2023 in Philippine television

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The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2023. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.

Events

January

  • January 1
    • After nine years and three months of broadcasting in the Philippines, BabyFirst has ceased its broadcast operations across South East Asia by First Media (under the Philippine channel distribution by Cable Boss) due to permanent discontinuation of its telecast by the content provider.[1]
    • After five years and eight months of e-sports and gaming broadcast coverage, Cignal TV and Solar Entertainment Corporation (for its pay TV channel distribution since 2020) ceased its broadcast operations of eGG Network in the Philippines as the contract with MEASAT Satellite Systems (under the joint venture of Rocketfuel Entertainment Sdn Bhd.) has terminated on that date due to the closure of the said network in the region that follows the review of the management's decision through changes in business direction.
    • Sky Cable terminated Fight Sports on its line-up for the second time due to the expiration of Sky's contract with the network since April 1, 2021. Meanwhile, the network continued to air via Cignal.[1]
    • Cignal terminated two channels: beIN Sports 1 and beIN Sports 3 on its line-up due to the expiration of Cignal's contract with the said networks. Meanwhile, beIN Sports 1 and beIN Sports 3 continued to air on Sky Cable and G Sat until they ceased operations on April 1, 2024.
  • January 5 - Sonshine Media Network International migrated its broadcast signal reception to digital terrestrial transmission from switching off its analog frequency in nationwide areas after 17 years.
  • January 12 - GMA Network and Viu sealed a five-year deal to air of selected GMA's primetime programs on the latter's streaming service.[2]
  • January 16 - GMA Network launched its Pinoy throwback subchannel on digital terrestrial television, Pinoy Hits.
  • January 23 - ABS-CBN Corporation and GMA Network announced a historic deal for the co-production of the upcoming teleserye, Unbreak My Heart.[3][4][5]
  • January 29 - Viva Entertainment launched a secondary over-the-top content platform, Viva Prime, and began its soft operations which include movies and TV series content from the Viva library. It rebranded as Viva One on February 25.
  • January 30 - During the ongoing soft launch since May 9, 2022, Aliw Broadcasting Corporation's IZTV rebranded as Aliw 23.
  • January 31 - Robert P. Galang, who had been leading Cignal TV and TV5 since 2020 officially retired as president and CEO of TV5 Network and is succeeded by Guido R. Zaballero effective February 1. Jane J. Basas assumed the role of president and CEO of Cignal TV while also serving as the president and CEO of MediaQuest Holdings, the holding company of TV5 and Cignal TV.[6]

February

March

  • March 4 - Althea Ruedas of Antipolo City, Rizal was hailed as first grand winner of Eat Bulaga!'s "Little Miss Diva".[21]
  • March 7 - Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho issued an official statement on their Facebook account clarifying the recent K-Pop photo card snatching while on public transportation. Two days after the airing of its episode featuring a girl who reportedly stole over ₱2 million from her family to fund her K-pop merchandise collection. According to the official statement, the KMJS team condemns the trolling and harassment of netizens to their staff to make a statement regarding the story of 'Bea' during one of their recent episodes. Furthermore, the KMJS team clarified that the 'Bea' episode is not intended to demean anyone, but rather to serve as a lesson and warning to the community.[22]

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Debuts

Major networks

A2Z

The following are programs that debuted on A2Z:

Re-runs

Notes
^ a Originally aired on ABS-CBN
^ b Originally aired on Kapamilya Channel
^ c Originally aired on Yey!
^ d Originally aired on Studio 23 (now defunct)
^ e Originally aired on GMA

GMA

The following are programs that debuted on GMA Network:

Re-runs

TV5

The following are programs that debuted on TV5:

Re-runs

Notes
^ a Originally aired on RPN (now CNN Philippines)
^ b Originally aired on Studio 23 (now defunct)
^ c Originally aired on BuKo Channel
^ d Originally aired on GMA
^ e Originally aired on ABS-CBN
^ f Originally aired on A2Z
^ g Originally aired on Yey!
^ h Originally aired on Kapamilya Channel

State-owned networks

PTV

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

  • January 21: Saka-Inan
  • February 13: Oras ng Himala
  • June 10: Atmosphere of Miracles and NAPC: Aksyon Laban sa Kahirapan
  • July 18: DOST Report
  • July 24: Bagong Pilipinas, On The Ground and PBBM Vlog
  • August 21: PTV Balita Ngayon sa Probinsya: Cordillera, PTV Balita Ngayon sa Probinsya: Cebu, PTV Balita Ngayon sa Probinsya: Mindanao, PTV News Now and Stories from the Grid: The VOA and AFP Diaries
  • August 25: Global Round-up
  • September 18: Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon and Punto Asintado Reload
  • September 25: On Assignment
  • October 22: Masters of the Game
  • November 18: Abogado ng Bayan
  • December 2: Asenso KaPinoy
  • December 3: Entrepinas TV

IBC

The following are programs that debuted on IBC:

  • January 7: NCCT Originals
  • January 30: Bitag Live and IpaBITAG Mo
  • March 16: EZ Shop
  • March 18: TV Shop Philippines
  • June 12: Talents Academy (season 12)
  • June 15: Bagong Barangay ng Mamamayan in Action
  • July 8: Talents Academy (season 13)
  • July 22: Bagong Pilipinas
  • July 24: On The Ground and PBBM Vlog
  • August 28: Ito Ang Kongreso
  • August 29: The Good Story
  • September 3: Bagong Pilipinas, PBBM: Lingkod ng Bayan
  • September 18: Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon
  • November 26: Ang Alamat ng Silk Road: Ang Larawan ng Dagat
  • December 9: Mga Babaeng Buhawi (Running Like Wind) and Pagtingin sa Huling Sampung Taon (Decoding the Past Ten Years)
  • December 11: Cabinet @ Work
  • December 16: Aerial Views of China: Xizang Edition and Pagtawid sa Gubat (Through the Rainforest)

Minor networks

The following are programs that debuted on minor networks:

