D-7-ZG-TV
| Relay of DZEA-TV | |
|---|---|
| |
| Channels | |
| Branding | GMA TV-7 Abra |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations | GMA |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | GMA Network Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 1979 |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | NTC |
| Power | 1 kW[1] |
| Transmitter coordinates | 17°33′18″N 120°40′20″E / 17.55500°N 120.67222°E |
| Links | |
| Website | gmanetwork |
D-7-ZG-TV (Ch. 7)[2] is a television station in Abra, Philippines, airing programming from GMA TV-7 Manila (DZBB-TV) and GMA TV-10 Benguet/Dagupan (DZEA-TV). Owned and operated by the network's namesake corporate parent, the station maintains transmitter facilities at Brgy. Lusuac, Peñarrubia, Abra.[3]
From 2012, it became a relay station for GMA TV-48 Ilocos Sur (DWBC-TV) to air Balitang Ilokano[4] (later as 24 Oras Ilokano) until its cancellation in 2015 due to the layoffs.[5] Since October 2016, it has been relayed through GMA Dagupan to air Balitang Amianan (later as One North Central Luzon).[6][7]
GMA TV-7 Abra current programs
GMA TV-7 Abra former programs
- Balitang Ilokano
- 24 Oras Ilokano
- Mornings with GMA Regional TV[8]
Area of coverage
Primary areas
Secondary areas
See also
References
- ^ "BROADCAST STATIONS_2019" (PDF). National Telecommunications Commission. p. 1. Archived from the original on October 27, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ "TV-List-July-2024" (PDF). National Telecommunications Commission. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ "2024_full_1744710753" (PDF). GMA Network. p. 31. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ Glorioso, Bot (June 18, 2012). "GMA Ilocos TV station: Ready to roll". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
GMA Ilocos goes on air beginning today. Engineer Elvis Ancheta, VP for transmission and regional engineering, assured a clear TV program reception with three transmitting stations operating in the region — Channel 5 in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte; Ch. [4]8, Bantay, Ilocos Sur; and Ch. 7, Abra. The TV transmitter facilities reach an estimated 218,622 households. He said, "GMA continues to implement wider regional reach and signal quality improvements, setting itself apart from the competition. We built all these facilities with a singular purpose: To be the most competitive and the most advanced TV station in the Ilocos region reaching a greater number of televiewers and delivering the Kapuso network public service to the Ilocanos who deserve it."
- ^ "GMA 7 closes down regional news offices". SunStar. April 26, 2015. 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.
GMA Regional TV's flagship local news program in Luzon has been consistently lording over competition. It is simultaneously broadcast in key cities and provinces in North Central Luzon (NCL), specifically in Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Benguet, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, and Pampanga thru GMA Network's local channels GMA TV 10 Dagupan, GMA TV 5 Ilocos Norte, GMA TV 48 Ilocos Sur, and GMA TV 7 Abra.
- ^ ""Mornings with GMA Regional TV" airs on September 28". GMANetwork.com. September 26, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
Stay updated, stay inspired. Greet the morning with gratitude and positivity with "Mornings with GMA Regional TV", weekdays at 8 a.m. beginning September 28 via GMA Regional TV's North Central Luzon channels.