UNTV

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UNTV
Type Broadcast television network
BrandingThe Kasangbahay Network (Kasangbahay is a Filipino term for "household".)
Country
Philippines
AvailabilityNationwide
Worldwide (satellite and online)
FoundedJuly 16, 2001
by Alfredo L. Henares
TV stations List of TV stations
HeadquartersLa Verdad Christian College Building, 351 EDSA, Brgy. Bagong Barrio West, Caloocan
Owner Progressive Broadcasting Corporation [1]
Key people
Alfredo "Atom" L. Henares (Chairman, President of PBC)
Daniel S. Razon (Chairman, CEO of BMPI)
Jay Eusebio (Vice President for TV, UNTV-BMPI)
Launch date
July 16, 2001
Former names
NUTV (1999–2001)
UNTV (2001–15)
UNTV Life (2015–16)
UNTV News and Rescue on YouTube [2]
Picture format
 480i SDTV
1080p HDTV
(downscaled to 720p locally in some markets)
Official website
 untvweb.com

UNTV (currently known as UNTV Networks) is the flagship Philippine television network of the Progressive Broadcasting Corporation (known on air as UNTV-PBC), together with Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International (known on air as UNTV-BMPI), the network's content provider and marketing arm, and Christian religious organization Members Church of God International (MCGI), its major blocktimer. DWAO-TV is one of very few NTSC-System M stations in the world that broadcast on Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Channel 37. In 2019, UNTV transferred its studios from the old UNTV Building at 907 EDSA Quezon City to its temporary studios in La Verdad Christian College Building, 351 EDSA, Brgy. Bagong Barrio West, Caloocan. UNTV transmitter is located at Emerald Hills, Sumulong Highway in Antipolo, Rizal. The 16-storey UNTV Broadcast Center, also referred to as The Millennial Tower and now called The Philippine Broadcast Hub along EDSA Philam is currently under construction to serve as its new headquarters.

Contents

UNTV is known for its broadcast of Ang Dating Daan (The Old Path), the longest-running religious program in the Philippines, hosted by radio and televangelist Bro. Eli Soriano of the Members Church of God International (MCGI).

UNTV's public service programs and free services are manned by BMPI chairman and CEO, Daniel Razon. Razon is also known as the co-host of Ang Dating Daan and MCGI's Overall Servant.

Network profile

PBC Blocktime

UNTV Manila and Cebu were part of a blocktime programming agreement between Progressive Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) majority owned by Alfredo "Atom" Henares and Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International Inc. led by Daniel Razon. [1] BMPI is the broadcast arm of Members Church of God International (MCGI) in the Philippines.

Assigned to PBC is the broadcast license, the radio frequency spectrum (UHF) necessary for broadcasting in key populated areas. The owners entrusted Razon with the network's programming and marketing through BMPI.

UNTV is referred to as "The Kasangbahay Network", [3] [4] a Filipino word which means "household", a group of people, often a family, who live together. It was introduced in 2007.

History

Original network, 2001 to 2004

In July 2001, the Progressive Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) owned by businessman Alfredo "Atom" Henares ventured into UHF television through UNTV 37, which initially branded as NUTV Channel 37. [5] After almost a year of test broadcast, UNTV (pronounced as "un-TV", implying "the opposite of TV") was launched in May 2002 as a television counterpart to PBC's FM radio station NU 107 (DWNU 107.5 FM), airing rock and alternative rock music videos. NU 107 was a brainchild of Henares and radio veteran Mike N. Pedero. It carved a niche in the radio broadcast history as one of the first alternative radio stations that played artists who break new ground in music. [5] In its early years on television, UNTV gained a cult following through comedy and reality show Strangebrew . The channel also aired the TV version of the iconic NU107 radio show "In the Raw"; as well as clips from the previous editions of the now-defunct NU Rock Awards; and NU 107 events such as Summer Shebang, NU 107 Pocket Concerts, and Party Monsters on the Loose.

