| Relay of DZEA-TV Dagupan | |
|---|---|
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| Channels | |
| Branding | GMA TV-48 Ilocos Sur |
| Programming | |
| Subchannels | See list |
| Affiliations | GMA Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | GMA Network Inc. |
| History | |
| Founded | 2011 (2011) |
| Technical information | |
| Power |
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Transmitter coordinates | 17°36′9″N 120°29′11″E / 17.60250°N 120.48639°E / 17.60250; 120.48639 |
| Links | |
| Website | gmanetwork |
DWBC-TV (channel 48) is a television station in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, airing programming from GMA network. Owned and operated by the network's namesake corporate parent, the station maintains hybrid analog and digital transmitting facilities atop Mt. Caniao, Bantay, Ilocos Sur.
About DWBC-TV
- 2011 - GMA TV-48 Ilocos Sur began its broadcast via transmitter based at Mt. Caniao, Bantay, Ilocos Sur.
- June 7, 2012 - GMA Ilocos launched as an originating station with its state-of-the-art facilities and studios located at Brgy. Bayubay Sur, San Vicente, which primarily covers the provinces of Ilocos Norte (via Channel 5), Abra (Channel 7) and Ilocos Sur (via Channel 48).[1]
- June 25, 2012 - GMA Ilocos launched its flagship local newscast Balitang Ilokano (later as 24 Oras Ilokano)
- October 3, 2016 - GMA Ilocos began to simulcast GMA Dagupan's Balitang Amianan.[2][3]
- February 5, 2021 - GMA Ilocos started digital test broadcasts on UHF 15 covering Vigan and the provinces of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte.[4]
- April 13, 2022 - GMA Ilocos reinaugurates its station in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur.[5][6]
- 2022 - GMA Ilocos begins to split into two: GMA Ilocos Sur and GMA Ilocos Norte. On September 5, 2022, it started carrying One North Central Luzon, as part of GMA's plan to strengthen its regional news operation.[7]
Currently aired program
Previously aired programs
- Balitang Ilokano
- 24 Oras Ilokano
- Mornings with GMA Regional TV[9]
Rebroadcasters
Light red and red: Market audience of GMA Ilocos
Violet: Areas that may receive signals from GMA Ilocos
DWBC-TV's programming is relayed to the following stations across North Luzon.
| Callsign | Location | Channels | ERP |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-5-AS | San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte | 5 (VHF) (analog) 24 (UHF) (digital) |
5 kW (analog) 10 kW (digital) |
| D-7-ZG | Peñarrubia, Abra | 7 (VHF) | 1 kW |
Digital television
Digital channels
UHF Channel 15 (479.143 MHz)
| Channel | Video | Aspect | Short name | Programming | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.01 | 480i | 16:9 | GMA | GMA | Commercial broadcast (5 kW) |
| 48.02 | GTV | GTV | |||
| 48.03 | HEART OF ASIA | Heart of Asia Channel | |||
| 48.06 | I HEART MOVIES | I Heart Movies | |||
| 48.31 | 240p | GMA 1SEG | GMA | 1seg broadcast |
Area of coverage
- Portions of:
- Abra
- Ilocos Norte
- Ilocos Sur (including Vigan)
- La Union
See also
- List of GMA Network stations
- DZBC-DTV (Former TV Station Used the call sign DWBC-TV)
References
- Glorioso, Bot (June 18, 2012). "GMA Ilocos TV station: Ready to roll". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- Ang pinaka-pinagkakatiwalaan sa pagbabalita. Malapit ninyo ng mapanood. Abangan! #GMARegionalTV #GMATVIlocos. September 23, 2016 – via Facebook.
- "Balitang Amianan elevates local news reporting with new look, beefed-up content". GMANetwork.com. August 5, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- "2021_full_1650331529" (PDF). GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- Balitang Amianan: April 13, 2022
- Balitang Amianan: Blessing ng GMA Regional TV Ilocos Station
- "GMA Regional TV launches 'One North Central Luzon'". GMA Network.
- https://www.facebook.com/GMARegionalTV/videos/1181337248598575/
- ""Mornings with GMA Regional TV" airs on September 28". GMANetwork.com. September 26, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2026.