UHF Timeline[]
1992[]
- Southern Broadcasting Network launches SBN Channel 21.
- Radio Mindanao Network launches CTV-31.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | SBN | Southern Broadcasting Network |
DWDB-TV | 27 | Citynet | Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, Inc. |
DZRJ-TV | 29 | RJTV | Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. |
DWKC-TV | 31 | CTV | Radio Mindanao Network |
1996[]
- ABS-CBN Corporation starts using Channel 23 with a timeshare of MTV Asia and Studio 23.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | SBN | Southern Broadcasting Network |
DWAC-TV | 23 | MTV Asia / Studio 23 | AMCARA Broadcasting Network, Inc. |
DWDB-TV | 27 | Citynet | Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, Inc. |
DZRJ-TV | 29 | RJTV | Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. |
DWKC-TV | 31 | CTV | Radio Mindanao Network |
1998[]
- Delta Broadcasting System, Inc. launches DBS TV on Channel 35.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | SBN | Southern Broadcasting Network |
DWAC-TV | 23 | MTV Asia / 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 SHADAI | 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 |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | SBN | Southern Broadcasting Network |
DWAC-TV | 23 | MTV Asia / Studio 23 | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | UltraVision 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | Channel V Philippines | Star TV (Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, Inc.) |
DZRJ-TV | 29 | RJTV | Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. |
DWKC-TV | 31 | CTV | Radio Mindanao Network |
DWXI-TV | 35 | EL SHADAI | Delta Broadcasting System, Inc. |
DWAO-TV | 37 | NUTV | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDZ-TV | 47 | 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 |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | SBN | Southern Broadcasting Network |
DWAC-TV | 23 | Studio 23 / Myx | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Planet 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | Channel V Philippines | Star TV (Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, 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 | NUTV | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation |
DWNB-TV | 41 | MTV Philippines | MTV (Nation Broadcasting Corporation) |
DWDZ-TV | 47 | Associated Broadcasting Company |
2001[]
- Progressive Broadcasting Corporation replaces NUTV (television counterpart for NU 107 radio station) with UNTV.
- Channel V Philippines ceases using Channel 27 and the channel becomes replacing returned to CityTV.
- Channel 45 launches carrying 3ABN (3 Angels Broadcasting Network).
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | SBN | Southern Broadcasting Network |
DWAC-TV | 23 | Studio 23 / Myx | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | CityTV | Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, 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 |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | SBN | Southern Broadcasting Network |
DWAC-TV | 23 | Studio 23 / Myx | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | CityTV | Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, Inc. |
DZRJ-TV | 29 | RJTV | Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. |
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 |
2004[]
- Delta Broadcasting System, Inc. closes Channel 35.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | SBN | Southern Broadcasting Network |
DWAC-TV | 23 | Studio 23 / Myx | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | CityTV | Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, 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.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | SBN | Southern Broadcasting Network |
DWAC-TV | 23 | Studio 23 / Myx | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | QTV | Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, 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 |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | SBN | Southern Broadcasting Network |
DWAC-TV | 23 | Studio 23 / Myx | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | QTV | Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, Inc. |
DZRJ-TV | 29 | RJTV | Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. |
DWAO-TV | 37 | UNTV | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation |
DWBP-TV | 39 | SMNI TV 39 | 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 GMA Network Inc. to start digital tv testing.
- MTV Philippines ceases using Channel 41 and the channel becomes inactive.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | SBN | Southern Broadcasting Network |
DWAC-TV | 23 | Studio 23 / Myx | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | Q | Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, Inc. |
DZRJ-TV | 29 | RJTV | Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. |
DWAO-TV | 37 | UNTV | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation |
DWBP-TV | 39 | SMNI TV 39 | 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.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | ETC | Solar Entertainment (SBN) |
DWAC-TV | 23 | Studio 23 / Myx | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | Q | Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, Inc. |
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 TV 39 | Sonshine Media Network International |
DWVN-TV | 45 | 3ABN | Gateway UHF Broadcasting |
DZCE-TV | 49 | GEM TV | Global Expansion Media |
2011[]
- 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.
- ZOE TV is renamed Light TV-33.
- Nation Broadcasting Corporation (MediaQuest Holdings, Inc.) launches AksyonTV on Channel 41.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | Talk TV | Solar Entertainment (SBN) |
DWAC-TV | 23 | Studio 23 / Myx | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | GMA News TV | GMA Network Inc. |
DZRJ-TV | 29 | RJTV / 2nd Avenue | Rajah / Solar Entertainment |
DWKC-TV | 31 | The Game Channel (BEAM) | Solar Entertainment (RMN) |
DZOZ-TV | 33 | Light TV-33 | ZOE Broadcasting Network |
DWAO-TV | 37 | UNTV | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation |
DWBP-TV | 39 | SMNI TV 39 | Sonshine Media Network International |
DWNB-TV | 41 | AksyonTV | Nation Broadcasting Corporation |
DWVN-TV | 45 | 3ABN | Gateway UHF Broadcasting |
DZCE-TV | 49 | GEM TV | Global Expansion Media |
2012[]
- Solar Entertainment replaced Talk TV on Channel 21 with Solar News Channel.
- 2nd Avenue becomes full-time on Channel 29.
- Short-lived channel, Chase is broadcasted on BEAM 31 before replaced by Jack City.