  • January 1: Shuffle: Honoring God Through Music on Light TV
  • January 2: Woori the Virgin on All TV
  • January 20: Blueprint on Net 25
  • January 22: GoodWill on Net 25
  • January 23: Mysterious Personal Shopper on Net 25
  • January 30: BaliTambayan, IZ Umaga Balita, Pasada Balita, Pinoy Gising!, Ronda Pilipinas and Tandem: David at Jon on Aliw 23
  • January 30: Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa on SMNI
  • February 1: Why Her on All TV
  • February 2: Ziff O’Clock on Aliw 23
  • February 4: IZ Balita Sabado on Aliw 23
  • February 5: IZ Balita Linggo on Aliw 23
  • February 13: Love and Everythaaang on Net 25
  • February 20: Department of Help on Aliw 23
  • March 4: Reality Check on Net 25
  • March 6: Hot Mom and Miracle on All TV
  • March 6: Ang Tingog ni Nanay on Light TV
  • March 6: Kızım on Net 25
  • March 7: Bawat Tibok ng Puso on Light TV
  • March 9: Ticktalk on Light TV
  • March 10: Our Hope on Light TV
  • March 19: Negosyo Goals (season 1) on All TV
  • March 20: If You Wish Upon Me on All TV
  • March 20: Bitag Live and IpaBITAG Mo on CLTV-36
  • March 21: Papa, Nasa'n Ka? on SMNI
  • April 10: AllFlix Pinoy Picks on All TV
  • April 16: Great Lakes of the Philippines and INC News World on Net 25
  • April 17: Eyespotted and News Scoop on Aliw 23
  • April 22: Build PH: The Night Owl on SMNI
  • April 23: Barangay Mirandas on Net 25
  • May 15: Botika ni Tita on Aliw 23
  • May 22: Kingdom Force on SMNI
  • May 22: Sumbong N'yo, Aksyon Agad on UNTV
  • June 3: Oyayi on Light TV
  • June 6: NegoShow on Aliw 23
  • June 6: Love Ko si Lord on Light TV
  • June 7: Tara Lezz Go on Light TV
  • June 25: IZ Game Time and NBL Pilipinas on Aliw 23
  • June 26: Mata ng Agila sa Tanghali and Siento Por Siento on Net 25
  • July 10: Unwanted Family on Net 25
  • July 15: Magandang ARAw on Net 25
  • July 30: Negosyo Goals (season 2) on All TV
  • August 3: Bagong Barangay ng Mamamayan in Action on Aliw 23
  • August 5: Art Academy on Net 25
  • August 12: AllFlix Prime on All TV
  • August 14: Dahil Sa'yo on All TV
  • August 20: UNTV Volleyball League on UNTV
  • August 26: OFW Ikaw Ang Bida! on SMNI
  • September 1: Great Day to Live on Light TV
  • September 10: Bahay Pinoy, Buhay Pinoy on Aliw 23
  • September 11: Arangkada Balita on Aliw 23
  • September 11: My Bargain Queen on Net 25
  • September 11: 3PM Luzon Visayas Mindanao: Pilipinas Muna on SMNI
  • October 23: Makitang Muli on SMNI
  • October 29: Let’s Prove It!, NBI: Naku, Bawal Ito, Raket and Showbiz Spotted on Aliw 23
  • November 27: House of Bluebird on Net 25
  • December 18: Starkada on Net 25

Re-runs

  • Notes
  1. ^ a Originally aired on ABS-CBN
  2. ^ b Originally aired on TV5

Other channels

The following are programs that debuted on other channels:

