DWGA-TV
DWGA-TV (channel 2) is a television station in Sorsogon City, Philippines, airing programming from the GMA network. Owned and operated by the network's namesake corporate parent, the station maintains transmitter facilities atop Mt. Bintacan, Brgy. Maalo, Juban, Sorsogon.[1][2]
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|---|---|
| Channels | |
| Branding | GMA TV-2 Sorsogon |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations | GMA Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | GMA Network, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 1995 (as IBC) 2014 (as GMA) |
Former call signs | DWIB-TV (1995-1999) DWGM-TV (2014-2019) |
| IBC (1995-1999) | |
Call sign meaning | Global Arts |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 5,000 kilowatts TPO |
| ERP | 10,000 kilowatts ERP |
| Links | |
| Website | GMANetwork.com |
Although identifying as a separate station in its own right, DWGA-TV is considered a straight simulcast of DWAI-TV (channel 7) in Naga City.
Prior to the acquisition by GMA in 2014, the station was originally owned by Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation from 1995 to 1999.
History
- 1995 - DWIB channel 2, was owned by Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation in the first TV station in Bicol Region.
- 1999 - IBC 2 was ceased operations due to lack of transmitting and advertising financial operations of programs.
- 2014 - After many years, Channel 2 was signed-on again and a new callsign called DWGM and now owner and operator of GMA Network, Inc. after ceased operations of IBC 13.
- November 10, 2014 - GMA Bicol launched its new flagship local newcast 24 Oras Bikol after it launched GMA Sorsogon.
- 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.
- 2019 - GMA Sorsogon was changed its new callsign DWGA from the former DWGM.
- February 1, 2021 - GMA Bicol will re-upgraded as an originating station with the relaunching of their regional newscast Balitang Bicolandia covered into the following areas: Camarines Sur, Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Masbate and Camarines Norte.
GMA TV-2 Sorsogon Programs
- Balitang Bicolandia - flagship afternoon newscast (simulcast on TV-7 Naga)
- Mornings with GMA Regional TV - flagship morning newscast (simulcast from GMA Dagupan)
References
- "MEGA bus firm harasses journalist on accident coverage in Sorsogon | BICOL TODAY". Archived from the original on February 5, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- "SORSOGON RESIDENTS FIND SHELTER IN a CHURCH – GMA News - THE SPLENDOR OF THE CHURCH". Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
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