UNTV (Philippines)

UNTV News and Rescue is the flagship Philippine television station of the Progressive Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), together with Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International, Inc. (BMPI), the network's content provider and marketing arm. DWAO-TV is one of very few NTSC-System M stations in the world that broadcast on Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Channel 37. Its studios are located at the UNTV Building, 907 Brgy. Philam, EDSA Quezon City and transmitter located at Emerald Hills, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City. The 16-storey UNTV Broadcast Center along EDSA Philam is currently under construction to serve as its new headquarters by 2018.
It is known for its broadcast of Ang Dating Daan (ADD), the longest-running religious program in the Philippines, hosted by radio and TV evangelist Bro. Eli Soriano, the Overall Servant to the Members Church of God International (MCGI). UNTV's public service programs and free services are manned by BMPI chairman and CEO "Kuya" (English: Brother) Daniel Razon. Razon is Assistant to the Overall Servant to MCGI.
UNTV is referred to as "The Kasangbahay Network", a Filipino word which means "household", a group of people, often a family, who live together. It was introduced in 2007.
==History==
===Early years (2001 to 2004)===
In July 2001, the Progressive Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) owned by businessman Alfredo "Atom" Henares ventured into UHF television through UNTV 37. After almost a year of test broadcast, UNTV (pronounced as "un-tee-vee") 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 is a brainchild of Henares and radio veteran Mike N. Pedero. It has carved a niche in the radio broadcast history as one of the very first alternative radio station that plays artists who breaks new ground in music. In its early years on television, UNTV gained a cult following through comedy and reality show Strangebrew known as "Ang show na may tama" and "In the Raw."
===UN Television (2004 to present)===
In 2004, UNTV gradually reduced and eventually ceased airing rock music videos after its blocktime slots were acquired by Tapatan, Inc., a multimedia and consultancy firm headed by veteran broadcaster Jay Sonza as chairman and CEO. Later, news and public affairs programs were introduced and Sonza became UNTV station manager.
Henares also had a deal with MCGI for religious programming at night. 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.
Later, the station was rebranded as "UN Television (UNTV)" (pronounced as "you-en-tee-vee."). 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. Wordwide."
UNTV started from scratch with a one-room broadcast studio located at the AIC Gold Tower in Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
 2004 marks UNTV's entry into satellite broadcasting using Agila 2 satellite and the start of its 24/7 broadcast through its official website.
In November 2005, the station became popular after one of its cameraman captured an exclusive four minute raw footage of a shooting incident right in front of its studio in Ortigas which was aired in TV Patrol, the top-rating primetime newscast of ABS-CBN.
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 at its own building at 907 Philam Homes along EDSA Quezon City in 2008.
Since then, UNTV became a 24/7 free TV station broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Monday mornings from 12mn to 3am for its regular transmitter maintenance) on free-to-air TV airing not only religious programs of ADD, but also news and current affairs, public service, informative and entertainment programs. In 2007, Kuya Daniel Razon's BMPI acquired the main technical and TV production operations of UNTV and was launched as a public service channel, a first in Philippine TV history.
In 2013, UNTV marked another first in Philippine TV news landscape as the network acquired DJI Phantom aerial drones for their live news reporting. These drones were used during its coverage of the Typhoon Haiyanhttp://www.yugatech.com/news/untv-employs-dji-phantom-drones-for-broadcasting/ aftermath. In 2013, UNTV ceased using its old analog transmitter tower in Crestview Heights Subdivision, Brgy. San Roque, Antipolo City, Rizal and began using its newly constructed tower located near Emerald Hills in Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City, Rizal for a clearer and better signal reception and used to broadcast UNTV both in analog and digital and 107.5 Wish FM.
Last June 25–26, 2014, the network marks its 10th 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 City and the soft-launching of "107.5" a new FM radio station under management of UNTV-BMPI.
Also on June 26, 2014, UNTV held the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of UNTV Broadcast Center, a 16-storey iconic building that will serve as its new headquarters strategically located along EDSA, in front of Ayala Land's Vertis North project and TriNoma mall and just a few meters away from its current building, the lot formerly occupied by Kamanggagawa Foundation's Transient Home.
On July 14, 2014, UNTV became a top trending topic in Twitter after netizens expressed their sentiments right after UNTV-BMPI Chairman and CEO Daniel Razon, in his morning show "Good Morning Kuya", aired his dismay over an issue of media discrimination when Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, one of the Metro Manila's luxury hotels removed UNTV in its hotel TV channel line-up without notice. The hotel said it was a system limitation on its part while comments from some of the netizens relate this incident to the July 27, 2014 centennial (100-year) anniversary celebration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC), a rich and politically influential church in the Philippines. Allegedly, some INC members staying at Sofitel requested removal of UNTV which was denied by INC, a known doctrinal opponent of ADD, a program aired in UNTV.
On August 10, 2014, UNTV-BMPI formally relaunched 107.5 as 107.5 Wish FM with a free concert featuring OPM singers at the WTC and UNTV's newest theme song entitled "Maaasahan Mo" sung by Shane Velasco and Beverly Caimen.
