2019 in Philippine television

This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 24 November 2024.

The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2019. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.

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Events

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January

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  • January 1:
  • January 4 – After nearly 7 months of preparation and conducting its test broadcast on major cable and satellite providers, RJTV officially started its broadcast on digital terrestrial television with its first two subchannels namely, "RJTV" and "Oras ng Himala" of Jesus is our Shield Worldwide Ministries. It was initially set to launch on July 15, 2018, but delayed to the 1st quarter of 2019, the network plans to accommodate six and 1seg digital channels that will air local & foreign content and considering launch its two "Teleradyo" style subchannels for sister stations Radyo Bandido 810 AM and RJ 100.3 FM.[2]
  • January 9 – After 6 years and 10 months, Hyper was rebranded as One Sports, the relaunch of international and localized sports channel in partnership with MVP-owned media properties 5 and ESPN5. WWE Smackdown was the first program aired on the newly rebranded channel.
  • January 12 – After 7 years of broadcast, AksyonTV ended its commercial operations on Saturday evening.
  • January 13 – 5 gets a new refreshed logo and along with its sister network, AksyonTV officially relaunched as 5 Plus. 5 Plus' programs now airs additional sports content and sports-related programs targeted at millennials; it also serves as a competitor to ABS-CBN's S+A, which also carries the same format.[3] All of Radyo5 simulcast programs moved to the newly launched stand-alone satellite channel under test broadcast, exclusively on pay TV satellite service, Cignal.[4]
  • January 24 – ABS-CBN Corporation quietly sold 49% of AMCARA Broadcasting Network to one of the majority shareholders, Rodrigo V. Carandang.[5]

February

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  • February 1:
    • Cignal celebrated its 10th anniversary.
    • After almost 11 years of broadcasting, GNN was rebranded as One Media Network. On February 4, the channel has switched its airing of aspect ratio format quality of its programming to widescreen format (16:9) as being converted its mitigation of reception through digital signal reception through free TV, G Sat and digital platforms after 16 years and a month on the usage of broadcast video picture resolution that migrated from fullscreen format (4:3).
  • February 2 – People's Television Network celebrated its 45th anniversary of broadcasting on Philippine television.
  • February 18 – After 1 month and 5 days of test broadcast, the Radyo5 simulcast channel initially metamorphosed as One PH exclusively on Cignal, a pay TV satellite service. It will be second news channel of the pay satellite service following the launching of the English news channel One News in 2018 and the third channel to use the "One" branding following the rebranding of the sports channel Hyper to One Sports in the previous month.[6]
  • February 23 – Mitch Montecarlo Suansane was hailed as the Miss Q & A InterTALAKtic 2019 on It's Showtime. It was held at Smart Araneta Coliseum.[7][8]

March

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April

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  • May 13–14 – All Philippine TV networks had its special coverage of the 2019 elections.
  • May 15 – GMA Network's digital broadcast transferred to its permanent frequency on Channel 15 from Channel 27, following the termination of blocktime deal between GMA and ZOE on April 24, as the former frequency will used by GMA News TV from its current frequency on Channel 11 beginning on June 4.[14]
  • May 19 – Anton Fausto, Dani Mortel, and Aya Fernandez were named as the new MYX VJs at the end of Myx VJ Search 2019.
  • May 23 – The Philippines' female-oriented TV channel, ETC celebrates on its 15th year on free-to-air television.
  • May 24 – ABS-CBN continued to celebrate its 65th anniversary of Philippine television. Kapamilya stars, personalities, and employees past and present show support for the network and greeted the anniversary.
  • May 30 - Rated K celebrated its 15th anniversary in Philippine television.
  • May 31 – Eat Bulaga! introduced their new segment. It is based from the Slippery Stairs game from Japan which is a franchise and adaptation, Rush 4 Win Philippines: Slippery Stairs: produced by Tokyo Broadcasting System.

June

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  • June 1:
  • June 3 – Head coach Chot Reyes was replaced by Jane Basas as the new president and CEO of TV5 Network, Inc.
  • June 4 – After 8 years of broadcasting on Channel 11, GMA News TV transferred to Channel 27 (which also serves as the stations return on-air in the analog after 18 years of hibernation) due to GMA/Citynet's termination of blocktime agreement with ZOE Broadcasting Network. Their digital broadcast on the other hand will move to UHF Channel 15 to continue its digital test broadcast. A one-day extension had been made to midnight is allowing channel 11 viewers to carry news coverage related to the first day of classes in public schools in the country, averting a June 2 deadline.
  • June 12 – The Philippines' leading Pinoy movie pay TV channel, Cinema One marks on its 25th year on cable television.
  • June 29 – GMA Network, Inc. plans a new partnership with over-the-top (OTT) digital streaming service Jungo TV to launch the company's networks Front Row Channel and Hallypop to the market; the Philippine launch of Jungo TV's channels will be launched at the later date. It will marked the company's second joint partnership with other media companies in other markets. (GMA already handles programming output content to Fox Filipino, which is owned by Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International from its 2012 launch as joint programming output content partner with rival TV5 Network, Inc. until the former assuming the exclusive programming output content partner beginning in 2015).[15]

July

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  • July 1 – K Movies Pinoy was officially launched of the 24/7 Filipino-dubbed Korean movie pay TV channel in the Philippines.
  • July 18 - A bill extending the franchise granted to TV5 Network, Inc. has lapsed into law after President Rodrigo Duterte failed to act on the measure. TV5 Network, Inc., a subsidiary of MediaQuest Holdings under PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund that carries The 5 Network, granted an amendment of its congressional franchise under Republic Act No. 11320 (which previously Republic Act No. 7831), allowing TV5 to operate radio and television stations nationwide.
  • July 28 – Zephanie Dimaranan won the first season of Idol Philippines held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.
  • July 30 – Eat Bulaga!, the longest-running noontime show, celebrated its 40th year in Philippine television.[16]
  • July 31 – After 5 months and 13 days of initial and soft broadcast, One PH formally launched its official broadcast by Cignal TV being categorized into three blocks: NewsKom (News Komentaryo; newscasts and talk shows), KKK (Katarungan, Karapatan at Kaalaman; public service and infotainment) and SnS (Showbiz and Sports).

