James Lindenberg, owner of Bolinao Electronics Corporation, was first to apply for a license to establish a television station in 1949. His request was granted on June 14, 1950. Because of the strict import controls and the lack of raw materials needed to open a TV station during those days, DZAQ-TV did not start broadcasting until October 23, 1953.
Judge Antonio Quirino, brother of then President Elpidio Quirino, also tried to apply for a license but was denied. He bought controlling stocks from BEC and renamed the company from Bolinao Electronics Corporation to Alto Broadcasting System (ABS).
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS
Alto Broadcasting System
1954[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS
Alto Broadcasting System
1955[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS
Alto Broadcasting System
1956[]
In 1955, Manila Chronicle owner Eugenio Lopez, Sr. and Fernando Lopez acquired a radio-TV franchise and immediately established Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN) in 1956.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS
Alto Broadcasting System
DZXL-TV
9
CBN
Chronicle Broadcasting Network
1957[]
On February 24, the Lopez brothers bought ABS from Judge Quirino. The corporate name was reverted to Bolinao Electronics Corporation.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZXL-TV
9
CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
1958[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZXL-TV
9
CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
1959[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZXL-TV
9
CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
1960[]
With the establishment of DZXL-TV 9 of CBN in 1956, the Lopez brothers controlled both television channels in the archipelago. The monopoly in television was broken in 1961 when DZBB-TV 7 was established by the Republic Broadcasting System.
On June 19, Joaquin "Chino" Roces, owner of the Manila Times was granted of a radio-TV franchise. He founded the Associated Broadcasting Corporation becoming the fourth television network established in the country.
MBC 11 (Manila Broadcasting Company) also launches.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZTM-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Corporation
DZXL-TV
9
CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZRH-TV
11
MBC
Manila Broadcasting Company
1961[]
In 1961, with the opening of the network's first provincial station in Cebu, ABS and CBN merged to form "ABS–CBN". Channel 7 started broadcasts under Republic Broadcasting System by Robert "Uncle Bob" Stewart. Channel 13 also started broadcasts under Inter-Island Broadcasting Corporation. It was a tri-media conglomerate of RMN (Radio Mindanao Network), IBC and Philippine Herald.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS–CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZTM-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Corporation
DZBB-TV
7
RBS
Republic Broadcasting System
DZXL-TV
9
ABS–CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZRH-TV
11
MBC
Manila Broadcasting Company
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Inter-Island Broadcasting Corporation
1962[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS–CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZTM-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Corporation
DZBB-TV
7
RBS
Republic Broadcasting System
DZXL-TV
9
ABS–CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZRH-TV
11
MBC
Manila Broadcasting Company
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Inter-Island Broadcasting Corporation
1963[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS–CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZTM-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Corporation
DZBB-TV
7
RBS
Republic Broadcasting System
DZXL-TV
9
ABS–CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZRH-TV
11
MBC
Manila Broadcasting Company
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Inter-Island Broadcasting Corporation
1964[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS–CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZTM-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Corporation
DZBB-TV
7
RBS
Republic Broadcasting System
DZXL-TV
9
ABS–CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZRH-TV
11
MBC
Manila Broadcasting Company
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Inter-Island Broadcasting Corporation
1965[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS–CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZTM-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Corporation
DZBB-TV
7
RBS
Republic Broadcasting System
DZXL-TV
9
ABS–CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZRH-TV
11
MBC
Manila Broadcasting Company
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Inter-Island Broadcasting Corporation
1966[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS–CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZTM-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Corporation
DZBB-TV
7
RBS
Republic Broadcasting System
DZXL-TV
9
ABS–CBN
Bolinao Electronics Corporation
DZRH-TV
11
MBC
Manila Broadcasting Company
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Inter-Island Broadcasting Corporation
1967[]
In 1967, Bolinao Electronics Corporation was renamed ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation. This company became the formal merger of the two stations DZAQ-TV 3 (ABS) and DZXL-TV 9 (CBN).
