2020 in Philippine television

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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.

Contents

Events

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Unknown (dates)

Debuts

Major networks

ABS-CBN

The following are programs that debuted on ABS-CBN:

Re-runs

A2Z

The following are programs that debuted on A2Z:

Re-runs

Notes
^ a Originally aired on ABS-CBN
^ b Originally aired on GMA
^ c Originally aired on Yey!
^ d Originally aired on Jeepney TV
^ e Originally aired on Q (now GMA News TV)
^ f Originally aired on Kapamilya Channel
^ g Originally aired on NBN (now PTV)
^ h Originally aired on Knowledge Channel

GMA

The following are programs that debuted on GMA Network:

Re-runs

Notes
^ a Originally aired on ABS-CBN
^ b Originally aired on GMA News TV
^ c Originally aired on Jack TV (now defunct)

TV5

The following are programs that debuted on TV5:

Unknown (dates)
  • November: Frontline Eastern Visayas (TV5 Leyte)
Re-runs

Notes
^ a Originally aired on ABS-CBN
^ b Originally aired on GMA
^ c Originally aired on S+A
^ d Originally aired on Sari-Sari Channel
^ e Originally aired on Q (now GMA News TV)
^ f Originally aired on RPN (now CNN Philippines)
^ g Originally aired on Colours
^ h Originally aired on One Screen

State-owned networks

PTV

The following are programs that debuted on People's Television Network:

IBC

The following are programs that debuted on IBC:

  • January 5: Misa Tradionalis Latin Mass and Cathechism
  • March 23: Public Briefing: #LagingHandaPH and Sentro Balita (simulcast via People's Television Network)
  • May 1: PTV News (simulcast via People's Television Network)
  • August 2: FYI
  • August 11: DepEd TV

Minor networks

The following are programs that debuted on minor networks:

  • January 5: Himig ng Lahi on Net 25
  • February 6: The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A. on RJ DigiTV
  • April 6: Serbisyong Bayanihan on UNTV
  • May 2: ARTime on Net 25
  • May 9: Tagisan ng Galing on Net 25
  • May 16: Talking Heads on BEAM TV
  • May 25: Hataw Balita Pilipinas on UNTV
  • June 6: Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition on UNTV
  • July 13: UNTV News Worldwide on UNTV
  • July 26: Unlad: Kaagapay sa Hanapbuhay on Net 25
  • August 9: Pelikwentuhan on Net 25
  • September 14: Happy Time on Net 25
  • September 27: Kesayasaya on Net 25
  • October 3: Sine Pinoy on BEAM TV
  • November 28: Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw on Net 25
  • December 5: Healing Galing Live! on UNTV

Unknown (dates)

Other channels

The following are programs that debuted on other channels:

