2017 in Philippine television

The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2017. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.

Events

January

January 30 – Solar Entertainment Corporation aired the live coverage of Miss Universe 2016 together with ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA.

February

February 14–15 – The Digital TV Summit was held in Novotel Manila, Quezon City.
February 28 – Light Network migrated its broadcast signal reception to digital terrestrial transmission from switching off its analog frequency in Metro Manila after almost 11 years. Digital transmission began the following day.

March

March 2–3 – TV Patrol celebrated its 30th anniversary, becoming the longest-running Filipino news program in the Philippines, since it premiered in 1987.
March 5 – Maymay Entrata of Cagayan de Oro was hailed as the Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7.
March 7 – Fox+, a streaming service owned by Fox Networks Group, was launched and became available in the Philippines.
March 11 – Noven Belleza of Victorias City, Negros Occidental, Visayas was hailed as It's Showtime's first-ever Tawag ng Tanghalan Grand Champion. It was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay.
March 18 – Blaster Silonga of Marikina was hailed as the Ultimate Music Hero on Eat Bulaga!.
March 25 – Maribel Rilo and Aldrin Ocol was hailed as the first-ever Dancing in Tandem: Nagmahal, Nasaktan, Nagsayaw grand winner on It's Showtime.
March 31 – Michelle Arceo of Mandaluyong was crowned as the first-ever Gandang Filipina of Wowowin.

April

April 3
* ABS-CBN News Channel has switched its airing of aspect ratio format quality on the channel's standard-definition feed and its programming to widescreen format as being converted its mitigation of reception through Sky Cable and other cable providers, iWant TV, TFC IPTV, and other digital platforms after 20 years and ten months on the usage of broadcast video picture resolution that migrated from fullscreen format.
* CNN Philippines has switched its airing of aspect ratio format quality on the channel feed and its programming to widescreen format as being converted its mitigation of reception through analog and digital signal reception through free TV and other cable and satellite providers after more than 2 years on the usage of broadcast video picture resolution that migrated from fullscreen format.
April 9 – Awra Briguela of Las Piñas won as the first Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids grand winner. It was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay.
April 10 – Sky Cable, Sky Direct, Destiny Cable & Sky On Demand was dropped with Solar Entertainment Corporation cable channels: Basketball TV, Jack TV, CT, Solar Sports & NBA Premium TV allegedly due to Sky Cable's unpaid carriage fees. The dispute was occurred just in time for the start of the 2017 NBA playoffs which been held five days later. In addition, Solar terminates the programming involving the boxing matches of Manny Pacquiao, the free-to-air and radio broadcasting rights to Pacquiao's matches with GMA Network and its radio broadcasting arm was not unaffected by this.
April 12 - eGG Network, a dedicated e-sports and gaming channel owned by MEASAT Satellite Systems through its partner BEAM TV, was launched on digital subchannel via Channel 32 and became available in the Philippines.
April 17 - DZRH News Television has switched its airing of aspect ratio format quality on the channel feed and its programming to widescreen format as being converted its mitigation of reception through analog and digital signal reception through cable and satellite providers after 55 years on the usage of broadcast video picture resolution that migrated from fullscreen format.
April 21 – President Rodrigo Duterte signs an act regarding the renewal of the television and radio franchises of GMA Network, Inc. for another 25 years in order to provide free public service time equivalent of 10% of all its ad time to the government to relay important public announcements and warnings as well as requiring to make closed captioning available for its programs. Rival network ABS-CBN Corporation also plans to file a renewal for their television and radio franchises following the network was critical by the president for its twisting news reports as well as failing to provide the airtime he had paid for during his election campaign in 2016.
April 24 – Dobol B sa News TV returns to television after a 5-year hiatus.

May

May 6
* The Ateneo Blue Eagles wins the UAAP Season 79 men's volleyball championship title after defeating the NU Bulldogs 2–0 in a best-of-three series. This was their 3rd consecutive title, and also the team to have a perfect 16-0 record.
* The DLSU Lady Spikers wins the UAAP Season 79 women's volleyball championship title after defeating the Ateneo Lady Eagles 2–0 in a best-of-three series. This was their 10th championship title as they won their title, back-to-back.
May 11 - Sonshine Media Network International has switched its airing of aspect ratio format quality on the channel feed and its programming to widescreen format as being converted its mitigation of reception through analog and digital signal reception through free TV and other cable and satellite providers after 30 years on the usage of broadcast video picture resolution that migrated from fullscreen format.
May 15
* Sky Cable launched Aniplus Asia on their channel lineup.
* DW-TV is now on Cignal on channel 168 on their channel lineup.
May 18 – ABS-CBN Corporation launched "Kapamilya Tickets", an online portal that can purchase tickets to get access on its produced live events, shows, and experiences.
May 20 – Laride Twins was hailed as Twin It to Win It Grand Winner on It's Showtime.
May 27 – JC Teves, Debbie Then, Kim Cruz and Arturo Daza were named as the four new myx VJs at the end of MYX VJ Search 2017.
May 30 – Angela Lehmann from Bicol was declared as the grand winner of Philippines' Next Top Model: High Street competition.