On August 25–26, 2015, as part of UNTV's 11th anniversary celebration, a two (2) 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 2nd 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 grants 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.
On July 18, 2016, UNTV Life undergoes a major rebranding to a global news and rescue company and officially became UNTV News and Rescue. The station 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, Hataw Balita, UNTV Central News (C-News) and Why News. The Public Service block consists of public service and informative programs, including the network's newest public service program Serbisyong Kasangbahay, religious programs like Ang Dating Daan and Itanong Mo Kay Soriano and entertainment and sports-oriented shows like ASOP Music Festival and UNTV Cup.
==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. During its 9th 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.
After a year, UNTV began its test broadcast in Metro Manila using its new digital transmitter in Antipolo.https://www.facebook.com/DTVPilipinas/posts/982316968460514 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 (2) 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 (1) 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.http://sci.com.ph/digitaltvbox/ 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.
On April 2016, Anywave Communication Technologies Co. Ltd. announced that UNTV tapped Anywave for its implementation of analog and digital transmitters. Anywave is a manufacturer of television and radio transmission equipment with headquarters in Illinois, United States.
On August 13, 2016, Daniel Razon announced that UNTV is set to roll out its digital terrestrial television (DTT) service by the end of 2016. Upgrading of existing analog relay stations in Davao City and Cebu will be prioritized.
==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.
*911-UNTV (8688): News and Rescue in Metro Manila and in key cities around the Philippines
*Cleanup Drives
*Clinic ni Kuya (Free Clinic)
*Job Fair ni Kuya
*Law Center ni Kuya (Free Legal Counseling)
*Libreng Sakay (Free One-Ride Bus Ride)
*Manibela Academy
*Munting Pangarap TV program (Simple Wish)
*Transient Home
*Tulong Muna Bago Balita
*UNTV Fire Brigade
*UNTV Mobile Radio Booth
*Wish 1075 Bus
==Awards and recognitions==
*Anak TV Seal Awardee for different UNTV shows (16 in 2016)
*Best Website Award, Media Category (10th Philippine Web Awards, 2007)
*People's Choice Award, Media Category (10th Philippine Web Awards, 2007)
*People's Choice Award, News and Media Category (9th Philippine Web Awards, 2006)
*People's Choice Award, Media and Entertainment Category (8th Philippine Web Awards, 2005)
*Nominated, Best TV Station (PMPC Star Awards for TV 2006-2011)
*Nominated, Best TV Station in Metro Manila (KBP Golden Dove Awards 2005-2011)
*Best Male Newscaster -> Daniel Razon (PMPC Star Awards for TV, 2010)
*Best Morning Show -> Good Morning Kuya (PMPC Star Awards for TV, 2010)
*Best Public Service Program -> Bitag LIVE! (PMPC Star Awards for TV, 2010)
*Best TV Public Service Announcement -> "Isang Araw Lang (Drugs infomercial)" (19th KBP Golden Dove Awards, 2010)
*Best Public Service Television Station (1st PUP Mabini Media Awards, 2014)
*Maalaga Award -> UNTV (Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) - Golden Reception and Action Center for the Elderly and Other Special Cases (GRACES), 2014) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyZOkJdtbs0
*Best TV Public Service Announcement -> "Caring for the Elderly" (22nd KBP Golden Dove Awards, 2014)http://www.mb.com.ph/joel-torre-boots-anson-roa-win-big-at-golden-dove-awards/
*Best TV Children's Program -> The KNC Show (22nd KBP Golden Dove Awards, 2014) 
*Most Promising News Personality -> William Thio for Why News (2015 Gawad Amerika Awards)
*Lifetime Achievement Award -> PBC Chairman Emeritus Hilarion "Larry" Henares (23rd KBP Golden Dove Awards, 2015) https://www.untvweb.com/videos/larry-henares-receives-lifetime-achievement-award-at-23rd-kbp-golden-dove-awards/
*Pagpapahalaga Award -> UNTV Life (Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) - Golden Reception and Action Center for the Elderly and Other Special Cases (GRACES), 2015) https://kuyadanielrazon.wordpress.com/2015/10/26/dswd-honors-untv-life-with-pagpapahalaga-award/
*Best Talent Search Program -> A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival (29th PMPC Star Awards for TV, 2015) http://www.untvweb.com/news/asop-knc-show-at-hosts-pinarangalan-sa-29th-pmpc-star-awards-for-tv/
*Best Children Show -> The KNC Show (29th PMPC Star Awards for TV, 2015)
*Best Children Show Hosts -> Eric Cabobos, Bency Vallo, Moonlight Alarcon, Cid Capulong, Cedie Isip, Kim Enriquez, Tim Argallon, Angelica Tejana, Leanne Manalanzan at Kyla Manalang for The KNC Show (29th PMPC Star Awards for TV, 2015)
==Programming==
UNTV program lineup includes news and public service programs, religious programs, documentaries, commentaries, gospel music, music videos and infomercials. It also launched a regular community prayer aimed at bringing the prayerful lifestyle using broadcast media.