  • January 6: Along Came Love , Anything But Plain and Shadows of the Past on Telenovela Channel
  • January 12: Sierra Canyon High School Basketball on 5 Plus (now One Sports)
  • January 12: Jamie & Jimmy's Food Fight Club (season 4) on ETC
  • January 12: Penn & Teller: Fool Us (season 5) on Jack TV (now defunct)
  • January 16: My Hotter Half on ETC
  • January 20: Hit the Top on GMA News TV
  • January 21: WWE SmackDown on 5 Plus (now One Sports)
  • January 25: The Legend of Paranormal Stories on GMA News TV
  • January 26: BBC My World on One News
  • January 27: BFF: Beauty, Fun & Fashion, DZRH Showbiz Spotted, MBC Network News and Pasikatin Na Yan on DZRH News Television
  • January 27: Guest Star on ETC
  • February 2: Taste MNL on GMA News TV
  • February 8: 30 for 30 on 5 Plus (now One Sports)
  • February 10: Alvin and the Chipmunks on Yey!
  • February 14: Labor of Love on DZMM TeleRadyo
  • February 15: Usapang Kalye on DZMM TeleRadyo
  • February 15: Flirty Dancing on ETC
  • February 17: Planet Earth II and Price of Passion on GMA News TV
  • February 24: Man x Man on GMA News TV
  • February 27: Survivor: Winners at War on Solar Sports
  • February 29: UGB MMA Fighters Boot Camp and UGB MMA Rampage on Solar Sports
  • March 2: EZ Shop on 5 Plus (now One Sports)
  • March 8: O Shopping on Jeepney TV
  • March 8: Basketball Science, Geeks & Gamers Guide and The Huddle on One Sports
  • March 9: Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist on ETC
  • March 12: WWE Raw on One Sports
  • March 14: Kuwentuhang Lokal on DZMM Teleradyo
  • March 14: Project Destination on GMA News TV
  • March 16: Kapamilya Daily Mass on DZMM TeleRadyo, Jeepney TV and S+A
  • March 17: One News Now on One PH
  • March 18: ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya sa DZMM, Headline Pilipinas, On the Spot, Pasada 630 (first 30 minutes only), SRO: Suhestyon, Reaksyon at Opinyon and TV Patrol on ABS-CBN News Channel
  • March 19: ANC Rundown, Top Story and The World Tonight on DZMM TeleRadyo
  • March 20: Labor of Love on ABS-CBN News Channel
  • March 21: Good Job, Konsyumer Atbp. (first 30 minutes only), Magandang Morning with Julius and Zen, Omaga-Diaz Report, Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Siyete Weekend Edition, Tandem: Lima at Logan, TV Patrol Weekend and Usapang Kalye on ABS-CBN News Channel
  • March 21: 24 Oras Weekend , Francis "Kiko" FLores on Board (Dobol B sa News TV), Super Balita sa Hapon Weekend (Dobol B sa News TV) and Super Balita sa Tanghali Weekend (Dobol B sa News TV) on GMA News TV
  • March 22: Boses ng Balita, DZBB Executive Summary and TKO: Talakayan Komentaryo't Opinyon on GMA News TV (Dobol B sa News TV)
  • March 22: Sunday TV Mass on One Sports
  • March 23: Public Briefing: #LagingHandaPH on ABS-CBN News Channel, CNN Philippines, DZMM TeleRadyo, DZRH News Television, One News and One PH (simulcast via People's Television Network)
  • March 23: 24 Oras , Public Briefing: #LagingHandaPH, Super Balita sa Hapon (Dobol B sa News TV) and Super Balita sa Tanghali Nationwide (Dobol B sa News TV) on GMA News TV
  • March 25: Kuwentuhang Lokal on ABS-CBN News Channel
  • March 26: Dateline Philippines on DZMM TeleRadyo
  • April 1: Team Fitfil on S+A
  • April 2: Early Edition, Headstart, Market Edge and Matters of Fact on DZMM TeleRadyo and S+A
  • April 4: PJ Masks (season 1) on Yey!
  • April 6: Rusty Rivets on Yey!
  • April 11: Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (seasons 1 and 2) on Yey!
  • April 12: Kapamilya Journeys of Hope on Jeepney TV and Metro Channel
  • April 12: NCIS: Los Angeles season 9 on Movie Central
  • April 13: Pop Babies on Yey!
  • April 20: The Final Word on CNN Philippines
  • April 25: Little Juan's Playlist on INC TV
  • May 2: CNN 10 on CNN Philippines
  • May 3: Uncle Grandpa on CNN Philippines
  • May 3: ETC Flix on ETC
  • May 8: News Patrol on TeleRadyo
  • May 8: TV Patrol on Cine Mo!
  • May 9: TV Patrol Weekend on Cine Mo!
  • May 9: Get Fit, Life at Home and What Makes Me Happy? on CNN Philippines
  • May 10: I Feel U on Jeepney TV
  • May 10: The Healing Eucharist on TeleRadyo
  • May 11: I Feel U on Cinema One and Myx
  • May 11: Team FitFil on Liga
  • May 11: Kongsuni and Friends on Yey!
  • May 13: Madam Secretary season 6 on ETC
  • May 16: Meet The Millenials on CNN Philippines
  • May 16: Flirty Dancing (season 2) on ETC
  • May 17: Lingkod Aksyon on TeleRadyo
  • May 18: News.PH (2nd incarnation) on CNN Philippines
  • May 18: Extreme Animal Babies and Balitang Amianan (GMA Regional TV Strip) on GMA News TV
  • May 19: Balitang Bisdak (GMA Regional TV Strip) on GMA News TV
  • May 20: One Western Visayas (GMA Regional TV Strip) on GMA News TV
  • May 21: One Mindanao (GMA Regional TV Strip) on GMA News TV
  • May 22: GMA Regional TV Live! (GMA Regional TV Strip) on GMA News TV
  • May 23: #WFH on CNN Philippines
  • May 23: Cata on GMA News TV
  • May 23: Tropang Torpe on Viva TV
  • May 24: Man of the House on ABS-CBN News Channel
  • May 25: ETCinema on ETC
  • June 3: Hidden Love on GMA News TV
  • June 5: At Home with GMA Regional TV (GMA Regional TV Strip) on GMA News TV
  • June 7: Swak na Swak on ABS-CBN News Channel
  • June 8: Idol in Action on One PH
  • June 8: Bigtime Balita and SOS Serbisyo on the Spot on GMA News TV (Dobol B sa News TV)
  • June 13: It's Showtime , Kapamilya Action Sabado, Kapamilya Daily Mass, KB Family Weekend, KB Family Weekend Rewind, Maalaala Mo Kaya , Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan? , Super Kapamilya Blockbusters, Team Fitfil and The Voice Teens season 2 on Kapamilya Channel
  • June 13: Masha and the Bear on Yey!
  • June 14: ASAP Natin 'To! , FPJ: Da King, G Diaries , Iba 'Yan!, Ipaglaban Mo! , Movie Central Presents, Sunday's Best, The Healing Eucharist and Wikaharian on Kapamilya Channel
  • June 15: FPJ's Ang Probinsyano on Cine Mo!
  • June 15: A Soldier's Heart , Familiar Wife , FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, Kabayan , Kapamilya Blockbusters, Kapamilya Gold Hits, Love Thy Woman , Magandang Buhay , News Patrol, Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Siyete and The World of a Married Couple on Kapamilya Channel
  • June 15: Betty en NY on One Screen
  • June 17: PBA Greatest Games on One Sports
  • June 19: Riverdale season 1 on One Screen
  • June 21: Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back on ETC
  • June 21: Good Vibes with Edu on Metro Channel
  • June 21: Sportspage on One Sports
  • June 22: Sportspage on One PH, One Sports+ and PBA Rush
  • June 22: Garlic on One Screen
  • June 25: The Huddle on One PH
  • June 26: Jumpball on One PH
  • June 28: ASAP Natin 'To! on Metro Channel
  • June 29: Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card on Yey!
  • July 1: Rise and Shine on Myx
  • July 3: Friday Movie Timeout on Solar Sports
  • July 4: Action Flicks and Strictly Pinoy on Heart of Asia
  • July 5: Feel na Films and Screams on Screen on Heart of Asia
  • July 5: Sunday Mass Live on TeleRadyo
  • July 5: ESPN's Boxing Greatest Fights on One Sports
  • July 11: Jumpball on One Sports
  • July 17: The Exchange with Rico Hizon on CNN Philippines
  • July 19: Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan? (season 1) on Jeepney TV
  • July 19: UFC Fight Night on One Sports
  • July 20: New Normal: The Survival Guide and Power Block on GMA News TV
    • July 20: Front Row (Power Block) and Newsmakers (New Normal: The Survival Guide)
    • July 21: Alisto (Power Block) and Bright Side (New Normal: The Survival Guide)
    • July 22: Pera Paraan (New Normal: The Survival Guide) and Tunay na Buhay (Power Block)
    • July 23: Home Work (New Normal: The Survival Guide) and Reporter's Notebook (Power Block)
    • July 24: Family Time (New Normal: The Survival Guide) and i-Witness (Power Block)
  • July 20: Iba 'Yan! (season 1) on Jeepney TV
  • July 20: O Shopping on Kapamilya Channel
  • July 27: 2gether: The Series , TV Patrol and The World Tonight on Kapamilya Channel
  • August 1: TV Patrol Weekend on Kapamilya Channel
  • August 1: Bakbakan Na on One Sports
  • August 2: Thunderbird Sabong Nation and Tukaan on One Sports
  • August 3: Network Briefing News on One PH
  • August 3: BGC News on Viva TV
  • August 9: Negosyuniversity on INC TV
  • August 10: The Chefs' Line (season 2) on ETC
  • August 15: Still 2gether on Kapamilya Channel
  • August 16: Usapang Real Life on Colours
  • August 17: Fit for Life on Colours
  • August 17: Nakee on GMA News TV
  • August 17: Ang sa Iyo ay Akin on Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel
  • August 18: Chika, Besh! on Colours
  • August 22: Mind S-Cool on CNN Philippines
  • August 24: Celebrity Top 10 on One News and One PH
  • August 24: Love Life on One Screen
  • August 28: PBA 3-Point Shootout Virtual Charity Tournament on PBA Rush
  • August 29: The Hoptimist on CNN Philippines
  • August 29: Ride PH (season 3) on One News
  • August 29: TeleBalita Weekend, Winner sa Life and Your Daily Do's on TeleRadyo
  • August 29: Band on the Run on Viva TV
  • August 30: IHEARTPH on CNN Philippines
  • August 31: Dos Por Dos sa DZRH on DZRH News Television
  • September 5: Sagupaan TV on One Sports
  • September 9: TeleBalita on Kapamilya Channel and TeleRadyo
  • September 12: Team Yey! on Kapamilya Channel
  • September 13: PPop Generation Party on Viva TV
  • September 14: My Absolute Boyfriend and Saksi on GMA News TV
  • September 18: GMA Regional TV Early Edition (GMA Regional TV Strip) on GMA News TV
  • September 19: Saturday Cinema Hits on GMA News TV
  • September 20: HallyStage, JYP's Party People , Music Bank , Running Man , Sidewalk Talk and StarGazeMuzik on Hallypop [60]
  • September 21: ETCerye on ETC
  • September 21: Legend of Fuyao and Siesta Fiesta Movies on GMA News TV
  • September 21: K-pop Star on Hallypop
  • September 21: Gising Pilipinas!, Hinahanap-Hanap Kita and TeleRadyo Balita on Kapamilya Channel
  • September 21: TeleRadyo Balita on TeleRadyo
  • September 26: Business Above Usual and TeleRadyo Balita Weekend on TeleRadyo
  • September 27: The Big Picture, Secret Seven , Sine Date Weekends and Toriko (season 3) on GMA News TV
  • September 28: Walang Hanggang Paalam on Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel
  • October 2: Ask Angelica on Cinema One
  • October 3: Buhay na Buhay (season 2) on ABS-CBN News Channel
  • October 3: Ask Angelica on Jeepney TV
  • October 3: Swak na Swak on Kapamilya Channel
  • October 4: We Rise Together on Jeepney TV
  • October 5: Feelings, Frontline Pilipinas , Radyo5 Network News and Ted Failon at DJ Chacha sa Radyo5 on One PH
  • October 10: Raket Science on One PH
  • October 10: Bida Konsyumer on TeleRadyo
  • October 11: Masaganang Buhay on One PH
  • October 12: Usap Tayo: Super Kuwentuhan with Mark and Susan (Dobol B sa News TV) on GMA News TV
  • October 12: Game Ka Na Ba? (seasons 1 and 2; 2nd incarnation) on Jeepney TV
  • October 12: Agham, Inc. and Wok of Love on One Screen
  • October 17: Buena Manong Balita (Saturday edition) (Dobol B sa News TV) and Pinoy Movie Break on GMA News TV
  • October 18: Sunday 'Kada and Sunday Noontime Live! on Colours
  • October 18: Bite Me on Metro Channel
  • October 18: I Got You on One Screen
  • October 18: NBA Spotlight on One Sports
  • October 19: Lunch Out Loud on Colours
  • October 23: Mornings with GMA Regional TV (GMA Regional TV Strip) on GMA News TV
  • October 24: Your Light Forever on INC TV
  • October 24: I Can See Your Voice season 3 on Kapamilya Channel
  • October 24: Coolest Places to Stay on Metro Channel
  • October 24: Oh My Dad! (season 1) on One Screen
  • October 25: Holiday Gifts on GMA News TV
  • October 25: Rated Korina and The Dean Mel Show on One PH
  • October 26: Bagong Umaga and Sakto on Kapamilya Channel
  • October 27: Don't Give Up on INC TV
  • October 31: VIVAriety on Viva TV
  • November 1: Ghost Adventures (season 2) on Sari-Sari Channel
  • November 2: Dama on One Screen
  • November 2: EZ Shop on Heart of Asia
  • November 2: The Today Show on TAP TV
  • November 3: Heads Up! , Little Big Shots: Forever Young , Little Big Shots USA , Miracle Hunter, NBC Nightly News and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on TAP TV
  • November 5: Food Unwrapped on TAP TV
  • November 6: Who Do You Think You Are? USA on TAP TV
  • November 7: OMJ: Oh My Job! (Dobol B sa News TV) and Running Man (Hallypop Strip) [92] on GMA News TV
  • November 7: Design Junkies and Superfoods: The Real Story on TAP TV
  • November 8: Culinary Bluprint, ES.TV and TAP TV Sunday Movies (now Hit Flix) on TAP TV
  • November 9: Extraordinary You and Music Bank (Hallypop Strip) [92] on GMA News TV
  • November 9: HaPinay on TeleRadyo
  • November 14: Kalderoke (season 1) on Kapamilya Channel
  • November 14: Tech Ka Muna on One PH
  • November 16: Reply 1988 on One Screen
  • November 19: IRL on GMA News TV
  • November 24: Ate ng Ate Ko and Paano ang Pasko? on One Screen
  • November 25: Stay-In Love (season 1) on One Screen
  • November 26: Sleepless on One Screen
  • November 27: Carpool on One Screen
  • November 27: Bella Bandida on Sari-Sari Channel
  • November 28: Afternoon Movie Break on GMA News TV
  • November 28: Kagat ng Dilim (season 1; 2020) on Sari-Sari Channel
  • November 29: Luckyng Tulong on Cine Mo! and Kapamilya Channel
  • December 1: Daily Pop and The Kelly Clarkson Show on TAP TV
  • December 2: Front & Center on CNN Philippines
  • December 6: Mr. Player on Heart of Asia
  • December 6: Pinoy Big Brother: Connect on Kapamilya Channel
  • December 7: Rising Sun on GMA News TV
  • December 7: The Game on One News and One Sports+
  • December 7: Tierra de reyes on One Screen
  • December 14: Born Beautiful: The Series on One Screen
  • December 19: eXes and whYs with Pops and Martin and From Helen's Kitchen (season 3) on Colours
  • December 19: Konsyumer Atbp. on GMA News TV (Dobol B sa News TV)
  • December 20: Louie O Live with Robin on Colours
  • December 21: Where Stars Land on GMA News TV
  • December 26: Juander Titser on TeleRadyo