June

June 4 – Wacky Kiray was hailed as the first I Can Do That! Greatest Entertainer.
June 10 – Jhon Clyd Talili of Surigao del Sur emerged as the grand champion of It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids that spanned for three months.
June 28 – Maureen Wroblewitz, representing the Philippines, was declared as the grand winner of Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 5).

July

July 2 – GMA Network broadcasts the boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Australian boxer Jeff Horn, billed as the "Battle of Brisbane", which took place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. This will be the only Manny Pacquiao's fight to be under the new production ownership of the concert promoter ALV Events International, it is the only Pacquiao fight to be aired exclusively on the said network after they cut ties with Solar Entertainment following the bout against Jessie Vargas In 2016. and it will be the last Pacquiao fight to broadcast on the network after 11 years. The boxing match was also broadcast live on the network's radio station DZBB-AM and the network of RGMA radio stations nationwide; ABS-CBN has also sub-licensed the live broadcast of the fight to all cable and satellite broadcasting affiliates nationwide via pay-per-view; the network also announced that they aired the next bout against Lucas Matthysse next year via tape-delay on its mother network and its rebroadcast on its sister network S+A.
July 14
* Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez are engaged. She wears an engagement ring in Switzerland during Its Gutz to be a Gutierrez on E!
* ABS-CBN launched "Kapamilya, Thank You!", a loyalty program tasked to give, earn or redeem points to its customers with gifts, rewards and privileges as a thank you for its support on the network, as well as "Kapamilya Accounts", an authentication scheme system similar to other online services that allows the user to access media-owned sites using an account ID.
July 27 – MyPhone launched "MyPhone DTV Dongle", a digital TV dongle for Android smartphones.
July 30 – Jona Soquite of Davao City won as the first-ever The Voice Teens grand champion.

August

August 1 – MTVph was launched on all cable/satellite providers in the Philippines. It is co-owned by Viacom International Media Networks Asia and Solar Entertainment Corporation.
August 21 – FPJ's Ang Probinsyano celebrated its 100th week on television.

September

September 21 – TV personality and former ABS-CBN news reporter Atom Araullo returned to GMA Network.
September 28 – FPJ's Ang Probinsyano celebrated its 2nd anniversary on television.
September 30 – Julia Gonowon of Camarines Sur was crowned as the first ever Miss Millennial Philippines 2017 of noontime show, Eat Bulaga!. It was held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

October

October 6 – After nearly four years, Blink has ceased its operations by OMNI Digital Media Ventures due to the review of the management's decision through changes in business direction.
October 13 – MediaQuest Holdings thought TV5 Network Inc. rebrands its sporting division to ESPN 5 as part of a partnership with The Walt Disney Company and Hearst Corporation, the co-owners of ESPN Inc. the rebranding was held to coinciding with the start of the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals. Prior to the TV5-ESPN partnership, the ESPN branding was formerly used by Fox Networks Group Asia before rebranded to Fox Sports Asia in 2014.
October 19 – Globe Telecom and Roku, Inc. signed a licensing agreement to utilize a Roku powered system on an upcoming digital media player device made by Globe.
October 21 – Team Vhong hailed as It's Showtime's eighth anniversary champion.
October 24 – Globe Telecom launched a digital media player device box, Globe Streamwatch.
October 30 – Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation signs on its full digital transmission after a set of test broadcasts; later on November 8, the new station ID was debuted featuring some clips from old IBC programs as well as some old station IDs from 1975 to 1990 and 1994 onwards.

November

November 4 – Karen Ibasco was crowned as Miss Earth 2017 held at Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay.
November 13 – ABS-CBN launches the Christmas song Just Love Ngayong Christmas, after the news program TV Patrol.
November 26 – "Titibo-Tibo", a song entry composed by Libertine Amistoso and interpreted by Moira Dela Torre was named as Himig Handog 2017 grand winner held at ABS-CBN. This was aired on ABS-CBN's "ASAP".
November 27 – Christi McGarry was hailed as Eat Bulaga!'s Ultimate Jackpot En Poy Champion.

