ALIW Channel 23
TypeDigital terrestrial television
CountryPhilippines
Broadcast areaGreater Manila Area
TransmittersNuestra Señora dela Paz Subd., Sumulong Highway, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Antipolo
HeadquartersCitystate Centre, 709 Shaw Boulevard, Brgy. Oranbo, Pasig, Philippines
Programming
Language(s)Filipino (main)
English (secondary)
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
(downscaled to 16:9 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerAliw Broadcasting Corporation
ParentALC Group of Companies
Key people
  • Atty. Mcneil Rante (Executive Vice President and General Manager)
  • Dennis Antenor, Jr. (Vice President for Business Development and Voiceover Artist/Announcer)
Sister channelsCNN Philippines
History
Launched
  • May 9, 2022 (2022-05-09) (test broadcast)
  • November 18, 2022 (2022-11-18) (official launch)
FounderD. Edgard A. Cabangon
ReplacedS+A (UHF 23 channel space, analog)
Former namesIZTV (2022-2023)
Availability
Terrestrial
Mega ManilaChannel 23 (Digital)
Channel 72 Sky Cable
NationwideChannel 24 Cignal TV

Aliw Channel 23 (stylized as ALIW Channel 23) is a Philippine television network owned and operated by Aliw Broadcasting Corporation, a subsidiary of the ALC Group of Companies. The network is carried on UHF Channel 23 on digital terrestrial TV in Metro Manila. The station's broadcast facilities and studios are located at the 5th and 20th Floors, Citystate Centre, 709 Shaw Boulevard, Brgy. Oranbo, Pasig, and its transmitter is located in Nuestra Señora dela Paz Subd., Sumulong Highway, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Antipolo (sharing facilities with sister station 97.9 Home Radio).[1][2]

Background

On January 5, 2022, the National Telecommunications Commission awarded Channel 23 to Aliw Broadcasting Corporation under a provisional authority license. The channel was formerly used by Studio 23 and S+A of ABS-CBN Corporation. This marks Aliw's venture into television.[3]

Logo used from August 2022 to January 2023.

On May 6, 2022, the channel launched its test broadcast with a live video feed of DWIZ 882.[4] On August 10, 2022, the channel started carrying the brand IZTV, with the tagline The News Company. It was officially launched on November 18.[5]

On January 30, 2023, the channel rebranded as ALIW Channel 23, coinciding with the reformatting of Home Radio's provincial stations under the DWIZ network and the revamp of DWIZ's programming. It was officially launched on June 23, 2023 through a launch event held at The Podium in Mandaluyong, with the tagline Kumpleto Na Ang Channel Mo (Your channels are now complete) which was attended by Aliw officials, personalities and employees and distinguished personalities from politics, business, showbiz and sports.[6]

Programs

Current

DWIZ programs

Sports

Religious

Intersitials

Future/planned

As announced during the television airing of the Aliw 23 launch special last July 23, 2023.[10]

Former

DWIZ programs

Specials

References

  1. ^ "ALC Group expands into television industry". Business Mirror. June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Blessing of Aliw Channel 23 studio marks new milestone for Aliw Broadcasting Corp". Filipino Mirror. June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "Duterte adviser, Aliw also get ABS-CBN channels". BusinessWorld. January 27, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  4. ^ De Guzman, Warren (January 26, 2022). "NTC allows DWIZ operator Aliw Broadcasting to use Channel 23". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Dela Cruz, Raymond Carl (January 26, 2022). "NTC allows 2 firms to use channels formerly used by ABS-CBN". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "Aliw Broadcasting Corporation launches Aliw 23". Business Mirror. June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Taguig Generals lead seven teams in new season of NBL President's Cup". Spin.ph. June 14, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  8. ^ "UST Tigresses look to upset NU Lady Bulldogs' repeat SSL title bid". Rappler. November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  9. ^ "Sinag Liga Asya Lakas Kwarenta new league in town". BusinessMirror. October 24, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  10. ^ "ALIW Channel 23 TV Launch Special: Kumpleto Na Ang Channel Mo!". Facebook. July 23, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
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