DWAI-TV
DWAI-TV, channel 7 (also known as GMA TV-7 Naga or GMA Bicol), is a local commercial television station in Naga, Camarines Sur owned and operated by GMA Network Inc.. Its studios and transmitters are located at GMA Broadcast Complex, Concepcion Pequena, Naga, Camarines Sur (beside Naga Hope Christian School and Mother Seton Hospital).
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| Naga, Camarines Sur | |
|---|---|
| Channels | Analog: 7 (VHF) |
| Branding | GMA TV-7 Naga GMA Bicol |
| Slogan | Buong Puso Para Sa Pilipino |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations | GMA Network (O&O) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | GMA Network Inc. |
| DWGD-TV (GMA) DZDP-TV (GMA News TV) Barangay FM 101.5 Naga | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| ERP | 30,000 watts TPO |
| Links | |
| Website | GMANetwork.com |
About DWAI-TV 7
- 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 a San Serif Country Gothic 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.
GMA TV-7 Naga Programs
- Balitang Bicolandia
- Word of God Network
- Peñafrancia Festival (Annually)
Upcoming Local Programs
- GMA Regional TV Bicol Morning Show (soon)
Previously Aired Local Programs
- Flash Bulletin (2010)
- Let's Fiesta
- Bicolandia Isyu Ngonian (Nov. 22, 2010-Sept. 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
Rebroadcasters
| Station | Location | Channels | ERP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWGC-TV | Daet, Camarines Norte | 8 (VHF) | 1 kW (0.5 kW ERP) |
| DWLA-TV | Legazpi, Albay | 12 (VHF) | 10 kW (25 kW ERP) |
| DWGA-TV | Sorsogon City | 2 (VHF) | 2 kW |
| DYKD-TV | Masbate City | 7 (VHF) | 5 kW |
| D-13-ZC-TV | Virac, Catanduanes | 13 (VHF) | 2 kW |
GMA Naga on Cable
| Cable/Satellite Provider | Ch. # | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| DCTV Cable | 10 (Digital & Analog) | Naga City, Camarines Sur |
| South Luzon Cable | 12 (Analog) & 05 (Digital) | Camarines Sur |
See also
- DWQW (Barangay FM 101.5 Naga)
- List of GMA Network stations
References
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