Re-runs

  • Notes
  1. ^ a Originally aired on ABS-CBN
  2. ^ b Originally aired on GMA
  3. ^ c Originally aired on TV5
  4. ^ d Originally aired on Cine Mo!
  5. ^ e Originally aired on Yey!
  6. ^ f Originally aired on S+A
  7. ^ g Originally aired on GMA News TV
  8. ^ h Originally aired on Jeepney TV
  9. ^ i Originally aired on Sari-Sari Channel
  10. ^ j Originally aired on Hero (now defunct)
  11. ^ k Originally aired on ETC
  12. ^ l Originally aired on Jack TV (now defunct)
  13. ^ m Originally aired on 2nd Avenue (now defunct)
  14. ^ n Originally aired on CT (now defunct)
  15. ^ o Originally aired on Studio 23 (now S+A)
  16. ^ p Originally aired on Q (now GMA News TV)
  17. ^ q Originally aired on RPN (now CNN Philippines)
  18. ^ r Originally aired on Fox Filipino (now defunct)
  19. ^ s Originally aired on Kapamilya Channel
  20. ^ t Originally aired on Metro Channel
  21. ^ u Originally aired on Asianovela Channel
  22. ^ v Originally aired on NBN (now PTV)
  23. ^ w Originally aired on Knowledge Channel

Video streaming services

The following are programs that debuted on video streaming services:

  • January 17: Ampalaya Chronicles on iWant
  • January 22: My Single Lady on iWant
  • February 21: I Am U on iWant
  • March 13: Fluid on iWant
  • March 18: The Tapes on iWant
  • March 29: Mystified on iflix
  • April 3: Jet and the Pet Rangers on iWant
  • May 22: Gameboys (season 1) on YouTube (The IdeaFirst Company)
  • June 24: Hello Stranger on YouTube (Black Sheep)
  • July 15: Beauty Queens on iWant
  • July 16: Unconditional on Cignal Play
  • September 25: Gaya Sa Pelikula on YouTube (Globe Studios)
  • September 26: Coke Studio: Peel Mo, Panalo Promo on YouTube (Coke Studio Philippines)
  • October 15: Ben X Jim (season 1) on YouTube (Regal Entertainment)
  • October 18: Boys' Lockdown on YouTube (Ticket2Me)
  • October 23: Pearl Next Door on YouTube (The IdeaFirst Company)
  • October 24: The House Arrest of Us on iWantTFC and KTX
  • October 28: Knorr Christmas Kitchen on iWantTFC
  • November 5: Oh, Mando! on iWantTFC
  • November 6: Beauty and the Boss on WeTV iflix
  • November 14: La Vida Lena (pilot series) on iWantTFC
  • November 18: Loving Emily on iWantTFC
  • December 12: Barangay 143 (season 2) on POPTV
  • December 14: Bawal Lumabas: The Series on iWantTFC

Returning or renamed programs

Major networks

ShowLast airedRetitled as/Season/NotesChannelReturn date
WWE Raw 2019Same 5 January 18
The Voice Teens 2017Same (season 2) ABS-CBN February 8
Philippine Basketball Association 2020Same (season 45)5 / PBA Rush / One Sports March 8
Doc McStuffins 2015Same (season 4: "Toy Hospital")5May 4
The Atom Araullo Specials 2019Same GMA May 31
Wanted 2012Idol in Action5June 8
Wish Ko Lang! 2020Same GMA July 11
One Piece 2017Same (season 11)July 13
DC's Legends of Tomorrow 2020Same (season 2)5August 11
Talentadong Pinoy 2014Bangon Talentadong Pinoy TV5 August 15
Gotham 2020Same (season 2)September 3
The Clash 2019Same (season 3)GMAOctober 3
Pepito Manaloto 2020Kuwento KuwentoOctober 10
The Shannara Chronicles 2018Same (season 2)October 12
Christmas Cartoon Festival Presents2016SameNovember 23
Kagat ng Dilim 2002 (IBC)Same (remake)TV5November 27
Pinoy Big Brother 2019 (ABS-CBN)Same (season 9: "Connect") A2Z / Kapamilya Channel December 6
Wolfblood 2017Same (season 2)GMADecember 21
National Basketball Association 2020Same (2020–21 season)TV5 / One Sports / NBA TV Philippines December 23

State-owned networks

ShowLast airedRetitled as/Season/NotesChannelReturn date
Kerygma TV2019Feast TV IBC January 5
Ulat Bayan 2017Same (weekday edition) PTV September 7
Ulat Bayan WeekendSeptember 12

Other channels

ShowLast airedRetitled as/Season/NotesChannelReturn date
Penn & Teller: Fool Us 2019Same (season 5) Jack TV (now defunct)January 12
Jamie & Jimmy's Food Fight Club2017 (2nd Avenue; now defunct)Same (season 4) ETC
U.S. NCAA Women's College Basketball2019Same (2019–20 season) 5 Plus (until March 6) / One Sports (since March 8)January 20
30 for 30 2019 (AksyonTV)Same 5 Plus (until March 7)/ One Sports (since March 8)February 8
Survivor 2019 (Jack TV; now defunct)Same (season 40: "Winners at War") Solar Sports February 27
Philippine Super Liga 2019Same (2020 season)5 Plus (free-to-air; until March 7) / One Sports (cable; until March 7, free-to-air; since March 10) / One Sports+ (cable; since March 10)February 29 (Grand Prix Conference)
PBA Developmental League 5 Plus (free-to-air; until March 6) / One Sports (cable; until March 6, free-to-air; since March 9) / One Sports+ (cable; since March 9) / PBA Rush (cable)March 2 (Aspirant's Cup)
EZ ShopSame5 Plus (until March 6) / One Sports (since March 9)March 2
WWE Raw 2019 (AksyonTV)Same One Sports March 12
NCIS: Los Angeles 2017 (Cine Mo!)Same (season 9) Movie Central April 12
ETC Flix2018SameETCMay 3
Failon Ngayon sa DZMM2020Failon Ngayon sa TeleRadyo TeleRadyo May 8
Lingkod Kapamilya sa DZMMLingkod Kapamilya sa TeleRadyo
Pasada Sais TrentaPasada sa TeleRadyo
Red Alert sa DZMMRed Alert sa TeleRadyoMay 10
Flirty Dancing Same (season 2)ETCMay 16
News.PH 2017Same (as a Filipino–language newcast) CNN Philippines May 18
Cardcaptor Sakura 2009 (GMA) Clear Card Yey! June 29
ESPN's Boxing Greatest Fights2019 (AksyonTV)SameOne SportsJuly 11
One Up2019Same (season 2)One SportsJuly 25
The Chefs' Line 2018 (2nd Avenue; now defunct)ETCAugust 10
Ride PH2019Same (season 3) One News August 29
Healthy Sabado2020 (DZMM TeleRadyo)Your Daily Do'sTeleRadyoAugust 29
On The Spot2020Same (as a news and commentary program)TeleRadyoSeptember 1
Team Yey! 2020 (Yey!)Same (season 5) Kapamilya Channel September 12
Gising Pilipinas!2020SameTeleRadyo / Kapamilya ChannelSeptember 21
Toriko 2016 (GMA)Same (season 3) GMA News TV September 27
Buhay na Buhay2018 (GMA News TV)Same (season 2) ABS-CBN News Channel October 3
Game Ka Na Ba? 2009 (ABS-CBN)Same (2nd incarnation) Jeepney TV October 12
Sakto2020SameTeleRadyo / Kapamilya ChannelOctober 26
Pinoy Movie BreakAfternoon Movie BreakGMA News TVNovember 28
SportsCenter Philippines 2020 (TV5)The GameOne News / One Sports+ December 7
From Helen's Kitchen2019Same (season 3) Colours / TV5 December 19

Video streaming services

ShowLast airedRetitled as/Season/NotesServiceReturn date
Coke Studio Philippines 2019 (ABS-CBN)Same (season 4: "Peel Mo, Panalo Promo") YouTube (Coke Studio Philippines)September 26
Barangay 143 2019 (GMA)Same (season 2)POPTVDecember 12

Programs transferring networks

Major networks

DateShowNo. of seasonsMoved fromMoved to
March 22Sambuhay TV Mass 5 GMA
April 10The Key of David PTV 5
May 7 TV Patrol ABS-CBN ANC
May 8 Cine Mo!
June 7 Kabuhayang Swak na Swak ANC
June 13 It's Showtime Kapamilya Channel
Maalaala Mo Kaya
The Voice Teens 2
June 14 ASAP Natin 'To!
Ipaglaban Mo!
June 15 A Soldier's Heart 2
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano 8
Love Thy Woman 1
Magandang Buhay
July 20 Gotham 1 Jack TV (now defunct)5
Legends of Tomorrow
July 25 Ancient Aliens GMA / GMA News TV
July 27TV PatrolCine Mo!Kapamilya Channel
July 31 National Basketball Association CNN Philippines One Sports / NBA TV Philippines
August 15
September 6Home Base Plus21GMA News TVGMA
October 24Rated KorinaABS-CBN / ANC / TeleRadyo (as Rated K) TV5 (as Rated Korina)
November 27 Kagat ng Dilim IBC TV5
November 28Turbo ZoneGMA News TVGMA
December 13 Pawn Stars TV5

