The Filipino Channel, commonly known as TFC, is a global subscription television network owned and operated by the Philippine media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. Its programming is composed primarily of imported programs produced and distributed by ABS-CBN Studios and ABS-CBN News, targeting the Filipino diaspora. Available globally on various television platforms, TFC launched on September 24, 1994, and was the world's first trans-Pacific Asian broadcaster.
TV5 is a Philippine free-to-air major television and radio network based in Mandaluyong, with alternate studios located in Novaliches, Quezon City. It is the flagship property of TV5 Network, Inc., which is owned by MediaQuest Holdings, the multimedia arm of telecommunications conglomerate PLDT. TV5 is commonly referred to as "The 'Kapatid' Network", using the Filipino term for "sibling", a branding introduced in 2010.
Kapamilya Channel is a 24-hour Philippine pay television network operated by the López-owned media company ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is headquartered at ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City. As with the company's predecessor, the channel also carries a high definition 1080i resolution feed.
TeleRadyo Serbisyo is a Philippine pay television channel owned by Media Serbisyo Production Corporation, a joint venture between Prime Media Holdings and ABS-CBN Corporation, with ABS-CBN News as its main content provider, and is available on cable providers throughout the Philippines. TeleRadyo Serbisyo is also simulcasted via The Filipino Channel (TFC) and it can be heard and viewed online via its YouTube channel and iWantTFC. TeleRadyo was also included as a digital subchannel on digital terrestrial television seen via the ABS-CBN TVplus digital TV receivers and other digital TV boxes, until its discontinuation on November 1, 2022. However, on May 27, 2024, the channel resumed its digital free-to-air broadcast via Prime TV's feed. The channel was previously used to simulcast the programs of ABS-CBN's flagship AM radio station, DZMM 630 before the latter went off the air on May 5, 2020 due to a cease and desist order of the National Telecommunications Commission together with ABS-CBN, S+A, and MOR Philippines. The channel went back on-air and online on May 8, 2020 as TeleRadyo, resuming the programming of the former DZMM. On June 28, 2021, TeleRadyo started to broadcast in high-definition feed on YouTube and Facebook while selected shows are being broadcast on Kapamilya Channel and The Filipino Channel in HD. The channel rebranded to TeleRadyo Serbisyo on June 30, 2023 coinciding with the launch of its radio counterpart Radyo 630 under the joint venture of Prime Media and ABS-CBN.
Rated Korina, formerly Rated K, is a Philippine television news magazine show broadcast by ABS-CBN, TV5 and Kapamilya Channel. Hosted by Korina Sanchez, it aired on the network's Sunday evening line-up from May 30, 2004 to May 3, 2020, replacing Sharon and was replaced by Iba 'Yan. The show returned on TV5 on October 24, 2020, followed by a broadcast on Kapamilya Channel on June 19, 2021, replacing Super Kapamilya Blockbusters.
Magandang Buhay is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN, Kapamilya Channel and ALLTV. It premiered on April 18, 2016 on the network's Umaganda line up, replacing Kris TV. The show was originally hosted by Karla Estrada, Melai Cantiveros and Jolina Magdangal. Regine Velasquez replaced Estrada in 2022.
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2020. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
Ang sa Iyo ay Akin is a Philippine television drama series broadcast Kapamilya Channel. Directed by FM Reyes, it starred Jodi Sta. Maria, Iza Calzado and Sam Milby. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on TFC from August 17, 2020, to March 19, 2021, replacing Make It with You, which was temporarily occupied by The World of a Married Couple, and was replaced by Huwag Kang Mangamba. The series which replaced the said series after the former was cancelled due to the Enhanced community quarantine in Luzon and ABS-CBN shutdown.
Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: At Home Together Concert is a six-hour Philippine benefit concert television special held on March 22, 2020, in support of ABS-CBN Foundation's efforts in helping those heavily affected by the 2020 Luzon enhanced community quarantine caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Hosted by TV Patrol Weekend news anchors Alvin Elchico and Zen Hernandez, the virtual concert featured musical performances and appearances by talents from ABS-CBN, appearing from their respective homes. The special aired on ABS-CBN and several of its sister broadcast and cable channels, radio stations, and digital streaming platforms. The special was also aired on other stations that are members of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas.
Tropang LOL is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by TV5 and Kapamilya Channel. Originally hosted by Billy Crawford, Alex Gonzaga, Bayani Agbayani, K Brosas, Wacky Kiray, Ariel Rivera, KC Montero, Francoise "Laboching" Faisan, Mark Averilla and Jeff Tam, it aired on the network's noontime lineup from October 19, 2020 to April 29, 2023. It was replaced by Kapamilya Blockbusters on Kapamilya Channel and Face 2 Face on TV5.
Sunday 'Kada is a Philippine sketch comedy variety show broadcast on TV5. The show premiered on October 18, 2020 in the 3 p.m. timeslot following its companion program I Got You as part of the network's Sunday afternoon programming block. Sunday 'Kada serves as a successor to the defunct ABS-CBN gag show Banana Sundae, featuring much of its former cast, including Jayson Gainza, Ritz Azul, Wacky Kiray, and many others. On June 13, 2021, the pilot episode of the show became available on Brightlight Productions' programming affiliate ABS-CBN's iWantTFC and worldwide via The Filipino Channel.
Brightlight Leisure Productions Inc. is a Philippine television, film production company and talent agency headquartered in Quezon City. It was founded in 2020 by gaming businessman Albee Benitez who previously served as Negros Occidental's 3rd district representative from 2010 to 2019 and is currently the Mayor of Bacolod.
Sunday Noontime Live! is a Philippine musical variety show broadcast by TV5 which premiered on October 18, 2020. Sunday Noontime Live! was presented by a lineup of ABS-CBN, Star Magic and Cornerstone Entertainment talents led by Piolo Pascual, Maja Salvador, Catriona Gray, Donny Pangilinan, Ricci Rivero and Jake Ejercito.
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2021. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
La Vida Lena is a Philippine drama revenge television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Jojo Saguin and Andoy Ranay, it stars Erich Gonzales in the title role. The fast-cut version of the series was streamed on iWantTFC from November 14, 2020 to January 16, 2021. The full version of the series was aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block from June 28, 2021 to February 4, 2022.
Init sa Magdamag is a Philippine romantic melodrama television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Raymund B. Ocampo and Ian D. Loreños, it stars Gerald Anderson, Yam Concepcion and JM de Guzman. The series aired on network's Primetime Bida evening block, A2Z, TV5 and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from April 19 to September 10, 2021, replacing Walang Hanggang Paalam and was replaced by Marry Me, Marry You.
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2022. Events listed include: television show debuts, finales and cancellations; channel and streaming launches, closures and rebrandings; as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
ABS-CBN was a Philippine commercial broadcast network that served as the flagship property of the ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under the Lopez Group owned by the López family. The ABS-CBN media conglomerate is the largest entertainment and media conglomerate in the Philippines.
