DXBG-TV, Channel 8 (analog) and Channel 34 (digital), is a local commercial television station owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. Its studio and transmitter are located at Nuñez St., Brgy. San Isidro, General Santos.
| City | General Santos |
|---|---|
| Channels | |
| Branding | GMA TV-8 General Santos |
| Programming | |
| Subchannels | See list |
| Affiliations |
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | GMA Network Inc. |
| DXMP-TV (GTV) Barangay FM 102.3 General Santos | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1985 |
Former channel number(s) | 5 (1975-1995) |
| GTV/MBS/PTV (1977-1995) | |
Call sign meaning | DXBG |
| Technical information | |
| Power | Analog: 10 kilowatt Digital: 10 kilowatt |
| Transmitter coordinates | 6°8′19″N 125°10′45″E / 6.13861°N 125.17917°E |
| Links | |
| Website | GMANetwork.com |
History
editGMA General Santos began its broadcast on Channel 5 (DXWP-TV) as an affiliate of Southern TV Industries from 1985 to 1992. GMA General Santos transferred its current regional station to Channel 8 as an owned-and-operated station in 1992 and became a relay station delivering programs from Metro Manila via DZBB-TV.
In 2009, GMA General Santos was relaunched as a satellite station with programs being produced, including the public affairs program Soccsksargen Isyu Karon and the news update Flash Bulletin, both launched in 2010. The station began to co-producing and simulcasting the first ever archipelago-wide newscast One Mindanao on August 28, 2017. This led to the station becoming a semi-satellite from GMA Davao.[1]
On December 6, 2021, GMA General Santos commenced digital test broadcasts on UHF Channel 34 covering General Santos and the provinces of South Cotabato and Sarangani.
On March 16, 2022, GMA General Santos inaugurated the state-of-the-art facility and studios located at Nuñez St., Brgy. San Isidro, General Santos.[2][3]
GMA TV-8 General Santos current programs
edit- One Mindanao (Monday to Friday 5:10 PM)
- Word of God Network (Sunday 6:00 AM)
GMA TV-8 General Santos defunct programs
edit- Flash Bulletin (2010-2015)
- Soccsksargen Isyu Karon (2010-2011)
- Isyu Mindanao (2012-2014)
- Isyu ug Istorya (2014-2015)
- Let's Fiesta (2012-2015)
- Visita Iglesia (2010-2015)
- Biyaheng DO30 (2016-2022)
- At Home with GMA Regional TV (2020-2024)
Personalities
editCurrent
edit- Jestoni Jumamil - GMA General Santos correspondent
- Abby Caballero
GMA General Santos selected correspondent carried over to One Mindanao of GMA Davao
Past
edit- Jennifer Solis (now with Brigada News TV General Santos)
- Sheillene Canda (now with Marketing Manager at SM City General Santos)
- Leigh Fortich (now with DXMD RMN 693 General Santos)
- Michael Carbon (now with DXMD RMN 693 General Santos)
- Fem Nacario (now with DXMD RMN 693 General Santos)
- Rolly Pacquiao (now with 91.1 Pacman Radio)
- Avelino Avel Manansala
- Maryknoll Cabios
- Richard Grande (now with 103.1 Radyo Bandera News FM General Santos)
Digital television
editDigital channels
editUHF Channel 34 (593.143 MHz)
| Channel | Video | Aspect | Short name | Programming | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08.01 | 480i | 16:9 | GMA | GMA GenSan (Main DXBG-TV programming) | Commercial Broadcast (10 kW) |
| 08.02 | GTV | GTV | |||
| 08.03 | HEART OF ASIA | Heart of Asia Channel | |||
| 08.06 | HALLYPOP | Hallypop | |||
| 08.07 | I HEART MOVIES | I Heart Movies | |||
| 08.08 | PINOY HITS | Pinoy Hits | |||
| 08.31 | 240p | GMA1SEG | GMA GenSan | 1seg broadcast |
Areas of coverage
editRebroadcasters
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Light red and red: Market audience of GMA General Santos (de jure)
Violet: Areas that may receive signals from GMA General Santos
| Station | Location | Channels | TPO |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXMC-TV | Cotabato City | 12 (VHF) | 1 kW |
| DXBV-TV | Kidapawan | Analog: 12 (VHF) Digital: 26 (UHF) |
5 kW (both analog & digital) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "GMA Regional TV launches pioneering 'unified newscast' for Bicol region". PhilStar. February 2, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ One Mindanao: March 17, 2022
- ^ One Mindanao: GMA General Santos Station, Gi-inagurahan