Country | Philippines |
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Broadcast area | Philippines |
Headquarters | Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) (downscaled to 480i for the SDTV feed) |
Ownership | |
Owner | TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation |
Sister channels | |
History | |
Launched |
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Former names | Premier Sports 2: Premier Tennis (2020–2022) |
Links | |
Website | www |
Availability | |
Streaming media | |
Blast TV | Internet Protocol television (Philippines only; requires monthly subscription) |
Cignal Play | Watch Live (Philippines only; requires monthly subscription) |
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