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Last updated March 26, 2024

The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2008. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.

Events

January

January 1:
- All of Solar's channels have ceased to air on Sky Cable, the Philippines' largest cable company. An insider claims that these troubles with SkyCable started when boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, whose fights Solar Entertainment has the exclusive right to air and distribute, moved from ABS-CBN, a sister company of Sky, to rival GMA. However, Solar signed a deal with local terrestrial channels ABC, RPN, SBN and RJTV for block-time programming, ETC, 2nd Avenue and C/S programming are seen on terrestrial TV. Currently, ETC shows can be seen on SBN and 2nd Avenue on RJTV on a test broadcast basis, while C/S will be seen on RPN.
- ETC ceased to air over Sky Cable as a channel on its own right. However, as part of block-time agreements with various terrestrial channels, ETC carried some of its programs over Southern Broadcasting Network Channel 21, a terrestrial UHF TV Station in Metro Manila and selected cities in the Philippines.
January 5: Comedian Ruben Gonzaga wins the second season of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition.

May

May 5: The 4th originating station of Kapuso Network started airing is GMA Dagupan, which covers Pangasinan, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, Bataan, Benguet, La Union, Ifugao and Mountain Province after the establishment of Cebu, Iloilo and Davao together with the launching of Balitang Amianan .
May 11: Miss Philippines Earth 2008, the 8th edition of Miss Philippines Earth pageant, was held at Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas Center, Manila, Philippines. Miss Karla Henry of Cebu won the pageant.

June

June 7: 18-year-old Ejay Falcon wins the second season of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition.

August

August 8: After 16 years of broadcast, ABC 5 ended its commercial operations on Friday evening at 22:00 (10:00 pm).
August 9: at 19:00 (7:00 pm) local time, ABC 5 was rebranded as TV5 and launched its new programs.^[1]^[2]^[3] However, despite the name change, the corporate name will still be Associated Broadcasting Company and Tonyboy Cojuangco will remain its CEO.^[4]
August 17: Gretchen Espina wins the first season of Pinoy Idol .

September

September 14 - Laarni Lozada emerged as the Grand Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 .

October

October 1: The name "ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation" was changed to simply "ABS-CBN Corporation" as the media conglomerate's primary name during the 55th anniversary of the television network of the same name which dropped the word "Broadcasting" on primary uses to reflect its diversification as the company focuses on other businesses aside from broadcasting, with the former is now used as the conglomerate's alternative and secondary name in certain contexts. The change in the conglomerate's primary name also changed the network's corporate name. ABS-CBN unveils the TV plug "Beyond Television", describing its transformation from a small television network in October 23, 1953 into a full-fledged media conglomerate with businesses beyond television.
October 5 - Philip Cesar Nadela emerged as the Little Grand Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers .
October 17: GMA Network opens their new studio complex which was known as the new GMA Network Studios Annex. The opening ceremony is in a red-carpet premiere. The new studio's inaugural is being part of the network's 58th anniversary, the presentation is titled Experience GMA: 58 Years of Glorious Television.

November

November 9: Miss Earth 2008 was hosted by the Philippines at Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Philippines. Karla Henry of the Philippines won the pageant.

