DXNP-TV

DXNP-TV is a government-operated television station based in Davao City, Philippines. It is part of People's Television Network, Inc. (PTNI), the Philippine state television network, and serves as the network's principal station in Mindanao. The station broadcasts on channel 11 in the area under the DXNP-TV call sign and has also been identified in local and network branding as PTV Davao and PTVisMin. The station's history reaches back to 1962, when Manila Broadcasting Company launched DXRH-TV on channel 11. That original operation continued until the declaration of Martial Law in 1972. During the Martial Law period, the facility was reopened as DXAW-TV under the National Media Production Center and operated as Government Television, or GTV. The station was associated first with Lito Gorospe and later with Press Secretary Francisco Tatad. The government operation initially used channel 2 and is described in reference material as the first television station established in Mindanao. In 1992, the channel was relaunched as a local station of Southern Broadcasting Network and received the DXNP-TV call sign. The facility subsequently became part of People's Television Network in 1994. During the administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, PTNI adopted the National Broadcasting Network name on July 16, 2001, together with the slogan “One People. One Nation. One Vision.” The Davao station developed an originating role for Mindanao programming. The NBN identity was later retired during the Aquino administration, and PTNI returned as the network's primary brand in October 2011. The Davao operation expanded its regional identity in 2017. In June, it resumed operations under the PTVisMin label and introduced PTVismin Newsbreak, described as the first Visayan hourly newsbreak produced for the station. The program was subsequently carried on PTV's national feed. On October 16, 2017, the station launched PTV News Mindanao, a 45-minute local newscast focused on Mindanao affairs. Other listed programming includes Pit Stop Pinas, Straight Shot, and annual Kadayawan Festival coverage. DXNP-TV began digital test transmissions on UHF channel 45 on March 5, 2018, using 659.143 MHz. Its physical operations later moved to the Mindanao Media Hub in Bangkal, Davao City. The hub was developed to accommodate PTV Davao, Radyo Pilipinas Davao, and satellite offices of the Presidential Communications Operations Office and attached agencies. The station's studios and offices transferred there on December 5, 2020. Its transmitter remains located along Broadcast Avenue in Shrine Hills, Barangay Matina Crossing, Davao City. Today, DXNP-TV combines national public-service programming from People's Television Network with locally produced news and regional coverage. Its primary terrestrial service area includes Davao City, Davao del Sur, and Davao del Norte, with coverage extending into parts of Davao de Oro. As a state broadcaster, its role differs from that of a commercial television brand: it provides government and public-affairs information while maintaining a regional news presence for Mindanao audiences.

DXNP-TV's lineage began in 1962, when Manila Broadcasting Company launched DXRH-TV on channel 11 in the Davao area. The station operated until 1972, when broadcasting conditions changed following the declaration of Martial Law. In 1974, the facility returned to the air as DXAW-TV under the National Media Production Center. It operated as Government Television, commonly known as GTV, under the leadership of Lito Gorospe and later under Press Secretary Francisco Tatad. The government service initially used channel 2 and is identified in reference material as Mindanao's first television station. The channel was relaunched in 1992 as a local Southern Broadcasting Network station, at which point it adopted the DXNP-TV call sign. In 1994, the station was launched by People's Television Network, Inc., bringing it into the state television network that would later be known primarily as PTV. During the Arroyo administration, PTNI adopted the National Broadcasting Network name on July 16, 2001. The rebrand was accompanied by the slogan “One People. One Nation. One Vision.” and a revised programming direction. The Davao operation also became an originating station for Mindanao content. The National Broadcasting Network identity lasted until the Aquino administration. On October 6, 2011, People's Television Network, Inc. was restored as the network's primary brand, replacing the NBN presentation. The Davao station subsequently strengthened its regional output. In June 2017, it resumed operations under the PTVisMin identity and began airing PTVismin Newsbreak, a Visayan hourly newsbreak. The program later reached the national PTV feed. On October 16, 2017, the station launched PTV News Mindanao, a 45-minute local newscast. DXNP-TV entered digital broadcasting development in 2018. It began digital test broadcasts on March 5 using UHF channel 45 and a frequency of 659.143 MHz. The station continued to provide local news and public-affairs programming alongside network content. Listed programs include PTV News Mindanao, Pit Stop Pinas, Straight Shot, and annual coverage of the Kadayawan Festival. The station's facilities were later consolidated at the Mindanao Media Hub in Davao City. Construction of the hub had broken ground in May 2018, and the building was completed toward the end of that year. The facility was intended to house PTV Davao, Radyo Pilipinas Davao, and satellite offices of the Presidential Communications Operations Office and associated agencies. DXNP-TV transferred its studios and offices to the hub on December 5, 2020. Its transmitter remains at Broadcast Avenue in Shrine Hills, Barangay Matina Crossing. The station's terrestrial reach centers on Davao City, Davao del Sur, and Davao del Norte, with some coverage in Davao de Oro.

