DWGT-TV

"PTV-4" redirects here. For the television network, see People's Television Network.

DWGT-DTV (channel 4) is a television station in Metro Manila, Philippines, serving as the flagship of the government–owned People's Television Network. The station maintains studios and hybrid analog/digital transmitting facility at Broadcast Complex, Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila.

DWGT-DTV (PTV-4 Manila)

"Ang Pambansang TV sa Bagong Pilipinas"
Metro Manila
City	Quezon City
Channels	Analog: 4 (VHF) Digital: 14 (UHF) (ISDB-T) (test broadcast) Virtual: 4.01
Branding	PTV-4 Manila
Programming
Subchannels	See list
Affiliations	4.01: PTV 4.02: Congress TV 4.03: Radyo Pilipinas 1
Ownership
Owner	People's Television Network, Inc.
Sister stations	DZRB Radyo Pilipinas 1 738, DZSR Radyo Pilipinas 2 918, DZRM 1278, 87.5 Republika FM1, 104.3 Capital FM2, Radyo Pilipinas Worldwide (Philippine Broadcasting Service) (radio format)
History
Founded	February 2, 1974 (1974-02-02)
Former call signs	DZFM-TV (1961-1972) DZXL-TV (1969-1972)
Former channel number(s)	Analog: 10 (1961-1972) Digital: 48 (UHF) (2009–2015) 42 (UHF) (2015–2021)
Former affiliations	PBS (1961) ABS-CBN (1969-1972)
Call sign meaning	DW Government Television (former branding)
Technical information
Licensing authority	NTC
Power	Analog: 50 kW Digital: 10 kW
ERP	Analog: 500 kW Digital: 25 kW
Transmitter coordinates	14°39′16″N 121°2′45″E
Links
Website	www.ptni.gov.ph

Digital television

Digital channels

DWGT-TV broadcasts its digital signal on UHF Channel 14 (473.143 MHz) and is multiplexed into the following subchannels:

Channel	Video	Aspect	Short name	Programming	Note
4.01	1080i	16:9	PTV HD1	PTV (Main DWGT-TV programming)	Commercial Broadcast (10 kW)
4.02	480i		PTV SD1	Congress TV
4.03			PTV SD2	Radyo Pilipinas 1
4.31	240p		PTV 1seg	PTV	1seg

Prior to its current DTT channel frequency, PTV was previously using the UHF Channel 48 frequency (677.143 MHz; now being used by Christian Era Broadcasting Service International to broadcast Iglesia ni Cristo Television (INCTV) on analog TV) from its beginning of digital test transmission until the first half of 2015, while TV5 (through its affiliate Nation Broadcasting Corporation) was using UHF Channel 42 before it discontinued. Later on September 7, 2015, PTV moved to UHF Channel 42 frequency (641.143 MHz) until July 15, 2021.

NTC released implementing rules and regulations on the re-allocation of the UHF Channels 14-20 (470–512 Megahertz (MHz) band) for digital terrestrial television broadcasting (DTTB) service. All operating and duly authorized Mega Manila VHF (very high frequency) television networks are entitled to a channel assignment from Channels 14 to 20.

On July 16, 2021, PTV began to transmit its digital test broadcast on UHF Channel 14 (473.143 MHz) as its permanent frequency assigned by NTC.

In addition, the government's official news agency (PNA) is planning to launch its own dedicated news channel on PTV's digital subchannel. Eventually, it launched a late-night newscast called PNA Newsroom airing every midnight on PTV.

Areas of Coverage

Primary areas

• Metro Manila
• Cavite
• Bulacan
• Laguna
• Rizal

Secondary Areas

• Pampanga
• Portion of Bataan
• Portion of Zambales
• Portion of Nueva Ecija
• Portion of Tarlac
• Portion of Batangas
• Portion of Quezon

Related pages

• People's Television Network
• List of People's Television Network stations and channels
• Philippine Broadcasting Service
• Radyo Pilipinas 1 738
• Radyo Pilipinas Dos 918

References

• Anastacio & Badiola. "what's the story, pinoy tv?". Archived from the original on September 8, 2005. Retrieved October 20, 2006.
• Para sa Bayan: Ang Kwento ng PTV [Documentary] (2017). Philippines: People's Television Network

Preceded by DZXL-TV (1969–1972)

DWGT-TV (1974–present)

Succeeded by Incumbent