.
| Relay of DZBB-TV | |
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| City | Naga |
| Channels | |
| Branding | GMA TV-7 Naga GMA Bicol |
| Programming | |
| Subchannels | See list |
| Affiliations |
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | GMA Network, Inc. |
| DZDP-TV (GTV) Barangay FM 101.5 Naga | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | Analog: 30,000 watts TPO Digital: 10,000 watts TPO |
| Repeater(s) | see § Rebroadcasters |
| Links | |
| Website | GMANetwork.com |
About DWAI-TV 7
edit- 1986 - GMA started its broadcast in Naga, Camarines Sur via Channel 7 (after GMA 12 Legazpi started in 1982) since People Power Revolution, with the network's own variation of GMA Radio-Television Arts ident aside from sporting a light blue square logo with the network name in white, also had a circle 7 logo in use, in its final years the blue circle 7 logo used was similar to those used by the ABC in some United States cities and later used the rainbow colors of red, yellow, green and blue stripes.
- April 30, 1992 - Coinciding with the network's Rainbow Satellite Network launch, GMA Channel 7 Naga started its nationwide satellite broadcast to bring live broadcasts of Manila-sourced national programming via DZBB-TV, GMA's flagship TV station in Manila, to viewers in the Bicol Region, utilizes a new logo to correspond with the rebranding and a satellite-beaming rainbow in a multicolored striped based on the traditional scheme of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, with GMA in a metallic form uses Futura Extra Bold and analogous gloominess of indigo as its fonts in the letters.
- May 16, 1996 - Republic Broadcasting System formally changed its corporate name to GMA Network Incorporated, with GMA now standing for Global Media Arts.
- 2009 - GMA Network launched GMA TV-7 Naga as its satellite station in the Bicol Region.
- November 22, 2010 - GMA Naga launched its first locally produced programs Bicolandia Isyu Ngonian and Flash Bulletin.
- August 10, 2012 - GMA Naga was upgraded to a "super station" and it was called GMA Bicol in its branding, which primarily covers the provinces of Camarines Sur (via Channel 7) and Albay (via Channel 12).
- September 17, 2012 – November 7, 2014 - GMA Bicol launched its flagship local newscast Baretang Bikol.
- November 10, 2014 - GMA Bicol re-launched its flagship local newscast 24 Oras Bikol.
- April 24, 2015 - GMA Network decided to cancel airing 24 Oras Bikol as part of the strategic streamlining undertaken by the network. The station is now downgraded as a relay (satellite-selling) station.
- February 1, 2021 - GMA Bicol has been re-upgraded into an originating station with the relaunch of their regional newscast Balitang Bicolandia covering Camarines Sur, Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Masbate and Camarines Norte.
- November 9, 2021 - GMA Bicol started its digital test broadcast on UHF Channel 38 covering Metro Naga and the whole of Camarines Sur.
- August 30, 2024 - Due to cost-cutting measures GMA Bicol, along with GMA Batangas, was downgraded as a relay (satellite-selling) station once again and Balitang Bicolandia aired its final broadcast for more than 3 years.
Previously Aired Local Programs
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Light red and red: Market audience of GMA Bicol
Violet: Areas that may receive signals from GMA Bicol
- Flash Bulletin (2010)
- Let's Fiesta
- Bicolandia Isyu Ngonian (November 22, 2010-September 14, 2012) [Weekdays 5:00 PM] - GMA Bicol's public affairs program.
- 24 Oras Bikol - defunct regional newscast, cancelled due to streamlining of regional operations
- Visita Iglesia
- Balitang Bicolandia (Regional Newscast: February 1, 2021 – August 30, 2024)
- Word of God Network
- Peñafrancia Festival (Yearly)
Digital television
editDigital channels
editDWAI-TV's digital signal operates on UHF channel 38 (617.143 MHz) and broadcasts on the following subchannels:
| Channel | Video | Aspect | Short name | Programming | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07.01 | 480i | 16:9 | GMA | GMA Bicol (Main DWAI-TV programming) | Commercial broadcast (10 kW) |
| 07.02 | GTV | GTV (DZDP-TV Channel 28 Naga, relay station of DWDB-TV Channel 27 Manila) | |||
| 07.03 | HEART OF ASIA | Heart of Asia | |||
| 07.07 | I HEART MOVIES | I Heart Movies | |||
| 07.35 | 240p | GMA1SEG | GMA Bicol (relay station of DZBB-TV Manila) | 1seg broadcast |
Area of Coverage
edit- Naga City
- Camarines Sur
- Portion of Camarines Norte
- Portion of Quezon Province
Personalities
editFormer
edit- Rhayne Palino
- Katherine Henry
- Charm Ragiles
- Veblen Reynes
- Elmer Caseles
- Avril Daja
- Mark Bongat
- Kaye Botastas
- Maila Aycocho
- Michelle Chua
- Michael Jaucian (Return To GMA Integrated News Stringer Albay)
- Michael Biando
- Jessie Cruzat (Former Anchor and News Producer of Balitang Bicolandia, Former National Anchor of GMA Regional TV News and former DJ of 107.9 Win Radio Naga, now ABS-CBN News reporter)
- Kate Delovieres
- Chariza Pagtalunan-Olivares
- Jessica Calinog
- Rose Nieva
- Mary Dawn Jimenez
- Cristopher Novelo
Rebroadcasters
edit| Station | Location | Channels | ERP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWGC-TV | Daet | 8 (VHF) | 1 kW (20.5 kW ERP) |
| DWLA-TV | Legazpi, Albay | Analog: 12 (VHF) Digital: 41 (UHF) |
10 kW (25 kW ERP) 10 kW |
| DWGA-TV | Sorsogon City | 2 (VHF) | 5 kW (10 kW ERP) |
| DYKD-TV | Masbate City | 7 (VHF) | 5 kW |
| D-13-ZC-TV | Virac, Catanduanes | 13 (VHF) | 2 kW |
GMA Naga on Cable
edit| Cable/Satellite Provider | Ch. # | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Cable Naga | 05 (Digital) | Naga City, Camarines Sur |
| DCTV Cable | 10 (Digital & Analog) | Naga City, Camarines Sur |
| Caceres Cable TV | 12 (Analog) & 05 (Digital) | Camarines Sur |
See also
edit- DWQW (Barangay FM 101.5 Naga)
- List of GMA Network stations