Premieres

Date	Show
January 1	Coffee Prince on GMA 7
	Late Show with David Letterman on ETC
	The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Jack TV
	Late Night with Conan O'Brien on Jack TV
January 5	Kasangga Mo ang Langit on IBC 13
	Saturday Night Live on Jack TV
	Biyaheng Langit on IBC 13
January 7	Marhay na Aga Kapamilya on ABS-CBN TV-11 Naga
January 7	Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara on ABS-CBN 2
January 12	Astigs on ABS-CBN 2
January 14	Wheel of Fortune on ABS-CBN 2
January 15	American Idol: Season 7 on Q 11
January 19	Wanted: Perfect Husband on ABS-CBN 2
January 21	Maging Akin Ka Lamang on GMA 7
January 26	Volta on ABS-CBN 2
January 28	Hana Yori Dango II on GMA 7
	Kung Fu Kids on ABS-CBN 2
	Lobo on ABS-CBN 2
	Palos on ABS-CBN 2
February 7	E.S.P. on GMA 7
February 11	Joaquin Bordado on GMA 7
February 18	Marrying a Millionaire on ABS-CBN 2
February 18	Devil Beside Me on GMA 7
March 3	Kaputol ng Isang Awit on GMA 7
March 3	Dating Now on GMA 7
March 10	The Legend on GMA 7
March 16	Chill Spot on ETC (SBN 21)
March 17	Keeping Up with the Kardashians on ETC (SBN 21)
March 23	Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus on ABS-CBN 2
March 24	El Cuerpo on ABS-CBN 2
	Hana Kimi (Taiwanese version) on ABS-CBN 2
	Hana Kimi (Japanese version) on GMA 7
	Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita on GMA 7
	Matanglawin on ABS-CBN 2
March 25	TMZ on Jack TV
March 29	I Am KC on ABS-CBN 2
March 31	Lovers on ABS-CBN 2
March 31	Daisy Siete: Prince Charming and the Seven Maids on GMA 7
April 5	Pinoy Idol on GMA 7
April 6	Mag TV Na on All ABS-CBN Regional channels
April 6	Tasya Fantasya on GMA 7
April 7	Pamahaw Espesyal on ABS-CBN TV-2 Cagayan de Oro
	Batingaw on NBN 4
	NBN Sports on NBN 4
April 13	Jollitown on GMA 7
April 14	GoBingo on GMA 7
April 21	The Singing Bee on ABS-CBN 2
April 21	Da Big Show on GMA 7
April 28	Dyesebel on GMA 7
April 28	Maligno on ABS-CBN 2
May 5	Quickfire on Q 11
	Balitang Amianan on GMA Dagupan
	The Price Is Right on 2nd Avenue
May 12	Magdusa Ka on GMA 7
	Hot Guys Who Cook on ETC (SBN 21)
	New York Fashion Week: Catwalk Review on ETC (SBN 21)
May 15	Songbird on GMA 7
May 19	Witch Yoo Hee on GMA 7
May 26	Ligaw Na Bulaklak on ABS-CBN 2
May 26	My Girl on ABS-CBN 2
June 2	Romantic Princess on ABS-CBN 2
June 2	Dalja's Spring on GMA 7
June 14	Pinoy Dream Academy (season 2) on ABS-CBN 2
June 14	American Dragon: Jake Long on ABS-CBN 2
June 15	Bakbakan on ABS-CBN 2
June 21	E! True Hollywood Story on 2nd Avenue
June 23	Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan on GMA 7
June 30	Artificial Beauty on ABS-CBN 2
June 30	Ako si Kim Samsoon on GMA 7
July 5	Wonder Mom on ABS-CBN 2
July 5	That's My Job on ABC 5
July 7	Hello My Lady on GMA 7
July 10	Married Away on ETC (SBN 21)
July 14	Iisa Pa Lamang on ABS-CBN 2
July 14	Codename: Asero on GMA 7
July 20	Dear Friend on GMA 7
July 21	Daisy Siete: Vaklushii on GMA 7
July 23	Bread N' Butter on UNTV 37
July 28	Naimbag Nga Morning Kapamilya on ABS-CBN TV-3 Baguio
	Las Tontas on ABS-CBN 2
	They Kiss Again on ABS-CBN 2
	Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (season 3) on ABS-CBN 2
July 29	The Game on ETC (SBN 21)
July 30	Project Runway Philippines on ETC (SBN 21)
July 31	Shear Genius on ETC (SBN 21)
August 9	Ka-Blog! on GMA 7
August 10	The Word Exposed on TV5
	Humayo’t Ihayag on TV5
	Shakugan no Shana on TV5
	Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge on TV5