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS–CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DZTM-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Corporation
DZBB-TV
7
RBS
Republic Broadcasting System
DZXL-TV
9
ABS–CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DZRH-TV
11
MBC
Manila Broadcasting Company
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Inter-Island Broadcasting Corporation
1968[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
3
ABS–CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DZTM-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Corporation
DZBB-TV
7
RBS
Republic Broadcasting System
DZXL-TV
9
ABS–CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DZRH-TV
11
MBC
Manila Broadcasting Company
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Inter-Island Broadcasting Corporation
1969[]
In 1969, DZAQ-TV transferred to channel 2, while its sister station DZXL-TV transferred to channel 4. This was in response to frequency adjustments, so that the television station of the Kanlaon Broadcasting System could occupy the Channel 9 frequency.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
2
ABS–CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DZXL-TV
4
ABS–CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DZTM-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Corporation
DZBB-TV
7
RBS
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
KBS
Kanlaon Broadcasting System
DZRH-TV
11
MBC
Manila Broadcasting Company
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Inter-Island Broadcasting Corporation
1970[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
2
ABS–CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DZXL-TV
4
ABS–CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DZTM-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Corporation
DZBB-TV
7
RBS
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
KBS
Kanlaon Broadcasting System
DZRH-TV
11
MBC
Manila Broadcasting Company
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Inter-Island Broadcasting Corporation
1971[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DZAQ-TV
2
ABS–CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DZXL-TV
4
ABS–CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DZTM-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Corporation
DZBB-TV
7
RBS
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
KBS
Kanlaon Broadcasting System
DZRH-TV
11
MBC
Manila Broadcasting Company
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Inter-Island Broadcasting Corporation
1972[]
When President Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law on September 21, the ABS-CBN stations were seized from the Lopezes and became state-run TV station and Government Television (GTV Channel 4, with call sign changed to DWGT-TV). ABC 5, MBC, and RBS also were forced to shut down, though RBS later allowed by government to return, however with limited 3-month permits.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWGT-TV
4
GTV-4
Goverment Television Network
DZBB-TV
7
RBS
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
KBS
Kanlaon Broadcasting System
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1973[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
BBC 2
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
GTV-4
Goverment Television Network
DZBB-TV
7
RBS
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
KBS
Kanlaon Broadcasting System
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1974[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
BBC 2
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
GTV-4
Goverment Television Network
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
KBS
Kanlaon Broadcasting System
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1975[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
BBC 2
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
GTV-4
Goverment Television Network
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1976[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
BBC 2
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
GTV-4
Goverment Television Network
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1977[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
BBC 2
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
GTV-4
Government Television Network
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1978[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
BBC 2
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
GTV-4
Goverment Television Network
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1979[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
BBC 2
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
GTV-4
Goverment Television Network
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1980[]
In 1980, Government Television (GTV-4) was renamed Maharlika Broadcasting System.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
BBC 2
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
MBS-4
Maharlika Broadcasting System
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1981[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
BBC 2
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
MBS-4
Maharlika Broadcasting System
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1982[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
BBC 2
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
MBS-4
Maharlika Broadcasting System
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1983[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
City-2
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
MBS-4
Maharlika Broadcasting System
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1984[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
City-2
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
MBS-4
Maharlika Broadcasting System
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1985[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
City-2
Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
MBS-4
Maharlika Broadcasting System
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
1986[]
After the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, the stock and assets of Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation, RPN and IBC were sequestered by the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG). President Corazon Aquino awarded BBC's Channel 2 frequency to ABS-CBN. RPN's and IBC's assets were turned over to the Government Communications Group. Whilst MBS-4 was rebranded as People's Television (PTV).
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
BBC (to March 1986); ABS-CBN (from September 1986)
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZTV-TV
13
IBC (E13 in 1987)
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
1987[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
PTV
People's Television Network, Inc.
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
New Vision
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZTV-TV
13
IBC (E13 in 1987)
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
1988[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
PTV
People's Television Network, Inc.
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
New Vision
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZTV-TV
13
IBC (E13 in 1987)
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
1989[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
PTV
People's Television Network, Inc.
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
New Vision
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
1990[]
Islands Broadcast Corporation under Mr. Alfonso Denoga and Mr. Gil Balaguer took over the management and the marketing of IBC (which came to be known as Islands TV-13) in October 1990, when the time IBC 13 was dead last in the ratings.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
PTV
People's Television Network, Inc.
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
New Vision
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZTV-TV
13
Islands TV
Islands Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
1991[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
PTV
People's Television Network, Inc.
