2023_in_Philippine_television

2023 in Philippine television

2023 in Philippine television

Overview of the events of 2023 in Philippine television


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.

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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

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Milestone episodes

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Finales

Major networks

A2Z

The following are programs that ended on A2Z:

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GMA

The following are programs that ended on GMA Network:

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TV5

The following are programs that ended on TV5:

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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
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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

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