DXAQ-TV, channel 43, was the flagship television station of Philippine religious television network Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). Its studios were located at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound, Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway, Sasa, Davao City, while its transmitter was located at Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City.

DXAQ-TV (SMNI TV 43 Davao)
CityDavao City
Channels
BrandingSMNI TV-43 Davao
Ownership
OwnerSonshine Media Network International
DXRD Sonshine Radio 711
DXAQ Kingdom Radio 1404 (Defunct)
History
FoundedJanuary 28, 2005; 19 years ago (2005-01-28)
Last air date
December 21, 2023 (NTC suspension order)
Former channel number(s)
  • Digital:
  • 44 (UHF, 2017–2018)
Call sign meaning
DX Apollo Quiboloy
Technical information
Licensing authority
NTC
Power5 kW TPO
Digital: 5 kW TPO
ERPAnalog: 50 kW
Links
WebsiteSMNI.com

On 21 December 2023, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) suspended SMNI's operations for 30 days due to alleged violations of its broadcast franchise.[1] On 18 January 2024, the NTC issued a cease-and-desist order against SMNI for violating its 30-day suspension order as its two stations in Region VI were operational as of 27 December 2023.[2][3]

Digital television

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Digital channels

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UHF Channel 19 (503.143 MHz)

Channel Video Aspect Short name Programming Note
39.01 480i 16:9 SMNI SMNI OFFLINE due to cease and desist order by NTC.
39.02 SNC UPLINK SMNI News Channel

Areas of coverage

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Primary areas

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Secondary areas

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sarao, Zacarian (December 21, 2023). "NTC suspends SMNI operations for 30 days". Inquirer.net. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  2. ^ Marasigan, Lorenz (January 24, 2024). "SMNI ordered to halt operations". Business Mirror. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  3. ^ Cariaso, Bella (February 3, 2024). "SMNI appeals Indefinite suspension". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 16, 2024.