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
New Vision
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZTV-TV
13
Islands TV
Islands Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
1992[]
On February 21, 1992 Associated Broadcasting Company returned ABC back on air. On March 26, 1992 President Cory Aquino turned PTV Network into a government corporation known formally as People's Television Network, Inc.
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZTV-TV
13
Islands TV
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWKC-TV
31
CTV
Radio Mindanao Network
1993[]
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. launches RJTV 29.
Callsign
Ch. #
Channel name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
PTV-4
People's Television Network, Inc.
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWKC-TV
31
CTV
Radio Mindanao Network
1994[]
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. launches RJTV 29.
Callsign
Ch. #
Channel name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
PTV-4
People's Television Network, Inc.
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWKC-TV
31
CTV
Radio Mindanao Network
1995[]
GMA launches Citynet 27.
Callsign
Ch. #
Channel name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
PTV-4
People's Television Network, Inc.
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
Republic Broadcasting System
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWDB-TV
27
Citynet
GMA Network Inc.
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWKC-TV
31
CTV
Radio Mindanao Network
1996[]
In 1996, GMA formally changed its corporate name to GMA Network Inc., with GMA now standing for Global Media Arts.
ABS-CBN Corporation starts using Channel 23 with a timeshare of MTV Asia and Studio 23.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
PTV-4
People's Television Network, Inc.
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DWDB-TV
27
Citynet
GMA Network Inc.
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWKC-TV
31
CTV
Radio Mindanao Network
1997[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
PTV-4
People's Television Network, Inc.
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DWDB-TV
27
Citynet
GMA Network Inc.
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWKC-TV
31
CTV
Radio Mindanao Network
1998[]
On April 13, 1998, DZOE-TV launched.
Delta Broadcasting System, Inc. launches DBS TV on Channel 35.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
PTV-4
People's Television Network, Inc.
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZOE-TV
11
ZOE
Zoe Broadcasting System
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DWDB-TV
27
Citynet
GMA Network Inc.
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWKC-TV
31
CTV
Radio Mindanao Network
DWXI-TV
35
El Shaddai
Delta Broadcasting System, Inc.
1999[]
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation launches Channel 25 with UltraVision 25.
Channel 27 starts carrying Channel V Philippines
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation launches NUTV 37 as a television counterpart for its NU 107 radio station by airing rock-related music videos.
Channel 47 is awarded to Associated Broadcasting Company.
Callsign
Ch. #
Channel name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
PTV-4
People's Television Network, Inc.
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZOE-TV
11
ZOE
Zoe Broadcasting System
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DZEC-TV
25
UltraVision 25
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation
DWDB-TV
27
Channel V Philippines
Star TV (GMA Network Inc.)
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWKC-TV
31
CTV
Radio Mindanao Network
DWXI-TV
35
El Shaddai
Delta Broadcasting System, Inc.
DWAO-TV
37
NUTV
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
DWDZ-TV
47
Unknown
Associated Broadcasting Company
2000[]
MTV acquires Channel 41 and Studio 23 formally became a full station, adopting rebroadcasts of its in-house cable channel Myx to fill in the void left by MTV Asia.
CTV-31 leased the entire channel block and changed its name to E! Philippines.
MTV Philippines launches Channel 41.
Callsign
Ch. #
Channel name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
PTV-4
People's Television Network, Inc.
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZOE-TV
11
ZOE
Zoe Broadcasting System
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DZEC-TV
25
Planet 25
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation
DWDB-TV
27
Channel V Philippines
Star TV (GMA Network Inc.)
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWKC-TV
31
E! Philippines
Radio Mindanao Network
DWXI-TV
35
El Shaddai
Delta Broadcasting System, Inc.
DWAO-TV
37
NUTV
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
DWNB-TV
41
MTV Philippines
MTV (Nation Broadcasting Corporation)
DWDZ-TV
47
Unknown
Associated Broadcasting Company
2001[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
NBN-4
National Broadcasting Network
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZOE-TV
11
ZOE
Zoe Broadcasting System
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DZEC-TV
25
Net 25
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation
DWDB-TV
27
Channel V Philippines
GMA Network, Inc.