The programs shown on the network are produced by Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International, Inc. (BMPI). Meanwhile, religious programs are produced by the Members Church of God International.
==Television stations==
Currently, there are more than ten stations in different parts of the Philippines. UNTV Management plans to cover a majority of the provinces in the Philippines as part of its expansion program in the near future.
===Analog stations===
Branding 	Callsign	Ch. #	Power (kW)	Station Type	Location
UNTV 37 Manila 	DWAO-TV 	TV-37	60 kW	Originating 	Metro Manila
UNTV 37 Palawan 	DZAO-TV 	TV-37	60 kW	Relay 	Palawan
UNTV 28 Tarlac 	DZXT-TV 	TV-28	1 kW 	Relay 	Tarlac
UNTV 44 Naga 	DZTR-TV 	TV-44	5 kW 	Relay 	Naga
UNTV 42 Iloilo 	DYNY-TV 	TV-42	5 kW 	Relay 	Iloilo
UNTV 28 Bacolod 	DYNA-TV 	TV-28	10 kW	Relay 	Bacolod
UNTV 39 Cebu 	DYNU-TV 	TV-39	10 kW	Relay 	Cebu
UNTV 39 Tacloban 	DYNV-TV 	TV-39	5 kW 	Relay 	Tacloban
UNTV 41 Cagayan de Oro	DXNY-TV 	TV-41	10 kW	Relay 	Cagayan De Oro
UNTV 41 Davao 	DXNU-TV 	TV-41	10 kW	Relay 	Davao
UNTV 48 General Santos	DXNV-TV 	TV-48	5 kW 	Relay 	General Santos
UNTV 37 Surigao 	DXNT-TV 	TV-37	5 kW 	Relay 	Surigao
===Digital stations===
Branding	Callsign	Ch. #	Frequency	Power (kW)	Station Type	Transmitter Location 	Coverage Area 	Status
UNTV 	DWAO-TV 	TV-38	617.143 	(TBA) 	Originating 	Metro Manila (Antipolo, Rizal)	Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Laguna, Cavite	Free-to-air test broadcast
===Digital channel line-up===
Stream	PSIP Short Name	LCN 	Aspect
Ratio	Video
Format	Resolution 	FPS 	Scan 	Audio
Format	EPG 	BML 	Programming
SD 1 	UNTV-1 	09.01	16:9	H.264	1920x1080p 	29.97 	Interlace 	HE-AAC	None	None	UNTV
SD 2 	UNTV-2 	09.02	16:9	H.264	1920x1080p 	29.97 	Interlace 	HE-AAC	None	None	UNTV (mirror feed)
HD 3 	ADDTV 	09.03	16:9	H.264	1920x1080p Upscaled	29.97 	Interlace 	HE-AAC	None	None	ADD video library
1SEG 	UNTV 1SEG 	09.31	4:3 	H.264	320x240p 	(No Data)	Progressive	HE-AAC	None	None	UNTV (mirror feed)
==Satellite broadcast==
UNTV can be received via satellite in the Philippines and other countries in Asia, Australia, Middle East, Europe and Africa.
Type 	Satellite 	Band 	Position 	Beam 	Frequency	Polarity 	System 	SR FEC 	Encryption	Coverage
Free-to-air (FTA)http://www.lyngsat.com/Measat-3a.html	Measat 3Ahttp://www.measat.com/support_video_measat3.html	C Band	91.5° East	Globalhttp://www.measat.com/satellite_91e_measat3a.html	3705 	Horizontal	DVB-S MPEG-2	4290 3/4	None 	Asia, Australia, Middle East, South Eastern Europe and Eastern Africa
==Pay television==
Pay TV Provider 	Type 	Ch. #	Coverage
SkyCable 	Analog 	33 	Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan
SkyCable 	Digital 	58 	Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan
Destiny Cable 	Analog 	9 	Metro Manila
Destiny Cable 	Digital 	58 	Metro Manila
Cablelink 	Analog & Digital 	99 	Metro Manila
Cignal 	Satellite (Digital)	92 	Nationwide
Sky Direct 	Satellite (Digital)	40 	Nationwide
Other cable/satellite providers	N/A 	N/A 	check 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.
Links 	Network Streaming URL
Primary 	http://livestream01.untvweb.com:1935/public/untvwebstream/playlist.m3u8
Alternate	http://untv.vo.llnwd.net/e1/hls/untv/index.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 UNTV Radio La Verdad 1350 kHz for free.
Application 	Platform 	Download Link
UNTV Mobile App	Apple iOS 	Apple iTunes Store
UNTV Mobile App	Google Android 	Google Play Store
UNTV Mobile App	Microsoft Windows Mobile	Microsoft Store
==References==
==External links==
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*Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International
Category:Television stations in Metro Manila
Category:Television channels and stations established in 2001
Category:Television channels and stations established in 1999
Category:Digital television stations in the Philippines