  • January 2: Mi pecado on Telenovela Channel
  • January 7: Aksyon, Tulong, Solusyon on DZRH TV
  • January 8: Room No. 9 on GTV
  • January 8: Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow By Blow on One Sports
  • January 9: Flames of Vengeance on GTV
  • January 9: Dream Maker: Pause and Play on PIE Channel
  • January 16: Usapang Bilyonaryo on CNN Philippines
  • January 16: Luv Is: Caught in His Arms on GTV
  • January 16: 24 Oras, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap, Balitanghali, Dapat Alam Mo!, Luv Is: Caught in His Arms, Maria Clara at Ibarra, Regional TV News, Saksi, Saksi sa Dobol B, Unang Hirit, Underage and Unica Hija on Pinoy Hits
  • January 20: Bubble Gang and i-Witness on Pinoy Hits
  • January 21: 24 Oras Weekend, Brigada, Dobol Weng sa Dobol B, Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales, iJuander, Imbestigador, Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kwento, Pera Paraan, Pinoy M.D. sa Dobol B, Sarap, 'Di Ba?, Super Balita sa Umaga, Tadhana, Telesine Presents and Wish Ko Lang! on Pinoy Hits
  • January 22: Aha!, All Out Sundays, Born to Be Wild, Farm to Table, IBilib, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, Pinas Sarap, Reporter's Notebook and The Boobay and Tekla Show on Pinoy Hits
  • January 23: Dirty Linen on Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel
  • January 23: PIEnalo (season 3) on PIE Channel
  • January 23: Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on Pinoy Hits
  • January 28: Sa'ng Daang PIEnalo on PIE Channel
  • February 1: EZ Shop on Pinoy Hits
  • February 4: Agri TV ATBP.: Kasama sa Hanapbuhay and Sabong TV on One Sports
  • February 4: The Chosen One: Barkadahan on PIE Channel
  • February 5: Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho and The Boobay and Tekla Show on GTV
  • February 5: PIE Shorts on PIE Channel
  • February 11: Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda on GTV[79]
  • February 11: Hallyflix and Romance of Dog and Monkey on Hallypop
  • February 13: FPJ's Batang Quiapo on Cine Mo! and Kapamilya Channel
  • February 13: Are We Alright? on GTV
  • February 13: Radyo5 Balita Pilipinas on One PH
  • February 13: Pak na Pak! Palong Follow on PIE Channel
  • February 14: The Great Show on Kapamilya Channel
  • February 18: Dear SV on CNN Philippines
  • February 18: Papa ng Masa on PIE Channel
  • February 19: Tomorrow's Cantabile on GTV
  • February 20: General and I on Heart of Asia
  • February 20: One News Now: Business, One News Now: Markets, One News Now: Sports and One News Now: World on One News
  • February 20: In Between (ETCerye) on Solar Flix
  • February 25: The Goodbye Girl and The Voice Kids (season 5) on Kapamilya Channel
  • February 27: Mga Lihim ni Urduja on GTV and Pinoy Hits
  • March 4: Kanya-Kanyang Problema on DZRH TV
  • March 4: I Can See Your Voice (season 5) on Kapamilya Channel
  • March 6: 24 Oras, Luv Is: Caught in His Arms and Mga Lihim ni Urduja on I Heart Movies
  • March 6: AraBella on Pinoy Hits
  • March 13: Hearts on Ice on GTV, I Heart Movies and Pinoy Hits
  • March 18: Beach Bros on Kapamilya Channel
  • March 19: Kurdapya and Team A (season 1) on Sari-Sari Channel
  • March 20: Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny on GTV
  • March 20: The Write One on GTV, I Heart Movies and Pinoy Hits
  • March 27: StarGaze Muzik on Hallypop
  • April 1: GMA Integrated News Bulletin on GTV, I Heart Movies and Pinoy Hits
  • April 1: From the Heart Specials: Girl Detective Park Hae-Sol and GMA Integrated News Bulletin on Heart of Asia
  • April 1: Kapamilya Journeys of Hope on Kapamilya Channel
  • April 9: My Sunset Girl on Kapamilya Channel
  • April 10: Maine Goals (season 3) on BuKo Channel
  • April 10: The SPG Show: Saktong Pang Gabi on PIE Channel[81]
  • April 16: Jungo Pinoy Presents on Hallypop
  • April 22: Siyensikat (season 3; Kids Block) on CNN Philippines
  • April 22: Over a Glass or Two on Jeepney TV
  • April 24: The Love Trap on GTV
  • April 29: Misis Piggy on Kapamilya Channel
  • April 29: Mga Kuwento ng Dilim on PIE Channel
  • April 30: Para sa All on PIE Channel
  • May 1: Face 2 Face (2nd Incarnation) on One PH
  • May 1: Kung Saka-Sakali, Matching Matching, Pak na Pak!, Shoutout TV and Ur Da Boss on PIE Channel
  • May 1: Sortilegio on Telenovela Channel
  • May 4: Batas et AL on CNN Philippines
  • May 6: The Chosen One: Kakatacute (season 2) on PIE Channel
  • May 7: Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational League on CNN Philippines and Solar Sports
  • May 7: GMA Blockbusters, Regal Studio Presents and Resibo: Walang Lusot ang May Atraso on GTV
  • May 8: Voltes V: Legacy on GTV and I Heart Movies
  • May 8: The View From Manila on One News
  • May 8: The Seed of Love and Voltes V: Legacy on Pinoy Hits
  • May 9: Thought Leaders on One News
  • May 10: Private Convos on One News
  • May 11: Roundtable on One News
  • May 12: The Men's Room on One News
  • May 13: Blacklist on GTV
  • May 13: Presello House Tours (season 2) on One News
  • May 14: Emojination and Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills on BuKo Channel
  • May 20: From the Heart Specials: Youth on Heart of Asia
  • May 20: Tara, G! on Kapamilya Channel
  • May 22: Parang Kayo Pero Hindi on GTV
  • May 22: How to Move On in 30 Days on Kapamilya Channel
  • May 29: Unbreak My Heart on GTV, I Heart Movies and Pinoy Hits
  • June 3: From the Heart Specials: Ending Like A Flower and From the Heart Specials: Middle School Student A on Heart of Asia
  • June 3: Everybody, Sing! (season 3) on Kapamilya Channel
  • June 4: Happy ToGetHer (season 3) on Pinoy Hits
  • June 5: In Need of Romance 3 on GTV
  • June 5: Teresa on Telenovela Channel
  • June 11: The Key of David on Pinoy Hits
  • June 12: Mar de amor on Telenovela Channel
  • June 17: The World is Yours (Kids Block) on CNN Philippines
  • June 17: From the Heart Specials: Do I Look Like A Pushover on Heart of Asia
  • June 18: Healing Galing on GTV
  • June 18: Tao Po! on Kapamilya Channel
  • June 19: Royal Blood on GTV, I Heart Movies and Pinoy Hits
  • June 24: Team Yey! Vlogs on Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel
  • June 24: Teen Clash on Kapamilya Channel
  • June 26: Magandang Dilag on Pinoy Hits
  • June 30: Gising Pilipinas, Headline Ngayon, Kabayan, Pintig ng Bayan, Tatak: Serbisyo, TeleRadyo Serbisyo Balita and TV Patrol on TeleRadyo Serbisyo
  • July 1: E.A.T. on BuKo Channel and One PH
  • July 1: It's Showtime on GTV
  • July 1: From the Heart Specials: Best Ending and From the Heart Specials: The Taste of Curry on Heart of Asia
  • July 1: Anong Ganap?, Headlines of the Day, Iwas Sakit, Iwas Gastos, TV Patrol Weekend, Wais Konsyumer and Win Today on TeleRadyo Serbisyo
  • July 2: Aprub 'Yan!, Panalong Diskarte and Wow Sikat on TeleRadyo Serbisyo
  • July 3: Business Outlook and Business Roadshow on ANC
  • July 8: Touching You on Hallypop
  • July 9: Bubble Gang on GTV
  • July 10: My Ambulance on Heart of Asia
  • July 10: Hello, Heart and Saying Goodbye on Kapamilya Channel
  • July 14: Doors on GTV
  • July 14: Amazing Earth on Pinoy Hits
  • July 15: Gus Abelgas Forensics on One PH
  • July 15: Team A (season 2) on Sari-Sari Channel
  • July 16: My Puhunan: Kaya Mo! on Kapamilya Channel
  • July 17: Hello Attorney, Isyu Spotted, Kasalo, Pasada, Share Ko Lang and TeleRadyo Serbisyo Rewind on TeleRadyo Serbisyo
  • July 22: Expertalk (season 2; Kids Block) on CNN Philippines
  • July 22: From the Heart Specials: Ending Again on Heart of Asia
  • July 25: Nag-aapoy na Damdamin and Pira-Pirasong Paraiso on Kapamilya Channel
  • July 25: Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan (2023) on Sari-Sari Channel
  • July 29: Ka-Vendor on DZRH TV
  • July 29: Drag You & Me on Kapamilya Channel
  • July 29: For The Love on Sari-Sari Channel
  • July 30: TikTalks (season 2) on One News and One PH
  • July 31: The Forbidden Flower on Kapamilya Channel
  • July 31: TeleRadyo Serbisyo Newsbreak on TeleRadyo Serbisyo
  • August 1: Oras ng Himala on Solar Sports and Solar Flix
  • August 5: Lucky Home with Master Hanz Cua on Jeepney TV
  • August 5: Ang Tinig Nyo, Feel Kita, K-Paps Playlist, Pasado Serbisyo and Spot Report on TeleRadyo Serbisyo
  • August 6: GBU: God Bless U, Konek Ka Dyan, Story Outlook and Travel ni Ahwel on TeleRadyo Serbisyo
  • August 12: Pinoy Paranormal Mysteries on Jeepney TV
  • August 13: Kiddie Explorers on One PH
  • August 14: Crown of Tears on Telenovela Channel
  • August 20: Bongga Ka Jhai! on TeleRadyo Serbisyo
  • August 21: Mukhang Perya on PIE Channel
  • August 26: Wow Mali: Doble Tama! on BuKo Channel
  • August 27: The Voice Generations on GTV and I Heart Movies
  • August 27: NegoSHEnte and The Voice Generations on Pinoy Hits
  • August 28: Senior High on Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel
  • August 28: The Missing Husband on Pinoy Hits
  • September 2: Saturday Cinema Hits (2nd incarnation) on GTV
  • September 4: Balita Ko on GTV, Heart of Asia, I Heart Movies and Pinoy Hits
  • September 9: From the Heart Specials: Came to Me and Become a Star on Heart of Asia
  • September 9: Pamilya Talk with Tita Jing on Jeepney TV
  • September 9: Tamang Hinala on PIE Channel
  • September 11: Maging Sino Ka Man (2023) on GTV, I Heart Movies and Pinoy Hits
  • September 11: Bangon Bayan with Mon on One PH
  • September 11: Abominable and the Invisible City and Watchawin on PIE Channel
  • September 16: FPJ's Batang Quiapo: Action Marathon on Cine Mo!
  • September 16: Story of My Life on Kapamilya Channel
  • September 16: Pinoy Crime Stories on Pinoy Hits
  • September 25: Love Before Sunrise on GTV, I Heart Movies and Pinoy Hits
  • September 25: Headline Ngayon Express on TeleRadyo Serbisyo
  • September 30: Oras ng Himala on One PH
  • October 1: Sparkle U on GTV and Pinoy Hits
  • October 2: Bangon na, Bayan! (Dobol B TV) on GTV
  • October 7: Ligtas Dapat on TeleRadyo Serbisyo
  • October 10: GSIS Ginhawa for All on DZRH TV
  • October 14: It's Your Lucky Day on GTV, Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel
  • October 14: The Leaves on Heart of Asia
  • October 14: The Croods: Family Tree on PIE Channel
  • October 14: Headline Ngayon Weekend and Safe Space on TeleRadyo Serbisyo
  • October 16: Can't Buy Me Love on Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel
  • October 22: Sine Date Weekends (2nd incarnation) on GTV
  • October 23: Mint to Be on Heart of Asia
  • October 23: Forbidden Fruit (ETCetye) on Solar Flix
  • October 28: Bubu And The Little Owls and Dinoman on Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel
  • November 4: Biyahe ni Drew on Pinoy Hits
  • November 6: Black Rider on GTV and Pinoy Hits
  • November 13: Witch's Love on Heart of Asia
  • November 13: Dragons: The Nine Realms on PIE Channel
  • November 13: Stolen Life on Pinoy Hits
  • November 20: Lovers & Liars on Pinoy Hits
  • November 20: ATM: Ano'ng Take Mo? on TeleRadyo Serbisyo