State-owned networks

DateShowNo. of seasonsMoved fromMoved to
April 20 Tutok Tulfo 2.0 5 (as Tutok Tulfo) PTV (as Tutok Tulfo 2.0)

Minor networks

DateShowNo. of seasonsMoved fromMoved to
February 6 The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A. PTV RJ DigiTV
December 5Healing Galing Live! TV5 / One PH UNTV

Other channels

DateShowNo. of seasonsMoved fromMoved to
February 8 30 for 30 5 5 Plus (now One Sports)
February 27 Survivor 40 Jack TV (now defunct) Solar Sports
April 12 NCIS: Los Angeles 9 Cine Mo! Movie Central
May 13 Madam Secretary 6 ("The Final Season") 2nd Avenue (now defunct) ETC
May 16Talking Heads One Sports BEAM TV
July 5 ESPN's Boxing Greatest Fights 5One Sports
August 1Bakbakan Na
August 2Thunderbird Sabong Nation
Tukaan
August 31 Dos por Dos TeleRadyo DZRH News Television (as Dos por Dos sa DZRH)
September 5Sagupaan TV S+A One Sports
September 12 Team Yey! 5 Yey! Kapamilya Channel
September 27 Toriko 3 GMA GMA News TV
October 3Buhay na Buhay2GMA News TV ABS-CBN News Channel
October 5Failon Ngayon sa TeleRadyoTeleRadyo TV5 / One PH (as Ted Failon at DJ Chacha sa Radyo5)
November 2 The Today Show Solar News Channel (now CNN Philippines) TAP TV
November 3 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Jack TV (now defunct)
NBC Nightly News 9TV (now CNN Philippines)
Little Big Shots USA 1Yey!
November 5 Who Do You Think You Are? USA 4Jack TV (now defunct)
November 6 Repeat After Me 12nd Avenue (now defunct)
November 7OMJ: Oh My Job!DZMM TeleRadyoGMA News TV (Dobol B sa News TV)
November 14 Asenso Pinoy S+A A2Z
December 19Konsyumer Atbp.TeleRadyoGMA News TV (Dobol B sa News TV)

Video streaming services

DateShowNo. of seasonsMoved fromMoved to
September 26 Coke Studio Philippines 4 ABS-CBN YouTube (Coke Studio Philippines)
December 12 Barangay 143 2 GMA POPTV

Finales

Major networks

ABS-CBN

The following are programs that ended on ABS-CBN:

Stopped airing
COVID-19 pandemic
ProgramLast airingResumed airingReason
Umagang Kay Ganda March 17May 4Program temporary replaced by the DZMM TeleRadyo–simulcast programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Bagong Morning Kapamilya (ABS-CBN TV-46 Pampanga, ABS-CBN TV-3 Baguio, ABS-CBN TV-7 Laoag and ABS-CBN TV-32 Dagupan)
Marhay na Aga Kapamilya (ABS-CBN TV-4 Legazpi, Albay and ABS-CBN TV-11 Naga, Camarines Sur)
Panay Sikat (ABS-CBN TV-10 Iloilo)
The Morning Show (ABS-CBN TV-4 Bacolod)
Maayong Buntag Kapamilya (ABS-CBN TV-3 Cebu)
Pamahaw Espesyal (ABS-CBN TV-2 Cagayan de Oro and ABS-CBN TV-11 Butuan)
Maayong Buntag Mindanao (ABS-CBN TV-4 Davao and ABS-CBN TV-3 Zamboanga)
Buenos Días Zamboanga (ABS-CBN TV-3 Zamboanga)
Magandang Umaga South Central Mindanao (ABS-CBN TV-2 General Santos and ABS-CBN TV-5 Cotabato)
TV Patrol Palawan (ABS-CBN TV-7 Palawan)March 25April 20Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
TV Patrol Southern Mindanao (ABS-CBN TV-4 Davao)
TV Patrol Bicol (ABS-CBN TV-4 Legazpi, Albay and ABS-CBN TV-11 Naga, Camarines Sur)March 26March 30
ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy
ProgramLast airingResumed airingReason
Dok Ricky, Pedia May 2January 30, 2022 (Kapamilya Channel)Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN.
Ipaglaban Mo! June 14 (Kapamilya Channel)

July 4, 2021 (A2Z)

The Healing EucharistMay 3June 14 (Kapamilya Channel)
G Diaries
KB Family WeekendJune 13 (Kapamilya Channel)
ASAP Natin 'To! June 14 (Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel)
October 11 (A2Z)
January 24, 2021 (TV5)
Ang Hari: FPJ on ABS-CBNJune 14 (Kapamilya Channel; as FPJ Da King)
October 18 (A2Z; as FPJ Da King)
January 24, 2021 (TV5; as FPJ Da King)
TV Patrol Weekend May 9 (Cine Mo!)

August 1 (Kapamilya Channel)
January 1, 2022 (A2Z)
April 20, 2024 (All TV)

Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN. Continued broadcast via ABS-CBN News Channel and DZMM TeleRadyo.
Sunday's BestJune 14 (Kapamilya Channel)Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN.
Kapamilya Daily MassMay 5June 13 (Kapamilya Channel)
Magandang Buhay June 15 (Kapamilya Channel)
October 19 (A2Z)
February 6, 2023 (TV5)
Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN.
It's Showtime June 13 (Kapamilya Channel)
October 10 (A2Z)
July 16, 2022 – June 30, 2023 (TV5)
July 1, 2023 (GTV)
April 6, 2024 (GMA)
TV Patrol May 8 (Cine Mo!)
July 27 (Kapamilya Channel)
January 3, 2022 (A2Z)
April 15, 2024 (All TV)
Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN. Continued broadcast via ABS-CBN News Channel on May 7 and TeleRadyo on May 8.
Cancelled

A2Z

The following are programs that ended on A2Z:

  • October 23: Zinema Presents (A2Z Zinema)
  • November 1: A2Z News Alert
  • November 29: Sunday Zine Hits (A2Z Zinema)
  • December 9: Princess Sarah (Kidz Toon Time)
  • December 11: Cedie, Ang Munting Prinsipe (Kidz Toon Time)
Unknown (dates)

GMA

The following are programs that ended on GMA Network:

Stopped airing
Miscellaneous
ProgramLast airingResumed airingReason
Wish Ko Lang! February 15July 11Program concluded and replaced by Ilaban Natin Yan! on February 22.
Tadhana April 18May 9Season break.
Bleach (season 1; rerun)May 3September 27 (GMA News TV)Program replaced by Fairy Tail (season 6).
Biyahe ni Drew May 29February 28, 2021Program replaced by Saksi beginning June 1.
Front Row July 13January 4, 2021Program replaced by Saksi beginning July 20. Moved to GMA News TV on the same day.
Alisto July 14January 5, 2021Program replaced by Saksi beginning July 20. Moved to GMA News TV on July 21.
Tunay na Buhay July 15January 6, 2021Program replaced by Saksi beginning July 20. Moved to GMA News TV on July 22.
Reporter's Notebook July 16January 7, 2021Program replaced by Saksi beginning July 20. Moved to GMA News TV on July 23.
Flame of Recca (rerun)October 31November 8 (GMA News TV)Program replaced by Ben 10: Ultimate Alien .
Dragon Ball Super (season 1; rerun)November 20January 11, 2021Program pre-empted by Christmas Cartoon Festival Presents on November 23.
Angry Birds Blues November 28December 26Programs replaced by Kaibigan: The Series on December 5.
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
Yo-Kai Watch (season 3; rerun)November 29February 7, 2021 (season 2)Program replaced by Pororo: The Racing Adventure on December 6.
COVID-19 pandemic
ProgramLast airingResumed airingReason
AgripreneurMarch 14April 18Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko
Yo-Kai Watch (season 3; rerun)March 15May 24Temporary suspension of telecast and replaced by Sambuhay TV Mass beginning March 22 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Magkaagaw March 17January 18, 2021 [94]
February 15, 2021 (new episodes) [95]
Temporary suspension of tapings due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday January 18, 2021
February 8, 2021 (new episodes)
Prima Donnas (season 1)March 18August 17
November 9 (new episodes)
Descendants of the Sun October 26
November 5 (new episodes)
Love of My Life March 20December 28
January 18, 2021 (new episodes)
Unang Hirit April 13Temporarily replaced by Dobol B sa GMA programming block due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
All-Out Sundays March 22July 12Temporary suspension of tapings due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Continued broadcast through online via its own Facebook and YouTube (GMA Network) as All-Out Sundays: The Stay Home Party.
Centerstage February 7, 2021Temporary suspension of tapings due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit March 23December 7
January 5, 2021 (new episodes)
Saksi March 27June 1Temporary suspension of telecast and the extension of 24 Oras to 2 hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Maynila April 4June 27Program temporary replaced by Pokémon the Series: XYZ (rerun) and Mako Mermaids (rerun) due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Pokémon the Series: XYZ (rerun)June 20September 27 (GMA News TV)Program replaced by the returning Maynila on June 27.
Mako Mermaids (season 2; rerun)April 19, 2021
Balitang Bisdak (GMA Cebu)June 26July 13Temporary suspension of broadcast due to the enhanced community quarantine in Cebu City.
GMA Regional TV Live! (GMA Cebu)
Cancelled

TV5

The following are programs that ended on TV5:

