DXDZ-TV

GMA DTV-47 Cagayan de Oro (DXDZ-DTV)

Semi-satellite of DXMJ-TV Davao
Metro Cagayan de Oro
City	Cagayan de Oro
Channels	Digital: 47 (UHF) ( ISDB-T ) Virtual: 12.01
Branding	GMA DTV-47 Cagayan de Oro
Programming
Subchannels	See list
Affiliations	12.1: GMA 12.2: GTV 12.3: Heart of Asia 12.6: I Heart Movies
Ownership
Owner	GMA Network Inc.
Sister stations	GMA TV-35 Cagayan de Oro Barangay FM 100.7 Cagayan de Oro
History
First air date	June 12, 1976;49 years ago (1976-06-12) [1]
Last air date	February 4, 2013;12 years ago (2013-02-04) (Analog TV broadcast)
Former call signs	DXDZ-TV (1976–2013)
Former channel number(s)	Analog: 12 (1976–2013)
Former affiliations	Digital subchannels: Hallypop (2020-2024) DepEd TV (2021-2022) Pinoy Hits (2023-2024)
Technical information
Licensing authority	NTC
Power	Digital: 10 kW
Links
Website	GMANetwork.com

DXDZ-DTV (channel 47) is a television station in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, airing programming from GMA network. It is owned and operated by the network's namesake corporate parent, alongside GMA analog feed outlet DXJC-TV (channel 35). Both stations share studios at the 2/F Centro Mariano Bldg., Sergio Osmeña St., Brgy. 31, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Province, while its hybrid analog and digital transmitting facility is located at the GMA Transmitter Site, Malasag Heights, Brgy. Cugman. ^{[2] [3]}

History

• June 12, 1976 - DXDZ-TV Channel 12 began commercial broadcasts as the first television station in Northern Mindanao. At that time, DXDZ-TV was launched under the ownership of Republic Broadcasting System, using the “GMA Radio-Television Arts” branding. The station then operating with a 350-watt transmitter and 8 hours of daily programming. In its later years, DXDZ-TV adopted a new visual identity, which included a light blue square logo with the network name in white, as well as a “Circle 12” logo. The final version of the "Circle 12" logo resembled those used by ABC affiliates in some U.S. cities, eventually incorporating rainbow-colored stripes in red, yellow, green, and blue.
• April 30, 1992 - Following the network's expanded coverage, DXDZ-TV Channel 12 became part of the Rainbow Satellite Network launch. This marked the beginning of GMA’s nationwide satellite broadcast, delivering live Manila-based national programming from its flagship station, DZBB-TV, to viewers across Northern Mindanao. The launch introduced a new logo in line with the rebranding: a metallic “GMA” rendered in Century Gothic Extra Bold sans serif font, paired with a multicolored rainbow beam representing the traditional ROYGBIV color spectrum (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet). The font’s indigo hue added a sleek, modern tone to the visual identity.
• January 1, 1995 - As part of its 45th anniversary, GMA underwent further rebranding by curving the rainbow and dropping the "Rainbow Satellite" label. On September 1, 1998, the final ident featured only the "GMA" text and a rounded rainbow, revived its iconic slogan, “Where You Belong.”
• October 27, 2002 - During an episode of its Sunday noontime variety show SOP , GMA Network unveiled its new logo, marking the official launch of its rebranding as the “Kapuso Network.” The logo symbolized the network's renewed identity and commitment to connecting with the Filipino audience through the "heart" of television.
• 2009 - GMA Cagayan de Oro was upgraded to a satellite station serving Northern Mindanao— following the earlier expansions in Bacolod, General Santos and Naga. At the time, the station operated from its former studio located on the second floor of the Hotel Conchita Building, at the corner of Guillermo and Yacapin Streets.
• 2012 - GMA Cagayan de Oro expanded its reach further with the launch of its relay station on Channel 35. This development included the premiere of its regional public affairs program Northern Mindanao: Isyu Karon. Before this, the frequency had been used for QTV (later known simply as Q), GMA’s sister channel, which was launched on November 11, 2005, and subsequently rebranded as GMA News TV on February 28, 2011.
• January 23, 2013 - In time for the 2013 midterm elections, GMA Cagayan de Oro was officially upgraded to a “super station” and rebranded as GMA Northern Mindanao. This upgrade significantly expanded its reach, making the station available not only in Cagayan de Oro but also across the provinces of Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, and parts of Bohol. Its signal also covered areas in Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Compostela Valley, North and South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Agusan del Norte and Sur, Surigao del Norte and Sur, Zamboanga del Sur, and Maguindanao. Prior to its launch, the network invested PhP 200 million for the upgrade of the station's studios and facilities. ^[4]
• February 5, 2013 - GMA Northern Mindanao's operations shifted its frequency to Channel 35 as the network's main analog feed, later with new callsign DXJC-TV. This move coinciding with the launch of its flagship regional newscast, Testigo Northern Mindanao. As a result, the station's analog broadcasting was inactive on VHF channel 12 a day before due to channel interference with GMA TV-12 Mt. Kitanglad, which is also receivable in Cagayan de Oro City and portion of Misamis Oriental. ^[5]
• April 24, 2015 - GMA Northern Mindanao ceased local programming after its regional newscast was abruptly cancelled— just over two years since its original launch— as part of a strategic streamlining initiative affecting all GMA regional stations. The cancellation resulted in the retrenchment of staff and on-air personalities, and ultimately led to the closure of the station’s regional news department. Since then, the station has been airing primarily Manila-based programming via GMA’s flagship station, DZBB-TV Channel 7.
• August 28, 2017 - After a two-year hiatus from producing local news content, GMA Northern Mindanao resumed regional news coverage by co-producing and simulcasting One Mindanao — the network's first Mindanao-wide newscast. This marked the station’s transition to a semi-satellite of GMA TV-5 Davao.
• December 15, 2020 - After 7 years of inactivity, DXDZ-TV resumed broadcasting through digital terrestrial television (DTT) as the station commenced ISDB-T digital test broadcasts on UHF Channel 47. The digital signal covers Metro Cagayan de Oro, the provinces of Misamis Oriental and Camiguin, and parts of Bukidnon, marking a significant step toward full digital transition.