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 (now defunct)
  7. ^ g Originally aired on GMA News TV (now GTV)
  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 (now Solar Flix)
  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 defunct)
  16. ^ p Originally aired on Q (now GTV)
  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 (now defunct)
  22. ^ v Originally aired on NBN (now PTV)
  23. ^ w Originally aired on Knowledge Channel
  24. ^ x Originally aired on CNN Philippines
  25. ^ y Originally aired on A2Z
  26. ^ z Originally aired on GTV
  27. ^ aa Originally aired on IBC
  28. ^ ab Originally aired on ABC (now TV5)
  29. ^ ac Originally aired on TeleAsia Channel (now defunct)
  30. ^ ad Originally aired on One Screen (now defunct)
  31. ^ ae Originally aired on Colours (now defunct)
  32. ^ af Originally aired on Solar Flix

Video streaming services

The following are programs that debuted on video streaming services:

Returning or renamed programs

Major networks

Show Last aired Retitled as/Season/Notes Channel Return date
Happy ToGetHer 2022 Same (season 3) GMA January 8
Tonight with Boy Abunda 2020 (ABS-CBN) Fast Talk with Boy Abunda GMA/Pinoy Hits January 23
Oras ng Himala 2021 Same TV5 January 17
The Chiefs 2022 January 22
The Clash 2021 Same (season 5 / "2023") GMA
Philippine Basketball Association 2022 Same (season 47: "Governor's Cup") TV5/One Sports/PBA Rush
Reporter's Notebook 2023 (GTV) Same GMA February 4
Detective Conan 2020 Same (season 9) February 13
The Voice Kids 2019 (ABS-CBN) Same (season 5) Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/TV5 February 25
I Can See Your Voice 2022 March 4 (A2Z and Kapamilya Channel)

March 11 (TV5)

Face to Face 2013 Face 2 Face (2nd Incarnation) TV5/One PH May 1
Everybody, Sing! 2023 Same (season 3) Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/TV5 June 3
Luv Is 2023 (Caught in his Arms) Same (Love at First Read) GMA/Pinoy Hits June 12
Team Yey! 2020 (season 5) Team Yey! Shorts A2Z/Jeepney TV/Kapamilya Channel June 24
Team A 2023 Same (season 2) TV5/Sari-Sari Channel July 15
My Puhunan 2020 (ABS-CBN) My Puhunan: Kaya Mo! Kapamilya Channel/A2Z July 16
TikTalks 2023 Same (season 2) TV5/One PH July 30
Wow Mali 2015 (as Lakas ng Tama!) Same (as Doble Tama!) TV5/Buko Channel August 26
Tomorrow's World 2023 Same A2Z September 3
Healing Galing GMA September 16
Aksyon Weekend 2014 Frontline Pilipinas Weekend TV5 October 14
Philippine Basketball Association 2023 Same (season 48: "Commissioner's Cup") A2Z/One PH/PBA Rush November 5 (A2Z and PBA Rush)

