2006 in Philippine television

Events

February

• February 4 - A stampede occurred during the first anniversary of ABS-CBN's television program Wowowee at the PhilSports Complex, causing the deaths of 74 people and the wounding of about 400 others.

March

• March 2 - John Paul Naco won the jackpot prize of one million pesos on Eat Bulaga!'s Laban o Bawi.
• March 5 - Alfred Labatos and EJ Jallorina left Goin' Bulilit

April

• April 1 - Keanna Reeves is voted winner of the first season of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition.

May

• May 6 - Gerald Santos wins Pinoy Pop Superstar on its Grand Showdown held at the Araneta Coliseum.

June

• June 3 - 16-year-old Kim Chiu is voted winner of the first season of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition.

July

• July 3 - ABS-CBN's newest late night newscast Bandila replacing ABS-CBN Insider anchored by Korina Sanchez, Henry Omaga-Diaz and Ces Drilon.

August

• August 7 - Edna Amarille wins the 1 million pesos of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal.

September

• September 25 - Elsa Payumo wins the 1.127 million pesos of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal.

October

• October 1 - Sports Plus ceased broadcasting and replaced by the Basketball TV channel formed by Solar, while moving most of Sports Plus programs to Solar Sports.
• October 12 - Studio 23 celebrated its 10th anniversary.
• October 20 - Samantha Olorga won the jackpot prize of one million pesos on Eat Bulaga!'s Laban o Bawi.
• October 23 - ABS-CBN TV-46 Pampanga launches TV Patrol Pampanga as an originating station broadcast around Pampanga, Bataan and Bulacan, which has been owned by the Regional Network Group.

November

• November 26 - Miss Earth 2006 beauty pageant was hosted by the Philippines at the National Museum Grounds at Manila. Miss Chile won the pageant.

December

• December 10 - Mau Marcelo wins the first season of Philippine Idol.
• December 16 - Yeng Constantino emerged as the Grand Star Dreamer of the first season of Pinoy Dream Academy. ABS-CBN launched their Lupang Hinirang MTV which also aired on Studio 23 until June 12, 2011.
• December 29 - Terry Lim Cua wins the 2 million pesos of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal.

Unknown (dates)

• G Sat was launched as a direct-to-home satellite provider by First United Broadcasting Corporation.

Premieres

Unknown dates

• April: For M on RPN 9
• May:
• * CatDog on ABC 5
• * ChalkZone on ABC 5
• * Hey Arnold! on ABC 5
• * Global Guts on ABC 5
• * The Wild Thornberrys on ABC 5
• * SpongeBob SquarePants on ABC 5
• * Danny Phantom on ABC 5
• September:
• * Milyonaryong Mini on ABS-CBN 2
• * Nanny 911 on ETC 2nd Avenue
• * Hello Kitty's Paradise on GMA 7
• * Final Fantasy: Unlimited on GMA 7
• October:
• * iPBA on ABC 5
• * NBA Action on Basketball TV
• * NBA Inside Stuff on Basketball TV
• * NBA Jam on Basketball TV
• * Hardwood Classics on Basketball TV
• * Vintage NBA on Basketball TV
• * Home Shopping Network on Basketball TV

Unknown

• Kids TV on ABC 5
• America Atbp. on ABC 5
• Metro on ABC 5
• Generation RX on ABC 5
• Star sa Kusina on ABC 5
• PBA Classics on ABC 5
• Frontlines on ABC 5
• Global Shockers on ABC 5
• Hayop Na Hayop on ABC 5
• Premyo sa Resibo on ABC 5
• Ripley's Believe It Or Not: Philippine Edition on ABC 5
• Ultimate Guinness World Records Pinoy Edition on ABC 5
• Soul Mix on ABC 5
• Doble Cara on ABC 5
• How Clean Is Your House? on ABC 5
• Letty La Mas Fea on ABC 5
• Maximum Exposure on ABC 5
• Worst-Case Scenarios on ABC 5
• Direct Line on RPN 9
• Go Negosyo on RPN 9
• Kalusugan TV on RPN 9
• Make-Over on RPN 9
• Just for Laughs Gags on RPN 9
• Ang Say ng Kabataan on NBN 4
• Premyo sa Resibo on NBN 4
• Smashing Action! on NBN 4
• TranspoDOTCom on NBN 4
• Youth Voice on NBN 4
• Gimme a Break! on RJTV 29
• Pinoy Box Office on RJTV 29
• Spin-2-Win on RJTV 29
• America's Next Top Model on ETC
• Cold Case on ETC
• Inside Edition on ETC 2nd Avenue
• Real Pinoy Fighter on ABS-CBN 2
• Salam on ABS-CBN 2
• Yes To Christmas on ABS-CBN 2
• IBCinema Nights on IBC 13
• Primetime Sinemax on IBC 13
• Believer's Voice of Victory on IBC 13
• Power & Mercy on IBC 13
• Power to Unite with Elvira on IBC 13
• Chowtime: Conquest on IBC 13
• PJM Forum on GMA 7
• Barangay Uniting For Chess on SBN 21
• Usapang Legal with Willie on SBN 21
• Morning! Umaga Na! on SBN 21
• Celebrity Night of Dance and Music on SBN 21
• The 700 Club Asia on QTV 11
• Gabe Me a Break on QTV 11
• Midnight Prayer Helps on QTV 11
• The Final Cut on QTV 11
• Gag Ito! on Studio 23
• Kami Naman! on UNTV 37
• Ang Mga Nagsialis sa Samahang Ang Dating Daan on Net 25
• Gabay sa Kalusugan on Net 25
• Kapatid Sa Hanapbuhay on Net 25
• Just for Laughs Gags on Jack TV

