DXAQ-TV

SMNI TV 43 Davao (DXAQ-TV)

Metro Davao
City	Davao City
Channels	Analog: 43 (UHF) Digital: 19 (UHF)
Ownership
Owner	Sonshine Media Network International
Sister stations	DXRD Sonshine Radio 711, DXAQ Kingdom Radio 1404
History
Founded	January 28, 2005 (2005-01-28)
Last air date	December 21, 2023 (NTC suspension order)
Former channel numbers	Digital: 44 (UHF, 2017–2018)
Call sign meaning	Apollo Quiboloy
Technical information
Licensing authority	NTC
Power	Analog and digital: 5 kW
ERP	Analog: 50 kW
Links
Website	SMNI.com

DXAQ-TV, was the flagship television station of Philippine religious television network Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). Its studios were located at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound, Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway, Sasa, Davao City, while its transmitter was located at Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City.

On 21 December 2023, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) suspended SMNI's operations for 30 days due to alleged violations of its broadcast franchise. ^[1] On 18 January 2024, the NTC issued a cease-and-desist order against SMNI for violating its 30-day suspension order as its two stations in Region VI were operational as of 27 December 2023. ^{[2] [3]}

Digital television

Digital channels

UHF Channel 19 (503.143 MHz)

Channel	Video	Aspect	Short name	Programming	Note
39.01	480i	16:9	SMNI	SMNI	OFFLINE due to cease and desist order by NTC.
39.02			SNC UPLINK	SMNI News Channel

Areas of coverage

Primary areas

• Davao City
• Davao del Sur
• Davao del Norte

Secondary areas

• Portion of Davao de Oro

See also

• DWAQ-TV
• DXRD
• Sonshine Media Network International

References

1. Sarao, Zacarian (December 21, 2023). "NTC suspends SMNI operations for 30 days". Inquirer.net. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
2. Marasigan, Lorenz (January 24, 2024). "SMNI ordered to halt operations". Business Mirror. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
3. Cariaso, Bella (February 3, 2024). "SMNI appeals Indefinite suspension". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 16, 2024.