August

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September

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  • September 1 – ABS-CBN Corporation extends again for the fourth time for the free trial broadcasts of additional digital terrestrial television channels available exclusively on ABS-CBN TV Plus, such as Asianovela Channel, Movie Central, Myx, Jeepney TV and O Shopping.
  • September 12 – After 27 years of broadcast, SBN shuts down in analog signal. It became the fifth broadcaster to completely switch off its analog transmission.
  • September 15 – Kim de Leon and Shayne Sava of StarStruck hailed as the Ultimate Male and Female Survivors.
  • September 16 – DZRJ 810 TeleRadyo officially launched, a digital terrestrial and cable service. All of DZRJ 810 AM simulcast programs are newly launched stand-alone digital and cable channel under test broadcast on RJdigiTV sub-channel, and it is also available via SkyCable Channel 224 in Metro Manila.
  • September 24 – The Filipino Channel celebrated its 25th anniversary on global television.
  • September 25 – ABS-CBN Corporation jointly ventured with American production company, Electric Entertainment for producing an upcoming American TV series to be filmed entirely in the Philippines.[19]
  • September 28 – Elaine Duran from Butuan was hailed as It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan Year 3 Grand Champion. It was held at Caloocan Sports Complex, Bagumbong, Caloocan.[20][21][22]
  • September 30 – Easy TV Home, a freemium digital TV subscription service, has ceased its commercial operations while only with free-to-air programming channels will continue after that date.[23]

October

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November

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December

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Unknown (dates)

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  • August – iQiYi, an online video platform owned by Baidu, was expanded its service worldwide including the Philippines.
  • August–October – ABS-CBN launches the Kapamilya Love Weekend, a special public service event held in 65 barangays (villages) all over the Philippines. The Kapamilya Love Weekend is a combination of various public services, such as DZMM Kapamilya Day (Metro Manila and Luzon), ABS-CBN TLC (Teaching, Learning and Caring) (Metro Manila and Luzon), ABS-CBN Handog sa Kapamilya (North Luzon), ABS-CBN Grand Halad sa Kapamilya (Cebu), ABS-CBN Serbisyo Patrol (Davao), and Barangay Kapamilya (various areas) with various Kapamilya stars, DZMM anchors, and local personalities. It is organized by the network, in cooperation with ABS-CBN Foundation, ABS-CBN News and ABS-CBN Regional, as it continues to celebrate its 65th year in Philippine television.
  • POP TV Pte. Ltd. launched a mass market video-on-demand service, "POPTV", and began its soft operations which include a wide variety of library contents from the local entertainment, as well as Tagalized versions of an international hits.
  • TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation launched "TAP Go", an over-the-top content and video-on-demand platform that carried some programming contents from movies, shows and sports, as well as livestreaming of its owned TV channels.

Debuts

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ABS-CBN

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The following are programs that debuted on ABS-CBN:

Re-runs

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Notes
^ 1 Originally aired on Yey!

The following are programs that debuted on GMA Network:

Re-runs

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Notes
^ 1 Originally aired on ABS-CBN
^ 2 Originally aired on 5
^ 3 Originally aired on Q (now GMA News TV)
^ 4 Originally aired on 9TV (now CNN Philippines)

5 (The 5 Network)

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The following are programs that debuted on 5:

  • January 8: The Flash (season 4)
  • January 12: Time Out
  • January 13: Sine Squad Sunday
  • January 15: Goldie & Bear and The Lion Guard
  • January 19: Sine Squad Saturday
  • January 20: #TolWagTroll - Respeto Lang: Rap Debattle
  • January 24: Shop TV
  • February 3: Balwarte 2019
  • February 8: Scorpion (season 2)
  • February 10: Aja Aja Tayo! (season 2)
  • February 12: Aplikante Sa Senado
  • February 16: Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3
  • March 4: Agenda with Cito Beltran and The Big Story
  • May 6: Mickey and the Roadster Racers
  • May 19: This is Our Team
  • June 8: Thunderbird Sabong Nation
  • June 9: StePBAack
  • June 23: Ultimate Boxing Series
  • July 29: Hokkaido Travel Show
  • August 5: Motorcity
  • August 26: Morning Calls (Radyo5/One PH simulcast) and The Chiefs
  • August 31: Ride PH
  • September 7: Totoo Lunas
  • September 21: Jumpball
  • September 23: One Balita (One PH simulcast), Primetime Mega-Hits, One Balita Pilipinas and Wag Po!
  • September 24: Sine Spectacular
  • September 28: Saturday Night Specials and Turbo Time
  • September 29: Sunday Film Festival
  • November 17: Kuwentong Sibol
  • November 18: Playground and This is Our Team: SEA Games

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

  • January 27: Saludo: Pagpupugay sa Bayaning Pilipino and Tinig ng Marino
  • February 18: Amazing Human Powers
  • February 23: Magandang Gabi Pilipinas with Caesar Soriano and TNT: Tara, Negosyo Tayo!
  • February 24: Isyu One-on-One with Caesar Soriano
  • February 25 A Look at Nature & Microworlds
  • March 15: Gokui: Chasing the Dream
  • March 18: 10 Minutes of Science
  • March 19: Wonderful Science
  • March 30: United Colors of Cosplay
  • May 5: Sacred Monuments of Asia
  • May 6: DILG: Tayo Na!
  • May 11: Japan in Focus
  • May 19: The Digital Comic Encyclopedia
  • May 27: Resilaence Against Disaster
  • June 2: Traditional Japanese Culture
  • June 4: The Beauties of Nature
  • June 15: Totoo Lunas
  • June 16: One One Earth
  • July 1: All About Rice
  • July 7: Republic of Seniors
  • July 11: DIGONG 8888 Hotline[89]
  • July 14: Dagyaw
  • July 15: #Cooltura
  • August 12: Unlad Pilipinas
  • October 5: Lutong-Luto
  • November 4: Make and Play
  • November 5: Whiz Bang Science
  • November 16: Ani at Kita
  • November 18: Sulong Pilipinas!
  • November 24: Alagang Magaling and Farm Living
  • November 25: Passport on Wheels
  • December 7: Kain Na!
  • December 12: Gramo