Stopped airing
Miscellaneous
ProgramLast airingResumed airingReason
One Balita Pilipinas February 28May 7Program replaced by Babaeng Hampaslupa (rerun) beginning March 2.
Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa (rerun)February 28March 17Program replaced by My Driver Sweet Lover (rerun) beginning March 2.
#ParangNormal Activity (rerun)February 29April 18Series break.
My Driver Sweet Lover (rerun)March 27April 13
Celebrity Samurai (rerun)April 4May 9
Kano Luvs Pinay (rerun)
Mac and Chiz (rerun)
Wattpad Presents (rerun)May 28
Sa Ngalan ng Ina (rerun)April 6July 13Program replaced by Isang Dakot na Luha (rerun) beginning April 13.
Babaeng Hampaslupa (rerun)April 8May 4Program replaced by Enchanted Garden (rerun) Kidlat (rerun) and Misibis Bay (rerun) beginning April 13.
JumpballMay 3June 26Program on break
Pidol's Wonderland (rerun)July 3July 20Idol in Action expanded to 90 minutes beginning July 6.
Breaking the Magician's Code October 24December 13Series break.
COVID-19 pandemic
ProgramLast airingResumed airingReason
Sine SpectacularMarch 6May 10Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines
Sambuhay TV MassMarch 8March 22 (GMA)
The Chiefs March 15May 7Temporary suspension of telecast and replaced by Sunday TV Mass due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines
One Balita March 16June 1 (as One Balita Pilipinas)Temporary suspension of broadcast and replaced by One News Now and live special coverage due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
EZ ShopMarch 21June 22Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Idol in ActionAugust 25September 3Temporary suspension of broadcast and replaced with re-runs due to the massive disinfection of TV5 Media Center after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. It was supposed to resume on September 2, but was delayed to September 3 due to technical difficulties. The program resumed broadcast on September 3.
Cancelled
  • August 9: Healing Galing sa TV (reason: Program replaced by Fit for Life and moved to UNTV on December 5 as Healing Galing Live!.) [96]
  • September 9: Love Life with Kris (reason: Unknown. Show was not yet debut on the said network.)

State-owned networks

PTV

The following are programs that ended on People's Television Network:

Stopped airing
Miscellaneous
ProgramLast airingResumed airingReason
PTV SportsOctober 2October 19Program replaced by Tutok PDEA, Kontra Droga beginning October 5.
COVID-19 pandemic
ProgramLast airingResumed airingReason
PCSO Lottery Draw March 17August 7Temporary suspension of all PCSO lottery games due to the implementation of enhanced community quarantine in Luzon during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines and was replaced by #LagingHanda press briefing by PCOO at 11 a.m., DOH Press Briefing at 4 p.m. and the expanded PTV News Headlines at 9 p.m.
PNA NewsroomJuly 30August 10Temporary suspension of telecast on July 30 due to the disinfection of the PNA Headquarters.
Sentro Balita July 31September 7Temporary suspension of telecast due to the network's reduced manpower policies.
Public Briefing: #LagingHandaPHAugust 1August 26Temporary suspension of telecast due to the reductions affecting live programming and the network's reduced manpower policies as the six employees of the network tests positive for COVID-19.

IBC

The following are programs that ended on IBC:

  • January 11: ATC E-Sports Highlights
  • January 29: Arnelli in da Haus
  • March 1: Misa Tradionalis Latin Mass and Catechism
  • March 19: Cooltura (revived version)
  • March 21: ASK TV: Artihan, Sayawan at Kantahan and Tilaok TV
  • May 15: PTV News (simulcast via People's Television Network)
  • June 14: El Shaddai
  • July 31: Sentro Balita (simulcast via People's Television Network)
  • October 3: Public Briefing: #LagingHandaPH
Stopped airing
Miscellaneous
ProgramLast airingResumed airingReason
DepEd TV August 14 (end of first test run)September 21 (second test run)Temporary suspension of telecast due to the postponement of opening of regular classes in public schools to October 5.
September 25 (end of second test run)October 5 (full transmission)Temporary suspension of telecast following the conclusion of the week-long second test run.
COVID-19 pandemic
ProgramLast airingResumed airingReason
EZ ShopMarch 18May 2Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
TV Shop PhilippinesMarch 18May 16 (RJ DigiTV)
Chinese News TV (CNTV)March 20April 12, 2021 (ABS-CBN News Channel; as Chinatown News TV)
Cooltura (2011 original version; rerun)March 20December 2023
Talents AcademyMarch 21June 12, 2023
Tutok 13 April 30May 18Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. due to PTV News on IBC 13.
PNA NewsroomJuly 30August 10Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Public Briefing: #LagingHandaPHAugust 1August 26Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.