	Love Monkey on TV5
	Pulis! Pulis! on TV5
August 11	Sweet Spy on GMA 7
	Dyosa on ABS-CBN 2
	I-Go Youngster on TV5
	All Hot Music on TV5
	Rebelde on TV5
	Juicy! on TV5
	Shock Attack on TV5
	Untamed Beauties on TV5
	Midnight DJ on TV5
	TEN: The Evening News on TV5
	i-News on Net 25
	Mysmatch on TV5
August 12	3R on TV5
	Lovebooks Presents on TV5
	I Am Ninoy on TV5
August 13	Ogags on TV5
August 13	Toyz on TV5
August 14	Rakista on TV5
	Obra: Katrina Halili on GMA 7
	Travel on a Shoestring on TV5
August 15	Lokomoko on TV5
August 15	Batang X: The Next Generation on TV5
August 16	Mustard TV on TV5
	Inside The Fishbowl on TV5
	Lipgloss on TV5
	Talentadong Pinoy on TV5
	Golden Bride on TV5
	Oh Su Jung vs. Karl on TV5
	Water Boys on TV5
	Temptation Island on TV5
August 17	MP3 on TV5
August 17	My MVP on TV5
August 18	Ripley's Believe It or Not! on GMA 7
August 19	World Records on GMA 7
August 20	Masquerade on GMA 7
August 22	Philippines Scariest Challenge on TV5
August 23	Celebrity Duets (season 2) on GMA 7
August 24	Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (season 2) on GMA 7
August 25	My Husband's Woman on GMA 7
August 27	HushHush on TV5
September 1	Una Kang Naging Akin on GMA 7
September 1	Be Strong, Geum-soon! on GMA 7
September 2	Chelsea Lately on ETC (SBN 21)
September 2	TMZ on TV on ETC (SBN 21)
September 8	I Love Betty La Fea on ABS-CBN 2
September 8	Three Dads with One Mommy on ABS-CBN 2
September 11	Obra: JC de Vera on GMA 7
September 12	Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious on ETC (SBN 21)
September 13	Teamo Supremo on ABS-CBN 2
September 15	Basketball Tribe on ABS-CBN 2
	Kahit Isang Saglit on ABS-CBN 2
	Survivor Philippines on GMA 7
	Robin Hood on ABS-CBN 2
September 22	Pushing Daisies on Jack TV
September 22	Kalye, Mga Kwento ng Lansangan on ABS-CBN 2
September 26	Survivor: Gabon on Q 11
September 27	DoQmentaries on Q 11
September 29	House Life on Q 11
October 2	Case Unclosed on GMA 7
October 4	PBA on Solar Sports on C/S 9/Solar Sports/Basketball TV
October 4	True Confections on Q 11
October 5	Your Song: My Only Hope on ABS-CBN 2
October 6	Sakurano on GMA 7
October 9	Obra: Sunshine Dizon on GMA 7
October 11	Banana Split on ABS-CBN 2
October 11	Desert Punk on GMA 7
October 13	LaLola on GMA 7
October 13	Family Feud on GMA 7
October 20	Gagambino on GMA 7
October 21	Inside Edition on ETC (SBN 21)
October 27	Pieta on ABS-CBN 2
	TV Patrol Ilocos on ABS-CBN TV-7 Laoag
	Street Fighter on GMA 7
October 29	Counterpoint with Secretary Salvador Panelo on IBC 13
November 3	Why Why Love on ABS-CBN 2
November 6	Obra: Iza Calzado on GMA 7
November 8	Batang Bibbo! on GMA 7
November 8	Kakasa Ka Ba sa Grade 5? (season 2) on GMA 7
November 10	Pinoy Fear Factor on ABS-CBN 2
November 10	Saan Darating ang Umaga? on GMA 7
November 17	Luna Mystika on GMA 7
	La traición on ABS-CBN 2
	Eyeshield 21 on ABS-CBN 2
	GetBackers on ABS-CBN 2
	Julio at Julia: Kambal ng Tadhana on ABS-CBN 2
November 20	The Girls of the Playboy Mansion on ETC (SBN 21)
November 23	Everybody Hapi on TV5
November 24	OMG on TV5
November 24	Ha Ha Hayop on TV5
November 25	Kiddie Kwela on TV5
November 27	Rescue Mission on TV5
December 1	Eva Fonda on ABS-CBN 2
December 2	Full Force Nature on GMA 7
December 8	Money War on GMA 7
December 15	Precious Time on ABS-CBN 2
December 22	Wanted Perfect Family on GMA 7
	Mr. Bean: The Animated Series on ABS-CBN 2
	Power Rangers Mystic Force on ABS-CBN 2