Overhauled network, 2004 to present

In 2004, UNTV gradually reduced and eventually ceased airing rock music videos (The rock-oriented format would later be picked up in 2019 through RJ DigiTV's digital subchannel Rock MNL, formerly known as Rock of Manila TV and RJ Rock TV, owned by the Rajah Broadcasting Network) after its blocktime slots were acquired by Tapatan, Inc., a multimedia and consultancy firm headed by veteran broadcaster Jay Sonza as chairman and CEO. [6] Later, news and public affairs programs were introduced and Sonza became its station manager. [7]

Henares also had a deal with MCGI for religious programming at night since 2003. [8] Since then, UNTV started airing and eventually became the permanent home of the religious program Ang Dating Daan (The Old Path) after leaving GemCom Holdings-owned UHF TV network SBN 21 (which GemComm sold to Solar Entertainment Corporation in 2010 for P 368.8 million).

Later, the station was re-branded as "UN Television (UNTV)" (the letters were spelled out, and did not appear to have any meaning). The relaunch aims to introduce the station to a larger demographic range of audience. It comes with a new Station ID, own website, and new tagline "In Service to Humanity. Worldwide." [6]

UNTV started from scratch with a one-room broadcast studio located at the AIC Gold Tower in Ortigas Center, Pasig. [9] 2004 marks UNTV's entry into satellite broadcasting using Agila 2 satellite then moved to ABS 5/ABS 3 satellite in late 2011, and later moved to Measat 3A satellite; as well as the start of its 24-hour broadcast through its official website. [10]

In November 2005, the station became a household name after one of its cameraman captured an exclusive four-minute raw footage of a shooting incident in front of its studio in Ortigas which was aired in TV Patrol World , the top-rated primetime newscast of ABS-CBN. [11]

As it needs a larger space for its growing public service initiatives, the station transferred to Brgy. Damayang Lagi New Manila, Quezon City in 2006 and later to its own building at 907 Philam Homes along EDSA Quezon City in July 21, 2008 (until 2019).

BMPI era (2007 to present)

Since the takeover in 2004, UNTV became a 24-hour free TV network (though it continues to sign-off on free TV every Monday mornings for regular transmitter maintenance; however, programming continues online, pay TV and satellite) broadcasting not only religious programs of ADD, but also news and current affairs, public service, informative and entertainment programs. In 2007, UNTV was relaunched as a public service channel, a first in Philippine TV history.

In 2013, UNTV ceased using its old analog transmitter tower in Crestview Heights Subdivision, San Roque, Antipolo, Rizal (which is now acquired by Radio Philippines Network and Nine Media Corporation for digital TV broadcasts purposes), and began using its newly constructed tower located near Emerald Hills on Sumulong Highway, Antipolo, Rizal for a clearer and better signal reception and used to broadcast UNTV both in both analog and digital and radio station Wish 107.5.

Wish 107.5 bus serenading Camp Aguinaldo, AFP Headquarters Wish 107.5 Bus serenading Camp Aguinaldo, AFP Headquarters.jpg
Wish 107.5 bus serenading Camp Aguinaldo, AFP Headquarters

From June 25 to 26, 2014, the network marked its tenth anniversary in the broadcast industry with a two-day UNTV Elderpowerment Expo and UNTV Rescue Summit held at the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) and World Trade Center (WTC) both in Pasay; as well as the soft-relaunching of DWNU under management of UNTV-BMPI. On its last day, UNTV held the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of UNTV Broadcast Center, a 16-storey building that will serve as its new headquarters strategically located along EDSA, in front of Ayala Land's Vertis North project and TriNoma mall, just a few meters away from its headquarters for more than a decade, the old UNTV building, the lot formerly occupied by Kamanggagawa Foundation 's Transient Home.

On August 10, 2014, UNTV-BMPI formally relaunched DWNU 107.5 as 107.5 Wish FM with a free concert featuring OPM singers at the WTC and UNTV's newest station jingle entitled "Maaasahan Mo" sung by Shane Velasco and Beverly Caimen.

UNTV Life (2015 to 2016)

From August 25 to 26, 2015, as part of UNTV's 11th anniversary celebration, a two-day event was held including the opening of the basketball league of Philippine government agencies, the UNTV Cup Season 4 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Public Service Expo and the second UNTV Rescue Summit at the SMX Convention Center. On August 26, the unveiling of the new UNTV was held at the MOA Arena and it was officially rebranded as UNTV Life along with its upcoming shows and a new colorful 3D cube logo was introduced which was followed by a free concert courtesy of Wish 1075. On the following day, UNTV started airing with its new and refreshed look.

