2003_in_Philippine_television
2003 in Philippine television
Overview of the events of 2003 in Philippine television
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2003. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
February
- February 22- ABS-CBN formally commenced the simulcast of its daytime shows on the UHF channel Studio 23 starting with the pilot episode of the noontime show Masayang Tanghali Bayan.
March
- March 1 - Sarah Geronimo was hailed as the Star for a Night grand champion.
June
- June 14 – GMA Network celebrated it's 53rd anniversary via a star-studded TV special, Very Very GMA, which was taped as live at the Araneta Coliseum.
July
- July 10 – STAR has announced that it will not renew its brand licensing and joint venture agreement with the multinational conglomerate Viva Communications under the Viva Cinema movie channel, when Viva Cinema ceased airing on July 31.
- July 28 – STAR confirmed that Viva Cinema will shut down entirely on July 31, citing financial losses.
- July 31 – After seven years of broadcast, Viva Cinema ceased operations on Thursday evening.
August
- August 1 – Viva Networks was formed and Pinoy Box Office was launched.
September
- September 24 - In an interview on TV Patrol, Kris Aquino, revealed that she incurred a sexually transmitted disease and that she feared for her life when she had a heated argument with her former lover Joey Marquez.[1]
October
- October 23 - ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation celebrates the 50th anniversary of Philippine television and the 50th anniversary of ABS-CBN which unveils the "Kapamilya" branding.
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- Unknown - ABS-CBN launched ABS-CBNnow!, an internet-based video-on-demand service featuring ABS-CBN programs primarily targeting the Overseas Filipino Workers across the globe.
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| Date | Show |
|---|---|
| January 6 | Ultraman Cosmos on Net 25 |
| January 13 | Altagracia on ABS-CBN 2 |
| January 20 | Twin Stars on GMA 7 |
| January 27 | Ángela on GMA 7 |
| February 1 | Dragon Ball GT on GMA 7 |
| February 3 | Teysi on ABS-CBN 2 |
| February 10 | OPTV on RPN 9 |
| February 15 | Sabado Barkada on ABS-CBN TV-4 Bacolod |
| February 17 | Knockout on GMA 7 |
| Islands Life on RPN 9 | |
| February 22 | Masayang Tanghali Bayan on ABS-CBN 2 |
| February 23 | PBA on NBN/IBC on NBN 4 and IBC 13 |
| February 24 | Nagmamahal, Manay Gina on GMA 7 |
| Daimos on GMA 7 | |
| March 3 | Darating ang Umaga on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Harsh Realm on RPN 9 | |
| March 4 | Game Channel on IBC 13 |
| March 8 | Amazing Twins on IBC 13 |
| March 17 | Final Fantasy: Unlimited on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Slam Dunk on GMA 7 | |
| March 22 | RPN News Update on RPN 9 |
| S2: Showbiz Sabado on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| March 29 | Iyo Ang Katarungan on IBC 13 |
| April 4 | Hour of Power on IBC 13 |
| April 14 | Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin on GMA 7 |
| April 21 | Crush Gear Turbo on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Gata Salvaje on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| April 25 | Joe Millionaire on Studio 23 |
| The Dead Zone on RPN 9 | |
| April 28 | Dora the Explorer on GMA 7 |
| Cerge for Truth on RPN 9 | |
| April 29 | Madam Ratsa Live! on RPN 9 |
| April 30 | Nuts Entertainment on GMA 7 |
| Prangkahan on RPN 9 | |
| May 1 | Dee's Day on RPN 9 |
| May 2 | A Second Look on RPN 9 |
| May 3 | RPN Forum on RPN 9 |