Unknown dates

April:
- Mixing with the Best on 2nd Avenue
- Money Matters on NBN 4

Unknown

Del Monte Got2BFit Challenge on ABS-CBN 2
Palmolive Shining Circle Of 10 Batch 2008 on ABS-CBN 2
Harapan on ABS-CBN 2
Busog Lusog on ABS-CBN 2
Tagamends on IBC 13
Asin at Ilaw on IBC 13
Lucida DS: United Shelter Health Show on IBC 13
Jungle TV on GMA 7
Hayate the Combat Butler on GMA 7
Bakugan Battle Brawlers on GMA 7
Play with Me Sesame on TV5
Elmo's World on TV5
Thomas & Friends on TV5
Pingu on TV5
TV Patrol Northwestern Mindanao on ABS-CBN TV-9 Pagadian

Returning or renamed programs

Show	Last aired	Retitled as/Season/Notes	Channel	Return date
Kasangga Mo ang Langit	2007 (RPN)	Same	IBC	January 5
Biyaheng Langit	2007 (RPN)		IBC	January 5
NewsWatch	2007		RPN	January 7
Wheel of Fortune	2002 (ABC)		ABS-CBN	January 14
GoBingo	1999		GMA	April 14
Pinoy Dream Academy	2006	Same (season 2)	ABS-CBN	June 14
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal	2008	Same (season 3)	ABS-CBN	July 28
3R	2006 (Q)	Same	TV5	August 12
Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition	2007	Same (season 2)	GMA	August 23
Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok	2008	Same (season 2)		August 24
Family Feud	2002 (ABC)	Same		October 13
Kakasa Ka Ba sa Grade 5?	2008	Same (season 2)		November 8
The Main Event	2003	Same	IBC	Unknown

Programs transferring networks

Date	Show	No. of seasons	Moved from	Moved to
January 1	Late Show with David Letterman	—	Jack TV	ETC
	The Tonight Show with Jay Leno	—	ETC	Jack TV
	Late Night with Conan O'Brien	—	ETC	Jack TV
January 5	Kasangga Mo ang Langit	—	RPN 9	IBC 13
	Biyaheng Langit	—	RPN 9	IBC 13
	Saturday Night Live	—	ETC	Jack TV
January 14	Wheel of Fortune	—	ABC 5 (now TV5)	ABS-CBN
March 10	Sabrina: The Animated Series	—	Q (now GTV)
April 5	Pinoy Idol	—	ABC 5 (now TV5) (as Philippine Idol )	GMA Network (as Pinoy Idol)
August 11	Barney & Friends	—	ABS-CBN (season 8 only)	TV5
August 11	The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius	—	Studio 23
August 12	3R	—	Q (now GTV)
September 2	Chelsea Lately	2	Jack TV	ETC
October 4	Philippine Basketball Association	34	TV5	C/S 9 / Solar Sports / Basketball TV
October 13	Family Feud	—	ABC 5 (now TV5)	GMA Network
October 21	Inside Edition	—	2nd Avenue	ETC
November	National Basketball Association	—	ABC 5 (now TV5)	C/S 9
November 3	Rosalinda	—	ABS-CBN	GMA Network
Unknown	Daddy Long Legs	—	ABS-CBN (as Judie Abbott)	Q (now GTV) (as Daddy Long Legs)
	Postman Pat	—	Studio 23 (now S+A)	TV5
	Lucida DS: United Shelter Health Show	—	ABC 5	IBC 13
Unknown	Bukang Liwayway	—	ABS-CBN	TV5
	Jesus I Trust in You!: The 3:00 pm Prayer Habit	—
	Cathedral of Praise with David Sumrall	—