On May 18, 2016, President Benigno S. Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10820 which renewed PBC's license for another 25 years. The law granted PBC a franchise to construct, install, operate, and maintain, for commercial purposes, radio broadcasting stations and television stations, including digital television system, with the corresponding facilities such as relay stations, throughout the Philippines. [12] [13]

Logo of one of its program blocks after rebranding in 2016 UNTV-Public-Service-logo.png
Logo of one of its program blocks after rebranding in 2016
UNTV News and Rescue/Public Service (2016 to present)

On July 18, 2016, UNTV Life underwent a major rebranding and rebranded to a global news and rescue company known as UNTV News and Rescue. The network meanwhile retained its long-time slogan, "Your Public Service Channel". After the refresh, its programs were classified into two programming blocks, UNTV News and Rescue and UNTV Public Service. The News and Rescue block is composed of newscasts such as Ito Ang Balita , UNTV Central News (C-News) and Why News and rescue-oriented program 911-UNTV. The Public Service block consists of public service and informative programs, including the network's newest public service program Serbisyong Bayanihan, [14] religious programs like Ang Dating Daan and Itanong Mo Kay Soriano and entertainment and sports-oriented shows like ASOP Music Festival and UNTV Cup. [15]

On August 19, 2019, UNTV has migrated to high-definition television broadcast. However, selected programs like Ang Dating Daan and Itanong Mo kay Soriano still use a 4:3 aspect ratio, but stretched in a 16:9 widescreen format.

As it needs more space, while waiting for the completion of the UNTV Broadcast Center, the station transferred its studios and production facilities to Atlanta Centre in Greenhills along Annapolis Street in San Juan.

2020s
COVID-19 pandemic

As the world faces the global challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, from March 16 to July 31, 2020, UNTV launched new slogans, "We serve the people, we give glory to God" for English-language newscasts, and the slogan "Diyos ang aming sandigan, serbisyo publiko ang aming pinahahalagahan" (English: God is our support, public service is what we value) for Tagalog newscasts.

During the Luzon-wide ECQ, UNTV pioneered purely remote, live online shows on Philippine television. Its morning program Good Morning Kuya went live on March 17, 2020, with all of its hosts at home and online. This is duplicated in all of UNTV's news programs. [16]

On April 8, 2020, UNTV aired the remote broadcast of Serbisyong Bayanihan hosted by UNTV-BMPI President and CEO Kuya Daniel Razon, live from a makeshift studio at his residence. The public service program caters to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and educates the audience with updates about health protocols and announcements from authorities, including reports from UNTV's international correspondents. It also served to carry out small acts of kindness and opened direct access to government agencies and officials. [17]

Also during the COVID-19 pandemic, UNTV launched its telemedicine platform for free medical consultations dubbed as UNTV Digital Clinic for outpatient, non-emergency cases.

On October 8, 2020, UNTV and Members Church of God International inaugurated a free service, quarantine facility in the City of Malolos, province of Bulacan for probable and mild cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The health facility has 32 individual isolation rooms manned by full-time doctors, nurses, and non-medical personnel to assist the patients. [18]

New programs

In June 2020, UNTV aired the pilot broadcast of Hataw Balita Pilipinas (later Hataw Balita Probinsya) newscast with live reports from its provincial correspondents. It was followed by UNTV News Worldwide newscast filled with live reports from international correspondents.