| May 5 | Cooking Master Boy on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Meteor Garden on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| May 9 | Private I on ABS-CBN 2 |
| May 10 | Kontrobersyal on ABS-CBN 2 |
| May 11 | Alias on Studio 23 |
| May 19 | Shaman King on GMA 7 |
| Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| May 22 | Celebrity DAT Com on IBC 13 |
| May 26 | Basta't Kasama Kita on ABS-CBN 2 |
| May 28 | Give Us This Day on ACQ-KBN 43 Davao |
| May 31 | Buttercup on ABS-CBN 2 |
| June 9 | Narito ang Puso Ko on GMA 7 |
| My MVP Valentine on GMA 7 | |
| June 11 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation on Studio 23 |
| June 16 | Birds of Prey on Studio 23 |
| Rosalinda on GMA 7 | |
| June 21 | Search for a Star on GMA 7 |
| June 23 | Poor Prince on GMA 7 |
| June 28 | Kidcetera on IBC 13 |
| June 30 | Lavender on GMA 7 |
| July 9 | Alice in Wonderland on GMA 7 |
| Bright Girl on GMA 7 | |
| July 13 | Love to Love on GMA 7 |
| July 14 | Hawak Ko ang Langit on GMA 7 |
| July 25 | Thieves on Studio 23 |
| July 28 | Meteor Rain on ABS-CBN 2 |
| ABS-CBN Insider on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| August 9 | Super Gals on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Tara Tena on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Meteor Garden II on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| August 16 | Home Along da Airport on ABS-CBN 2 |
| August 17 | Ang Tanging Ina on ABS-CBN 2 |
| August 18 | Por ti on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Baki the Grappler on GMA 7 | |
| August 25 | The Agency on RPN 9 |
| August 28 | Dong Puno Live on ABS-CBN 2 |
| September 1 | Daisy Siete on GMA 7 |
| Extra Challenge on GMA 7 | |
| September 3 | Endless Love: Autumn in My Heart on GMA 7 |
| Special Assignment on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| September 15 | Project Arms on ABS-CBN 2 |
| My Love, Cindy on GMA 7 | |
| Secretly In Love on GMA 7 | |
| September 18 | Love Talks on GMA 7 |
| September 22 | Katri, Ang Batang Pastol on GMA 7 |
| Love Scar on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Beautiful Days on GMA 7 | |
| September 24 | Next Level Na! Game Ka Na Ba? on ABS-CBN 2 |
| September 29 | Marmalade Boy on GMA 7 |
| October 4 | Super Yoyo on GMA 7 |
| May Puso ang Batas on RPN 9 | |
| October 6 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters on ABS-CBN 2 |
| October 14 | Fastlane on Studio 23 |
| October 20 | Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita on GMA 7 |
| Twin Hearts on GMA 7 | |
| October 21 | All Together Now on GMA 7 |
| October 27 | StarStruck on GMA 7 |
| November 2 | Girls Machine On! on ABS-CBN 2 |
| November 3 | Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story on ABS-CBN 2 |
| November 7 | Mutant X on Studio 23 |
| November 8 | Simpleng Hiling on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Star in a Million on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Celebrity Turns with Junee and Lani on GMA 7 | |
| November 10 | Walang Hanggan on GMA 7 |
| November 12 | 8 Simple Rules on RPN 9 |
| Scrubs on RPN 9 | |
| November 16 | Captain Fatz on GMA 7 |
| November 17 | Funny Wild Girl on GMA 7 |
| Retro TV on IBC 13 | |
| Meteor Fever in Manila on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Endless Love: Winter Sonata on GMA 7 | |
| November 20 | At Dolphin Bay on GMA 7 |
| November 22 | Victim on ABS-CBN 2 |
| November 30 | Shaider on GMA 7 |
| Kay Susan Tayo! on GMA 7 | |
| December 1 | My Annette on GMA 7 |