The following are programs that debuted on IBC:

  • January 27: CBA - Pilipinas
  • February 4: Power to Unite with Elvira
  • February 11: Iskoolmates and Public Eye
  • February 17: Mula sa Edukador
  • February 18: Chinese News TV (CNTV)
  • February 25: Tutok 13
  • March 2: Talents Academy
  • March 4: Bukas May Kahapon
  • March 9: SMAC Pinoy Ito!
  • March 19: OOTD: Opisyal of the Day
  • March 22: Tilaok TV
  • April 29: My Ultimate Modelo 2019
  • April 30: #Cooltura (new episodes)
  • July 12: Artista Teen Quest 2019
  • August 11: Kaibigan Special Sunday
  • August 22: Arnelli in da Haus
  • September 7: Bitag and Totoo Lunas
  • October 3: PNA Newsroom
  • October 12: ATC E-Sports Highlights and Pros & Cons with Usec. Joel Sy Egco
  • October 19: Pare Kuys
  • December 15: Consumer's Desk

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Minor networks

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The following are programs that debuted on minor networks:

  • January 6: The Privilege Card on RJDigiTV
  • February 5: Bravo Executive Lounge on RJDigiTV
  • February 11: EZ Shop on RJDigiTV
  • February 18: Agila Pilipinas on Net 25
  • March 4: Bangon Na Pilipinas on Light TV
  • April 2: The Awesome Life on Light TV
  • May 15: Bless Pilipinas on Light TV
  • August 11: Negosyo Asenso Atbp. on Net 25
  • September 1: Manibela on UNTV
  • December 2: Christmas from the Heart 2019 on SMNI

Other channels

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The following are programs that debuted on other channels:

Re-runs

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  • Notes
  1. ^ a Originally aired on ABS-CBN
  2. ^ b Originally aired on GMA
  3. ^ c Originally aired on 5
  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 Jeepney TV
  8. ^ h Originally aired on Sari-Sari Channel
  9. ^ i Originally aired on Hero (now defunct)
  10. ^ j Originally aired on ETC
  11. ^ k Originally aired on Jack TV
  12. ^ l Originally aired on 2nd Avenue (now defunct)
  13. ^ m Originally aired on CT (now defunct)
  14. ^ n Originally aired on Studio 23 (now S+A)
  15. ^ o Originally aired on Q (now GMA News TV)
  16. ^ p Originally aired on 9TV (now CNN Philippines)

Video streaming services

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The following are programs that debuted on video streaming services:

  • January 5: HIGH on iWant
  • January 20: Ultimate Fighting Championship on Fox+
  • January 23: HUSH on iWant
  • February 15: ZEKElingMagingSHEILA: The Zeke and Sheila's Almost Love Story on iWant
  • February 16: Project Feb 14 on iWant
  • March 6: Touch Screen on iWant
  • April 14: Jhon en Martian on iWant
  • May 31: Past, Present, Perfect? on iWant
  • July 17: Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken on iWant
  • July 26: Mga Batang Poz on iWant
  • August 18: Call Me Tita on iWant
  • September 25: Taiwan That You Love on iWant
  • October 5: Hinahanap-Hanap Kita on iWant
  • October 11: Kargo on iWant
  • December 16: Manilennials on iWant
  • December 20: Uncoupling on iWant
  • December 27: Story of My Life on iWant

Returning or renamed programs

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Major networks

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Show Last aired Retitled as/Season/Notes Channel Return date
Minute to Win It 2017 Same (Last Man Standing, Season 2) ABS-CBN January 7
Philippine Basketball Association 2018 Same (season 44) 5 / PBA Rush January 13 (Philippine Cup)
May 19 (Commissioner's Cup)
September 20 (Governor's Cup)
Balwarte 2016 Same (2019 Mid-Term Elections edition) 5 February 3
Scorpion 2017 Same (season 2) February 8
Aja Aja Tayo! 2018 February 10
G Diaries Same (season 3: Quest For Love & season 4: Share the Love) ABS-CBN March 3 (season 3)
September 15 (season 4)
Wolfblood Same (season 3) GMA April 29
Pluma Same (season 4) ABS-CBN May 5
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles May 19
Home Foodie Same (season 5) GMA June 10
StarStruck 2015 Same (season 7) June 15
Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 2019 Same (Inaugural season) 5 June 16 (Patriot's Cup)
September 1 (Magiting Cup)
Detective Conan 2018 Same (season 7) GMA July 6
Mars 2019 (GMA News TV) Same (Mars Pa More) July 8
ESPN 30 for 30 2019 Same 5 July 29
Boxing's Greatest Fights July 30
The Voice Kids 2016 Same (season 4) ABS-CBN August 3
Fairy Tail Same (seasons 5 & 6) GMA August 5 (season 5)
November 11 (season 6)
I Can See Your Voice 2019 Same (season 2) ABS-CBN August 10
Coke Studio Philippines 2018 Same (season 3) September 14
The Clash Same (season 2) GMA September 21
Toppstar TV 2019 Same (season 2) GMA / GMA News TV October 5
Invincible Teacher 2018 GMA October 14

State-owned networks

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Show Last aired Retitled as/Season/Notes Channel Return date
Chinese News TV (CNTV) 2019 (Net 25) Same IBC February 25
Cooltura 2012 Same (new season / #Cooltura) April 30
SMAC Pinoy Ito! Same (season 2) July 6
Tilaok TV 2019 Same (season 2) August 25

Minor networks

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Show Last aired Retitled as/Season/Notes Channel Return date
Manibela 2016 Same UNTV September 1
UNTV Cup 2019 Same (season 8) September 9
CBA - Pilipinas 2019 (IBC) Same (2019–20 season) Light TV November 9