• 2020

  Operations move to Mindanao Media Hub

  [1]DXNP-TVen.wikipedia.org

  The station transfers its studios and offices to the new government media complex in Bangkal, Davao City.

• 2018

  Digital test transmission begins

  [1]DXNP-TVen.wikipedia.org

  DXNP-TV starts digital testing on UHF channel 45.

• 2017

  PTVisMin regional programming expands

  [1]DXNP-TVen.wikipedia.org

  The station resumes operations as PTVisMin and later launches the local PTV News Mindanao newscast.

• 2011

  People's Television Network branding returns

  [1]DXNP-TVen.wikipedia.org

  PTNI becomes the primary network identity again and the NBN branding is retired.

• 2001

  PTNI adopts the National Broadcasting Network identity

  [1]DXNP-TVen.wikipedia.org

  The network introduces the NBN name and the “One People. One Nation. One Vision.” slogan.

• 1994

  People's Television Network launches the station

  [1]DXNP-TVen.wikipedia.org

  DXNP-TV becomes part of People's Television Network, Inc.

• 1992

  Station relaunched as DXNP-TV

  [1]DXNP-TVen.wikipedia.org

  Southern Broadcasting Network relaunches the channel as its local Davao station under the DXNP-TV call sign.

• 1974

  Government Television reopens the facility

  [1]DXNP-TVen.wikipedia.org

  The station returns as DXAW-TV under the National Media Production Center and Government Television.

• 1972

  Original operation goes off air

  [1]DXNP-TVen.wikipedia.org

  DXRH-TV ceases operations following the declaration of Martial Law.

• 1962

  DXRH-TV launches on channel 11

  [1]DXNP-TVen.wikipedia.org

  Manila Broadcasting Company launches the predecessor station DXRH-TV in the Davao area.

A government-backed regional television broadcaster that combines People's Television Network programming with locally produced news, public-affairs content, and coverage of Mindanao events.

• Regional television news · 2017

  PTV News Mindanao

  A 45-minute locally produced newscast launched by PTV Davao in October 2017. It provides regional reporting focused on Mindanao and forms a central part of the station's local programming identity.

• Regional news bulletin · 2017

  PTVismin Newsbreak

  A Visayan hourly newsbreak introduced when the Davao operation resumed under the PTVisMin identity in 2017. The program was also carried on People's Television Network's national feed from October of that year.

• Digital terrestrial television · 2018

  Digital television service

  DXNP-TV's digital transmission test service, launched on UHF channel 45 at 659.143 MHz. The test broadcasts represented the station's move toward digital terrestrial delivery in the Davao market.

• Special-event broadcasting

  Kadayawan Festival coverage

  Annual television coverage of Davao City's Kadayawan Festival, listed among the station's recurring programs and reflecting its role in broadcasting major regional cultural events.

• 2020

  Relocation to the Mindanao Media HubOther

  Background

  The Philippine government developed a shared communications complex in Bangkal, Davao City.

  Action taken

  DXNP-TV moved its studios and offices to the Mindanao Media Hub.

  Aftermath

  The station operated from a purpose-built government media facility alongside related public broadcasting and communications offices.

  Source

• 2018

  Digital television testingProduct launch

  Background

  The station began preparing its Davao service for digital terrestrial broadcasting.

  Action taken

  DXNP-TV started digital test transmissions on UHF channel 45 at 659.143 MHz.

  Aftermath

  The station added a digital transmission pathway while retaining its regional broadcast role.

  Source

• 2011

  Return to People's Television Network brandingStrategy

  Background

  The network reviewed its branding after the NBN period.

  Action taken

  People's Television Network, Inc. was restored as the primary brand and the NBN identity was retired.

  Aftermath

  DXNP-TV continued as the network's Davao and Mindanao service under the PTV identity.

  Source

• 2001

  Adoption of the National Broadcasting Network identityStrategy

  Background

  People's Television Network pursued a new public image and programming direction during the Arroyo administration.

  Action taken

  PTNI adopted the National Broadcasting Network name and the slogan “One People. One Nation. One Vision.”

  Aftermath

  The NBN identity continued until the Aquino administration, while the Davao station developed an originating role for Mindanao programming.

  Source

1. 1DXNP-TVen.wikipedia.org
2. 2People's Television Networkptni.tv