| Lady Lady on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Christmas from the Heart on ACQ-KBN 43 Davao | |
| December 2 | Bio Data on GMA 7 |
| December 8 | Astro Boy on ABS-CBN 2 |
| It Might Be You on ABS-CBN 2 |
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- January: Y Speak on Studio 23
- February:
- All My Love on GMA 7
- All About You on GMA 7
- June: Lakas Magsasaka on GMA 7
- August:
- Tabatina on GMA 7
- The Misadventures of Maverick and Ariel on ABC 5
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- Dial M on NBN 4
- Unlimited Diving on NBN 4
- Kingdom Upclose on ACQ-KBN 43 Davao
- RJ Sunday Jam on RJTV 29
- Tipong Pinoy on Studio 23
- Detek Kids on ABS-CBN 2
- Buhay Pelota on SBN 21
- Friends Again on SBN 21
- Saklolo Abugado on NBN 4
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger on ABS-CBN 2
- Dong Puno Tonight on ABS-CBN 2
- Gourmet Everyday on ABC 5
- Look Who's Talking on ABC 5
- Pops Talk Show on ABC 5
- Crayon Shin-chan on ABC 5
- I-Barangay Mo! on IBC 13
- Pilipinas Ngayon on IBC 13
- Entrepinoy Start-Up on IBC 13
- BYK101 on IBC 13
- Bitag on IBC 13
- LakbayTV on IBC 13
- AM @ IBC on IBC 13
- Global Family Series on IBC 13
- Kids To Go on RPN 9
- Direct Line on RPN 9
- The Imelda Papin Show on RPN 9
- Ratsada Balita on RPN 9
- Ugnayang Pambansa on RPN 9
- Cathedral of Praise on RPN 9
- Friends Again on RPN 9
- Jesus The Healer on RPN 9
- Kerygma TV on RPN 9
- Fistorama on RPN 9
- Golf Power on RPN 9
- In This Corner on RPN 9
- Largo on RPN 9
- John Doe on RPN 9
- Madam Ratsa Live! on RPN 9
- NBA Jam on RPN 9
- Carita de Ángel on RPN 9
- Por un beso on RPN 9
- Magbuhay Professional on NBN 4
- Problema N'yo, Sagot Ko! on NBN 4
- Luisa on ABS-CBN 2
- Solita Mi Amor on ABS-CBN 2
- George Shrinks on GMA 7
- Maria La Del Barrio on GMA 7
- Kachorra on GMA 7
- The Berenstain Bears on GMA 7
- Kakabakaba Adventures on GMA 7
- Let’s Go on GMA 7
- Monster Rancher on GMA 7
- Virtua Fighter on GMA 7
- Doraemon on GMA 7
- Magic Knight Rayearth on GMA 7
- Ghost in the Shell on GMA 7
- Rotten Ralph on GMA 7
- Bill and Ben on GMA 7
- Zoids on GMA 7
- Miki Loves Yuu on GMA 7
- Paulina on GMA 7
- Kachorra on GMA 7
- In Love With Angel on GMA 7
- Ghost Fighter on GMA 7
- Voltes V on GMA 7
- Maria del Carmen on GMA 7
More information Show, Last aired ...
| Show | Last aired | Retitled as/Season/Notes | Channel | Return date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magandang Tanghali Bayan | 2003 | Masayang Tanghali Bayan | ABS-CBN | February 22 |
| RPN NewsBreak | RPN News Update | RPN 9 | March 22 | |
| Arangkada Xtra Balita | Arangkada Balita | March 24 | ||
| Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw | 2002 | Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin | GMA Network | April 14 |
| Dong Puno Live | 2000 | Same | ABS-CBN | August 28 |
| Extra Extra | 2003 | Extra Challenge | GMA Network | September 1 |
| Assignment | 2001 | Special Assignment | ABS-CBN | September 3 |
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| Date | Show | No. of seasons | Moved from | Moved to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11 | Alias | — | ABS-CBN | Studio 23 |
| November 8 | Philippine Basketball League | — | NBN 4 | |
| November 30 | Shaider | — | IBC 13 | GMA Network |
| Unknown | Tipong Pinoy | — | GMA Network | Studio 23 |
| Bitag | — | ABC 5 | IBC 13 | |
| Crayon Shin-chan | — | IBC 13 | ABC 5 | |
| Carita de Ángel | — | IBC 13 | RPN 9 | |
| Por un beso | — | |||
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- January 10: Recuerdo de Amor (ABS-CBN 2)
- January 17: Little Ana (GMA 7)