Currently aired local programs

• One Mindanao
• Word of God Network

Previously aired local programs

• Newscope ^[6]
• Northern Mindanao Isyu Karon
• Let's Fiesta
• Testigo Northern Mindanao
• 24 Oras Northern Mindanao
• Isyu ug Istorya
• Visita Iglesia
• At Home with GMA Regional TV
• Biyaheng DO30

On-Air Staffs

Current

• Cyril Chaves
• James Paolo Yap

Former

• Kenneth Ragpala
• Joe Legaspina
• Jeik Compo
• Joane Tabique-Abesamis
• Jacky Cabatuan
• Pia Abas
• Christian Gonzales
• Kaye Mercado
• Francis Damit
• Clyde Macascas
• Ethel Ipanag
• PJ Dela Peña (formerly from ABS-CBN Cagayan de Oro; now with Provincial Public Information Office)

Digital television

Digital channels

DXDZ-DTV operates on UHF Channel 47 (671.143 MHz) and broadcasts on the following subchannels:

Channel	Video	Aspect	Short Name	Programming	Note
12.01	480i	16:9	GMA	GMA Cagayan de Oro (main DXDZ-DTV programming)	Commercial Broadcast (10 kW)
12.02			GTV	GTV
12.03			HEART OF ASIA	Heart of Asia
12.06			I HEART MOVIES	I Heart Movies
12.21	240p		GMA 1-Seg	GMA Cagayan de Oro (relay station of DZBB-DTV GMA Manila)	1seg

Coverage areas

Primary areas

• Cagayan de Oro
• Portion of Misamis Oriental

Secondary areas

• Northern portion of Bukidnon
• Camiguin
• Portion of Misamis Occidental

Tertiary areas

• Southern portion of Bohol

See also

• DXMJ-TV
• DXLX-FM
• GMA Network
• List of GMA Network stations

References

1. "Television Factbook" (PDF). 1981. p. 1228. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
2. "TV BROADCAST STATIONS (as of December 2024)". National Telecommunications Commission. March 31, 2025.
3. "NTC TV Broadcast Stations (as of July 2024) via NTC website" (PDF). ntc.gov.ph. January 6, 2025.
4. "GMA Network invests P200M for Oro station | Sun.Star". SunStar . Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2012-10-16.
5. "GMA Network launches Northern Mindanao station". cdodev.com. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
6. "Remembering Raf Benaldo: A man of Integrity". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved 2025-01-26.