DXAS-TV

DXAS-TV

Davao City
Branding	ABS-CBN TV-4 Davao
Slogan	In The Service of The Filipino Worldwide
Channels	Analog: 4 (VHF) Digital: 22 (UHF) (ISDB-T) (Test Broadcast)
Affiliations	ABS-CBN
Owner	ABS-CBN Corporation
Founded	1964
Call letters' meaning	DX Alto Broadcasting System (former owner prior to its merger with CBN)
Sister station(s)	DXAB-TV (ABS-CBN Sports+Action)
Former callsigns	DXAW-TV (1964-1972)[1]
Former channel number(s)	2 (1964-1972)
Former affiliations	KBS/RPN (1972-1986)
Transmitter power	100 Kilowatts
Website	www.abs-cbn.com

DXAS-TV, channel 4, is a television station of Philippine television network ABS-CBN Corporation. Its studios and transmitter are located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City.

History

• 1964 - DXAW-TV channel 2, the first television station in Southern Mindanao, was launched by ABS (later merging with CBN into ABS-CBN).
• 1972 - During the declaration of Martial Law by then-President Ferdinand Marcos, and the takeover of ABS-CBN by his crony, Roberto Benedicto, DXAS-TV was shut down then it became part of the Kanlaon Broadcasting System (later Radio Philippines Network, now CNN Philippines).
• 1972 - DXAW-TV changed its callsign to DXAS-TV followed by frequency from Channel 2 to Channel 4.
• 1988 - DXAS-TV reopened under ABS-CBN, its original owner.
• June 28, 1988 - DXAS-TV introduced the Star Network with the famous numerical gold tri-ribbon channel 4 logo with a star.
• April 17, 1989 - TV Patrol Southern Mindanao (first known as TV Patrol Mindanao from 1989 to 1997 and reverted from 2001 to 2005/as TV Patrol Davao from 1997 to 2001), the channel's flagship newscast launched.
• 1989 - DXAS-TV set up its domestic satellite broadcast from Manila.

ABS-CBN 4 Davao Programs

• Agri Tayo Dito
• Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa
• Kapamilya, Mas Winner Ka!
• Maayong Buntag Mindanao
• Maayong Buntag Mindanao Sabado
• MAG TV Na, Mag Negosyo Ta!
• TV Patrol Southern Mindanao
• Banquet of Love

Previously Aired Programs

• Amor Chicko (simulcast along with ABS-CBN Visayas & Mindanao)
• Ang TV Davao
• Araw ng Dabaw (yearly; simulcast on ABS-CBN S+A 21 Davao)
• Awitanghalan (simulcast along with ABS-CBN Visayas & Mindanao)
• Barangay Patrol
• Campus Idols
• Dinhing Dapita Sadya
• For Life Presents (simulcast along with ABS-CBN Visayas & Mindanao)
• Halo-Halo Sunday Specials
• Kadayawan Festival (yearly; simulcast on ABS-CBN S+A 21 Davao)
• Kapalaran
• Kapamilya Sabado Party
• Little Big Star Davao
• Milyonaryong Mini
• Okiddo
• SBD Jam (formerly Sabado Jam)
• Saranghe
• Summer Sunshine (simulcast along with ABS-CBN Visayas and Mindanao)
• Tatak Sigurado
• TV Patrol Davao
• TV Patrol Mindanao

Digital television

Digital channels

UHF Channel 22 (521.143 MHz)

CINEMO!, YEY!, Knowledge Channel, and DZMM Teleradyo are exclusive channels to TV Plus, a digital set-top box manufactured by the network.

See also

• DXRR-FM
• DXAB
• DWWX-TV
• List of ABS-CBN Corporation channels and stations

References

Broadcast television in the Metro Davao market VHF channels DXET 2 (TV5) DXAS 4 (ABS-CBN) DXMJ 5 (GMA) DXSS 7 (ETC) DXWW 9 (CNN Philippines) DXNP 11 (PTV) DXTV 13 (IBC) UHF channels DXAB 21 (ABS-CBN Sports and Action) DXDJ 23 (2nd Avenue) DXGD 25 (3ABN/Hope Channel Philippines) DXRA 27 (GMA News TV) DXAN 29 (NBC/AksyonTV) DXKC 31 (BEAM) DXUN 38 (Davao Christian Bible Channel) DXAQ 43 (ACQ-KBN) DXNU 51 (UNTV) Digital channels 22 (ABS-CBN)