- January 24: Adriana (GMA 7)
- January 31: Detective Conan (GMA 7)
- February 8: Barkadahan sa S na S (ABS-CBN TV-4 Bacolod)
- February 14:
- February 21:
- Magandang Tanghali Bayan (ABS-CBN 2)
- Salomé (GMA 7)
- Pira-pirasong Pangarap (GMA 7)
- February 22: Bitag (ABC 5)
- February 28: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN 2)
- March 1: Star for a Night (IBC 13)
- March 9: The Price Is Right (ABC 5)
- March 14: Hunter × Hunter (GMA 7)
- March 15: Tanging Yaman, The Series (ABS-CBN 2)
- March 21: RPN NewsBreak (RPN 9)
- March 29: Saturday Night Specials (ABC 5)
- April 11: Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw (GMA 7)
- April 23: Beh Bote Nga (GMA 7)
- April 25:
- May 2:
- May 3: FPJ Action Cinema (ABS-CBN 2)
- May 16: Knockout (GMA 7)
- May 23: Bituin (ABS-CBN 2)
- June 6: Kung Mawawala Ka (GMA 7)
- June 14: Mariá la Del Barrio (GMA 7)
- June 20:
- June 22: Cheche Lazaro Presents (GMA 7)
- July 6: Kahit Kailan (GMA 7)
- July 11:
- July 25:
- Meteor Garden (ABS-CBN 2)
- ABS-CBN Headlines (ABS-CBN 2)
- August 8: Meteor Rain (ABS-CBN 2)
- August 9: Arriba, Arriba! (ABS-CBN 2)
- August 10: Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN 2)
- August 15: Slam Dunk (GMA 7)
- August 18: Harsh Realm (RPN 9)
- August 21: Gus Abelgas Nag-Uulat (ABS-CBN 2)
- August 22: Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin (GMA 7)
- August 27: Mission X (ABS-CBN 2)
- August 29:
- August 30: Family Rosary Crusade (ABS-CBN 2)
- September 7: Blockbuster Cinema (GMA 7)
- September 12: My MVP Valentine (GMA 7)
- September 13: S2: Showbiz Sabado (ABS-CBN 2)
- September 19:
- September 23: Milyun-Milyon Na, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN 2)
- September 26: Bright Girl (GMA 7)
- September 27: Rosalinda (GMA 7)
- October 13: Kool Ka Lang (GMA 7)
- October 14: Da Boy en Da Girl (GMA 7)
- October 17: Habang Kapiling Ka (GMA 7)
- October 19: Tabing Ilog (ABS-CBN 2)
- October 24: Endless Love: Autumn in My Heart (GMA 7)
- October 31:
- November 1: Willingly Yours (ABS-CBN 2)
- November 7: Hawak Ko ang Langit (GMA 7)
- November 9: Magic Knight Rayearth (GMA 7)
- November 14:
- Marmalade Boy (GMA 7)
- Secretly in Love (GMA 7)
- Darating ang Umaga (ABS-CBN 2)
- Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (ABS-CBN 2)
- November 15: F! (ABS-CBN 2)
- November 17: My Love, Cindy (GMA 7)
- November 23: Inday Heart To Heart (GMA 7)
- November 25: The Probe Team (GMA 7)
- November 28: Katri, Ang Batang Pastol (GMA 7)
- November 29: Kidcetera (IBC 13)
- December 5:
- Beautiful Days (GMA 7)
- Meteor Fever in Manila (ABS-CBN 2)
- December 12: Lunch Break (IBC 13)
- December 13: Amazing Twins (IBC 13)
- December 14: PBA on NBN/IBC (NBN 4 and IBC 13)
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- January:
- August: All My Love (GMA 7)
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- Paloma (ABS-CBN 2)
- Romantica (ABS-CBN 2)
- Daniela (ABS-CBN 2)
- Altagracia (ABS-CBN 2)
- Cristina (ABS-CBN 2)
- Star Studio Presents (ABS-CBN 2)
- Citiline (Studio 23)
- Amazing Lifestyle (SBN 21)
- PLDT Playtym (GMA 7)
- Ready, Txt, Go! (GMA 7)
- Sesame Street (GMA 7)
- Charlotte (GMA 7)
- MariMar (GMA 7)
- George Shrinks (GMA 7)
- Ángela (GMA 7)
- Dragon Ball Z (GMA 7)
- Strangebrew (UNTV 37)
- Kakabakaba (GMA 7)
- Sonic Underground (GMA 7)
- Pokémon (GMA 7)
- Gadget Boy (GMA 7)
- Rotten Ralph (GMA 7)
- Bill and Ben (GMA 7)
- Mojacko (GMA 7)
- Doraemon (GMA 7)
- The Berenstain Bears (GMA 7)
- Ghost in the Shell (GMA 7)
- Baki the Grappler (GMA 7)
- Zoids (GMA 7)
- Task Force Siyasat (ABC 5)
