D-12-ZB-TV
D-12-ZB-TV (channel 12) is a television station in Batangas City, Philippines, airing programming from the GMA network. It is owned and operated by the network's namesake corporate parent alongside GTV outlet DZDK-TV (channel 26). Both stations maintain studios at the PNG Bldg., P. Burgos St. cor. Rizal Ave., Batangas City, while D-12-ZB-TV's transmitter is located atop Mt. Banoy.
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| Channels | |
| Branding | GMA TV-12 Batangas GMA Southern Tagalog  | 
| Programming | |
| Subchannels | See list | 
| Ownership | |
| Owner | GMA Network, Inc. | 
| DZDK-TV (GTV Channel 26 Batangas) | |
| History | |
| Founded | April 2, 1983 | 
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority  | NTC | 
| Power | Analog: 5 kW Digital: 10 kW  | 
| ERP | 30 kW | 
| Transmitter coordinates | 13°42′20.88″N 121°10′21.5256″E | 
| Links | |
| Website | www.GMANetwork.com | 
In 2021, GMA Batangas started planning to upgrade as a new originating TV station. In 2022, GMA revealed the name of the flagship Filipino-language newscast of GMA Batangas, which it had launched on February 14, 2022, entitled "Balitang Southern Tagalog".[1][2]
GMA TV-12 Batangas programs
     
- Balitang Southern Tagalog
 - Word of God Network
 
Digital television
    
    Digital channels
    
D-12-ZB-TV's digital signal operates on UHF channel 32 (581.143 MHz) and broadcasts on the following subchannels:
| Channel | Video | Aspect | Short name | Programming | Note | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.01 | 480i | 16:9 | GMA | GMA Southern Tagalog | Commercial broadcast (10 kW) | 
| 12.02 | GTV | GTV | |||
| 12.03 | HEART OF ASIA | Heart of Asia Channel | |||
| 12.06 | HALLYPOP | Hallypop | |||
| 12.07 | I HEART MOVIES | I Heart Movies | |||
| 12.08 | PINOY HITS | Pinoy Hits | |||
| 12.11 | (UNNAMED) | Test feed | Black screen | ||
| 12.21 | 240p | GMA 1Seg | GMA Batangas | 1seg broadcast | 
Rebroadcasters
    
D-12-ZB-TV's programming is relayed to the following stations across the Southern Tagalog.
| Station | Location | Channels | ERP | 
|---|---|---|---|
| DWJJ-TV | Jalajala, Rizal | 44 (VHF) | 3 kW (85 kW ERP) | 
| D-13-ZR-TV | Occidental Mindoro | 13 (VHF) | 2 kW | 
| DWTR-TV | Tablas Island, Santa Maria, Romblon | 7 (UHF) | 10 kW | 
Current Personalities
    
- Ivy Kristina Saunar-Gasang, Anchor and News Editor of Balitang Southern Tagalog
 - Ace Medrano, Co-Anchor and Senior desk Manager of Balitang Southern Tagalog and Also as Full Time National Anchor of Regional TV News.
 - Andrew Bernardo, News Producer and Correspondent of Balitang Southern Tagalog
 - Paul Hernandez, News Producer and Correspondent of Balitang Southern Tagalog
 - Denise Hannah Mei Abante, News Producer and Correspondent of Balitang Southern Tagalog
 - Veblen Reynes, News Producer and Correspondent of Balitang Southern Tagalog
 
Former
    
- Ilonah Riego-Manalo (News Producer and Correspondent)
 - Lorenzo Ilagan (News Producer and Correspondent)
 - Russel Simorio (News Producer and Correspondent, temporary for a month, returned to One North Central Luzon)
 - Mark Lavarro (Senior Desk Manager and Part-time Correspondent)
 
Area of coverage
    
- Batangas
 - Laguna
 - Cavite
 - Rizal
 - Portion of Quezon
 - Portion of Oriental Mindoro
 - Portion of Marinduque
 - Portion of Romblon
 
See also
    
    
References
    
- "GMA Regional TV launches pioneering 'unified newscast' for Bicol region". PhilStar. February 2, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
 - "GMA Network unveils line-up of world-class programs anew for 2022". GMANetwork.com. January 10, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.