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWKC-TV
31
E! Philippines
Radio Mindanao Network
DWXI-TV
35
EL SHADAI
Delta Broadcasting System, Inc.
DWAO-TV
37
UNTV
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
DWNB-TV
41
MTV Philippines
MTV (Nation Broadcasting Corporation)
DWVN-TV
45
3ABN
Gateway UHF Broadcasting
DWDZ-TV
47
Unknown
Associated Broadcasting Company
2002[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
NBN-4
National Broadcasting Network
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZOE-TV
11
ZOE
Zoe Broadcasting System
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DZEC-TV
25
Net 25
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation
DWDB-TV
27
Channel V Philippines
GMA Network, Inc.
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWKC-TV
31
E! Philippines
Radio Mindanao Network
DWXI-TV
35
EL SHADAI
Delta Broadcasting System, Inc.
DWAO-TV
37
UNTV
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
DWNB-TV
41
MTV Philippines
MTV (Nation Broadcasting Corporation)
DWVN-TV
45
3ABN
Gateway UHF Broadcasting
DWDZ-TV
47
Associated Broadcasting Company
2003[]
Radio Mindanao Network ceases their CTV-31 operations.
Channel 47 becomes inactive.
Callsign
Ch. #
Channel name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
NBN-4
National Broadcasting Network
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZOE-TV
11
ZOE
Zoe Broadcasting System
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DZEC-TV
25
Net 25
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation
DWDB-TV
27
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA Network, Inc.
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWXI-TV
35
El Shaddai
Delta Broadcasting System, Inc.
DWAO-TV
37
UNTV
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
DWNB-TV
41
MTV Philippines
MTV (Nation Broadcasting Corporation)
DWVN-TV
45
3ABN
Gateway UHF Broadcasting
2004[]
Delta Broadcasting System, Inc. closes Channel 35.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
NBN-4
National Broadcasting Network
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZOE-TV
11
ZOE
Zoe Broadcasting System
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DZEC-TV
25
Net 25
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation
DWDB-TV
27
CityTV
GMA Network, Inc.
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWAO-TV
37
UNTV
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
DWNB-TV
41
MTV Philippines
MTV (Nation Broadcasting Corporation)
DWVN-TV
45
3ABN
Gateway UHF Broadcasting
2005[]
GMA Network Inc. CityNet using Channel 27 replacing with QTV.
Channel 49 launches with GEM TV, a broadcast ministry of the independent Philippine Christian church.
In November 11, 2005 GMA Network Inc. took over the operation and programming of DZOE-TV and began airing GMA's new network QTV.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
NBN-4
National Broadcasting Network
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZOE-TV
11
QTV
GMA Network Inc./Zoe Broadcasting Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DZEC-TV
25
Net 25
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation
DWDB-TV
27
QTV
GMA Network Inc.
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWAO-TV
37
UNTV
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
DWNB-TV
41
MTV Philippines
MTV (Nation Broadcasting Corporation)
DWVN-TV
45
3ABN
Gateway UHF Broadcasting
DZCE-TV
49
GEM TV
Global Expansion Media
2006[]
Sonshine Media Network International launches SMNI TV 39
Callsign
Ch. #
Channel name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
NBN-4
National Broadcasting Network
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZOE-TV
11
QTV
GMA Network Inc./Zoe Broadcasting Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DZEC-TV
25
Net 25
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation
DWDB-TV
27
QTV
GMA Network Inc.
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWAO-TV
37
UNTV
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
DWBP-TV
39
SMNI Philippines
Sonshine Media Network International
DWNB-TV
41
MTV Philippines
MTV (Nation Broadcasting Corporation)
DWVN-TV
45
3ABN
Gateway UHF Broadcasting
DZCE-TV
49
GEM TV
Global Expansion Media
2007[]
Channel 27 for Metro TV Network Philippines, under GMA (Global Media Arts) and GMA Network Inc. to start analog/digital tv testing.
MTV Philippines ceases using Channel 41 and the channel becomes inactive.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
NBN-4
National Broadcasting Network
DWET-TV
5
ABC
Associated Broadcasting Company
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group
DZOE-TV
11
QTV
GMA Network Inc./Zoe Broadcasting Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
SBN
Southern Broadcasting Network
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DZEC-TV
25
Net 25
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV
Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc.