In October 2020, veteran broadcaster Don Manolo Favis aired his new daily program Ito ang Inyong Lingkod, Don Manolo at UNTV Radyo La Verdad, simulcast on UNTV's digital television subchannel STV (now defunct). Don Manalo is a long-time radio host at GMA Network's AM radio station DZBB and known for his long-running radio program This is Manolo and His GENIUS (God’s Eternal News in Universal Salvation) Family where international televangelist Bro. Eli Soriano, host of Ang Dating Daan religious program, became one of the show's regular panelists since the 80s. [19]

On December 5, 2020, health-oriented program Healing Galing hosted by veteran broadcast journalist and naturopathy practitioner Dr. Edinell Calvario, aired its two-hour pilot live broadcast in UNTV with assigned timeslot every Saturday and Sunday mornings. Calvario is a pioneer DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 kHz (now DWPM Radyo 630) field reporter, the radio arm of multimedia giant ABS-CBN. Healing Galing shares information and offers advice during its on-air show about naturopathy employing a wide array of herbal supplements with emphasis on diet and lifestyle changes. [20] The move came after its former home TV5 Network, owned by PLDT's MediaQuest Holdings, abruptly cancelled airing Healing Galing show, including its simulcast over its radio arm Radyo5 92.3 News FM (now 105.9 True FM) due to a programming revamp of TV5 and Radyo5 under the leadership of TV5/Cignal President and CEO Robert Galang. [21]

Digital transition

Digital terrestrial television

UNTV is currently testing Japan's Integrated Service Digital Broadcasting-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), the sole digital television (DTV) standard in the Philippines for its transition from analog to digital broadcast. [22] During its ninth anniversary celebration in 2013, Daniel Razon announced the network's ongoing transition from analog to digital broadcast. The activity includes upgrading of technical equipment and studio facilities. [23]

After a year, UNTV began its test broadcast in Metro Manila using its new digital transmitter in Antipolo. [24] On October 2, 2014, UNTV began its simulcast test broadcast on UHF channel 38 (617.143 MHz) along with its analog broadcast on UHF channel 37. It has two standard definition (SD) channels and one 1seg or “oneseg” channel. 1seg is the common name of DTV service specifically for mobile phone devices. UNTV multi-channel line-up also includes one high definition (HD) channel called “ADDTV” or Ang Dating Daan TV showing purely religious programs. Its digital broadcast can be received in Metro Manila and nearby provinces like Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite and Rizal, using ISDB-T set top boxes including LED TV sets and mobile devices with built-in ISDB-T tuners. [25] In a DTV signal test conducted by Philippine mobile phone brand Starmobile last April 2015, UNTV was present in eight out of 14 locations in Metro Manila with decent signal strength of three up to the maximum of four signal bars. [26]

In April 2016, Anywave Communication Technologies Co. Ltd. announced that UNTV tapped Anywave for its implementation of analog and digital transmitters. [27] Anywave is a manufacturer of television and radio transmission equipment with headquarters in Illinois, United States.

In 2018, BMPI launched Social TV (STV) subchannel on digital terrestrial television airing entertainment and educational videos from social media contributors and vloggers. In May 2020, it was discontinued and replaced by the UNTV's main channel feed at 1080p resolution.

News and current affairs

UNTV News and Current Affairs (also known as UNTV News) is the news division of UNTV News and Rescue. The organization is responsible for the daily news and information gathering for its news programs. It serves UNTV, UNTV Radio La Verdad 1350 kHz and UNTV News website.

The division operates at UNTV Building in Quezon City and has news bureaus in various provinces and abroad. It has news correspondents and stringers in North America, South America, Europe, Asia Oceania and the Middle East. [28]

Currently, it is headed by former GMA News reporter Michael Fajatin, while the North America News Bureau Chief is Joselito Mallari. [28] UNTV Radio La Verdad 1350 kHz, UNTV's flagship AM radio station is headed by station manager Annie Rentoy. [29]

All newscasts (except Why News which is delivered in English) are presented in the Filipino vernacular. In 2016, UNTV reporters started delivering pre-recorded reports in different languages. Province-based reporters delivered the news in Filipino or in their native dialects, while foreign-based correspondents using in English or any foreign languages in their reports. Second-language subtitles were also introduced for the benefit of hearing-impaired viewers (English subtitles on all newscasts for the benefit of international viewers, but may add Filipino subtitles for regional and international reports). However, the subtitles were discontinued on March 16, 2020.