Finales

January 4:
- RPN NewsWatch Aksyon Balita (RPN 9)
- RPN News Update (RPN 9)
January 5:
- Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 (ABS-CBN 2)
- Abt Ur Luv (ABS-CBN 2)
January 11:
- Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (season 2) (ABS-CBN 2)
- Sine Novela: Pasan Ko ang Daigdig (GMA 7)
- RPN iWatch News (RPN 9)
January 13: Boys Nxt Door (GMA 7)
January 18: Ysabella (ABS-CBN 2)
January 25:
- Lastikman (ABS-CBN 2)
- Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara (ABS-CBN 2)
February 8:
- Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan (GMA 7)
- Spring Waltz (ABS-CBN 2)
February 29:
- My Only Love (GMA 7)
- Come Back Soon-Ae (GMA 7)
- Whammy! Push Your Luck (GMA 7)
March 14: MariMar (GMA 7)
March 15: Volta (ABS-CBN 2)
March 16: Ka-Pete Na! Totally Outrageous Behavior (ABS-CBN 2)
March 17: Noypi, Ikaw Ba ‘To? (ABS-CBN 2)
March 19:
- Coffee Prince (GMA 7)
- Hana Yori Dango II (GMA 7)
- Pinoy Movie Hits (ABS-CBN 2)
- Zorro: The Sword and the Rose (ABS-CBN 2)
March 23: Love Spell (ABS-CBN 2)
March 28:
- Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik (ABS-CBN 2)
- Daisy Siete: Ulingling (GMA 7)
March 29: Kakasa Ka Ba sa Grade 5? (season 1) (GMA 7)
March 30: Kapuso Sine Specials (GMA 7)
April 4:
- Teledyaryo Alas-Nuwebe (NBN 4)
- Teledyaryo Alas-Dose (NBN 4)
- Teledyaryo Primetime (NBN 4)
- Teledyaryo Final Edition (NBN 4)
- Teledyaryo Sports (NBN 4)
- Teledyaryo Panlalawigan (NBN 4)
April 11: Dating Now (GMA 7)
April 18: Devil Beside Me (GMA 7)
April 19:
- 1 vs. 100 (ABS-CBN 2)
- I Am KC (ABS-CBN 2)
April 25:
- Kamandag (GMA 7)
- Kung Fu Kids (ABS-CBN 2)
- Palos (ABS-CBN 2)
April 28: House of Hoops (ABC 5)
May 8: E.S.P. (GMA 7)
May 9: Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA 7)
May 10: Astigs (ABS-CBN 2)
May 16: Hana Kimi (Japanese version) (GMA 7)
May 18: Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (season 1) (GMA 7)
May 22: American Idol (season 7) (Q 11)
May 23:
- Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN 2)
- Maligno (ABS-CBN 2)
May 29: The Legend (GMA 7)
May 30: Hana Kimi (Taiwanese version) (ABS-CBN 2)
June 7: Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN 2)
June 8: Gaby's Xtraordinary Files (ABS-CBN 2)
June 13: Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA 7)
June 26: Lovers (ABS-CBN 2)
June 27: Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA 7)
July 11:
- Joaquin Bordado (GMA 7)
- Lobo (ABS-CBN 2)
July 13: Tasya Fantasya (GMA 7)
July 18: Daisy Siete: Prince Charming and the Seven Maids (GMA 7)
July 20: Jollitown (GMA 7)
July 25:
- Romantic Princess (ABS-CBN 2)
- Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN 2)
July 31: Artificial Beauty (ABS-CBN 2)
August 2:
- Asenso Pinoy (ABC 5)
- America Atbp. (ABC 5)
- Generation RX (ABC 5)
- Look Who’s Cooking (ABC 5)
- Teens (ABC 5)
- That's My Job (ABC 5)
- Wow Mali Express (ABC 5)