- Chinese Variety Show (ABC 5)
- Pygmalio (ABC 5)
- Fancy Lala (ABC 5)
- F (ABC 5)
- Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (ABC 5)
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (ABC 5)
- Pet Ko! (GMA 7)
- Batang Batibot (GMA 7)
- Disney Adventures (GMA 7)
- Off the Record (ABS-CBN 2)
- Myx sa Dos (ABS-CBN 2)
- Smart Amazing Dreams (ABS-CBN 2)
- Dong Puno Nightly (ABS-CBN 2)
- Klasmeyts (ABS-CBN 2)
- Hiraya Manawari (ABS-CBN 2)
- I-Barangay Mo! (IBC 13)
- People First (IBC 13)
- Nora Mismo (IBC 13)
- Trash en Traffic (IBC 13)
- Pilipinas Ngayon (IBC 13)
- The Finest Hour (IBC 13)
- Sinemaks (IBC 13)
- Viva Box Office (IBC 13)
- Hour of Power (IBC 13)
- Carita de Ángel (IBC 13)
- Por un beso (IBC 13)
- Akazukin Chacha (IBC 13)
- Crayon Shin-chan (IBC 13)
- Cyborg Kuro-chan (IBC 13)
- Beyblade (ABS-CBN 2)
- Sakura Wars (ABS-CBN 2)
- Final Fantasy: Unlimited (ABS-CBN 2)
- Crush Gear Turbo (ABS-CBN 2)
- Cooking Master Boy (ABS-CBN 2)
- Super Gals (ABS-CBN 2)
- Project Arms (ABS-CBN 2)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (ABS-CBN 2)
- Luks Family (RPN 9)
- Match TV (RPN 9)
- Metro TV (RPN 9)
- Side Stitch (RPN 9)
- In3 (RPN 9)
- Carita de Ángel (RPN 9)
- Por un beso (RPN 9)
- Eskwela ng Bayan (NBN 4)
- Task Force Siyasat (NBN 4)
- Love Scar (ABS-CBN 2)
- E! News Live (E! Philippines)
- Wild On! (E! Philippines)
- Extreme Close Up (E! Philippines)
- Mysteries and Scandals (E! Philippines)
- Fashion Emergency (E! Philippines)
- CBS Evening News (E! Philippines)
- Late Show With David Letterman (E! Philippines)
Launches
- August 1: Pinoy Box Office
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- GKTV 3/PCTV 3
- Prime Channel
- Real Cebu Television
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More information Date, Branding ...
| Date | Branding | Channel | Sign-on debut | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1 | RMN TV-31/E! Philippines 31 | 31 | October 31, 1993 (as CTV-31) | |
| July 31 | Viva Cinema | May 6, 1996 |
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Unknown
- Viva TV on IBC 13
- February 14 - Zephanie Dimaranan, singer
- March 6 -
- Jehramae Trangia, singer
- Shanelle Agustin, actress
- March 12 - Andrea Brillantes, actress
- March 25 - Yen Quirante, actress
- March 26 - Awra Briguela, actor and singer
- March 31 - Carl Acosta, actor and dancer
- May 13 - Rita Gaviola, actress
- August 19 - Harvey Bautista, actor
- September 13 - Ashley Del Mundo, actress
- October 13 - Ar Angel Aviles, actress
- October 22 – Lie Reposposa, singer and actress
- November 8 - Mikha Lim, singer and actress
- November 22 - Reign Parani, actress
- December 27 - Louise Abuel, actor
- March 23 - Amado Cortez, former actor and diplomat (born 1928)
- April 9 - Rod Navarro, former TV host, actor, and radio commentator (born 1936)
- July 18 - César Ramírez, former actor and father of the late Ace Vergel (born 1929)
- July 19 -
- Oscar Moreno, former actor and father of Boots Anson-Roa (born 1921)
- Vic Vargas, former actor (born 1939)
- September 26 - Inday Badiday, Filipino host and journalist who was known as Philippine television's "queen of showbiz talk shows" and "queen of intrigues" (born 1944)
- November 14 - Carding Castro, former singer-comedian and singing comic duo Reycard Duet (born 1935)
- December 5 - Fred Montilla, former actor (born 1919)
- December 29 - Miko Sotto, former young actor and son of actress Ali Sotto (born 1982)
- "Kris: I feared for my life". ABS-CBN News Website. September 24, 2003. Archived from the original on July 25, 2008. Retrieved February 22, 2015.