December

December 2 – Donna Cariaga was hailed as Funny One Season 2 grand winner on It's Showtime.
December 3 – The Ateneo Blue Eagles clinched the UAAP Season 80 men's basketball title after defeating the archrivals De La Salle Green Archers 2–1 in winner-take-all game 3 of the best-of-three finals series held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. This was their 9th basketball championship title since they last won in 2012.
December 5 – Ika-6 na Utos celebrated its first anniversary on television.
December 20 – GMA Network and GMA News TV signs on its full-time digital transmissions.
December 31
* CT officially ceased broadcasting due to low viewership. The closure was announced by Solar a day before the air.
* Dream Satellite TV officially ceased its operations.

Debuts

ABS-CBN

The following are programs that debuted on ABS-CBN:

Re-runs

Notes
^ Originally aired on Yey!

GMA

The following are programs that debuted on GMA Network:

Unknown

''Lifegiver''
Re-runs

Notes
^ Originally aired on ABS-CBN
^ Originally aired on TV5
^ Originally aired on Yey!
^ Originally aired on Studio 23
^ Originally aired on ABC
^ Originally aired on Jack TV

TV5

The following are programs that debuted on TV5:

Re-runs

Notes
^ Originally aired on S+A
^ Originally aired on Studio 23
^ Originally aired on 2nd Avenue
^ Originally aired on Jack TV

PTV

The following are programs that debuted on People's Television Network:

IBC

The following are programs that debuted on IBC:

Minor networks

The following are programs that debuted on minor networks:

Unknown dates

Balen, Discover Japan, Metro Central Luzon Weekend Recap, Pasada Balita, Sine Gitnang Luzon Originals and So to Speak on CLTV 36Beautiful Sunday and Gabay at Aksyon on Net 25

Other channels

The following are programs that debuted on other channels:

Re-runs

Notes

^ Originally aired on ABS-CBN
^ Originally aired on GMA
^ Originally aired on TV5
^ Originally aired on Cine Mo!
^ Originally aired on Yey!
^ Originally aired on S+A
^ Originally aired on GMA News TV
^ Originally aired on Jeepney TV
^ Originally aired on Sari-Sari Channel
^ Originally aired on Hero
^ Originally aired on ETC
^ Originally aired on Jack TV
^ Originally aired on 2nd Avenue
^ Originally aired on CT
^ Originally aired on Studio 23
^ Originally aired on Q
^ Originally aired on C/S 9

Video Streaming Services

The following are programs that debuted on video streaming services:

Milestone episodes

The following shows made their Milestone episodes in 2017:

Show	Network	Episode #	Episode title	Episode air date
Till I Met You	ABS-CBN	100th	"In Your Face"	January 13
Magandang Buhay	ABS-CBN	200th	"Maganda ang Buhay Kung Ang Bawat Desisyon, Paninindigan!"	January 18
The Greatest Love	ABS-CBN	100th	"Against All Odds"	January 20
Sa Piling ni Nanay	GMA	150th	"Kapit Lang, Ysabel"	January 23
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	ABS-CBN	350th	"Sumbong"	February 1
Tonight with Boy Abunda	ABS-CBN	350th	"Patti Austin Interview"	February 1
Alyas Robin Hood	GMA	100th	"Sorry Sarri"	February 3
Encantadia	GMA	150th	"Avisala, Luna"	February 10
Mukha	ANC	150th	"Disenyo"	February 15
Wowowin	GMA	300th	"#Wowowin"	February 17
Reaksyon	TV5	1,100th	"Interview with Presidential Son Baste Duterte"	March 2
Gandang Gabi Vice	ABS-CBN	300th	"GGV Can Do That"	March 5
Trops	GMA	100th	"100th episode"	March 10
Karelasyon	GMA	100th	"She Maid It"	March 18
Family Feud	ABS-CBN	100th	"100th Game"	March 19
Winners & Losers	2nd Avenue on RJTV	100th	"When the Wheels Come Off"	March 27
Magandang Buhay	ABS-CBN	250th	"Maganda ang Buhay Ngayong Tag-Araw, Kasama Ang Pamilya!"	March 30
The Greatest Love	ABS-CBN	150th	"Beginning of The End"	March 31
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	ABS-CBN	400th	"Kalbaryo"	April 12
Tonight with Boy Abunda	ABS-CBN	400th	"Diego Loyzaga Interview"	April 12
Langit Lupa	ABS-CBN	100th	"Morality Bites"	April 18
Ika-6 na Utos	GMA	100th	"Buking"	April 21
Encantadia	GMA	200th	"Taktika"	April 25
Trops	GMA	150th	"150th episode"	May 2
Wowowin	GMA	350th	"#Wowowin"	May 23
A Love to Last	ABS-CBN	100th	"Meltdown"	May 30
Meant to Be	GMA	100th	"Pusuan Na 'Yan"	May 30
Ipaglaban Mo!	ABS-CBN	150th	"Dukot"	June 10
My Dear Heart	ABS-CBN	100th	"Pagsundo"	June 13
Magandang Buhay	ABS-CBN	300th	"Dahil sa Pagmamahal ni Popshie, Siguradong may Magandang Buhay"	June 16
Healing Galing	TV5	150th	"Special Father's Day"	June 18
Ika-6 na Utos	GMA	150th	"Bagong Hamon"	June 20
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	ABS-CBN	450th	"Pasimuno"	June 23
Tonight with Boy Abunda	ABS-CBN	450th	"Sarah Lahbati and Shara Chavez Interview"	June 23
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon	CT	700th	"Pharrell Williams/Chris Coffer/Vince Staples"	June 27
The Better Half	ABS-CBN	100th	"Kapatawaran"	July 4
Wildflower	ABS-CBN	100th	"Salba"	July 4
Sunday PinaSaya	GMA	100th	"Puso ng Saya"	July 9
Wowowin	GMA	400th	"#Wowowin"	July 11
Pepito Manaloto	GMA	250th	"Mukhang Malas"	July 15
Reaksyon	TV5	1,200th	"Kumusta nga ba ang ikalawang SONA ni Presidente Duterte?"	July 24
Wansapanataym	ABS-CBN	750th	"#WansaAVBullies"	July 30
Trops	GMA	200th	"200th episode"	August 1
A Love to Last	ABS-CBN	150th	"Stolen Moment"	August 8
Sarap Diva	GMA	250th	"Food Trip"	August 12
Ika-6 na Utos	GMA	200th	"Paglubog"	August 16
Magandang Buhay	ABS-CBN	350th	"Pag Naging Daan Ka Sa Tagumpay ng Iba, Dala Nito Para sa Lahat ay Magandang Buhay!"	August 25
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	ABS-CBN	500th	"Naiinggit"	September 1
Tonight with Boy Abunda	ABS-CBN	500th	"Noven Belleza Exclusive"	September 1
Pusong Ligaw	ABS-CBN	100th	"Lihim"	September 11
Wildflower	ABS-CBN	150th	"Huli"	September 13
Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin	ABS-CBN	100th	"Taguan"	September 15
Wowowin	GMA	450th	"#Wowowin"	September 20
It's Showtime	ABS-CBN	2,500th	"SeptemVerySpecial"	September 21
Eat Bulaga!	GMA	11,500th	"11,500th episode"	September 21
Magpakailanman	GMA	250th	"Beki Ka, Tibo Ako, Forever Tayo "	September 23
i-Witness	GMA	1,000th	"Oplan Pokémon"	September 23
Alyas Robin Hood	GMA	150th	"Buwis Buhay"	September 29
Failon Ngayon	ABS-CBN	400th	"400th Episode"	September 30
Reaksyon	TV5	1,250th	"Former Ateneo School of Government Atty. Tony La Viña Interview"	October 2
Tulong Mo, Pasa Ko	TV5	100th	"100th episode"	October 6
Banana Sundae	ABS-CBN	100th	"100 Scoops"	October 8
Ika-6 na Utos	GMA	250th	"Paglalapit ng Loob"	October 13
Magandang Buhay	ABS-CBN	400th	"Dahil Malupit ang Idol Kong si Kuya, Lahat Tayo'y May... Magandang Buhay!"	October 20
Bubble Gang	GMA	1,100th	"1100th Episode"	October 27
La Luna Sangre	ABS-CBN	100th	"Flatline"	November 3
The Ellen DeGeneres Show	2nd Avenue	2,500th	"2,500th show"	November 10
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	ABS-CBN	550th	"Suportado"	November 10
Tonight with Boy Abunda	ABS-CBN	550th	"Karen Ibasco Interview"	November 10
Impostora	GMA	100th	"Bagong Plano"	November 17
Home Sweetie Home	ABS-CBN	200th	"200th episode"	November 18
Pusong Ligaw	ABS-CBN	150th	"Exposed"	November 20
Wildflower	ABS-CBN	200th	"Paninigil"	November 22
Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin	ABS-CBN	150th	"Pangako"	November 24
Haplos	GMA	100th	"Singsing"	November 24
Goin' Bulilit	ABS-CBN	600th	"Tiangge Episode"	November 26
Wowowin	GMA	500th	"#Wowowin"	November 29
iBilib	GMA	300th	"300th Episode"	December 3
The Middle	2nd Avenue	200th	"The 200th"	December 6
Ika-6 na Utos	GMA	300th	"Sanib Pwersa"	December 11
Magandang Buhay	ABS-CBN	450th	"Makaluma Man o Makabagong Tradisyon, If We Will All Just Love This Christmas, Hatid Nito'y Magandang Buhay!"	December 25

Finales

ABS-CBN

The following are programs that ended on ABS-CBN:

Stopped airing

December 3: Kapamilya Mega Blockbusters
December 16–17: I Can See Your Voice
December 18–22: ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs
December 31: ''Gandang Gabi, Vice!''