Minor networks

Other channels

Stopped airing

Miscellaneous
ProgramChannelLast airingResumed airingReason
Born to be Wild GMA News TV February 10March 8Program on break.
My Sassy Girl February 14February 24Series break.
Stand for TruthMay 15September 21Program replaced by GMA Regional TV Strip beginning May 18
Wansapanataym Presents Jeepney TV June 12July 18Broadcast replaced by Tubig at Langis beginning June 15.
Panahon Ko 'to!: Ang Game Show ng Buhay Ko (rerun)June 28July 14Broadcast replaced by May Bukas Pa beginning July 5.
The Healing Eucharist TeleRadyo May 9, 2021Broadcast replaced by Sunday Mass Live beginning July 5. Continued broadcast via Kapamilya Channel and Jeepney TV (encore).
Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales GMA News TVJuly 13November 9 (new episodes)Temporary suspension of telecast and replaced by New Normal: The Survival Guide on July 20.
Brigada July 14September 19
iJuander July 15July 26
Pinas Sarap July 16July 25
November 10 (new peisodes)
Biyahe ni Drew July 17November 13 (new episodes)
Pop Talk July 18September 17Temporary suspension of telecast and replaced by Pinas Sarap on July 25.
September 18November 14 (new episodes)Temporary suspension of telecast due to the channel's weekday afternoon to late evening programming schedule changes (mostly newscasts resumptions and entertainment programming additions) on September 21.
Ang Pinaka September 16November 2Temporary suspension of telecast due to the channel's weekday afternoon to late evening programming schedule changes (mostly newscasts resumptions and entertainment programming additions) on September 21.
Kabayan Kapamilya Channel September 18Replaced by Gising Pilipinas! beginning September 21. Continued broadcast via TeleRadyo.
Saksi GMA News TVAugust 9, 2021 (GTV)Program replaced by State of the Nation with Jessica Soho on September 21.
DZBB Executive Summary (Dobol B sa News TV)September 20October 18Program replaced by Secret Seven , Ugly Duckling and The Big Picture beginning September 27.
Cristy Ferminute One PH October 2January 11, 2021Broadcast replaced by Ted Failon at DJ Chacha sa Radyo5 on October 5, which affect the network's program line-up.
Gising Pilipinas!Kapamilya Channel and TeleRadyoOctober 23 (as a TV program)October 26 (as a segment of Sakto)Fused into a segment of Sakto on October 26.
U-Prince Presents GMA News TVOctober 18January 3, 2021Series break.
Isyu ATBP. (Dobol B sa News TV)October 31 (as a TV program)November 7 (as a segment of Super Balita sa Umaga Weekend)Fused into a segment of Super Balita sa Umaga Weekend on November 7.
Toriko (season 3)November 1March 28, 2021 (GMA; season 2)Program replaced by Flame of Recca beginning November 8.
COVID-19 pandemic
ProgramChannelLast airingResumed airingReason
Tulong Ko, Pasa Mo DZMM TeleRadyo March 8April 26Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Kapamilya KonekMay 3
Investigative Documentaries GMA News TV March 12April 16
Pinas Sarap
Goin' Bulilit Classics Jeepney TV March 13November 6, 2021 (as Goin' Bulilit)Temporarily replaced by the delayed telecast of Kapamilya Daily Mass from ABS-CBN due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Continued broadcast via Yey! as Goin' Bulilit.
Gising Pilipinas!DZMM TeleRadyoSeptember 21 (TeleRadyo)Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Biyahe ni Drew GMA News TVApril 17
Reel Time
DZBB Super Serbisyo: Buhay, Trabaho, at Negosyo (Dobol B sa News TV)March 14May 16Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines and replaced by Public Briefing: #LagingHandaPH beginning March 23.
GMA Regional TV Weekend News May 2Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Temporary moved to GMA Network on March 21 to April 25.
Turbo ZoneMay 23Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley
Taste Buddies April 18
November 21 (new episodes)
Pop Talk April 18
Sagupaan TV S+A September 5 (One Sports; as Sagupaan High Action TV)
Magpayo Nga KayoDZMM TeleradyoMay 9
Omaga-Diaz ReportApril 26 (Sunday edition)
May 2 (Saturday edition)
Ang Pinaka GMA News TVMarch 15September 14
Idol sa Kusina April 19
October 18 (new episodes)
Glow Up April 19
U-Prince Presents May 23
The Legend of Paranormal Stories
Salamat Dok ABS-CBN News Channel N/ATemporary replaced by special news coverage on the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Sagot Ko 'Yan!DZMM TeleradyoApril 26Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Yesterday
Remember When
Chismax
Private Nights
Sa Kabukiran
Salitang Buhay
Red Alert
Family TV Mass One Sports July 5
Friends AgainS+AN/A
Asenso Pinoy November 14 (A2Z)
We Bare Bears CNN Philippines March 28Temporary suspension of telecast due to the disinfection of the building where the network is being housed as the employee of another company tested positive for COVID-19.
TV Healing Mass For The HomeboundJuly 19Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
August 2September 13Temporary suspension of telecast due to the modified enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila. Continued broadcast through online.
Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales GMA News TVMarch 16April 13Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Planet Earth II
One Balita One PH June 1 (as One Balita Pilipinas)
One Balita Pilipinas May 7
The Big Story One News
Bawal ang Pasaway kay Mareng Winnie GMA News TVMarch 17April 14
Brigada
Dr. Love Radio ShowDZMM TeleRadyoMarch 18April 20
On The SpotSeptember 1
Todo-todo Walang PrenoMay 4
Usapang de CampanilaN/A
Aladdin: You Would've Heard the Name GMA News TVMay 23
Balitanghali September 21
Man x Man May 25
Price of Passion June 8
News TV Live September 21
News TV Quick Response Team
State of the Nation with Jessica Soho
Stand for TruthApril 13
iJuander April 15
Tonight with Arnold Clavio
EZ ShopOne SportsMarch 20October 15Temporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Continued broadcast throungh its standalone channel.
Moonlight SerenadeDZMM TeleradyoMarch 19N/ATemporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
SaktoOctober 26 (TeleRadyo)
Good VibesJune 15 (TeleRadyo)
Magpahanggang Wakas Jeepney TVMarch 20June 22Temporary suspension of telecast due to the channel's midnight to morning programming schedule changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Pieta N/A
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Quickilig!April 4
You're My Home June 7
Fast BreakDZMM TeleRadyoMarch 21N/ATemporary suspension of telecast due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Radyo NegosyoApril 25
WWE Raw One SportsMarch 26June 18
WWE SmackDown
Talking Heads with Rose SolangonMarch 28May 16 (BEAM TV)
One Championship June 15
Geeks & Gamers GuideMarch 29January 24, 2021
Basketball ScienceJune 16
The HuddleJuly 3
30 for 30 June 20
Balitang Bisdak GMA News TVJune 23July 14Temporary suspension of broadcast due to the "enhanced community quarantine" in Cebu City.
GMA Regional TV Live! June 26July 17
Idol in ActionOne PHAugust 25September 3Temporary suspension of broadcast and replaced with re-runs due to the massive disinfection of TV5 Media Center after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. It was supposed to resume on September 2, but was delayed to September 3 due to technical difficulties. The program resumed broadcast on September 3.
ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy
ProgramChannelLast airingResumed airingReason
Sabong TV S+A May 2N/ATemporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcast stations amid the expired franchise. Continued broadcast via IBC.
RX Plus: Health, Lifestyle and LeisureTemporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcast stations amid the expired franchise.
AC Weekend Cinema Asianovela Channel May 3June 6Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN TV Plus.
The Word ExposedS+ANovember 13, 2022 (Solar Flix)Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcast stations amid the expired franchise. Continued broadcast via ABS-CBN News Channel and TV Maria.
Agri TVSeptember 25, 2022 (IBC; as Agri TV Atbp.: Kasama sa Hanapbuhay)Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcast stations amid the expired franchise.
UpfrontMay 17 (Liga)
The Healing Eucharist Jeepney TV and S+AMay 24 (Jeepney TV)Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcast stations amid the expired franchise and replaced by Kapamilya Sunday Mass via Jeepney TV on May 10. Continued broadcast via TeleRadyo.
Asian Weekday Movie FestAsianovela ChannelMay 5June 1Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcast stations amid the expired franchise.
NCIS: Los Angeles (season 9) Movie Central N/A
The ScoreS+A
Team FitfilMay 11 (Liga)
June 13 (Kapamilya Channel)
It's Showtime sa Primetime Jeepney TVMay 9July 13Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcast stations amid the expired franchise and replaced by the encore of "Tawa Way Zone" strip. Program temporary aired as the live regular episode simulcast on June 13 to July 11.
ASAP Natin 'To: Encore May 10June 28 (Metro Channel)Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcast stations amid the expired franchise and replaced by the encore of "Tawa Way Zone" strip.
Magandang Buhay: Momshies sa Hapon May 29N/ATemporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcast stations amid the expired franchise and replaced by the replay of "Tubig at Langis".
Monk the Little Dog Yey! June 28Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN TV Plus and Sky Direct.
PJ Masks May 8, 2021 (A2Z)
Masha and the Bear May 8, 2021 (A2Z)
July 16, 2022 (Kapamilya Channel)
The Fairly Odd Parents N/A
Super Inggo
Goin' Bulilit October 9, 2021 (A2Z)
November 6, 2021 (Kapamilya Channel)
Kid SineNovember 7, 2021 (Jeepney TV; as KidSine Presents)
Wansapanataym July 18 (Jeepney TV; as Wansapanataym Presents)
Story of Yanxi Palace Asianovela ChannelJune 30November 2 (Kapamilya Channel)Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN TV Plus.
Kongsuni and FriendsYey!July 1March 13, 2021 (Kapamilya Channel)
November 6, 2021 (Jeepney TV)
Temporary suspension of telecast due to shutdown of ABS-CBN TV Plus and Sky Direct.
Pororo The Little Penguin February 13, 2021 (A2Z; English duubed)
July 16, 2022 (Kapamilya Channel)
Rusty Rivets N/A
Pop BabiesSeptember 12 (Kapamilya Channel)
SpongeBob SquarePants N/A
The Loud House
Mr. Bean: The Animated Series July 16, 2022 (A2Z)
Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog January 17, 2022 (Jeepney TV)
February 5, 2022 (Kapamilya Channel)
Team Yey! September 12 (Kapamilya Channel; season 5)
October 10 (A2Z; past episodes)
November 6, 2021 (Jeepney TV)
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card September 4, 2021 (A2Z)

Cancelled

Unknown (dates)

Video streaming services

Networks

The following are a list of free-to-air and cable channels or networks launches and closures in 2020.

Launches

DateStationTypeChannelSource
February 8 Hillsong Channel Cable and satellite Cignal Channel 184 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 21 (Metro Manila)
[9]
February 17 Premier Football Sky Cable Channel 265 (HD) (Metro Manila)
Premier Tennis Sky Cable Channel 264 (HD) (Metro Manila)
TAP W Sky Cable Channel 215 (SD) (Metro Manila)
FebruaryLocale Sky Cable Channel 77 (Metro Manila)
March 1HITS Movies Cignal Channel 58 (Nationwide)
Cablelink Channel 39 (Metro Manila)
April 1 Front Row Channel Various channel listings
Cablelink Channel 36 (Metro Manila)
June 13 Kapamilya Channel Cignal Channel 22 (Nationwide) 1
Sky Direct Channel 2 (HD) (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 2 (Nationwide) (old) & Channel 22 (Nationwide) (new) 2
SatLite Channel 22 (Nationwide) 1
Sky Cable Channel 8 (SD) / Channel 167 (HD) (Metro Manila) & Channel 2 (SD) / Channel 700 (HD) (Provincial)
Destiny Cable Channel 8 (SD) / Channel 167 (HD) (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 8 (Metro Manila)
[101] [102] [103]
Word of God Network Cignal Channel 153 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 25 (SD) (Nationwide) 3
June 15One Screen Cignal Channel 9 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 35 (Nationwide)
June 29 Heart of Asia Free-to-air DTT Channel 7.03
GMA Affordabox Channel 3 (Metro Manila)
[33] [35]
July 15Fight COVID-19
(information channel)
Cable and satellite G Sat Channel 51 (Nationwide) [104]
July 31 NBA TV Philippines Cignal Channel 96 (SD) / Channel 262 (HD) (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 52 (Nationwide)
[41] [42]
August 11 Solar Learning Free-to-air Channel 21 (DepEd ALS) / Channel 30 (DepEd-NCR Central)
September 20 Hallypop DTT Channel 7.04
GMA Affordabox Channel 4 (Metro Manila)
[60] [61]
SeptemberJao TVRegionalChannel 51 (digital feed) (Cagayan de Oro)
Parasat Cable TV Channel 29 (Cagayan de Oro)
October 5 DepEd TV Broadcasting serviceVarious channel and program listings
GMA Affordabox Channel 7 (Metro Manila) 4
Cignal Channel 149 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 189 (Nationwide)
October 8Amazing Discoveries TVCable and satellite G Sat Channel 35 (Nationwide)
October 10 A2Z (ZOE TV)Broadcasting network Channel 11 (analog feed) / Channel 20 (digital feed) 5
Cignal Channel 20 (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 9 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 20 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 11 (Nationwide)
Destiny Cable Channel 11 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 33 (Metro Manila)
[64] [65] [66] [67]

Stations changing network affiliation

The following is a list of television stations that have made or will make noteworthy affiliation switches in 2020.

DateStationChannelPrior affiliationNew affiliationNotesSource
June 22 DZOE-TV 11 (analog feed) / 20 (digital feed)silent ZOE TV One year after the termination of the blocktimer agreement between the network and GMA Network, Inc., the parent company of GMA News TV, as well as the move of the said news channel to channel 27 in June 2019, ZOE Broadcasting Network has reactivated the channel 11 analog signal at the same time the digital channel 20 assignment opened. The company has plan to work with blocktimers to open channel lease offers while the channel is on test broadcast and reserved for programming.
October 10ZOE TV A2Z On October 6, ZOE Broadcasting Network awarded its blocktime programming agreement to media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation, parent company of cable-only networks Kapamilya Channel, Jeepney TV and Cine Mo! for its entertainment programming and the company's affiliated non-profit organization Knowledge Channel for its educational programming and would reformatting channel 11 into A2Z. Christian programming seen on its sister channel Light TV would also shown on the reformatted channel, along with programming supplied by licensors, content providers and ministry programing partners including CBN Asia and Trinity Broadcasting Network. ABS-CBN also handle advertising sales for most of the entertainment shows and movies broadcast on the new network with profits would be donated to support the ministry outreach projects of ZOE's parent church organization Jesus is Lord Church, and it marked the return of the company's programming on free TV following the cease-and-desist order by National Telecommunications Commission due to expired legislative franchise on May 5 and the denial of its renewed legislative franchise on July 10. [64] [65] [66] [67]

Rebranded

The following is a list of television stations or cable channels that have made or will make noteworthy network rebrands in 2020.