November 11 (One PH)

State-owned networks

Show Last aired Retitled as/Season/Notes Channel Return date
Oras ng Himala 2021 Same PTV February 13
EZ Shop 2022 IBC March 16
Punto Asintado 2018 (AksyonTV) Punto Asintado Reload PTV September 18
Asenso Pinoy 2023 (A2Z) Asenso KaPinoy December 2

Minor networks

Show Last aired Retitled as/Season/Notes Channel Return date
Gikan sa Masa, para sa Masa 2018 (ABS-CBN Davao) Same SMNI January 30
GoodWill 2023 Same (season 2) Net 25 May 28
In the Heart of Business "NegoShow" Aliw 23 June 6
Love and Everythaaang "Love, Tonipet and Everythaaang" Net 25 June 26
Bagong Barangay ng Mamamayan in Action 2023 (IBC) Same Aliw 23 August 3
IZ Umaga Balita 2023 Arangkada Balita September 11
Shakey's Super League 2023 (CNN Philippines) Same (2023 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship) Aliw 23/Solar Sports/TAP Sports September 16

Other channels

Show Last aired Retitled as/Season/Notes Channel Return date
Spikers' Turf 2022 Same (season 5: "Open Conference") One Sports/One Sports+ January 22
Premier Volleyball League Same (season 6: "All-Filipino Conference"; season 19 as Shakey's V-League) February 4
UAAP Men's Football 2019 (S+A/Liga; now defunct) Same (season 85) UAAP Varsity Channel February 19
UAAP Men's & Women's Volleyball 2020 (S+A/Liga; now defunct) One Sports/UAAP Varsity Channel February 25
Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League 2022 Same (season 5) One PH March 11
Premier Volleyball League 2023 Same (season 6: "Invitational Conference"; season 19 as Shakey's V-League) One Sports/One Sports+ June 27
Gising Pilipinas 2020 (Kapamilya Channel/TeleRadyo) Same TeleRadyo Serbisyo June 30
TeleRadyo Balita 2023 (Kapamilya Channel/TeleRadyo) TeleRadyo Serbisyo Balita
Ito ang Radyo Patrol 2020 (DZMM TeleRadyo) Pintig ng Bayan
Lingkod Kapamilya sa TeleRadyo 2023 (TeleRadyo) Tatak: Serbisyo
Headline Pilipinas Headline Ngayon
Winner sa Life Win Today July 1
Your Daily Do's Iwas Sakit, Iwas Gastos
Bida Konsyumer Wais Konsyumer
Omaga-Diaz Reports Headlines of the Day
Good Job Aprub 'Yan! July 2
Diskarte Panalong Diskarte
S.O.C.O. (Scene of the Crime Operatives) 2020 (Kapamilya Channel) Gus Abelgas Forensics One PH July 15
Todo-Todo Walang Preno 2020 (TeleRadyo) SKL: Share Ko Lang TeleRadyo Serbisyo July 17
Usapang de Campanilla 2020 (DZMM TeleRadyo) Hello Attorney
Playback 2023 (TeleRadyo) TeleRadyo Serbisyo Rewind
On The Spot Isyu Spotted
Pasada sa TeleRadyo Pasada
Sakto 2023 (Kapamilya Channel/TeleRadyo) Kasalo
Shakey's Super League 2022 (IBC) Same (2023 Shakey's Super League National Invitationals) CNN Philippines/Solar Sports July 29
Balita Ngayon 2023 (TeleRadyo) TeleRadyo Serbisyo Newsbreak TeleRadyo Serbisyo July 31
Remember When 2020 (DZMM TeleRadyo) K-Paps Playlist August 5
S.O.C.O. sa DZMM Spot Report
Pinoy Vibes Feel Kita
Kapamilya Konek 2023 (TeleRadyo) Konek Ka D'yan August 6
Kumu Star Ka! 2023 (Jeepney TV/TeleRadyo) Travel ni Ahwel
Radyo Patrol Balita Linggo 2018 (DZMM TeleRadyo) Story Outlook
Salitang Buhay 2020 (DZMM TeleRadyo) GBU: God Bless U
Rosary Hour 2020 (TeleRadyo) Same
Chismax: Chismis to the Max 2020 (DZMM TeleRadyo) Bongga Kay Jhai August 20
Saturday Cinema Hits 2021 Same GTV September 2
Balitanghali 2023 Balita Ko September 4
National Collegiate Athletic Association Same (season 99) September 24
University Athletic Association of the Philippines Same (season 86) One Sports/UAAP Varsity Channel September 30
Red Alert sa TeleRadyo 2020 (TeleRadyo) Ligtas Dapat TeleRadyo Serbisyo October 7
Juander Titser 2021 (TeleRadyo) Safe Space October 14
Premier Volleyball League 2023 Same (season 6: "All-Filipino Conference"; season 19 as Shakey's V-League) One Sports/One Sports+ October 15
Sine Date Weekends 2022 Same GTV October 22
National Basketball Association 2023 Same (2023–24 season) One Sports/NBA TV Philippines October 26
Haybol Pinoy 2019 (DZMM TeleRadyo) ATM: Ano'ng Take Mo? TeleRadyo Serbisyo November 20

Video streaming services

Show Last aired Retitled as/Season/Notes Service Return date
Love Bites 2022 Same (season 2) YouTube (ABS-CBN Entertainment) April 28
2 Good 2 Be True ReTox: 2 Be Continued August 1
Drag Race Philippines: Untucked! Same (season 2) HBO Go/WOW Presents Plus August 2
Drag Race Philippines

Programs transferring networks

Major networks

Date Show No. of seasons Moved from Moved to
January 15 Healing Galing sa TV UNTV TV5
January 23 Tonight with Boy Abunda ABS-CBN GMA (as Fast Talk with Boy Abunda)
September 16 Healing Galing sa TV GTV GMA
February 4 Reporter's Notebook
September 3 Tomorrow's World TV5 A2Z
November 5 Philippine Basketball Association 48
November 18 Dear SV CNN Philippines GMA