Finales

• January 2: TV Patrol Dumaguete
• January 6: Now and Forever: Agos
• January 13: Daisy Siete: Ang Pitong Maria
• January 20:
• * Amazing Twins
• * The Frog Prince
• January 22: Search for the Star in a Million
• January 28: My Juan and Only
• February 1: Pusong Wagi
• February 3: Only You
• February 10:
• * Sugo
• * Vietnam Rose
• * Forbidden Love
• February 12: Fam Jam
• February 17:
• * First Love of a Royal Prince
• * Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia
• February 24:
• * Palawan TV Patrol
• * Mga Anghel na Walang Langit
• March 12:
• * StarStruck season 3
• * F!
• March 31: Daisy Siete: Sayaw ng Puso
• April 1: Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1
• April 8: Nginiig
• April 9: Jologs Guide
• April 11: Bora: Sons of the Beach
• April 12:
• * Now and Forever: Tinig
• * Princess Lulu
• April 14:
• * RPN Arangkada Balita
• * Kaka in Action
• April 21:
• * Sad Love Song
• * Mars
• * Snow White, Sweet Love
• * It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 1
• April 25: My Guardian Abby
• April 28:
• * Le Robe De Mariage
• * Spring Day
• *Laugh to Laugh: Ang Kulit!
• * Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
• * My Name is Kim Sam Soon
• April 29: Wag Kukurap
• May 5: Outstanding Twins
• May 6: Pinoy Pop Superstar
• May 12:
• * Gulong ng Palad
• * Hongkong Flight 143
• May 13: Isumbong Mo Kay Tulfo
• May 15: Survivor: Panama
• May 19: Little Amy
• May 25: American Idol season 5
• May 26:
• * Ang Panday
• * Extra Challenge
• May 27: Entertainment Konek
• June 3: Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1
• June 13: My Guardian Abby
• June 14: Pinoy Abroad
• June 15: Wonderful Life
• June 16: Jewel in the Palace
• June 17: Candies
• June 19: Liga ng Kababaihan
• June 22: Cardcaptor Sakura
• June 23:
• * Gokusen
• * Mobile Kusina
• * Show Ko!
• June 25: ASAP Fanatic
• June 29: O, Mare Ko
• June 30:
• * ABS-CBN Insider
• * Noel
• * Daisy Siete: Nasaan Ka?
• July 2: Shakey's V-League 2nd Season 2nd Conference
• July 7: Endless Love: Autumn in My Heart
• July 14: Good Luck!
• July 21: Now and Forever: Duyan
• July 22:
• * Quizon Avenue
• * Wow Maling Mali
• July 28: House Husband
• August 5: Isumbong Mo!
• August 6: Wedding
• August 11:
• * Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat
• * Love of the Condor Heroes
• August 20:
• * U Can Dance
• * Sunday Family Cinema
• August 21: OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo!
• August 24: My Girl
• August 25:
• * Sa Piling Mo
• * Gudtaym
• September 1: Ang Pagbabago
• September 2: Komiks
• September 8:
• * I Luv NY
• * Calla Lily
• * A Second Proposal
• September 14: A Love to Kill
• September 22:
• * Now and Forever: Linlang
• * NCAA Season 82 basketball tournaments
• September 29:
• * Majika
• * Project 11
• October 1: Big News Ngayon
• October 2: UAAP Season 69 men's basketball tournament
• October 6:
• * Bituing Walang Ningning
• * Chowtime Na! Laban Na!
• October 10: Na-Scam Ka Na Ba?
• October 13:
• * TV Patrol Dagupan
• * Love Story In Harvard
• October 20:
• * Miss Kim's Million Dollar Quest
• * Daisy Siete: Landas
• October 22:
• * Love to Love
• * SOP Gigsters
• October 27: Pasión de Amor
• November 2: Debate with Mare at Pare
• November 3: Pinakamamahal
• November 18: Star Magic Presents
• November 24:
• * Now and Forever: Dangal
• * Into the Sun
• November 30: Crazy for You
• December 3: Hoooo U?
• December 9: Fantastikids
• December 10: Philippine Idol
• December 16: Pinoy Dream Academy season 1
• December 18: Survivor: Cook Islands
• December 23: ''Posh''

