DXAQ-TV

DXAQ-TV is a television station serving the Metro Davao area of the Philippines. It functions as the flagship station of Sonshine Media Network International, commonly known as SMNI, a Philippine religious television network. The station's studios are located at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound along the Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway in Sasa, Davao City, while its transmitter is situated in Shrine Hills, Matina, also in Davao City. The station's listed primary coverage areas are Davao City, Davao del Sur, and Davao del Norte. Its secondary coverage extends to part of Davao de Oro. In digital television, DXAQ-TV operates on UHF channel 19 at 503.143 MHz. The available reference material identifies television broadcasting as the station's principal activity and does not provide a separate product portfolio or detailed programming history. DXAQ-TV became relevant in regulatory reporting in late 2023 and early 2024 because of enforcement action involving SMNI's broadcast franchise. On 21 December 2023, the Philippine National Telecommunications Commission suspended SMNI's operations for 30 days over alleged violations of its franchise. On 18 January 2024, the commission issued a cease-and-desist order after reporting that two SMNI stations in Region VI were operating on 27 December 2023 despite the suspension. These measures concerned the network's operations and regulatory compliance; the available material does not establish a permanent closure or a change in ownership for DXAQ-TV. The station should therefore be understood primarily as a regional broadcast outlet and SMNI's principal Davao presence, rather than as an independent consumer product brand. Publicly documented information supplied for this entry is limited, and no reliable source in the reference material identifies its founding year, individual executives, ownership structure beyond its association with SMNI, or detailed programming lineup.

DXAQ-TV is a Philippine television station associated with Sonshine Media Network International. It serves as the network's flagship outlet in the Davao area. The station's studio facilities are located at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound on the Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway in Sasa, Davao City. Its transmission facilities are located at Shrine Hills in Matina, Davao City. The station's documented terrestrial coverage centers on Davao City, Davao del Sur, and Davao del Norte, with secondary coverage reaching part of Davao de Oro. Its digital television allocation is UHF channel 19, corresponding to 503.143 MHz. The available source material does not state when the station was established, identify its original call-sign history, or provide a detailed account of its programming development. DXAQ-TV's recent documented history is closely connected to regulatory action involving its network. On 21 December 2023, the National Telecommunications Commission suspended SMNI's operations for 30 days, citing alleged violations of the network's broadcast franchise. On 18 January 2024, the commission issued a cease-and-desist order after reporting that two SMNI stations in Region VI had remained operational on 27 December 2023 while the suspension was in effect. The supplied references do not say that DXAQ-TV was permanently shut down, sold, renamed, or converted to another service. Its current operational status is consequently recorded as unknown rather than active or defunct. Further research would be needed to document its founding, ownership, management, program schedule, transmission history, and the final disposition of the regulatory proceedings.

• 2024

  Cease-and-desist order issued against SMNI

  [1]DXAQ-TVen.wikipedia.org

  On 18 January 2024, the National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease-and-desist order after reporting continued operation by two SMNI stations in Region VI during the suspension period.

• 2023

  SMNI receives a 30-day suspension

  [1]DXAQ-TVen.wikipedia.org

  The National Telecommunications Commission suspended SMNI's operations on 21 December 2023 over alleged violations of its broadcast franchise.

Regional religious television broadcasting as the flagship Davao-area station of Sonshine Media Network International.

• Television broadcasting

  Digital terrestrial television service

  DXAQ-TV provides regional television transmission associated with Sonshine Media Network International. The station's documented digital allocation is UHF channel 19 at 503.143 MHz, with primary coverage in Davao City, Davao del Sur, and Davao del Norte and secondary coverage in part of Davao de Oro.

• 2024

  Cease-and-desist order following reported operation during suspensionOther

  Background

  The National Telecommunications Commission reported that two SMNI stations in Region VI were operational on 27 December 2023 despite the network's 30-day suspension.

  Action taken

  On 18 January 2024, the commission issued a cease-and-desist order against SMNI.

  Aftermath

  The available reference does not document the final resolution of the order or its specific operational effect on DXAQ-TV.

  Source

• 2023

  Regulatory suspension of SMNI operationsOther

  Background

  The National Telecommunications Commission alleged that SMNI had violated conditions of its broadcast franchise.

  Action taken

  The commission imposed a 30-day suspension on SMNI operations on 21 December 2023.

  Aftermath

  The commission later issued a cease-and-desist order after reporting that two SMNI stations in Region VI were operating during the suspension period.

  Source

1. 1DXAQ-TVen.wikipedia.org