REACHING THE NATIONS BY TELEVISION
Early in their ministry, Bro. Eddie Villanueva (Bro. Eddie) and Sis. Dory Villanueva (Sis. Dory) recognized the power of mass media in proclaiming the good news of salvation to millions. Thus, in 1982, they stepped out in bold faith, launched Jesus Is Lord (JIL)’s TV ministry and started the “Jesus the Healer” TV weekly program. The results were remarkable, an enormous number of people were exposed to the Gospel and multitudes came to the Lord and began attending JIL services. Bro. Eddie saw the efficiency of broadcast media as a medium for reaching people around the world for Jesus!
In 1984, in obedience to a word from God, Bro. Eddie started negotiations for the acquisition of Channel 11, then operated by a very committed Christian businessman. It was a quest that took almost fourteen (14) long years to finish. It would have taken a whole book to chronicle the journey to acquire Channel 11 – all throughout showing the miraculous Hand of God. Bro. Eddie knew that if the vision for Channel 11 was from God, ultimately, the victory would be at hand. On April 12, 1998, Channel 11 was dedicated for the glory of God. Even now, plans are already afoot on how to spread the Gospel programs to the whole of Asia.
- Foundation:
- Founded in 1984 by Bro. Eddie Villanueva.
- Broadcast media arm of the Jesus Is Lord Church (JIL).
- Focuses on faith-based programming, community service, and positive content.
- Tagline: “ZOE BROADCASTING NETWORK, GIVE LOVE, CELEBRATE LIFE!”
- Mission, Vision, and Values
- Vision: Most trusted world-class multimedia network.
- Mission: A leading multimedia network transforming and uplifting lives and families in the Philippines and the world by producing and broadcasting competitive, creative, informative and values-oriented content utilizing innovative technology for the glory of God.
- Value: Love for God, Selfless service, Creativity, Courage, Integrity, Excellence, and Teamwork.
Founder
Bishop Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva
Founder
Management
Mr. Edwin S. Mendoza
OIC-General Manager
Ms. Angelita Bonilla
Head of Finance And Admin Department
Engr. Vincent Ronquillo
Head of Engineering Department
Mr. Generio B. Perdigon
Head of Technical Department
Mr. Alejandro Ventura
Head of Marketing Department
Ms. Annie Bico-Cristobal
Head of Light TV Radio Department,
Station Manager of DZJV and DWZB
Ms. Ariane Luis
Head of Programming Department
Mr. Mark Joseph Espinosa
Head of Online Media Group
Mr. Rodelio Santos
Head of Creative Service Group
Ms. Barbie Mulach
News Head of Balitang A2Z
Broadcast Reach
- Operates television and radio stations across the Philippines, including Mega Manila, Baguio, Bacolod, Laguna, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Iloilo, Zamboanga, and Puerto Princesa.
- Platforms include analog and digital terrestrial television, radio, cable, and live streaming.
- Major cable operators carrying ZBNI TV channels: Cignal 183, Sky Cable 230, Air Cable 88 and Cable Link 77. With more than 300 local cable operators nationwide.
Transmitters and location
- National Capital Region
- TV20 & TV33
- Northern Luzon
- Baguio City, Benguet, La Union, Pangasinan
- TV32
- Central Luzon
- Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac & Bataan
- TV20/ TV33
- Southern Luzon
- Rizal, Cavite, Laguna & Batangas
- TV20/ TV33
- Western Visayas
- Iloilo City, Bacolod City, Guimaras, Iloilo, Antique, Negros Occidental
- TV20
- Central Visayas
- Cebu City, Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, Siquijor
- TV20
- Eastern Visayas
- Leyte, Southern Leyte
- TV20
- Northern Mindanao
- Cagayan De Oro City, Camiguin, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental
- TV20
- Davao Region
- Davao City, Davao Del Norte, Davao Del Sur, Davao Oriental
- Davao De Oro (formerly Compostela Valley)
- TV20
Key Television Assets
- A2Z
- Light TV – God’s Channel of Blessings
Key Radio Assets
- DZJV 1458 kHz AM (Calamba, Laguna).
- DWZB 91.1 MHz FM (Puerto Princesa).
Headquarters
22nd Floor, Strata 2000 Building, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Barangay San Antonio, 1600, Pasig City.
Light TV - God’s Channel of Blessings
- Focus: Gospel-inspired, Christian, family-oriented, and Bible-based programming.
- Launch: March 1, 2011 (as Light TV Network, later rebranded as Light TV 33).
- Branding: Currently known as “Light TV – God’s Channel of Blessings.” It was formerly known as ZOE TV 33 (until 2011) and Light Network (2014-2018).
- Frequency: Broadcasts on UHF Channel 33 in Metro Manila and Puerto Princesa City. It previously used VHF Channel 11.
- Format: Primarily religious programming with Gospel-inspired and Bible-based content. It also airs some news, public affairs, talk, kids’, and foreign programs.
- Digital Transition: Launched digital television platforms on February 28, 2017.
- 14th Anniversary: Celebrated in March 2025.
- Owner and Operator: ZOE Broadcasting Network, Inc., founded by Bro. Eddie Villanueva of the Jesus Is Lord Church.
A2Z
- Nature: Free-to-air blocktime broadcast television network.
- Content: Primarily provided by ABS-CBN through a blocktime agreement.
- Flagship Station: DZOE-TV (Channel 11 analog, Channel 20 digital).
- Launch: October 6, 2020.
- Digital Broadcast: Began digital terrestrial television (DTT) broadcasting on November 12, 2020.
DZJV 1458 Radyo CALABARZON
- Location: Calamba, Laguna.
- Frequency: 1458 kHz AM.
- Call Sign: DZJV
- Programming: News, public affairs, talk shows, and religious programming.
- Branding: DZJV 1458 Radyo Calabarzon
- Owner and Operator: ZOE Broadcasting Network
- Studio and Transmitter Location: #140 Brgy. Parian, Calamba, Laguna, Philippines.
- Broadcast Area: Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and surrounding areas.
- First Air Date: 1995
- Power: 10,000 watts
- Operating Hours (as of 2019): Mondays to Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Call Sign Meaning: Jesus Victory
Light TV Ministries Foundation Inc.
- Role: Socio-civic arm of Light TV.
- Establishment: June 18, 2018.
- Headquarters: 22nd Floor, Strata 2000 Building, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Barangay San Antonio, 1600, Pasig City.
- Mission: Developing responsible and productive citizens through prayer, radio, and television platforms.