State-owned networks

Date Show No. of seasons Moved from Moved to
January 30 Bitag Live PTV IBC
September 18 Punto Asintado AksyonTV (now One Sports) PTV (as Punto Asintado Reload)
November 9 Pilipinas Super League 2024 President's Cup Net 25 IBC
December 2 Asenso Pinoy A2Z PTV (as Asenso KaPinoy)

Minor networks

Date Show No. of seasons Moved from Moved to
January 30 Gikan sa Masa, para sa Masa ABS-CBN Davao SMNI
June 25 National Basketball League - Philippines Solar Sports Aliw 23 (as NBL Pilipinas)
August 3 Bagong Barangay ng Mamamayan in Action IBC Aliw 23

Other channels

Date Show No. of seasons Moved from Moved to
February 4 Agri TV Atbp.: Kasama sa Hanapbuhay IBC One Sports
Sabong TV
June 18 Healing Galing sa TV TV5 GTV
July 1 It's Showtime
July 15 Blacklist GTV Heart of Asia
S.O.C.O. (Scene of the Crime Operatives) Kapamilya Channel One PH (as Gus Abelgas Forensics)
August 27 NegoSHEnte ABS-CBN TeleRadyo (now TeleRadyo Serbisyo) Pinoy Hits

Milestone episodes

The following shows that made their milestone episodes in 2023:

Show Network Episode # Episode title Episode air date
The Boobay and Tekla Show GMA/GTV/Pinoy Hits 200th "The Cash Celebration" January 8
Farm to Table GTV 100th "100th Episode" January 15
Maria Clara at Ibarra GMA/GTV/Pinoy Hits "Sanib-Puwersa" February 17
Toni All TV "R&B King and Queen: Jay-R and Mica Javier"
Dapat Alam Mo! GMA/GTV 400th "400th Episode" March 17
All-Out Sundays GMA/GTV/Heart of Asia/I Heart Movies/Pinoy Hits 100th "Gusto ko 'Yan!" March 19
Magandang Buhay A2Z/Kapamilya Channel/TV5 1,800th "1,800th Episode" March 20
The Iron Heart 100th "Laban ni Venus" March 31
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko GMA/GTV/Pinoy Hits 300th "Lodi League" April 9
It's Showtime A2Z/Jeepney TV/Kapamilya Channel/TV5 3,700th "Summer Squad" April 18
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap GMA/Pinoy Hits 200th "Kamay ng Doktor" April 29
TiktoClock GMA "200th Episode" May 5
Dirty Linen A2Z/Jeepney TV/Kapamilya Channel/TV5 100th "Hacked" June 13
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda GMA/Pinoy Hits "100th Episode"
FPJ's Batang Quiapo A2Z/Cine Mo!/Kapamilya Channel/TV5 "Swerte" July 4
It's Showtime A2Z/GTV/Jeepney TV/Kapamilya Channel 3,800th "Gusto ko GV" August 2
Dapat Alam Mo! GTV/Pinoy Hits 500th "500th Episode" August 4
The Iron Heart A2Z/Jeepney TV/Kapamilya Channel/TV5 200th "Lantaran" August 22
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap GMA/Pinoy Hits 300th "Trapped" August 24
Face 2 Face TV5/One PH 100th "Butangera" September 8
Ur Da Boss PIE Channel "100th Episode"
TiktoClock GMA 300th "300th Episode" September 22
Regal Studio Presents 100th "The Dream Band" October 1
Bubble Gang GMA/Pinoy Hits 1,400th "Brand New"
Eat Bulaga! (formerly E.A.T.) TV5 100th "100th Episode" October 24
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda GMA/Pinoy Hits 200th "200th Episode" November 1
Gud Morning, Kapatid TV5 100th "100th Episode" November 3
Unbreak My Heart GMA/GTV/I Heart Movies/Pinoy Hits "Ang Pagtatapos" November 16
Pira-Pirasong Paraiso A2Z/Kapamilya Channel/TV5 "Pagtakas" November 17
FPJ's Batang Quiapo 200th "Di Mahalata" November 21
It's Showtime A2Z/GTV/Jeepney TV/Kapamilya Channel 3,900th "Hugot Vibes" December 11
Nag-aapoy na Damdamin A2Z/Kapamilya Channel/TV5 100th "Nag-aapoy na Halaga"
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap GMA/Pinoy Hits 400th "Saving Pepe" December 19
Dapat Alam Mo! GTV/Pinoy Hits 600th "600th Episode" December 22

Finales

Major networks

A2Z

The following are programs that ended on A2Z:

Stopped airing
Program Last airing Resumed airing Reason
It's Showtime October 13 October 28 Temporary suspension of broadcast for 12-airing days, which was released by the ruling decision of Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.
Goin' Bulilit October 21 November 26 Season break.
Ipaglaban Mo! October 29 February 18, 2024 Pre-empted by the 2023–24 PBA season on November 5.

GMA

The following are programs that ended on GMA Network:

Stopped airing
Program Last airing Resumed airing Reason
Family Feud (4th incarnation) June 9 October 2 Season break.
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko July 2 October 7
GMA Blockbusters December 3 December 24 Pre-empted by the 99th season of National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Regal Studio Presents
Queen of Masks December 29 January 15, 2024 Season break.

TV5

The following are programs that ended on TV5:

Stopped airing
Program Last airing Resumed airing Reason
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (rerun) February 3 May 21 Series break.
Uncle Grandpa
The Chiefs February 26 October 29 Program was replaced by At Your Home with Anthony and Maricel.
At Your Home with Anthony and Maricel August 20 September 17 Pre-empted by the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup coverage.
TikTalks (season 2)

State-owned networks

PTV

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

  • January 6: Bitag Live
  • April 22: Saka-Inan
  • September 2: Atmosphere of Miracles
  • September 9: NAPC: Aksyon Laban sa Kahirapan
  • September 15: Public Briefing: #LagingHandaPH and The Chatroom
Stopped airing
Program Stopped airing Resumed airing Reason
PTV Sports September 8 October 14 Season break.