- Saturday Night Blockbusters (ABC 5)
- Record Breakers (ABC 5)
August 3:
- Family Rosary Crusade (ABC 5)
- The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy (ABC 5)
- Signs & Wonders (ABC 5)
- Ringside (ABC 5)
- Light Talk (ABC 5)
August 4:
- S.O.S.: Stories of Survival (ABC 5)
- Maximum Exposure (ABC 5)
August 5:
- Cinemalaya (ABC 5)
- Mommy Elvie's Problematic Show (ABC 5)
August 7:
- PBA Classics (ABC 5)
- Judge Bao (ABC 5)
August 8:
- Witch Yoo Hee (GMA 7)
- Big News (ABC 5)
- Net 25 Report (Net 25)
- Sentro (ABC 5)
- ABC News Alert (ABC 5)
- Lucida DS: United Shelter Health Show (ABC 5)
- Proactiv Solution (ABC 5)
- ABCinema (ABC 5)
August 9: Songbird (GMA 7)
August 17: Pinoy Idol (GMA 7)
August 20: PBA on TV5 (TV5)
August 22: Dalja's Spring (GMA 7)
August 29:
- Magdusa Ka (GMA 7)
- Hello My Lady (GMA 7)
August 30: Late Show with David Letterman (ETC on SBN 21)
September 4: Obra: Katrina Halili (GMA 7)
September 5: My Girl (ABS-CBN 2)
September 6: American Dragon: Jake Long (ABS-CBN 2)
September 12:
- Peter Pan and Wendy (ABS-CBN 2)
- School Rumble: Second Term (ABS-CBN 2)
September 15: Harapan (ABS-CBN 2)
September 19: They Kiss Again (ABS-CBN 2)
September 25: 100% Pinoy! (GMA 7)
October 2: Obra: JC De Vera (GMA 7)
October 3: Sweet Spy (GMA 7)
October 4: That's My Doc (ABS-CBN 2)
October 5: Pinoy Dream Academy (season 2) (ABS-CBN 2)
October 10:
- Ako si Kim Samsoon (GMA 7)
- GoBingo (GMA 7)
October 17:
- Dyesebel (GMA 7)
- Daisy Siete: Vaklushii (GMA 7)
October 24:
- Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN 2)
- TV Patrol Laoag (ABS-CBN TV-7 Laoag)
October 30: Obra: Sunshine Dizon (GMA 7)
October 31: They Kiss Again (ABS-CBN 2)
November 2: Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (season 2) (GMA 7)
November 4: Lovebooks Presents (TV5)
November 7:
- Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA 7)
- Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN 2)
- Basketball Tribe (ABS-CBN 2)
November 8: Celebrity Duets (season 2) (GMA 7)
November 12: Project Runway Philippines (season 1) (ETC on SBN 21)
November 14:
- Codename: Asero (GMA 7)
- El Cuerpo (ABS-CBN 2)
- Three Dads with One Mommy (ABS-CBN 2)
- Batang X: The Next Generation (TV5)
- Ang Alamat ni Snow White (ABS-CBN 2)
- Digimon Savers (ABS-CBN 2)
- Robin Hood (ABS-CBN 2)
November 16:
- My OFW Story (TV5)
- Sunday Super Sine (Q 11)
November 17: Pushing Daisies (season 1) (Jack TV)
November 19: HushHush (TV5)
November 20: Rakista (TV5)
November 25: World Records (GMA 7)
November 27: Obra: Iza Calzado (GMA 7)
December 5: My Husband's Woman (GMA 7)
December 12: Kahit Isang Saglit (ABS-CBN 2)
December 15: Survivor: Gabon (Q 11)
December 19:
- Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA 7)
- Las Tontas (ABS-CBN 2)
- Eyeshield 21 (ABS-CBN 2)
- GetBackers (ABS-CBN 2)
- Julio at Julia: Kambal ng Tadhana (ABS-CBN 2)
December 27: Nuts Entertainment (GMA 7)