DWAO-TV
37
UNTV
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
DWBP-TV
39
SMNI Philippines
Sonshine Media Network International
DWVN-TV
45
3ABN
Gateway UHF Broadcasting
DZCE-TV
49
GEM TV
Global Expansion Media
2008[]
Solar Entertainment begins to lease airtime on SBN, choosing to broadcast programming from its entertainment channel ETC.
RJTV started carrying shows from Solar Entertainment's 2nd Avenue channel.
ZOE Broadcasting Network launches ZOE TV-33.
On August 9, 2008 ABC5 re-launched as TV5. On March 11, 2007, RPN began a partnership with the Solar Entertainment Corporation.
In October 4, 2008 this lead to RPN being rebranded as C/S 9.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
NBN-4
National Broadcasting Network
DWET-TV
5
TV5
Associated Broadcasting Company/MPB Primedia
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN / C/S (C/S 9 in October 2008)
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group/Solar Entertainment Corporation
DZOE-TV
11
Q
GMA Network Inc./Zoe Broadcasting Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
ETC
Solar Entertainment (SBN)
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DZEC-TV
25
Net 25
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV / 2nd Avenue
Rajah / Solar Entertainment
DZOZ-TV
33
ZOE TV
ZOE Broadcasting Network
DWAO-TV
37
UNTV
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
DWBP-TV
39
SMNI Philippines
Sonshine Media Network International
DWVN-TV
45
3ABN
Gateway UHF Broadcasting
DZCE-TV
49
GEM TV
Global Expansion Media
2009[]
On October 20, 2009 TV5 was sold to MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., the broadcasting division of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company. On November 29, 2009 RPN re-branded again under the new name Solar TV.
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
NBN-4
National Broadcasting Network
DWET-TV
5
TV5
Associated Broadcasting Company/MediaQuest Holdings, Inc.
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN / Solar TV
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group/Solar Entertainment Corporation
DZOE-TV
11
Q
GMA Network Inc./Zoe Broadcasting Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
ETC
Solar Entertainment (SBN)
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DZEC-TV
25
Net 25
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV / 2nd Avenue
Rajah / Solar Entertainment
DZOZ-TV
33
ZOE TV
ZOE Broadcasting Network
DWAO-TV
37
UNTV
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
DWBP-TV
39
SMNI Philippines
Sonshine Media Network International
DWVN-TV
45
3ABN
Gateway UHF Broadcasting
DZCE-TV
49
GEM TV
Global Expansion Media
2010[]
Callsign
Ch. #
Ch. name
Owner
DWWX-TV
2
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation
DWGT-TV
4
NBN-4
National Broadcasting Network
DWET-TV
5
TV5
Associated Broadcasting Company/MediaQuest Holdings, Inc.
DZBB-TV
7
GMA
GMA Network Inc.
DZKB-TV
9
RPN / Solar TV
Radio Philippines Network/Government Communications Group/Solar Entertainment Corporation
DZOE-TV
11
Q
GMA Network Inc./Zoe Broadcasting Network
DZTV-TV
13
IBC
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation/Government Communications Group
DWCP-TV
21
ETC
Solar Entertainment (SBN)
DWAC-TV
23
Studio 23
ABS-CBN Corporation
DZEC-TV
25
Net 25
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation
DZRJ-TV
29
RJTV / 2nd Avenue
Rajah / Solar Entertainment
DZOZ-TV
33
ZOE TV
ZOE Broadcasting Network
DWAO-TV
37
UNTV
Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
DWBP-TV
39
SMNI Philippines
Sonshine Media Network International
DWVN-TV
45
3ABN
Gateway UHF Broadcasting
DZCE-TV
49
GEM TV
Global Expansion Media
2011[]
In 2011, Solar Entertainment became Channel 9's largest shareholder and relaunched the channel as ETC. On February 28, Q network was replaced by GMA News TV.
GMA Network, Inc. launches GMA News TV replace Q using Channel 27.
Solar Entertainment transferred ETC to RPN (Channel 9). Solar Entertainment created news network Talk TV to replace ETC.
Radio Mindanao Network starts a partnership with Solar Entertainment. Channel 31 is renamed BEAM and starts broadcasting The Game Channel.