IBC

The following are programs that ended on IBC:

  • January 14: DokyuBata TV
  • January 29: Agri TV ATBP.: Kasama sa Hanapbuhay and Sabong TV
  • April 30: EZ Shop, NCCT Originals and TV Shop Philippines
  • July 20: Bagong Barangay ng Mamamayan in Action
  • September 8: PTV Sports
  • September 15: Public Briefing: #LagingHandaPH

Minor networks

The following are programs that ended on minor networks:

  • January 1: From Now On, Showtime! and Ngayon at Kailanman on All TV
  • January 16: INC News World on Net 25
  • January 17: Reconnect on Net 25
  • January 18: El Mensaje on Net 25
  • January 20: A Place in the Sun on Net 25
  • January 27: Balitaan at Kamustaan, Balitang Todo Lakas, Dear Ate Juday, IZ Balita Nationwide sa Hapon, IZ Balita Nationwide sa Tanghali, IZ Balita Nationwide sa Umaga, O.R.O. (Obserbasyon, Reaksiyon at Opinyon) sa DWIZ, Ratsada sa Umaga and Serbisyong Lubos sa 882 on IZTV (now Aliw 23)
  • January 28: IZ Balita Nationwide Sabado on IZTV (now Aliw 23)
  • January 29: IZ Balita Nationwide Linggo on IZTV (now Aliw 23)
  • January 31: Woori the Virgin on All TV
  • February 17: StorIZ of Love on Aliw 23
  • February 25: Lingap sa Mamamayan on Net 25
  • March 3: Fatal Promise on Net 25
  • March 5: EZ Shop, Sana Dalawa ang Puso and Why Her? on All TV
  • March 17: Radyo Klinika on Aliw 23
  • March 19: Miracle on All TV
  • April 5: News Night and Wowowin on All TV
  • April 14: Pasada Balita on Aliw 23
  • April 16: Till I Met You on All TV
  • April 23: If You Wish Upon Me on All TV
  • April 28: Eyespotted on Aliw 23
  • April 30: Hot Mom on All TV
  • May 8: Travel Well on Aliw 23
  • May 12: Trending Ngayon on Aliw 23
  • May 19: Papa, Nasa'n Ka? on SMNI
  • May 19: Pulis @ Ur Serbis Aksyong Mabilis on UNTV
  • May 20: Echoes of the Heart on Aliw 23
  • May 21: INC News World and Great Lakes of the Philippines on Net 25
  • June 2: In the Heart of Business on Aliw 23
  • June 3: Ano'ng Meron kay Abok? on Net 25
  • June 4: River Where the Moon Rises (rerun) on All TV
  • June 16: From Now On, Showtime! (rerun) on All TV
  • June 18: Woori the Virgin (rerun) on All TV
  • June 19: Little Juan's Playlist on Net 25
  • June 21: Time to Draw on Net 25
  • June 22: Hashtag: New Normal and INC Kids Adventure on Net 25
  • June 23: Don't Give Up and Negosyuniversity on Net 25
  • July 7: Two Sisters on Net 25
  • July 8: Oh My Dad! on All TV
  • July 16: Miracle (rerun) and Sandugo on All TV
  • July 23: Barangay Mirandas on Net 25
  • July 27: Ziff O’Clock on Aliw 23
  • July 28: Toni on All TV
  • August 4: Again My Life (rerun) and Ngayon at Kailanman (rerun) on All TV
  • August 13: If You Wish Upon Me (rerun) on All TV
  • September 3: Showbiz sa IZ on Aliw 23
  • September 8: IZ Umaga Balita on Aliw 23
  • September 8: Mysterious Personal Shopper on Net 25
  • September 15: Why Her? (rerun) on All TV
  • September 15: Get It Straight with Daniel Razon on UNTV
  • September 17: D'X-Man on UNTV
  • October 6: Dahil Sa'yo on All TV
  • October 8: Doble Kara on All TV
  • October 22: TNT: Todong Nationwide Talakayan on Aliw 23
  • October 27: Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa on All TV
  • November 11: 2023 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship on Aliw 23
  • November 17: From Now On, Showtime! (rerun) and River Where the Moon Rises (rerun) on All TV
  • November 19: Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi on All TV
  • November 24: Kızım on Net 25
  • December 15: Woori the Virgin (rerun) on All TV
  • December 29: Again My Life (rerun) and Miracle (rerun) on All TV
  • December 31: Korina Interviews on Net 25
  • December 31: TV Shop Philippines on RJ DigiTV

Other channels

The following are programs that ended on other channels:

Stopped airing

Program Channel Last airing Resumed airing Reason
Afternoon Movie Break GTV January 31 March 22 Pre-empted by the 98th season of National Collegiate Athletic Association.
September 23 October 19 Pre-empted by the 99th season of National Collegiate Athletic Association.
All-Out Sundays February 12 April 2 Pre-empted by the 98th season of National Collegiate Athletic Association.
April 16 April 30
Viva Movie Classics February 16 March 23 Pre-empted by the 98th season of National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Regal Treasures February 20 March 20
In Between Solar Flix May 25 June 12 Series break.
Day Off Pinoy Hits May 28 August 13
August 20 December 24
Daddy Di Do Du BuKo Channel June 30 August 22 Pre-empted by E.A.T.
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Pinoy Hits July 2 October 7 Season break.
The Boobay and Tekla Show: Tawa is Life GTV August 20 December 17 Pre-empted by The Voice Generations.
Balitanghali GTV/Pinoy Hits September 1 November 13 Season break.
Saturday Cinema Hits GTV September 23 November 25 Pre-empted by the 99th season of National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Bubble Gang September 24 February 4, 2024 Pre-empted by Sparkle U.
The Endlings November 26 Pre-empted by the 99th season of National Collegiate Athletic Association.
It's Showtime GTV/Jeepney TV/Kapamilya Channel October 13 October 28 Temporary suspension of broadcast for 12-airing days, which was released by the ruling decision of Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.
Christmas Cartoon Festival Presents (rerun) GTV January 8 November 5 Season break.

Video streaming services

Networks

The following are a list of free-to-air and cable channels or networks launches and closures in 2023.

Launches

The following are a list of free-to-air and cable channels or networks launches and closures in 2023.