Unknown dates

July: Da Big Show (GMA 7)

Unknown

Del Monte Got2BFit Challenge (ABS-CBN 2)
Palmolive Shining Circle Of 10 Batch 2008 (ABS-CBN 2)
Pinoy Mano Mano: Celebrity Boxing Challenge (ABS-CBN 2)
Basketball Tribe (ABS-CBN 2)
Serbis on the Go (IBC 13)
Amerika Atbp. (IBC 13)
Krusada Kontra Korupsyon (NBN 4, RPN 9, IBC 13)
Ratsada E (IBC 13)
Mommy Academy (IBC 13)
IBCinema Nights (IBC 13)
Primetime Sinemax (IBC 13)
Saint Peregrine: TV Sunday Mass (IBC 13)
Jungle TV (GMA 7)
The Sobrang Gud Nite Show With Jojo A All the Way! (Q 11)
TV Patrol Pagadian (ABS-CBN TV-9 Pagadian)

Ratings

Networks

Launches

January 1:
- AXN Beyond Southeast Asia
- Balls
- Maxxx
- Velvet
January 28: FashionTV
August 20: MMDA TV
May 1: ABC 24
August 9: TV5
September 14: C/S Origin

Unknown dates

March: Global News Network
March: ZOE TV 33

Unknown

SouthSpot
ZTV 33

Stations changing network affiliation

The following is a list of television stations that have made or will make noteworthy network affiliation changes in 2008.

Date	Station	Channel	Prior affiliation	New affiliation
January 1	RPN	9	None	C/S (now CNN Philippines and now as RPTV)
January 1	SBN	21	None	ETC
January 1	RJTV	29	None	2nd Avenue

Rebranded

The following is a list of television stations that have made or will make noteworthy network rebranded in 2008.

Date	Rebranded from	Rebranded to	Channel	Source
March 10	UniversiTV	ZOE TV	33
August 9	ABC 5	TV5	5

Closures

March 10: UniversiTV
August 8: ABC 5 (now TV5)

Cable Channel are Moving

November 2: Iglesia ni Cristo Channel Ch. 22 move to Ch. 136

Births

January 24: Chlaui Malayao, actress
July 31: Raikko Mateo, actor
September 7: Charlie Fleming, actress
September 18: Chunsa Jung, actress
October 10: Sophia Reola, actress
December 18: Lee Victor, actor

Deaths

March 8: Carol Varga, 80, FAMAS-award-winning actress (born 1928)
April 27: Marcos Mataro, 40, former member of Iglesia ni Cristo and ex-host of D'X-Man (born 1968)
May 16: Henry Canoy, 74, founder of Radio Mindanao Network; grandfather of ABS-CBN reporter Jeff Canoy (born 1923)
May 26: Dolly Aglay, 32, journalist with Reuters and Philippine Star (born 1966)
June 7: Rudy Fernandez, 56, Filipino actor (born 1952)
July 22: Gilbert Perez, 49, movie and TV director (born 1959)
August 28: Zorayda Sanchez, 56, film and TV comedian (born 1952)
September 1: Dely Magpayo, 88, radio host best known as "Tia Dely" (born 1920)
September 21: Roger Mercado, 69, adoptive father and uncle of Jennylyn Mercado (born 1939)
October 13: Khryss Adalia, 62, film and television director (born 1946)
December 4: Manuel Yan, 88, former AFP Chief of Staff and diplomat; grandfather of the late Rico Yan (born 1920)
December 7: Marky Cielo, 20, StarStruck 3's Ultimate Male Survivor and Ultimate Soul Survivor (born 1988)
December 31: Rosendo delas Alas, 88, father of comedian Ai-Ai de las Alas (born 1920)

References

↑ Tony Boy takes a partner Archived February 26, 2012, at the Wayback Machine INQUIRER.net
↑ From ABC-5 to TV5
↑ "From ABC5 to TV5". Archived from the original on September 3, 2010. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
↑ "Tonyboy still CEO of TV5". Archived from the original on September 27, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2014.

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[1] Tony Boy takes a partner Archived February 26, 2012, at the Wayback Machine INQUIRER.net

[2] From ABC-5 to TV5

[3] "From ABC5 to TV5". Archived from the original on September 3, 2010. Retrieved May 31, 2014.

[4] "Tonyboy still CEO of TV5". Archived from the original on September 27, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2014.

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