Other channels

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Show Last aired Retitled as/Season/Notes Channel Return date
ASAP: Encore 2018 ASAP Natin 'To: Encore Jeepney TV January 6
Royal Pains Same (season 8 / "The Final Season") Jack TV January 9
The Good Place Same (season 3) ETC on SBN 21 January 15 (season 3)
The Bold Type Same (season 2) January 23
PBA D-League Same (2019 season) 5 Plus / PBA Rush February 14 (Aspirant's Cup)
July 26 (Foundation Cup)
Philippine Super Liga 5 Plus / One Sports February 16 (Grand Prix Conference)
May 16 (Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup)
June 15 (All-Filipino Conference)
September 24 (Invitational Cup)
UAAP Men's & Women's Volleyball Same (season 81) S+A February 16
UAAP Men's Football February 21
Survivor 2018/2019 Same (seasons 38 & 39 / "Edge of Extinction" and "Island of the Idols") Jack TV February 21 (season 38)
September 26 (season 39)
American Idol 2018 Same (season 17) ETC on SBN 21 / Jack TV (episode 1 and finale episode only) March 4
The Final Pitch 2018/2019 Same (season 3 & 4) CNN Philippines March 17 (season 3)
September 22 (season 4)
Are You the One? 2018 Same (season 6) ETC on SBN 21 March 23
Haikyu!! 2017 Same (season 3 / "Karasuno vs Shiratorizawa") Yey! April 22
Team Yey! 2018 Same (season 4) April 29
Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup 2018 (5) Same (2019 season) 5 Plus May 5
Drop the Mic 2019 Same (season 2) Jack TV May 11
Spikers' Turf 2018 Same (2019 season) One Sports May 19 (Reinforced Conference)

August 20 (Open Confenence)

Chicago Fire 2019 Same (seasons 5 & 6) Jack TV May 20 (season 5)
August 12 (season 6)
Women's National Basketball Association 2018 Same (2019 season) S+A (Free-to-Air, all games including the playoffs and the finals) / Basketball TV / NBA Premium TV (Cable, all games including quarterfinals and semifinals, until September 25) May 25
Premier Volleyball League 2018 Same (16th season) S+A / Liga May 26 (Reinforced Conference)
August 11 (Open Conference)
Doraemon (1979) 2016 (GMA) Doraemon (2005) Yey! May 27
Penn & Teller: Fool Us 2019 Same (season 4) Jack TV June 9
Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Same (2019–20 season) S+A June 12 (Lakan Cup)
O Shopping 2014 Same June 24
Superstore 2019 Same (seasons 3 and 4) Jack TV July 3 (season 3)
August 12 (season 4)
National Collegiate Athletic Association 2018 Same (season 95) S+A / Liga July 7
Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian 2019 Same (season 2) ETC on SBN 21 July 10
Suits Same (season 9) Jack TV / Diva July 18
Saturday Night Live 2018 Same (season 43) Jack TV July 19
Face Off 2019 Same (season 13 / Battle Royale) August 3
Top Chef Junior Same (season 2) ETC on SBN 21 August 4
Jane the Virgin Same (season 2 & 3) ETC on SBN 21 (analog) / ETC (digital) August 6 (season 2)
October 15 (season 3)
The 100 2017 Same (season 5) Jack TV August 6
Mr. Robot Same (season 3) August 11
The Biggest Loser USA 2017 (2nd Avenue) Same (season 17 / Temptation Nation) August 12
Naruto Shippuden 2016 (ABS-CBN) / 2019 Same (season 9) and (season 10) / The Final Season Yey! August 12 (season 9)/
October 21 (season 10)
Sweet Home Oklahoma 2019 Same (season 2) ETC on SBN 21 August 26
University Athletic Association of the Philippines 2018 Same (season 82) S+A / Liga September 1
National Football League 2019 (5) Same (2019 season) 5 Plus / One Sports September 6
The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2019 Same (season 17) ETC on SBN 21 September 10
Celebs Go Dating Same (season 2) ETC October 5
Elementary 2018 Same (season 6) Jack TV October 7
Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V 2016 (Hero) / 2018 (Jeepney TV) Same (season 2) Yey!
TMZ 2018 Same ETC November 4
U.S. NCAA Men's College Basketball 2019 (5) Same (2019–20 season) 5 Plus November 6
The Healthy Juan 2019 Same (season 2)/"Labanan ang Infectious Diseases" and "Kalusugan, Kabuhayan, Kapaligiran") GMA News TV November 10 ("Labanan ang Infectious Diseases")
November 11 ("Kalusugan, Kabuhayan, Kapaligiran")
Legacies Same (season 2) ETC November 12
National Basketball Association 2019 (ABS-CBN/S+A/Basketball TV/NBA Premium TV) Same (2019–20 season) CNN Philippines November 16

Programs transferring networks

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Major networks

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Date Show No. of seasons Moved from Moved to
January 6 One Punch Man 1 Yey! ABS-CBN
February 2 Cardcaptor Sakura ABS-CBN / Q (now GMA News TV) GMA
Ben 10: Alien Force 5
April 7 My Hero Academia 1 Yey! ABS-CBN
April 21 Idol Philippines GMA (as Pinoy Idol) ABS-CBN (as Idol Philippines)
June 8 Thunderbird Sabong Nation S+A 5
July 8 Mars GMA News TV (as the original title) GMA (as Mars Pa More)
August 3 Agripreneur GMA News TV GMA
August 31 Ride PH GMA News TV 5 / One News
September 2 Wagas GMA
November 23 Ben 10: Ultimate Alien 5
December 22 The Loud House Yey! ABS-CBN

State-owned networks

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Date Show No. of seasons Moved from Moved to
January 27 Tinig ng Marino UNTV PTV
February 18 Chinese News TV (CNTV) Net 25 IBC
February 23 Magandang Gabi Pilipinas with Ceasar Soriano Inquirer 990 Television PTV
February 24 Isyu One-on-One with Ceasar Soriano
July 7 Republic of Seniors GMA News TV
September 7 Bitag PTV IBC
October 12 Pros & Cons with Usec. Joel Sy Egco
November 24 Alagang Magaling 5 PTV