DateRebranded fromRebranded toTypeChannelSource
February 17 EDGEsport TAP EDGE Cable and satellite Sky Cable Channel 218 (SD) (Metro Manila) [9]
TAP Sports 1 TAP Sports Sky Cable Channel 188 (HD) (Metro Manila)
TAP Sports 2
March 8 5 Plus One Sports Broadcasting network Channel 41 (analog feed)
Cignal Channel 15 (Nationwide)
Sky Direct Channel 37 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 6 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable / Destiny Cable Channel 59 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 11 (Metro Manila)
[10]
One Sports One Sports+ Cable and satellite Cignal Channel 91 (SD) / Channel 261 (HD) (Nationwide)
Cablelink Channel 60 (Metro Manila)
May 8 DZMM TeleRadyo TeleRadyo Broadcasting channel DTT Channel 1.05
ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 5 (Metro Manila)
Sky Direct Channel 6 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable / Destiny Cable Channel 26 (Metro Manila)
August 15 The 5 Network TV5 (2nd incarnation)Broadcasting network Channel 5 (analog feed) / Channel 18/51 (digital feed)
Cignal Channel 5 (Nationwide)
Sky Direct Channel 5 (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 5 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 5 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable / Destiny Cable Channel 10 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 10 (Metro Manila)
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November 2TAP W TAP TV Cable and satellite Sky Cable Channel 215 (Metro Manila) [76]

Closures

DateStationTypeChannelSign-on debutSource
January 1 Diva Cable and satellite Cignal Channel 125 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 37 (Metro Manila)
September 19, 2009
January 1 E! Cable and satellite Cignal Channel 61 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 57 (SD) / Channel 207 (HD) (Metro Manila)
July 1, 2011
January 29 Setanta Sports Cable and satellite Sky Cable Channel 87 (Metro Manila)July 16, 2012
March 1 Paramount Channel Cable and satellite Sky Cable Channel 85 (SD) / Channel 263 (HD) (Metro Manila)June 1, 2019 [9]
March 1 Zee Sine Cable and satellite G Sat Channel 18 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 112 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 45 (Metro Manila)
April 5, 2016
April 1 Jack TV Cable and satellite Cignal Channel 126 (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 61 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 92 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 51 (Metro Manila) / Channel 617 (Provincial)
Cablelink Channel 36 (Metro Manila)
April 6, 2005 [19] [105]
May 5 ABS-CBN Broadcasting network Channel 2 (analog feed) / Channel 16/43 (digital feed)
Cignal Channel 2 (Nationwide)
Sky Direct Channel 2 (HD) (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 2 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 2 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 8 (SD) / Channel 167 (HD) (Metro Manila) & Channel 2 (SD) / Channel 700 (HD) (Provincial)
Destiny Cable Channel 8 (SD) / Channel 167 (HD) (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 8 (Metro Manila)
September 14, 1986 [106] [107] [108] [109]
S+A Broadcasting network Channel 23 (analog feed)
Cignal Channel 23 (Nationwide)
Sky Direct Channel 24 (HD) (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 8 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 23 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 17 (SD) / Channel 166 (HD) (Metro Manila) & Channel 8 (SD) / Channel 701 (HD) (Provincial)
Destiny Cable Channel 17 (SD) / Channel 166 (HD) (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 16 (Metro Manila)
January 18, 2014
Movie Central Free-to-air channel DTT Channel 2.04
ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 10 (Metro Manila)
July 30, 2018
June 30 Asianovela Channel Free-to-air channel DTT Channel 2.03
ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 9 (Metro Manila)
July 30, 2018
KBO Pay-per-view DTT Channel 1.06
ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 6 (Metro Manila)
Sky Direct Channel 45 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 158 (SD) / Channel 258 (HD) (Metro Manila) & Channel 58 (SD) / Channel 958 (HD) (Provincial)
March 7, 2016
Yey! Broadcasting channel DTT Channel 1.04
ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 4 (Metro Manila)
Sky Direct Channel 3 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 1 (Metro Manila) / Channel 109 (Provincial)
Destiny Cable Channel 1 (Metro Manila)
January 3, 2011
July 7 Fox Filipino Cable and satellite Cignal Channel 44 (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 108 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 34 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 115 (Metro Manila) / Channel 629 (Provincial)
Cablelink Channel 53 (Metro Manila)
March 1, 2012 [38]
September 15FilmBox ArthouseCable and satellite Sky Cable Channel 83 (Metro Manila)January 1, 2019 [110]
October 30 Liga Cable and satellite Sky Direct Channel 14 (Nationwide) 6
Sky Cable Channel 86 (SD) / Channel 183 (HD) (Metro Manila) & Channel 308 (SD) / Channel 757 (HD) (Provincial)
January 1, 2018 [74]
November 1 O Shopping Broadcasting channel DTT Channel 2.02 7
ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 8 (Metro Manila) 7
Cignal Channel 33 (Nationwide) 7
Sky Direct Channel 11 (Nationwide) 6
Sky Cable Channel 11 (Nationwide) (old) & Channel 25 (Metro Manila) / Channel 21 (Provincial) (new) 8
Cablelink Channel 7 (Metro Manila)
October 14, 2013 [71]
December 31 Inquirer 990 Television Channel 50 (digital feed)
Sky Cable Channel 72 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 4 (Metro Manila)
May 9, 2016

Stopped broadcasting

The following is a list of stations and channels or networks that have stopped broadcasting or (temporarily) off the air in 2020.

Miscellaneous

StationTypeChannelLast broadcastingResumed broadcastingReasonSource
Solar Learning Broadcasting channel Channel 21 (DepEd ALS) / Channel 30 (DepEd-NCR Central)
Cablelink Channel 6 (SD) / Channel 205 (HD) (Metro Manila)
August 14 (end of first test broadcast)September 21 (start of second test broadcast)Temporary suspension of broadcasting due to the postponement on the opening of regular classes in public schools to October 5.
September 25 (end of second test broadcast)October 5 (formal launch)Temporary suspension of broadcasting due to the conclusion of the second week-long test broadcast.

COVID-19 pandemic

StationTypeChannelLast broadcastingResumed broadcastingReasonSource
Inquirer 990 Television Broadcasting channel Channel 50 (digital feed)
Sky Cable Channel 72 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 4 (Metro Manila)
March 17April 6Temporary suspension of broadcasting due to the production at technical challenges made by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the operations continue through online.
CNN Philippines (RPN)Broadcasting network Channel 9 (analog feed) / Channel 19 (digital feed)
Cignal Channel 10 (Nationwide)
Sky Direct Channel 9 (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 3 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 9 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable / Destiny Cable Channel 14 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 14 (Metro Manila)
March 18March 23Temporary suspension of broadcasting due to the disinfection of the building where the network is being housed as the employee of another company tested positive for COVID-19, but the operations continue through online. [17]
July 7July 11Temporary suspension of broadcasting due to the disinfection of the building where the network is being housed as the employee of the network tested positive for COVID-19, but the operations continue through online. [39]
GMA News TV Channel 27 (analog feed) / Channel 15 (digital feed)
Cignal Channel 11 (Nationwide)
Sky Direct Channel 10 (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 6 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 10 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable / Destiny Cable Channel 24 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 13 (Metro Manila)
March 19March 21 (simulcast of 24 Oras and DZBB programs only) [18]
April 13 (extended primetime programming slot)
September 21 (regular programming lineup slot)
Temporary suspension of broadcasting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [16] [111] [112]
BEAM TV Channel 31 (analog feed) / Channel 50 (digital feed)
Sky Direct Channel 54 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 72 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 6 (Metro Manila)
March 20May 16
Pop Life TV Broadcasting channel Channel 50 (digital feed)
G Sat Channel 32 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 119 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 33 (Metro Manila)
March 212024
One Sports Broadcasting network Channel 41 (analog feed)
Cignal Channel 15 (Nationwide)
Sky Direct Channel 37 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 6 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable / Destiny Cable Channel 59 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 11 (Metro Manila)
March 30June 15
PTV Channel 4 (analog feed) / Channel 42 (digital feed)
Cignal Channel 4 (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 4 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 4 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable / Destiny Cable Channel 6 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 9 (Metro Manila)
July 19July 20Temporary suspension of broadcasting due to the disinfection of the building where the network is being housed as the employee of the network tested positive for COVID-19, but the operations continue through online. [40]

ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy

StationTypeChannelLast broadcastingResumed broadcastingReasonSource
ABS-CBN (HD; 2nd incarnation)Broadcasting network Channel 2 (analog feed) / Channel 16/43 (digital feed)
Cignal Channel 2 (Nationwide)
Sky Direct Channel 2 (HD) (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 2 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 2 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 8 (SD) / Channel 167 (HD) (Metro Manila) & Channel 2 (SD) / Channel 700 (HD) (Provincial)
Destiny Cable Channel 8 (SD) / Channel 167 (HD) (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 8 (Metro Manila)
May 5N/AThe National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order on ABS-CBN Corporation to temporary close its broadcasting operations including its radio stations DZMM and MOR, following the expiration of its broadcast franchise (Republic Act No. 7966, which was granted on March 30, 1995) on May 4, the day before.
Absorbed as a new media network under ABS-CBN Digital Media.
All current and upcoming programs were transferred to the following networks (as ad interim replacement network): Kapamilya Channel beginning on June 13 (with the exception of selected current and upcoming programming due to its cancellation and moved or transferred to another network, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy) and A2Z beginning on October 10 (as part of blocktime deal with ZOE; selected shows only).
[113] [114] [115] [116]
S+A Channel 23 (analog feed)
Cignal Channel 23 (Nationwide)
Sky Direct Channel 24 (HD) (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 8 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 23 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 17 (SD) / Channel 166 (HD) (Metro Manila) & Channel 8 (SD) / Channel 701 (HD) (Provincial)
Destiny Cable Channel 17 (SD) / Channel 166 (HD) (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 16 (Metro Manila)
The National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order on ABS-CBN Corporation to temporary close its broadcasting operations including its radio stations DZMM and MOR, following the expiration of its broadcast franchise (Republic Act No. 7966, which was granted on March 30, 1995) on May 4, the day before.
Some programs were aired on Liga (as ad interim replacement network, a cable sports channel owned by Creative Programs, Inc., through its content provider, ABS-CBN Sports) beginning on the following day until October 30.
DZMM TeleRadyo Broadcasting channel DTT Channel 1.05
ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 5 (Metro Manila)
Sky Direct Channel 6 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 26 (Metro Manila) / Channel 501 (Provincial)
Destiny Cable Channel 26 (Metro Manila)
May 8 (as TeleRadyo)The National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order on ABS-CBN Corporation to temporary close its broadcasting operations including its radio stations DZMM and MOR, following the expiration of its broadcast franchise (Republic Act No. 7966, which was granted on March 30, 1995) on May 4, the day before.
Renamed as TeleRadyo immediately before went to temporary off the air until May 8.
Movie Central Free-to-air DTT Channel 2.04
ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 10 (Metro Manila)
June 14 (as a programming block via Kapamilya Channel)The National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order on ABS-CBN Corporation to temporary close its broadcasting operations including its radio stations DZMM and MOR, following the expiration of its broadcast franchise (Republic Act No. 7966, which was granted on March 30, 1995) on May 4, the day before.
Absorbed as a programming block during overnight hours via Movie Central Presents through Kapamilya Channel beginning on June 14.
Asianovela Channel DTT Channel 2.03
ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 9 (Metro Manila)
June 1The National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order on ABS-CBN Corporation to temporary close its broadcasting operations including its radio stations DZMM and MOR, following the expiration of its broadcast franchise (Republic Act No. 7966, which was granted on March 30, 1995) on May 4, the day before.
The digital channel feed was being reassigned as a temporary replacement of S+A beginning on June 1.
DTT Channel 1.02
ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 2 (Metro Manila)
July 1N/AThe National Telecommunications Commission issued an alias cease and desist order on ABS-CBN TV Plus and Sky Direct to temporary close its broadcasting operations following the expiration of its broadcast franchise (Republic Act No. 7966 and 7969, which both granted on March 30, 1995) on May 4.
Some programs were transferred to Kapamilya Channel beginning on June 13.
[37]
KBO Pay-per-view DTT Channel 1.06
ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 6 (Metro Manila)
Sky Direct Channel 45 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 158 (SD) / Channel 258 (HD) (Metro Manila) & Channel 58 (SD) / Channel 958 (HD) (Provincial)
The National Telecommunications Commission issued an alias cease and desist order on ABS-CBN TV Plus and Sky Direct to temporary close its broadcasting operations following the expiration of its broadcast franchise (Republic Act No. 7966 and 7969, which both granted on March 30, 1995) on May 4.
Its programming was temporarily absorbed to Sky Cable's pay-per-view channel through Channel 156 (SD) / Channel 256 (HD) (Metro Manila) & Channel 56 (SD) / Channel 956 (HD) (Provincial). [117]
Yey! Broadcasting channel DTT Channel 1.04
ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 4 (Metro Manila)
Sky Direct Channel 3 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 1 (Metro Manila) / Channel 109 (Provincial)
Destiny Cable Channel 1 (Metro Manila)
November 6, 2021 (as a programming block via Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel) [118] The National Telecommunications Commission issued an alias cease and desist order on ABS-CBN TV Plus and Sky Direct to temporary close its broadcasting operations following the expiration of its broadcast franchise (Republic Act No. 7966 and 7969, which both granted on March 30, 1995) on May 4.
Absorbed as a digital web portal under ABS-CBN Digital Media.
Some programs were transferred to Kapamilya Channel beginning on September 12 (upon the launch of Just Love Kids block).
Absorbed as a programming block via YeY Weekdays and YeY Weekend through Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel beginning on November 6, 2021.

Cancelled

The following is a list of television stations or cable channels that have the network cancellation in 2020.

Planned rebrand

Original datePrior rebrandPlanned rebrandTypeChannelReasonSource
April 13 (1st; suspended)
July 20 (2nd; cancelled)
The 5 Network One TV (now TV5)Broadcasting network Channel 5 (analog feed) / Channel 18/51 (digital feed)
Cignal Channel 5 (Nationwide)
Sky Direct Channel 5 (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 5 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 5 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable / Destiny Cable Channel 10 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 10 (Metro Manila)
Intended to be the sixth MediaQuest channel launched under the "One" branding (presently known as the "One Network Media Group").
Temporary suspension of rebranding due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of the community quarantines in the Philippines. In June 2020, it was announced that the rebrand would be pushed through on July 20.
On July 4, it was officially cancelled due to the adverse reactions from the netizens and the opinions of the network's loyal viewers and fans to the upcoming rebrand with its promotions through its digital and online platforms have been removed.
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  • Notes
  1. ^1 : via Cignal TV providers since October 21
  2. ^2 : via G Sat until and since July (both old and new)
  3. ^3 : via Sky Cable since December 14 [120]
  4. ^4 : via GMA Affordabox since December 12
  5. ^5 : via DTT since November 12 [77]
  6. ^6 : On June 30, Sky Direct suspend its operations due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy
  7. ^7 : On May 5, O Shopping ceased its broadcast due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy
  8. ^8 : via Sky Cable until October 7 (old); October 8−31 (new)

Services

The following are a list of television operators or providers and streaming media platforms or services launches and closures in 2020.

Launches

DateProviderTypeStreamSource
May 15 GagaOOLala VOD OTT streaming media platformN/A [26]
June 26 GMA Affordabox DTT set-top device box [33]
June 27KTXVOD OTT streaming media platform [34]
August 1 Kapamilya Online Live MulticastingFacebook (ABS-CBN)
YouTube (ABS-CBN Entertainment)
[43]
September 1Sibya TVFacebook (Sibya TV)
September 11Just Love KidsWebsite (ABS-CBN Entertainment) [58]
September 26Smart GigafestVOD OTT streaming media platformWebsite (Smart Communications)
SeptemberFilipinas: Malayang BalitaMulticastingFacebook (Filipinas: Malayang Balita)
YouTube (Filipinas: Malayang Balita)
Regional News Group (RNG)Facebook (Various)
YouTube (Various)
October 22 Premier Sports Asia VOD OTT streaming media platformN/A
OctoberAlpha News PhilippinesMulticastingFacebook (Alpha News Philippines)
YouTube (Alpha News Philippines)
November 14 Upstream PH VOD OTT streaming media platformN/A [121]
December 15VivaMax [80]

Rebranded

The following is a list of streaming providers that have made or will make noteworthy service rebrands in 2020.

DateRebranded fromRebranded toTypeStreamSource
August 12Star Music KidsTuTuBeeMulticastingYouTube (TuTuBee) [45]
September 1iWant iWantTFC VOD OTT streaming media platformN/A [54]
Sky On Demand
TFC Online
October iflix WeTV iflix
WeTV

Closures

DateProviderTypeStreamSign-on debutSource
April 1DisneyLifeVOD OTT streaming media platformN/AMay 25, 2018 [21]
Fox+March 7, 2017 [22]
April 30 HOOQ February 5, 2015 [24]
June 30 ABS-CBN TV Plus Go DTT USB OTG mobile dongle stick [37]
Sky Direct DTH broadcast satellite television providerMarch 18, 2016

Stopped operating

The following is a list of providers and platforms or services that have stopped operating or streaming in 2020.

ProviderTypeStreamLast operatingResumed operatingReasonSource
ABS-CBN TV Plus DTT set-top device boxN/AJune 30May 2022 (as ABS-CBN TV Plus Digital TV Receiver for relaunch packaging of unsold units to a regular DTT set-top device box)The National Telecommunications Commission issued an alias cease and desist order on ABS-CBN TV Plus to temporary close its broadcasting operations following the expiration of its broadcast franchise (Republic Act No. 7966, which was granted on March 30, 1995) on May 4. It resumed operations in May 2022 as ABS-CBN TV Plus Digital TV Receiver. [37]

Miscellaneous

ProviderTypeStreamLast operatingResumed operatingReasonSource
TAP GoVOD OTT streaming media platformN/ANovember 23April 27, 2021 (initial)
July 5, 2021 (official)
Temporary suspension of operations due to their system maintenance.

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