News and rescue team

In July 2010, Daniel Razon launched an advocacy "Tulong Muna Bago Balita" (English: Lifelines Before Headlines; lit: Rescue First, Report Later). UNTV correspondents are not pressured to break or report news exclusives but encourages media practitioners to prioritize saving lives as part of their profession. UNTV News correspondents were sent to an emergency response training (ERT) course. They were trained by the Search and Rescue Unit Foundation, Inc. (SARUF), a recognized army rescue unit in the Philippines, to be rescuers, from first-aid applications to technical search and rescue operations. After passing the ERT, the news team was renamed UNTV News and Rescue Team. On November 28, 2010, the network launched 15 news and rescue mobile units and later, a News and Rescue Command Center at the UNTV Building. [30] [31] The team are equipped with all-terrain/amphibian vehicles and rescue trucks for their operations. The station also launched the UNTV Fire Brigade after acquiring new firetrucks. [32]

In August 2015, an underwater rescue team and hundreds of new rescuers were introduced. A new hotline for emergency situations, 911-UNTV (911-8688), was also launched. [33] In 2016, news anchors and program hosts of the network also joined the rescue training. [34]

Drone journalism

In 2013, UNTV marked another first in Philippine TV news landscape as the network acquired DJI Phantom aerial drones for their live news reporting. [35] In November 2013, drones were used by UNTV for its coverage of the Typhoon Haiyan aftermath in Tacloban, Leyte. Currently, drones are used by the network in reporting traffic. [36] The UNTV drone coverages set the standards for other channels to follow.

Notable on-air personalities

Public service

All these public services are located at their studio at EDSA-Philam. The daily free medical consultations were done at 164 Congressional Avenue, Barangay Bahay-Toro, Quezon City.

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryCategories/Personalities/ProgramsRef
20058th Philippine Web AwardsPeople's Choice AwardMedia and Entertainment Category
20069th Philippine Web AwardsPeople's Choice AwardNews and Media Category
200710th Philippine Web AwardsBest Website AwardMedia Category
People's Choice AwardMedia Category
2010PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Male Newscaster Daniel Razon
Best Morning Show Good Morning Kuya
Best Public Service Program Bitag LIVE!
Best TV Public Service AnnouncementIsang Araw Lang (Drugs infomercial)
20141st PUP Mabini Media AwardsBest Public Service Television StationUNTV
DSWDMaalaga AwardUNTV [37]
22nd KBP Golden Dove AwardsBest TV Public Service AnnouncementCaring for the Elderly [38]
Best TV Children's Program The KNC Show
2015Gawad Amerika AwardsMost Promising News PersonalityWilliam Thio for Why News
23rd KBP Golden Dove AwardsLifetime Achievement AwardPBC Chairman Emeritus Hilarion "Larry" Henares [39]
DSWDPagpapahalaga AwardUNTV Life [40]
29th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Talent Search Program A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival [41]
Best Children Show The KNC Show
Best Children Show HostsEric Cabobos, Bency Vallo, Moonlight Alarcon, Cid Capulong, Cedie Isip,
Kim Enriquez, Tim Argallon, Angelica Tejana, Leanne Manalanzan
and Kyla Manalang for The KNC Show
2016Anak TVAnak TV Seal AwardeeFor 22 different shows
201731st PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Talent Search Program A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival
201933rd PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Documentary Program HostWilliam Thio for Spotlight
202134th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Morning Show Hosts Daniel Razon, Angela Lagunzad, Angelo ‘Diego’ Castro III, Rheena Villamor,
Barba-Cabodil-De Vera, Dr. Joseph Lee and Dr. Bong Santiago for Good Morning Kuya 		[42]
6th Guild of Educators, Mentors, and Students (GEMS) - Hiyas ng Sining AwardsBest Public Service ProgramHealing Galing Live sa UNTV
6th Guild of Educators, Mentors, and Students (GEMS) - Hiyas ng Sining AwardsBest Public Service Program HostDr. Edinell Calvario

Nominations

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UNTV broadcasting vehicle

Programming

UNTV's well-balanced program lineup consists of news and public service programs, religious programs, entertainment and informative programs, talk shows, sports shows, and educational programs. It also launched a regular community prayer aimed at bringing the prayerful lifestyle using broadcast media. [43] The programs shown on the network are produced by BMPI. Meanwhile, religious programs are produced by the Members Church of God International.