Minor networks

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Date Show No. of seasons Moved from Moved to
September 7 Kasangga Mo ang Langit PTV RJDigiTV
Biyaheng Langit
November 9 CBA - Pilipinas IBC Light TV

Other channels

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Date Show No. of seasons Moved from Moved to
January 7 Hwayugi: A Korean Odyssey ABS-CBN Asianovela Channel
January 9 Naruto: Shippuden 6 ABS-CBN Yey!
January 14 eGG Network BEAM TV (as a digital sub-channel) 5 Plus (as a segment block)
High Noon 5 5 Plus
January 16 Love O2O GMA GMA News TV
January 19 Buhay OFW AksyonTV (now 5 Plus) 5 Plus
January 20 Ultimate Fighting Championship 5 / AksyonTV (now 5 Plus) / Hyper (now One Sports) Fox+
January 21 Meteor Garden ABS-CBN / Jeepney TV Asianovela Channel
January 28 Corazón indomable GMA (as the original title) Telenovela Channel (as Wild at Heart)
February 4 Signal Cine Mo! Asianovela Channel
February 11 Doctor Crush ABS-CBN
February 23 Superbook Reimagined 1 ABS-CBN Yey!
February 24 Talking Heads GMA News TV 5 Plus
February 25 Dong Yi GMA GMA News TV
March 9 Mako Mermaids 2 GMA GMA News TV
March 10 Chicken Talk IBC 5 Plus
Family TV Mass
March 15 The Key of David PTV CNN Philippines
March 18 What's Wrong with Secretary Kim ABS-CBN Asianovela Channel
March 24 Wolfblood 1 GMA GMA News TV
LWYD Loving What You Do PTV
March 25 Naruto: Shippuden 7 ABS-CBN Yey!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V 1 Hero (now defunct) / Jeepney TV
March 30 One Punch Man 1 ABS-CBN
May 4 H2O: Just Add Water GMA GMA News TV
May 5 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup 5 5 Plus
May 14 Jane the Virgin 1 ABS-CBN (in Filipino dubbed) ETC (in original English audio)
May 27 Doraemon GMA (as the 1979 TV series) Yey! (as the 2005 TV series)
June 3 Naruto: Shippuden 8 ABS-CBN Yey!
June 4 Kay Susan Tayo! GMA (as Kay Susan Tayo!) GMA News TV (as Kay Susan Tayo! sa Super Radyo DZBB)
July 4 America's Next Top Model 23 ETC Metro Channel
August 5 Max Steel ABS-CBN Yey!
August 12 Naruto Shippuden 9
The Biggest Loser USA 17 2nd Avenue (now defunct) Jack TV
August 18 Ultimate Fighting Championship 5 / AksyonTV (now 5 Plus) / Hyper (now One Sports) Fox Sports
September 2 Meteor Garden (2018) ABS-CBN Asianovela Channel
September 5 Universities and Colleges Basketball League 4 AksyonTV (now 5 Plus) Solar Sports
September 6 National Football League 5 5 Plus / One Sports
September 7 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V 2 Hero (now defunct) / Jeepney TV Yey!
October 7 Marriage Contract GMA GMA News TV
October 28 Around the Horn 5 5 Plus
Pardon the Interruption
November 4 U.S. NCAA Men's College Basketball
Alien Surf Girls GMA GMA News TV
November 16 National Basketball Association ABS-CBN / S+A / Basketball TV (now defunct) / NBA Premium TV (now defunct) CNN Philippines
November 18 Oddbods 1 5 Yey!
December 2 America's Next Top Model 24 ETC Metro Channel
Best Bars in America CT (now defunct) / Jack TV
December 30 Gangnam Beauty ABS-CBN Asianovela Channel
Encounter

Milestone episodes

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The following shows made their Milestone episodes in 2019:

Show Network Episode # Episode title Episode air date
Eat Bulaga! GMA Network 11,900th "11,900th episode" January 4
It's Showtime ABS-CBN 2,900th "#Showtime1stBiyernes2019"
Ngayon at Kailanman 100th "Laban Bawi"
Meteor Garden "The UnF4gettable Finale"
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano 850th "Salamat" January 8
Tonight with Boy Abunda "Kyle Echarri Interview"
Ika-5 Utos GMA Network 100th "Usig" January 17
My Special Tatay "Bistado" January 18
Royal Pains Jack TV "Doubt of Africa" January 23
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 1,000th "Molly Shannon/Robert Irwin" January 24
Wowowin GMA Network 800th "#Wowowin" January 25
Playhouse ABS-CBN 100th "Without A Doubt" February 1
Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko GMA Network "DNA" February 14
Kadenang Ginto ABS-CBN "Paglayo" February 22
Los Bastardos "Sulyap" March 1
Onanay GMA Network 150th "Pagbawi"
Halik ABS-CBN "Rambulang Halik" March 8
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano 900th "Sinungaling" March 19
Tonight with Boy Abunda "Mitch Talao Interview"
My Special Tatay GMA Network 150th "The Special Finale" March 29
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko 100th "100th Episode" March 31
Tadhana "Chop-chop" April 27
Kadenang Ginto ABS-CBN 150th "Pagbubunyag" May 3
Los Bastardos "Laro" May 14
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano 950th "Sapang Bato" May 30
Tonight with Boy Abunda "Loisa Andalio Interview" May 31
The General's Daughter 100th "Kasado" June 11
Sunday PinaSaya GMA Network 200th "Hataw sa Saya" June 23
Pepito Manaloto 350th "Smart Shoes" June 29
Dragon Lady 100th "Caught on Cam" July 1
Chicago Fire Jack TV "One Hundred"
Kadenang Ginto ABS-CBN 200th "Romina at Leon" July 16
Sarap, 'Di Ba? GMA Network 350th "Gayang-gaya Kayang-kaya" July 20
Los Bastardos ABS-CBN 200th "Giba" July 24
Sahaya GMA Network 100th "Buong Pamilya" August 7
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano ABS-CBN 1,000th "1000" August 8
Tonight with Boy Abunda "Janella Salvador Interview" August 9
Nang Ngumiti ang Langit 100th "Alagang Mikmik" August 14
The General's Daughter 150th "Nakamasid" August 20
Love You Two GMA Network 100th "Looking for Jake" September 9
Failon Ngayon ABS-CBN 500th "500th Episode" September 14
Magandang Buhay 900th "KontrabiDad" September 18
Magpakailanman GMA Network 350th "Ganti ng Beki" September 21
Kadenang Ginto ABS-CBN 250th "Hinala" September 24
Dahil sa Pag-ibig GMA Network 100th "Finale" October 4
Bubble Gang 1,200th "1200th Episode"" October 11
The Bottomline with Boy Abunda ABS-CBN 500th "Boy Abunda's Birthday Special (Part 1)" October 12
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano 1,050th "Plano" October 17
Tonight with Boy Abunda "MC & Lassy Interview" October 18
Kadenang Ginto 300th "Higpitan" December 3
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano 1,100th "Balak" December 26
Tonight with Boy Abunda "Ricci Rivero Interview" December 27
The Killer Bride 100th "Scared to Death"

