1997 in Philippine television

The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1997. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.

Premieres

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Beverly Hills, 90210 on Studio 23Baywatch on Studio 23The Nanny on Studio 23The Final Report on PTV 4Philippines' Most Wanted on PTV 4Kassandra on ABS-CBN 2Klik na Klik sa Trese on IBC 13Details 0923 on IBC 13Sky Ranger Gavan on RPN 9Pobre Niña Rica on GMA 7Walang Kukurap on GMA 7Next on GMA 7Ang Dating Daan on RJTV 29Speed by MP Turbo on PTV 4Cinema Cinema Cinema on RPN 9Julie on ABS-CBN 2Zambo Jambo on ABS-CBN TV-3 ZamboangaTV Innovations on Citynet 27

Ka Ina on Citynet 27TV Patrol Davao on ABS-CBN TV-4 DavaoRugrats on GMA 7Jetman on IBC 13Heidi on ABS-CBN 2The Three Musketeers on ABS-CBN 2Shaider on PTV 4Chicago Sons on ABC 5Clueless on ABC 5She-Ra: Princess of Power on ABC 5Star Trek: Deep Space Nine on ABC 5The Cosby Show on ABC 5Fiveman on RPN 9Zsa Zsa: A Limited Engagement on GMA 7

Finales

January 3: Lyra on GMA 7
January 26: GMA Supershow on GMA 7
February 14: Mara Clara on ABS-CBN 2
March 7:
* Maria Mercedes on ABS-CBN 2
* Ang TV on ABS-CBN 2
March 9: Familia Zaragoza on ABS-CBN 2
March 26: Teysi ng Tahanan on ABS-CBN 2
April 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! on GMA 7
April 4: Business Today on GMA 7
May 4: Showbiz Lingo on ABS-CBN 2
May 9: Simplemente Maria on RPN 9
May 12: The Maricel Drama Special on ABS-CBN 2
May 29: GMA True Stories on GMA 7
May 30: Mia Gracia on GMA 7
June 15: The Sharon Cuneta Show on ABS-CBN 2
June 17: Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata on ABS-CBN 2
June 29: Super Games on GMA 7
August 15: IBC TV X-Press on IBC 13
September 12: Valiente on GMA 7
October 6: Gillage People on GMA 7
October 7: Mixed N.U.T.S. on GMA 7
October 31:
* Gym Team on ABS-CBN 2
* Headline Trese on IBC 13
November 16: Ready, Get Set, Go! on ABS-CBN 2

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Pamilya Ukay-Ukay on ABS-CBN 2Carol En Cosme on ABS-CBN 2Ilusiones on ABS-CBN 2Lazos de Amor on ABS-CBN 2Beverly Hills, 90210 on ABS-CBN 2Baywatch on ABS-CBN 2The Nanny on ABS-CBN 2Spice Boys on ABS-CBN 2Earthlink on ABS-CBN 2Lihim ng Gabi on GMA 7Jamming on GMA 7Vilma Tonight: A Limited Engagement on GMA 7Bilibitornot on GMA 7MU on GMA 7Pobre Niña Rica on GMA 7MVP: Monday Viva Presentations on GMA 7B na B: Baliw na Baliw on ABC 5Good Evening Please on ABC 5PSE Live: The Stock Market Today on IBC 13Ikaw ang Humatol on IBC 13Ang Dating Daan on IBC 13Mga Himala at Gintong Aral ng El Shaddai on IBC 13Machineman on IBC 13Sky Ranger Gavan on IBC 13Fiveman on IBC 13Jetman on PTV 4Tell The People on RPN 9Cinema Cinema on RPN 9Nap Knock on RPN 9Home TV Shopping on RJTV 29World TV Mag on World TV-21Dance Upon a Time with Becky Garcia on RJTV 29Quantum Showcase on Citynet 27 TV Patrol Mindanao on ABS-CBN TV-4 DavaoHana Yori Dango on ABS-CBN 2Heidi on ABS-CBN 2Janperson on ABS-CBN 2All Star Professional Wrestling on ABC 5Frasier on ABC 5Free Willy on ABC 5Life Goes On on ABC 5She-Ra: Princess of Power on ABC 5Slam Dunk on ABC 5Star Trek: The Original Series on ABC 5The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on GMA 7Solbrain on IBC 13

Channels

Launches

September 3 – Arirang TV
September 21 – AXN Asia
November 30 – Hallmark Channel Asia

Births

January 20 – Kim Michael Last, That's My Bae contestant
January 27 - Angelica Nikka Javier, actor, dancer and TV Host
February 15 – Kit Thompson, actor
February 17 – Kenzo Gutierrez, actor, TV commercial, print and ramp model, football player and college student
March 10 – Julia Barretto, actress
March 13 – Lou Yanong
March 30 – Johnrey Rivas, actor
April 16 – Paul Salas, actor
May 1 – Miles Ocampo, actress
May 6 – Maymay Entrata, model, singer, composer, dancer and actress
May 23 - Nikki Bagaporo, actress
June 17 - Jameson Blake, actor, dancer and TV Host
June 26 - Joshua Cadeliña, actor and singer
June 20 - Edmond Francisco, actor, dancer and TV Host
July 31 – Barbie Forteza, actress, singer, comedian and dancer
September 16 – Julian Marcus Trono, actor
September 22 – Maris Racal, actress, singer and dancer
October 7
*Joshua Garcia, actor
*J. Rey Soul, singer
October 4 – Michelle Vito, actress
October 12 - Jimboy Martin, actor
October 20 – Manolo Pedrosa, actor and student
October 22 – Kiara Takahashi
October 23 – Harlene Delgado, Broadcaster
November 4 – Bea Binene, actress, broadcast journalist and TV Host
November 17 - Jennifer Buencamino, actress, singer, dancer and TV Host
December 4 – Ruru Madrid, actor
December 7- Edward Kyle Secades, actor and dancer
December 17 – Jazz Ocampo, actress
December 18 – Mikee Quintos, actress and singer
December 19 - Maria Fabiana, actress, TV Host & Model
December 24 – Diana Mackey, actress

Deaths

April 6 – Max Alvarado, 68, actor
July 3 – Chiquito, 65, actor and comedian
October 11 – Dencio Padilla, 68, actor and comedian
December 31 – Gerard Fainsan, 23, singer, actor and member Universal Motion Dancers