- GEM TV on Channel 49 is replaced by INC TV.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | Solar News Channel | Solar Entertainment (SBN) |
DWAC-TV | 23 | Studio 23 / Myx | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | GMA News TV | GMA Network Inc. |
DZRJ-TV | 29 | RJTV / 2nd Avenue | Rajah / Solar Entertainment |
DWKC-TV | 31 | Jack City (BEAM) | Solar Entertainment (RMN) |
DZOZ-TV | 33 | Light TV-33 | ZOE Broadcasting Network |
DWAO-TV | 37 | UNTV | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation |
DWBP-TV | 39 | SMNI TV 39 | Sonshine Media Network International |
DWNB-TV | 41 | AksyonTV | Nation Broadcasting Corporation |
DWVN-TV | 45 | 3ABN | Gateway UHF Broadcasting |
DZCE-TV | 49 | Iglesia ni Cristo TV | Christian Era Broadcasting Service |
2013[]
- Solar Entertainment moved Solar News Channel to Channel 9. ETC moved from Channel 9 to Channel 21.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | ETC | Solar Entertainment (SBN) |
DWAC-TV | 23 | Studio 23 / Myx | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | GMA News TV | GMA Network Inc. |
DZRJ-TV | 29 | RJTV / 2nd Avenue | Rajah / Solar Entertainment |
DWKC-TV | 31 | Jack City (BEAM) | Solar Entertainment (RMN) |
DZOZ-TV | 33 | Light TV-33 | ZOE Broadcasting Network |
DWAO-TV | 37 | UNTV | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation |
DWBP-TV | 39 | SMNI TV 39 | Sonshine Media Network International |
DWNB-TV | 41 | AksyonTV | Nation Broadcasting Corporation |
DWVN-TV | 45 | 3ABN | Gateway UHF Broadcasting |
DZCE-TV | 49 | Iglesia ni Cristo TV | Christian Era Broadcasting Service |
2014[]
- Studio 23 renamed ABS-CBN Sports and Action.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | ETC | Solar Entertainment (SBN) |
DWAC-TV | 23 | ABS-CBN Sports and Action | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | GMA News TV | GMA Network Inc. |
DZRJ-TV | 29 | RJTV / 2nd Avenue | Rajah / Solar Entertainment |
DWKC-TV | 31 | Jack City (BEAM) | Solar Entertainment (RMN) |
DZOZ-TV | 33 | Light Network | ZOE Broadcasting Network |
DWAO-TV | 37 | UNTV | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation |
DWBP-TV | 39 | SMNI TV 39 | Sonshine Media Network International |
DWNB-TV | 41 | AksyonTV | Nation Broadcasting Corporation |
DWVN-TV | 45 | 3ABN | Gateway UHF Broadcasting |
DZCE-TV | 49 | Iglesia ni Cristo TV | Christian Era Broadcasting Service |
2015[]
- Jack City renamed Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | ETC | Solar Entertainment (SBN) |
DWAC-TV | 23 | ABS-CBN Sports and Action | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DWDB-TV | 27 | GMA News TV | GMA Network Inc. |
DZRJ-TV | 29 | RJTV / 2nd Avenue | Rajah / Solar Entertainment |
DWKC-TV | 31 | BEAM | Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media |
DZOZ-TV | 33 | Light Network | ZOE Broadcasting Network |
DWAO-TV | 37 | UNTV | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation |
DWBP-TV | 39 | SMNI TV 39 | Sonshine Media Network International |
DWNB-TV | 41 | AksyonTV | Nation Broadcasting Corporation |
DWVN-TV | 45 | 3ABN | Gateway UHF Broadcasting |
DZCE-TV | 49 | Iglesia ni Cristo TV | Christian Era Broadcasting Service |
2016[]
- July 14, 2016, DBS-TV Channel 35 resumes its operations on-air.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | ETC | Solar Entertainment (SBN) |
DWAC-TV | 23 | ABS-CBN Sports and Action | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DZOE-TV | 27 | GMA News TV | GMA Network Inc. |
DZRJ-TV | 29 | RJTV / 2nd Avenue | Rajah / Solar Entertainment |
DWKC-TV | 31 | BEAM | Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media |
DZOZ-TV | 33 | Light Network | ZOE Broadcasting Network |
DWXI-TV | 35 | DBS-TV | Delta Broadcasting System |
DWAO-TV | 37 | UNTV | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation |
DWBP-TV | 39 | SMNI TV 39 | Sonshine Media Network International |
DWNB-TV | 41 | AksyonTV | Nation Broadcasting Corporation |
DWVN-TV | 45 | 3ABN | Gateway UHF Broadcasting |
DZCE-TV | 49 | Iglesia ni Cristo TV | Christian Era Broadcasting Service |
2017[]
- On March 1, 2017, Light Network became the first television network in the country to abandon analog transmissions and migrated to digital television.
Callsign | Ch. # | Channel name | Owner |
---|---|---|---|
DWCP-TV | 21 | ETC | Solar Entertainment (SBN) |
DWAC-TV | 23 | ABS-CBN Sports and Action | ABS-CBN Corporation |
DZEC-TV | 25 | Net 25 | Eagle Broadcasting Corporation |
DZRJ-TV | 29 | 2nd Avenue | Solar Entertainment (RJTV) |
DWKC-TV | 31 | BEAM | Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media |
DWXI-TV | 35 | DBS-TV | Delta Broadcasting System |
DWAO-TV | 37 | UNTV | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation |
DWBP-TV | 39 | SMNI TV 39 | Sonshine Media Network International |
DWNB-TV | 41 | AksyonTV | Nation Broadcasting Corporation |
DWVN-TV | 45 | 3ABN | Gateway UHF Broadcasting |
DZCE-TV | 49 | INC TV | Christian Era Broadcasting Service International |
UHF Timeline Chart[]
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Talk = Talk TV S+A = ABS-CBN Sports+Action GNTV = GMA News TV = GTV SNC = Solar News Channel TGC = The Game Channel