Date Station Type Channel Source
January 16 Pinoy Hits Free-to-air Channel 15 (digital feed)
GMA Affordabox Channel 6
February 19 SMNI News Channel Channel 43 (digital feed) [82]
April 1 TV5 HD Cable and satellite Cignal Channel 15 (Nationwide) [23]
April 13 MPTV (Media Pilipinas TV) Cignal Channel 98 (Nationwide)
May 19 DZME Radyo TV Cablelink Channel 40 (Metro Manila)
June 26 RTVMalacañang Free-to-air Channel 14 (digital feed)
July 1 Cinemundo Pinoy Cable and satellite Converge Vision Channel 31 (Metro Manila)
SEA Today Converge Vision Channel 101 (Metro Manila)
Toro TV Converge Vision Channel 64 (Metro Manila)
August 8
  • Blast Cinema
  • Family Movies
  • Fear
  • Blast Action
  • Reality TV
  • Talk Shows
  • Showcase Drama
  • Sports+
  • Cue
  • Blast FC
  • UFC TV
  • WTA Access
  • Golf+
  • Fight Ticket
FAST/linear channel BlastTV (OTT) [50]
September 13 Radyo Pilipinas 1 Television Free-to-air Channel 14 (digital feed)
September 18 Studio Universal FAST/linear channel BlastTV (OTT) [54]
October 1 BBC Lifestyle Cable and satellite Cignal Channel 202 (HD) (Nationwide)
HITS Now Cignal Channel 122 (Nationwide)
November 1 tvN Movies Pinoy Cignal Channel 39 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 161 (Nationwide)

Rebranded

The following is a list of television stations or cable channels that have made or will make noteworthy network rebrands in 2023.

Date Rebranded from Rebranded to Type Channel Source
January 30 IZTV Aliw 23 Broadcasting network Channel 23 (digital feed)
Sky Cable Channel 72 (Metro Manila)
Cignal Channel 24 (Nationwide)
April 3 BBC World News BBC News Cable and Satellite Cignal Channel 136 (Nationwide)
Cablelink Channel 20 (Metro Manila)
Sky Cable Channel 29 (Metro Manila)
[83]
June 30 ABS-CBN TeleRadyo TeleRadyo Serbisyo Sky Cable Channel 26 (Metro Manila) / Channel 501 (Provincial)
July 28 Boomerang (2nd incarnation) Cartoonito (2nd incarnation) Cignal Channel 76 (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 43 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 80 (Nationwide)
Cablelink Channel 27 (Metro Manila)
Sky Cable Channel 42 (Metro Manila) / Channel 112 (Provincial)
[42]
August 7 Golden Nation Network One Media Network (2nd incarnation) Broadcasting network Selected terrestrial stations
G Sat Channel 1 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 73 (Metro Manila)

Closures

Date Station Type Channel Sign-on debut Source
January 1 BabyFirst Cable and Satellite Sky Cable Channel 121 (Metro Manila) October 1, 2014 [1]
eGG Network Cignal Channel 99 (Nationwide)
Cablelink Channel 40 (Metro Manila)
April 12, 2017
June 25 PCO TV Free-to-air Channel 14 (digital feed) mid-2018
September 12 Salaam TV July 3, 2017
October 1 BabyTV Cable and Satellite Sky Cable Channel 122 (Metro Manila) December 1, 2011 [57][58]
Chillayo Cablelink Channel 314 (HD) (Metro Manila) October 1, 2021
Cinemachi Action Cablelink Channel 302 (HD) (Metro Manila)
Cinemachi Docu Cablelink Channel 61 (Metro Manila)
Cinemachi Family Cablelink Channel 48 (Metro Manila)
Cinemachi Xtra Cablelink Channel 47 (SD) / Channel 300 (HD) (Metro Manila)
Homey's Cablelink Channel 33 (Metro Manila)
Lolly Kids Cablelink Channel 204 (Metro Manila)
National Geographic Asia Cignal Channel 141 (SD) / Channel 240 (HD) (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 65 (Nationwide) (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 41 (SD) / Channel 195 (HD) (Metro Manila) / Channel 204 (SD) / Channel 723 (HD) (Provincial)
January 1, 1994 [57][58]
Nat Geo Wild Cignal Channel 142 (SD) (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 87 (HD) (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 66 (SD) / Channel 193 (HD) (Metro Manila) / Channel 211 (SD) / Channel 725 (HD) (Provincial)
August 21, 2006
Planet Fun Cablelink Channel 213 (Metro Manila) October 1, 2021
Star Chinese Channel Sky Cable Channel 95 (Metro Manila) October 21, 1991 [57][58]
Star Chinese Movies Sky Cable Channel 94 (Metro Manila) May 1, 1994
Sportyfy Cablelink Channel 54 (SD) / Channel 354 (HD) (Metro Manila) October 1, 2021
Wow! Cablelink Channel 56 (SD) / Channel 353 (HD) (Metro Manila)
December 23 TV Shop Philippines Free-to-air Channel 31 (digital feed) January 5, 2015
December 27 DepEd NCR Prime Channel 21 (digital feed)
Sky Cable Channel 4 (Metro Manila)
November 16, 2021
December 31 PIE Channel Broadcasting channel Channel 31 (digital feed)
Sky Cable Channel 21 (Nationwide)
Cablelink Channel 100 (Metro Manila)
May 23, 2022 [84][85][77]

Stopped broadcasting

The following is a list of stations and channels or networks that have stopped broadcasting or (temporarily) off the air in 2023.

Station Type Channel Last broadcasting Resumed broadcasting Reason Source
Pinoy Box Office Cable and Satellite Cignal Channel 41 (Nationwide)
G Sat Channel 12 (Nationwide)
SatLite Channel 31 (Nationwide)
Sky Cable Channel 60 (Metro Manila) / Channel 409 (Regional)
Cablelink Channel 52 (Metro Manila)
Converge Vision Channel 8 (Metro Manila)
August 16 August 18 Temporary off-the-air due to technical audio problems.

Services

The following are a list of television operators or providers and streaming media platforms or services launches and closures in 2023.

Launches

Date Provider Type Stream Source
January 29 Viva Prime VOD OTT streaming media platform N/A
June 27 Pilipinas Live [86]
August 8 Blast TV [50]
September 18 Studio Universal N/A (via BlastTV) [54]

Rebranded

The following is a list of streaming providers that have made or will make noteworthy service rebrands in 2023.

Date Rebranded from Rebranded to Type Stream Source
February 25 Viva Prime Viva One VOD OTT streaming media N/A
November 3 Tap Go BlastTV

Closures

Date Provider Type Stream Sign-on debut Source
April 27 Discovery+ VOD OTT streaming media platform N/A October 13, 2021

Deaths

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See also

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