GTV (Philippine TV network)
SDTV) | |
Ownership | |
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Owner | Citynet Network Marketing and Productions Inc. |
Parent | GMA Network Inc. |
Key people | |
Sister channels | GMA Heart Of Asia Hallypop I Heart Movies Pinoy Hits |
History | |
Launched | February 22, 2021 |
Former names | GMA News TV (2011–2021) |
Links | |
Website | gtv |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
Analog UHF | Listings may vary |
Digital VHF/UHF | Listings may vary |
GTV (Good Television, and stylized as Gtv), is a Philippine
History
As GMA News TV (2011–2021)
GTV was first known as
It launches wide variety of news and public affairs and entertainment-produced programs to serve its audience, such as existing programs that carried over from QTV, including
From its launch to 2019,
In line with the government's protocol of imposing "Enhanced Community Quarantine" (ECQ, also known as "Luzon Lockdown") due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, GMA News TV temporarily went off air on March 19, 2020[12][13] and has returned on air 2 days later, March 21, with limited broadcasting hours, with Dobol B sa News TV as a provisional programming, expands its broadcast (for the first time, wherein the afternoon programming of DZBB was introduced and included in the program lineup) from Mondays to Sundays from 6am to afternoon until the simulcast of 24 Oras (both weekday and weekend edition) and signs-off right after the newscast.[14] On April 13, 2020, the channel resumed its regular primetime programming after 24 Oras, with launching of New Normal: The Survival Guide, and Power Block: Serbisyong Totoo on Primetime as its provisional primetime blocktime. GMA News TV's programming was fully restored by September 21, 2020.
On November 21, 2020, Sports Interactive Network (an affiliate news portal of GMA), published an article that the network announce plans for a possible reformat of GMA News TV into a news, sports and variety channel which is similar to the old format of Citynet Television and QTV. The plans were unveiled following GNTV's gradual shift away from its original news and public affairs channel format and towards "general" entertainment and sports since September 2020, which includes acquisition of broadcast rights to NCAA and PSL games (which is the main reason of GTV's rebrand), a simulcast of its sister digital channel Hallypop (until it cancelled in the fourth quarter of 2020), and additional entertainment programs from its mother station GMA Network due to increase of its commercial load.[15] These changes were embattled by mounting viewer criticisms, notably during the country was hit by Typhoon Goni (Rolly), where entertainment programs were aired instead of pre-empting them for round-the-clock news coverage.[16]
As GTV (2021–present)
On February 9, 2021, GMA Network announced that its sister channel, GMA News TV, would be relaunched as GTV on February 22, with the teaser featuring a voice over said that the channel will have "The big change is about to happen; and it's gonna be GOOD!".[1][2][3][4][5]
Its presentation was dramatically overhauled on the same date of its relaunch as GTV.[17][18]
According to some of GMA executives in their media conference which took place in days before GTV launched, they took one year to plan on relaunching the channel as GTV due to the needs of its viewers and more variety for "young-at-heart" viewers. While retaining most in-house programs of its predecessor, GTV carries news and public affairs with the addition of entertainment, variety, lifestyle and sports programs which is similar to the old format of what Citynet Television and
On February 27, 2023, GTV, along with other GMA Network-owned channels, switched its broadcast from the original 4:3 format to 16:9 anamorphic widescreen format. This change allowed for a widescreen presentation, optimizing the viewing experience for viewers with compatible widescreen televisions.[19]
Partnership with ABS-CBN (2023-present)
On June 20, 2023, GTV's parent company
Programming
GTV's programming includes game telecasts of the
The channel is mainly targeted for youth audiences.[4]
Availability
GTV is seen via regular free-to-air television on Channel 27 in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao and 24 other regional stations nationwide. Aside from GTV's main analog signal, it is a must-carry channel on all cable and satellite TV providers nationwide. The network is also available as a digital subchannel through GMA's main digital transmitters in Metro Manila, Ilocos Sur, Baguio, Batangas, Naga, Legazpi, Olongapo, Mt. Province, Cebu, Tacloban, Iloilo, Murcia, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Bukidnon, Butuan, General Santos and Zamboanga.
See also
References
- ^ a b GMA Network. "Something good is coming this 2.22!". YouTube. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- ^ a b Anarcon, James Patrick. "GMA News TV rebranded as Gtv following launch of entertainment programs". Pep.ph. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c "The news you trust and new shows to love: GMA News TV is now GTV". GMANetwork.com. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c "GTV offers more variety for 'young and young at heart' audience". GMA News Online. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c Cua, Aric John Sy (February 19, 2021). "GMA News TV to rebrand to GTV". The Manila Times. Retrieved February 20, 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "GMA-7 launches GMA News TV on Channel 11". PEP.ph. February 2, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "GMA Network launches GMA News TV". GMA News Online. February 5, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "GMA News TV goes on air". GMA News Online. February 28, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ GMA News TV Station ID (in Filipino). gmatv. February 7, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ "GMA Network partners with Zoe Broadcasting Channel 11". Philstar. The Philippine Star. April 28, 2005. Retrieved April 28, 2005.
- ^ Melegrito, JM (April 28, 2019). "ZOE Broadcasting to end Blocktime Agreement with GMA Network". DTV Pilipinas. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "GMA News TV temporarily goes off the air amid Luzon lockdown". CNN Philippines. March 18, 2020. Archived from the original on June 12, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- ^ Aguilar, Krissy (March 19, 2020). "GMA News TV temporarily signs off due to 'current state of calamity'". Inquirer.net. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- ^ Mendoza, Red (March 20, 2020). "GMA News TV, CNN Philippines to return on air". The Manila Times. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ^ "GMA 7 beats TV5 for right to broadcast NCAA games, says source". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (November 1, 2020). "GMA News TV trends on Twitter as netizens look for updates about typhoon Rolly". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "GTV 27 First Sign ON February 22, 2021". YouTube. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ GMA Network. "GTV: We give you everything good! | Station ID". YouTube. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Kapuso shows now available for widescreen viewing beginning February 27". GMA Network. February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "GTV to air classic anime favorites Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z". GMA News Online. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "Bulaga! ABS-CBN's 'It's Showtime' to air on GMA's GTV channel". Rappler. June 20, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (June 20, 2023). "Is 'It's Showtime' airing on GMA's GTV soon?". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ABS-CBN News. June 20, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2023.