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GMA TV-13 Bacolod (D-13-GM-TV)
Semi-satellite of DYXX-TV Iloilo
CityBacolod
Channels
BrandingGMA TV-13 Bacolod
Programming
SubchannelsSee list
Affiliations
Ownership
OwnerGMA Network Inc.
History
Founded1969; 55 years ago (1969)
Former call signs
DYAF-TV (1969-1984)
Former channel number(s)
10 (1969-2009)
Visayan Educational Radio and Television Association (1969-1972; 1975-1984)
Digital subchannels:
Hallypop (2021-2024)
Pinoy Hits (2023-2024)
Call sign meaning
Global
Media Arts
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
PowerAnalog: 5 kilowatts
Digital: 10 kilowatts
Translator(s)DYGM 30/15 Murcia, Negros Occidental
D10YA 10 Sipalay, Negros Occidental
Links
WebsiteGMANetwork.com

D-13-GM-TV (channel 13) is a television station in Bacolod City, Philippines, airing programming from GMA network. Owned and operated by the network's namesake corporate parent, the station maintains studios and hybrid analog/digital transmitter facilities are located at the 3/F iSecure Bldg., Rizal cor. Locsin St., Bacolod.

History

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Channel 10 Bacolod traced its history in 1969 as a Catholic television station owned by the Visayan Educational Radio and Television Association (or shortened as VERTA), the broadcast arm of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod under the leadership of the late Bacolod City Bishop Antonio Fortich (VERTA also owns its radio station, DYAF-AM (1143 kHz on AM band) at that time, with the latter is now under the membership of the Catholic Media Network, as "DYAF Radyo Veritas 1143 Bacolod"). It was closed down in the height of Martial Law declaration in 1972.[1]

Three years ago, in 1975, Channel 10 went back on the air. This time broadcasting as an affiliate of Republic Broadcasting System using the "Magnitude 10" branding. However, in the year 1984, Magnitude 10 was lasted for nine years when it closed and off the air due to lack of funds needed to upgrade its facilities.

GMA's presence in Bacolod City was restored on April 30, 1992, when it became a relay station as GMA Channel 10 Bacolod, coinciding with the network's Rainbow Satellite Network launch with the utilizes a 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 Century Gothic Extra Bold and analogous gloominess of Indigo as its fonts in the letters. Prior to the launch, the station conducted test broadcasts via the Channel 10 frequency from 1989-1991 using a low-powered transmitter covering parts of the Bacolod area.

In 1998, GMA Bacolod's signal was increased to 10 kilowatts (via GMA's transmitter in Sipalay) and shared the same frequency with GMA Iloilo (Channel 6), while Channel 10 was closed down. In October 1999, it began simulcast the regional news program "Ratsada" and the variety program "Bongga!". However, the simulcast only lasted a year and GMA's signal was only available through cable affiliates.

In 2007, GMA Channel 10 Bacolod was reopened as an owned-and-operated relay station under the ownership of GMA Network Inc. On the following year, GMA Bacolod would later become one of the relay stations of GMA Channel 6 Iloilo.

On December 6, 2009, GMA Channel 10 Bacolod moved its frequency to Channel 13 in order to prevent its interference with ABS-CBN TV-10 Iloilo which is also receivable in Bacolod City. At the same time, GMA Bacolod became a satellite-selling station alongside Naga, Cagayan de Oro, and General Santos stations.

On November 22, 2010, GMA Bacolod launched its own news program Isyu Subong Negrense, which was initially aired as a replacement to GMA Iloilo's afternoon news program Ratsada, although it still simulcasted Arangkada in the morning slot. Later on, Ratsada was aired side by side with Isyu Subong,[2][3] and once again stopped and make the latter as the regional network's flagship program until April 24, 2015.[4]

With the resumption of the operations of GMA Iloilo as an originating station, GMA Bacolod is co-producing and simulcasting its unified Hiligaynon newscast, One Western Visayas.

On March 18, 2019, GMA Bacolod opened its new studio set now used by One Western Visayas.

On May 11, 2021, GMA Bacolod started digital test broadcasts on UHF Channel 44 covering Metro Bacolod and the province of Negros Occidental.

GMA TV-13 Bacolod current programs

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GMA TV-13 Bacolod former programs

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  • Arangkada* (2007-2015)
  • Bongga!* (1999-2007)
  • Isyu Subong Negrense - GMA Bacolod's flagship afternoon news and public affairs program (2010-2015)
  • GMA Regional TV Early Edition* (2020-2024)
  • Let's Fiesta (2012-2015)
  • Ratsada* (1999-2000; 2007-2010; 2012-2013)
  • 24 Oras Western Visayas (later retitled as Ratsada 24 Oras)* (2014-2015)
  • Visita Iglesia (2010-2015)

Programs marked by (*) are simulcasts from GMA Iloilo

Digital television

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Digital channels

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D-13-GM-TV's digital signal operates on UHF Channel 44 (653.143 MHz) and broadcast on the following subchannels:

Channel Video Aspect Short name Programming Note
13.01 480i 16:9 GMA GMA Bacolod (Main D-13-GM-TV programming) Commercial broadcast (10 kW)
13.02 GTV GTV
13.03 HEART OF ASIA Heart of Asia
13.04 I HEART MOVIES I Heart Movies
13.31 240p GMA 1SEG GMA Bacolod (Relay station of DZBB-TV Manila) 1seg broadcast

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Brief history of DYAF Radyo Veritas 1143 Bacolod
  2. ^ 'Isyu Subong' raises bar of excellence | Sun.Star
  3. ^ Kapuso beefs up telecast in Western Visayas
  4. ^ GMA Network statement on regional stations
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