Finales

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ABS-CBN

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The following are programs that ended on ABS-CBN:

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Program Last airing Resumed airing Reason
S.O.C.O.: Scene of the Crime Operatives November 9 November 23 Program pre-empted by the UAAP Season 82 Men's Basketball Finals Game 1 wide coverage on November 16.
Kuha Mo!

The following are programs that ended on GMA Network:

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5 (The 5 Network)

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The following are programs that ended on 5:

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Program Stopped airing Resumed airing Reason
Around the Horn January 11 Unknown Program on series break.
August 31 October 28 (on 5 Plus; now One Sports) Program on series break. Moved to 5 Plus (now One Sports) on October 28.
High Noon January 11 January 14 (on 5 Plus; now One Sports) Program on series break. Moved to 5 Plus (now One Sports) on January 14.
#TolWagTroll - Respeto Lang: Rap Debattle February 3 March 24 Program replaced by the second season of Aja Aja Tayo! beginning February 10. Program returned on March 24.
Scorpion (season 2) March 1 Unknown Program replaced by Agenda beginning March 4.
Boxing's Greatest Fights July 29 and 30 Program on series break. Program resumed on July 29 and 30.
August 22 July 11, 2020 (on One Sports) Program replaced by The Chiefs beginning August 26. Program moved to One Sports on July 11, 2020.
WWE Raw May 7 January 25, 2020 Program on series break. Program resumed on January 25, 2020.
WWE SmackDown Live May 8 January 21, 2020 (on One Sports; now One Sports+) Program on series break. Moved to One Sports (now One Sports+) on January 21, 2020.
30 for 30 August 23 February 8, 2020 (on 5 Plus; now One Sports) Program replaced by The Chiefs beginning August 26. Program resumed on 5 Plus (now One Sports) on February 8, 2020.
Basketball Almanac August 31 Program can still be seen on PBA Rush ESPN5 shows prior to removal, replaced by Sine Squad movies and 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. However, the program can still be seen on PBA Rush.
Pardon the Interruption October 28 (on 5 Plus; now One Sports) ESPN5 shows prior to removal, replaced by Sine Squad movies and 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Program moved to 5 Plus (now One Sports) on October 28.
The Big Story September 20 Program can still be seen on One News Program replaced by One Balita Pilipinas beginning September 23. However, the program will continued to air on One News.
Ultimate Boxing Series September 22 Unknown ESPN5 shows prior to removal.
Saturday Night Specials October 19 Unknown Movie block replaced by #ParangNormal Activity and Third Eye reruns beginning October 26. The movie block is absorbed with the Primetime Megahits movie block.
Bakbakan Na November 30 December 14 Program pre-empted by 2019 Southeast Asian Games. Program resumed on December 14.
Shootaround Programs can still be seen on PBA Rush Both programs pre-empted by 2019 Southeast Asian Games. However, these programs can still be seen on PBA Rush.
StePBAack
The Huddle

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

  • January 21: Marco Polo
  • January 22: NHK Documentaries
  • February 8: EZ Shop
  • February 24: F Talk and Payo Alternatibo
  • March 2: Usapang SSS and Yaman sa Kailaliman
  • March 10: Sammy and Jimie
  • March 17: The Doctor is ln Made More Fun (season 7)
  • March 24: Saludo
  • April 7: The Key of The David
  • April 11: Bagong Bayani TV
  • May 4: Sagisag Kultura TV
  • May 19: Lumad TV
  • May 24: Linya ng Pagbabago
  • May 26: Salaam TV
  • June 1: Crime Desk
  • June 9: Sacred Monuments of Asia
  • June 28: Resilinece Against Disaster
  • June 30: Tinig ng Marino
  • July 6: Bitag
  • July 7: The Digital Comic Encyclopedia
  • July 14: Buhay Pinoy
  • August 30: Biyaheng Langit and Kasangga Mo ang Langit
  • September 1: Talitha Kum Healing Mass on TV
  • October 4: Pros & Cons with Usec. Joel Sy Egco
  • November 4: #Cooltura
  • November 6: Insider Exclusive Kapihan
  • December 29: Ani at Kita

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  • July 27: PCSO Lottery Draw (reason: temporary suspension of all PCSO lottery games due to alleged "massive" corruption. The program resumed on July 31.)

The following are programs that ended on IBC:

  • February 11: News Team 13
  • February 23: Chicken Talk
  • March 3: Family TV Mass
  • April 26: Bukas May Kahapon
  • May 5: Mula sa Edukador
  • May 9: OOTD: Opisyal of the Day
  • May 31: My Ultimate Modelo 2019
  • July 19: Hapi House! (rerun), Retro TV (rerun), Sic O'Clock News (rerun) and T.O.D.A.S. (rerun)
  • August 5: Iskoolmates and Public Eye
  • October 13: Kaibigan Special Sunday
  • December 28: Artista Teen Quest 2019 and Pare Kuys
  • December 29: SMAC Pinoy Ito!