Aside from these mentioned, UNTV also acts as a news channel. In case of developing stories, and even important or scheduled live coverage, UNTV pre-empts its regularly scheduled programming to give way for the developing news stories and/or important coverage of a news story as it happens. Regular scheduled programming resume once the coverage of an important event has ended.

Television stations

Analog stations

BrandingCallsignCh. #Power (kW)Station TypeLocation (Transmitter site)
UNTV Manila DWAO-TV 3760 kWOriginating Metro Manila
UNTV Vigan*DWIC-TV361 kWOriginating Bantay, Ilocos Sur
UNTV Laoag*DWIB-TV391 kWOriginating Laoag, Ilocos Norte
UNTV Tuguegarao*DW__-TV511 kWRelay Tuguegarao, Cagayan
UNTV AngelesDZCL-TV381 kWRelay Angeles, Pampanga
UNTV NagaDZTR-TV501 kWRelay Naga City, Camarines Sur
UNTV IloiloDYNY-TV421 kWRelay Jordan, Guimaras
UNTV San Carlos*DYNA-TV481 kWRelay San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
UNTV CebuDYNU-TV3910 kWOriginating Cebu
UNTV DavaoDXNU-TV5110 kWOriginating Davao City, Davao del Sur

Digital stations

UNTV is currently testing Japan's Integrated Service Digital Broadcasting - Terrestrial (ISDB-T), the sole digital television (DTV) standard in the Philippines [44] for its transition from analog to digital broadcast. On October 2, 2014, UNTV began [45] its simulcast test broadcast on UHF Channel 38 (617.143 MHz) with three high definition (HD) channel and one 1seg channel. UNTV's digital broadcast can be received in Metro Manila and nearby provinces using ISDB-T set top boxes, [46] including LED TV sets and mobile devices with built-in ISDB-T tuners. In a DTV signal test [47] conducted by Philippine mobile phone brand Starmobile last April 2015, UNTV was present in eight out of 14 locations in Metro Manila with decent signal strength of three up to the maximum of four signal bars.

BrandingCallsignCh. #FrequencyPower (kW)Station TypeTransmitter LocationCoverage AreaStatus
UNTV DWAO-TV 38617.143 MHz(1 kW)Originating Metro Manila (Antipolo, Rizal) Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Laguna, CaviteFree-to-air test broadcast

Digital channel line-up

Channels on the UNTV multiplex
Stream Short name LCN Aspect
Ratio 		Video
Format 		Resolution FPS Scan Audio
Format 		EPG BML Programming
SD 1UNTV-109.01 16:9 H.264 654x480p29.97Interlace HE-AAC NoneNoneUNTV
SD 2STV09.02 16:9 H.264 1920x1080p29.97Interlace HE-AAC NoneNoneUNTV
HD 3TRUTH CHANNEL09.03 16:9 H.264 1920x1080p Upscaled 29.97Interlace HE-AAC NoneNone TRUTH CHANNEL video library
HD 4UNTV Reserve09.04 16:9 H.264 1920x1080p Upscaled 29.97Interlace HE-AAC NoneNoneBlack Screen
1SEG UNTV 1SEG09.31 4:3 H.264 320x240p(No Data)Progressive HE-AAC NoneNoneUNTV (mirror feed)

Satellite broadcast

UNTV can be received via satellite in the Philippines and other countries in Asia, Australia, Middle East, Europe and Africa.

TypeSatelliteBandPositionBeamFrequencyPolaritySystemSR FECEncryptionCoverage
Free-to-air (FTA) [48] Measat 3A [49] C Band 91.5° EastGlobal [50] 3705Horizontal DVB-S MPEG-2 4290 3/4NoneAsia, Australia, Middle East, South Eastern Europe and Eastern Africa

Pay television

Pay TV ProviderTypeCh. #Coverage
SkyCable/Destiny Cable Digital58 Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan
Cablelink Analog & Digital99 Metro Manila
DASCA CableAnalog (shut-off by 2023)100 Dasmariñas
Digital111
Cignal Satellite (Digital)182 [51] Nationwide
Sky Direct Satellite (Digital)40 [52] Nationwide
G Sat Satellite (Digital)138 [53] Nationwide
SatLite Satellite (Digital)101Nationwide
Other cable/satellite providersN/AN/Acheck with local operators

Internet streaming

UNTV can be received via online streaming by encoding the network's streaming link URL in the VLC Media Player installed on personal computers and mobile devices.