Unknown dates

• October: ''NBA Jam''

Unknown

• Yes, Yes Show!
• Kontrobersyal
• Pipol
• PBB: What's The Word That's The Word
• Close Up to Fame, The Search for the Next Close Up Couple
• Payong Kapatid
• Chowtime Na, Laban Na!
• SMS: Sunday Mall Show
• Txtube
• Pops Talk Show
• Look Who's Talking
• Wala Yan Sa Lolo Ko!
• How 'Bout My Place
• Aawitan Kita
• A.S.T.I.G.
• Blind Item
• Mom TV
• Mommy Academy
• Viva Box Office
• Wala Yan Sa Lolo Ko!
• Doble Cara
• Fear Factor
• How Clean Is Your House?
• Law & Order: Trial by Jury
• Ninja Boy Ramtaro
• The Apprentice with Martha Stewart
• TNA Impact!
• Kapatid
• Gandang Ricky Reyes
• Kids TV
• Superbrands
• What Would Jesus Do?
• Kamao Reloaded
• Smashing Action!
• The Isla Hour
• SBN Karaoke
• Lil' Elvis and the Truckstoppers
• The Planet
• Ayon sa Bibliya
• Bible Guide
• Ex - Files
• Kaka at Claire, Kaagapay Niyo
• Kaka In Action
• New Generation
• Auto, Motor & Sport
• Dati'y Nasa Sumpa, Ngayon'y Nasa Tama
• Donny & Marie
• House Calls
• Ito ang Payo
• Philbert Frog
• The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures
• Ginintuang Telon
• Fans Kita
• Let's Get Aww!!!
• The Final Cut
• Ah! My Goddess
• Battle B-Daman
• BB-Daman Bakugaiden
• Charlotte
• Galaxy Angel A
• Galaxy Angel Z
• Honey Honey
• Last Exile
• Peach Girl
• Transformers: Armada
• Zentrix
• Eternal Love
• Dos Amores
• ''TV Patrol Iligan''

Networks

Launches

• January 8: Sonshine TV 39 Manila
• March 16:
• * HBO Hits
• * HBO Family
• October 1: Basketball TV
• November 26: UniversiTV
• Unknown: ''Golf Channel''

Closures

• September 30: Sports Plus
• December 31: ''MTV Philippines''

Births

• January 19: JB Agustin, actor, socialite and philanthropist
• February 26: Dayara Shane, actress
• March 4: JM Canlas, actor and host of Team Yey!
• April 10: Sofia Pablo, actress
• April 11: Jana Indanan, actress and dancer
• May 3: Mutya Orquia, actress
• May 14: Fyang Smith, social media influencer and model
• May 30: Liana Mae, actress
• June 23: CX Navarro, actor
• August 5: James David Graham, actor
• September 14: Hannah Lopez Vito, actress and host of Team Yey!
• October 6: Jarren Garcia, actor, model, singer and songwriter
• December 3: Krystal Brimner, singer and actress
• December 12: Kai Montinola, model and actress

Deaths

• January 23: Ernie Baron, television journalist, host, and inventor
• April 23: Chat Silayan, actress and former beauty queen
• August 14: Analiza "Hazel" Recheta, Arnel Guiao and Ismael Cabugayan, television journalists
• September 18: Eddie Mercado, television host
• September 20: Jojo Lapus, newspaper journalist and television scriptwriter
• October 7: Dan Campilan, television journalist
• November 24: Maximo V. Soliven, newspaper journalist and publisher
• November 28: Rosita Quinto Stecza, 1950s actress under the screen name Rosa Mia
• December 22: Danilo Ayala Bernardo, journalist