Minor networks

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  • February 15: Chinese News TV (CNTV) on Net 25
  • July 31: Responde: Tugon Aksyon Ngayon on Net 25
  • August 3: Tribe on Net 25
  • August 4: Bits 'N Pieces and RYTS: Rule Yourself to Success on Net 25
  • November 29: News Light on Light TV
  • December 29: Young Once Upon a Time on Net 25

Other channels

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Unknown (dates)

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Program Channel Stopped airing Resumed airing Reason
Be Careful With My Heart (rerun) Jeepney TV February 1 May 19 and 20 Program on series break. To be replaced with Wildflower as one of cast member is a candidate and part for an upcoming Philippine mid-term election period. Program resumed on May 19 and 20.
Love O2O GMA News TV February 11 February 25 Program pre-empted by The 700 Club Asia telethon special. Both programs resumed on February 25.
Crimson Girl
Palibhasa Lalake (rerun) Jeepney TV February 15 Unknown Program on series break. To be replaced with The Best of Gandang Gabi, Vice as several cast members are the candidates and part for an upcoming Philippine mid-term election period.
Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba? (rerun) March 22 October 14 Program on series break. To be replaced with Dance Kids as one of game show host is a candidate and part for an upcoming Philippine mid-term election period. Program resumed on October 14.
The Garfield Show Yey! September 2 Program on series break. To be replaced with Mr. Bean: The Animated Series on March 25. Program resumed on September 2.
Goin' Bulilit Classics (rerun) Jeepney TV March 29 Program on series break. To be replaced with Komiks Presents: Wakasan on morning timeslot as one of the cast is a candidate and part for an upcoming Philippine mid-term election period. Program resumed on September 2.
Marrying My Daughter Twice GMA News TV May 20 September 21, 2020 (on Heart of Asia) Program pre-empted by The 700 Club Asia telethon special. However, to be replaced with the rerun of GMA Public Affairs programs effective June 3 and later with Inday Will Always Love You (rerun) effective June 10. Program resumed airing on Heart of Asia beginning September 21, 2020.
Wagas May 25 September 2 (on GMA Network) Program on series break. Moved to GMA Network beginning September 2.
When a Snail Falls in Love May 31 Unknown Program replaced by Dear Friend (rerun) on June 3.
Mars July 8 (on GMA Network; as Mars Pa More) Program on series break. Moved to GMA Network and renamed as Mars Pa More on July 8.
The World of Gandang Ricky Reyes June 1 June 23 Program on series break. Program resumed on June 23.
H2O: Just Add Water June 2 Unknown Program replaced by Inday Will Always Love You (rerun) on June 8.
I Can See Your Voice (season 1) Jeepney TV July 27 August 10 (as the second-season premiere on ABS-CBN) To be replaced with Little Big Shots as the second-season premiere on ABS-CBN beginning August 10.
Suits (season 9) Jack TV September 12 The 3 remaining episodes continued on Diva To be temporary replaced with the encore run of Celebrity Undercover Boss due to via satellite contractual dispute. However, the last three remaining episodes will continue on Diva.

Video streaming services

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  • January 18: Alamat ng Ano on iWant
  • January 19: The End on iWant
  • January 25: The Good Place season 3 on Iflix
  • February 16: Spirits: Reawaken on iWant
  • February 23: HIGH on iWant
  • March 1: ZEKElingMagingSHEILA: The Zeke and Sheila's Almost Love Story on iWant
  • March 6: HUSH on iWant
  • March 20: Touch Screen on iWant
  • March 23: Project Feb 14 on iWant
  • May 12: Jhon en Martian on iWant
  • May 14: Arrow season 7 on HOOQ
  • May 15: The Flash season 5 on Iflix/HOOQ
  • May 20: Supergirl season 4 on HOOQ
  • July 12: Past, Present, Perfect? on iWant
  • August 28: Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken on iWant
  • August 30: Mga Batang Poz on iWant
  • October 6: Call Me Tita on iWant
  • October 30: Taiwan That You Love on iWant
  • November 23: Hinahanap-Hanap Kita on iWant
  • November 8: Kargo on iWant

Networks

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The following are a list of free-to-air and cable channels or networks launches and closures in 2019.

Launches

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Date Station Type Channel Source
January 1 Da Vinci Kids Cable and satellite Sky Cable Channel 142 (Metro Manila)
Filmbox ArtHouse Sky Cable Channel 83 (Metro Manila)
February 18 One PH Cignal Channel 6 (Nationwide) [6]
April 16 TAP Sports 1 Sky Cable Channel 216 SD / Channel 264 HD (Metro Manila)
TAP Sports 2 Sky Cable Channel 265 HD (Metro Manila)
TechStorm TV Sky Cable Channel 212 (Metro Manila)
June 16 GINX Esports TV Sky Cable Channel 213 (Metro Manila)
July 1 K Movies Pinoy Sky Cable Channel 79 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 44 (Metro Manila)
Paramount Channel Sky Cable Channel 85 SD / Channel 263 HD (Metro Manila)
August 10 Motorvision TV G Sat Channel 31 (Nationwide) [92]
Pet & Pal G Sat Channel 32 (Nationwide)
Luxe & Life G Sat Channel 33 (Nationwide)
Health & Wellness G Sat Channel 34 (Nationwide)
Sonlife Broadcasting Network G Sat Channel 38 (Nationwide)
My Cinema Europe G Sat Channel 84 (Nationwide)
September 1 Rock of Manila TV
(now RJ Rock TV)
Broadcasting channel Sky Cable & Destiny Cable Channel 229 (Metro Manila)
Channel 29.4 (Metro Manila)
October 15 DZRJ 810 RadioVision
(now Radyo Bandido TV)
Sky Cable & Destiny Cable Channel 224 (Metro Manila)
Channel 29.3 (Metro Manila)
Unknown One Movie
(hook-up from Hollywood Movie Channel)
Cable and satellite G Sat Channel 111 (Nationwide)

Stations changing network affiliation

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The following is a list of television stations that have made or will make noteworthy affiliation switches in 2019.