Network Streaming URL
https://cdn.untvweb.com/live-stream/chunklist_b2592000.m3u8

Mobile application

In 2013, BMPI launched the UNTV Mobile App for Apple iOS and Google Android mobile and tablet devices. In 2016, it was made available for Windows Mobile phones. By downloading the mobile application, users with stable internet connection will be able to watch the broadcast feed of UNTV News and Rescue and listen to Radio La Verdad 1350 kHz for free.

ApplicationPlatformDownload Link
UNTV Mobile AppApple iOS Apple iTunes Store
Google Android Google Play Store
Microsoft Windows Mobile Microsoft Store

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The UNTV Broadcast Center is a mixed-use skyscraper and broadcast facility, currently under construction, located along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue in Barangay Philam, Quezon City. It will serve as the new headquarters of UNTV-37, also known as UNTV News and Rescue / UNTV Public Service, a major UHF television channel. It will also house radio stations Radyo La Verdad 1350 kHz and Wish 107.5. In 2022, the glass cladding during construction was removed before being reinstalled.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Truth Channel</span>

The Truth Channel, originally The Old Path (TOP) Channel, is a religious broadcast station of the Members Church of God International (MCGI), an international Christian organization with headquarters in the Philippines. Formerly called as TOP Channel, The Truth Channel carries the 24/7 English broadcast of Ang Dating Daan, the longest-running religious program in the Philippines, hosted by international televangelist and MCGI's Overall Servant Bro. Eli Soriano for English-speaking countries in North America, Middle East, Europe and Asia. The MCGI leadership decided to air The Old Path program using several satellites to increase its reach and expand the propagation efforts of the church on a global scale.

The UNTV Transmitter is a 328 ft (100.0 m) communication tower owned by Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International, Inc. located at Emerald Hills, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo, Rizal, Republic of the Philippines. It serves as the new transmitter facility for flagship stations DWAO-TV and DWNU, with broadcast licenses owned by the stations founder Progressive Broadcasting Corporation.

Broadcast media is being utilized by the Members Church of God International (MCGI), an international Christian religious organization with headquarters in the Philippines, to preach the gospel and expand internationally. The church is producing religious programs in different languages, aired in various countries, by acquiring time slots on several television stations. The church also maintains its own radio and television network for its 24/7 terrestrial, satellite and internet broadcasts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International</span>

Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International Inc. is a Filipino-owned media company, providing services for radio, television, motion picture, print, publications, Internet Broadcast, audio recording, photography and talent management since 2004.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Truth Channel</span> Philippine religious television network

Truth Channel is a Philippine religious television network. It is the flagship television network of the Members Church of God International (MCGI), together with UNTV News and Rescue, the network's carrier on free-to-air digital terrestrial television (DTT). It broadcasts 24 hours a day on Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Channel 38 (617.143 MHz) in Metro and Mega Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Laguna, Cavite and some parts of Tarlac.

The UNTV Cup Season 1 was the 2013 season of the public service-based basketball league, the UNTV Cup based in the Philippines. It was opened on July 29, 2013 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City. Its final games were held on November 5, 2013 at the same venue.

The UNTV Cup Off Season: Clash of the Three was the 2014 off-season of the annual charity basketball league in the Philippines, UNTV Cup. The tournament was organized by UNTV Public Service channel, thru its chairman and chief executive officer of BMPI-UNTV, Kuya Daniel Razon, more popularly known as Mr. Public Service.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">STV (Philippines)</span> 24-hour mainstream digital television channel in the Philippines

Social TV (STV) was a 24-hour mainstream digital television channel in the Philippines. It features social media contents and creations such as Do It Yourself (DIY) videos, short films, educational vlogs, documentaries, animation, tutorial, hobbies, music, entertainment and technology trends. It allows its viewers to interact with the TV network and let amateur content producers to share their own content not only on social media but also on free-to-air television.

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