Date Station Channel Prior affiliation New affiliation Notes Source
June 4 DZOE-TV 11 GMA News TV silent On April 24, GMA News TV's parent company GMA Network, Inc. and its Citynet Television subsidiary announced that they will terminating its lease blocktime programming and advertising sales agreement with DZOE-TV's parent company ZOE Broadcasting Network over its channel 11 license after 14 years along with the network's predecessor Q, when DZOE-TV will be go silent after 21 years of broadcasting. The network will moved to channel 27 (see the article below) as the parent company plans to bring back the channel 27 license after 12 years of hibernation from the airwaves (channel 27 frequency was previously held by the predecessor networks Citynet Television from its launch In August 1995 until April 1999, Entertainment Music Channel (EMC) from April to December 1999, and the second over-the-air iteration of Channel [V] Philippines from December 1999 until its July 25, 2001, closure, and also used as a relay to GMA Network In 2004 and then QTV from 2005 until its discontinuation In 2007). In anticipation of the moving of the news channel to their new channel number, its mother network had discontinued airing religious programs produced by Light TV during the weekend with the programs will continued to broadcast on the said network; leaving In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley as the only religious program to carried on both networks, while The 700 Club Asia will be the only religious program to aired exclusively to its mother network (Except only for the show's live telethon specials which are airing on both networks).
DWDB-TV 27 GMA (DTT test broadcasts) GMA News TV

Rebranded

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The following is a list of television stations or cable channels that have made or will make noteworthy network rebrands in 2019.

Date Rebranded from Rebranded to Type Channel Source
January 1 MTVph MTV Asia Cable and satellite Channel 22 (DTT)
EasyTV Home Channel 4 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 42 (Metro Manila)
Cignal Channel 151 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 71 (Metro Manila)
January 9 Hyper One Sports Cignal Channel 91 (SD) / Channel 261 (HD) (Nationwide)
Cablelink Channel 100 (Metro Manila)
January 13 AksyonTV 5 Plus Broadcasting network Channel 41 (analog feed)
Cignal Channel 15 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 6 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 59 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 11 (Metro Manila)
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February 1 Global News Network One Media Network Cable and satellite Selected terrestrial stations
G Sat Channel 1 (Nationwide)
April 1 Channel NewsAsia CNA Cignal Channel 134 (Nationwide)
Sky Direct Channel 51 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 109 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 21 (Metro Manila)
November 29 Asian Food Channel Asian Food Network SkyCable Channel 22 (SD) / Channel 248 (HD) (Metro Manila) & Channel 602 (SD) (Provincial)
Cignal Channel 62 (Nationwide)

Closures

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Date Station Channel Sign-on debut Source
January 9 Hyper Cignal Channel 91 (SD) / Channel 261 (HD)
Cablelink Channel 100 (Metro Manila)
April 14, 2012
January 12 AksyonTV Channel 41 (analog feed)
Cignal Channel 6 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 6 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 59 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 11 (Metro Manila)
February 21, 2011
January 31 Global News Network Selected terrestrial stations
G Sat Channel 1 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 213 (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 106 (Metro Manila)
March 1, 2008
April 1 Gone Viral TV EasyTV Home Channel 5 (Metro Manila) May 25, 2018
June 1 Sony Channel Sky Cable Channel 35 (Metro Manila) / Channel 605 (Provincial)
Cablelink Channel 39 (Metro Manila)
Cignal Channel 120 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 91 (Nationwide)
October 15, 2014 [93]
July 1 fyi Sky Cable Channel 79 (SD) / Channel 200 (HD) (Metro Manila)
Cablelink Channel 44 (Metro Manila)
October 6, 2014
August 1 beIN Sports 3 Sky Cable Channel 206 (HD) (Metro Manila)
Cignal Channel 94 (Nationwide)
October 15, 2013 [94]
August 16 Boo Channel 30 (DTT)
EasyTV Home Channel 15 (Metro Manila)
May 25, 2018
October 1 Basketball TV Channel 21 (DTT)
EasyTV Home Channel 5 (Metro Manila)
Sky Cable Channel 33 (Metro Manila) / Channel 302 (Provincial)
Cablelink Channel 60 (Metro Manila)
Cignal Channel 95 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 52 (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 28 (Nationwide)
October 1, 2006 [95]
NBA Premium TV Channel 21 (DTT)
EasyTV Home Channel 6 (Metro Manila)
Sky Cable Channel 84 (SD) / Channel 175 (HD) (Metro Manila) & Channel 312 (SD) / Channel 762 (HD) (Provincial)
Cablelink Channel 350 (HD) (Metro Manila)
Cignal Channel 96 (SD) / Channel 262 (HD) (Nationwide)
Sky Direct Channel 25 (HD) (Nationwide)
October 16, 2010

Stopped broadcasting

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The following are a list of stations and channels or networks that have stopped broadcasting or (temporarily) off the air in 2019.

Station Channel Stopped broadcasting Resumed broadcasting Reason Source
DZRH News Television Cignal Channel 18 (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 135 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 140 (Nationwide)
Cablelink Channel 3 (Metro Manila)
Sky Cable Channel 129 (Metro Manila)
October 2 October 3 (temporary radio feed of DZRH)
November 26
On October 2, a major fire broke out in Star City where its studios are located inside the Manila Broadcasting Company near the theme park, resulting to be temporary suspension of broadcasting and got affected by the fire.
Resumed as temporary audio feed only on October 3, using its backup studios at the BSA Twin Towers in Mandaluyong with the network's programming also simulcast by video livestreaming through the station's Facebook page.
Resumed its regular broadcasting on November 26, as DZRH moved again to Design Center of the Philippines within CCP Complex on November 11, with its satellite feed being restored.
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Awards

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Deaths

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February
March
April
May
  • May 31 – Gary Lising, (b. 1942), former comedian.
June
July
  • July 8 – Chito Arceo, (b. 1949), former actor and television sales executive.
August
September
October
December

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