GMA

The following are programs that ended on GMA Network:

Unknown

''PJM Forum''

Stopped airing

July 2: Sunday PinaSaya
November 18: True Horror Stories
December 17: Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko and Bossing & Ai
December 21: EZ Shop
December 31: All-Star Videoke and ''Bossing & Ai''

TV5

The following are programs that ended on TV5:

Stopped airing

August 14: The Tom and Jerry Show
August 31: Avengers Assemble
September 1: Wabbit
September 3: The Powerpuff Girls and We Bare Bears
November 17: Doc McStuffins and ''Henry Hugglemonster''

PTV

The following are programs that ended on People's Television Network:

Stopped airing

July 9: PTV News.
September 15: Ulat Bayan .

IBC

The following are programs that ended on IBC:

Minor networks

The following are programs that ended on minor networks:

Unknown dates

Arangkada sa Umaga, Balen, Belly Good, Biz Mode, Ing Balen, Metro Central Luzon Tonite, Metro Central Luzon Weekend Recap and Pasada Ala-Una on CLTV 36Buhay Unleash, I Love Pinas, OrganiqueTV, Prayer for the Nation, Sarap Pinoy and Shout Out: Sigaw ng Kabataan! on Light Network

Stopped airing

January 6: Balen at Balita on CLTV 36
July 2: D'X-Man on UNTV Public Service

Other channels

The following are programs that ended on other channels:

Unknown dates

Funny Ka, Pare Ko on Cine Mo!Rainbow Ruby on Yey!

Stopped airing

February 26/June 25: GMA Public Affairs specials on GMA News TV
March 19: Pop Talk on GMA News TV
April 21: i-Witness on GMA News TV
April 21: Reel Time on GMA News TV
April 22: Ang Mahiwagang Baul and Hamon ng Kalikasan on GMA News TV
April 23: Tunay na Buhay on GMA News TV
May 26: Reel Time on GMA News TV
May 29/October 30: Biyahe ni Drew on GMA News TV
May 30/October 24: Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales on GMA News TV
May 31/October 25: Brigada on GMA News TV
June 1/October 26: iJuander on GMA News TV
July 1: iJuander on GMA News TV
July 9: Sunday Screening on GMA News TV
July 9/December 17: Elemento on GMA News TV
July 17–28: Two Mothers on GMA News TV
July 23: Biyahe ni Drew on GMA News TV
July 24: EZ Shop, Balita Pilipinas Ngayon, Born to Be Wild, News TV Quick Response Team, Every Day Sarap with CDO and Mars on GMA News TV
July 29: Pinas Sarap on GMA News TV
August 20/November 4: Motorcycle Diaries on GMA News TV
August 26: Ang Pinaka on GMA News TV
August 27: 100% Pinoy! on GMA News TV
September 11–22: Secret Hotel on GMA News TV
September 23: Alamat and Motorcycle Diaries on GMA News TV
October 14: Tunay na Buhay on GMA News TV
October 27: Investigative Documentaries on GMA News TV
November 4: Biyahe ni Drew on GMA News TV
November 5: Pinas Sarap and Pinoy Meets World on GMA News TV
November 11: Alamat on GMA News TV
November 12: Ride PH on GMA News TV
November 13–24: Legendary Women on GMA News TV
November 20: Reliable Sources on CNN Philippines
December 3: Biyahe ni Drew on GMA News TV
December 14: 100% Pinoy! on GMA News TV
December 29: MMK Klasik, SRO: Suhestiyon, Reaksyon at Opinyon, TNT: Tapatan ni Tunying and Usapang de Campanila on DZMM TeleRadyo

Networks

The following are a list of free-to-air and cable channels or networks launches and closures in 2017.

Rebranded

The following is a list of television stations or cable channels that have made or will make noteworthy network rebrands in 2017.

Date	Rebranded from	Rebranded to	Channel	Source
September 3	ADDTV	Truth Channel	Channel 38

Closures

Notes

: On April 10, the provider pulled-out the channel due to unpaid carriage fees.

Awards

February: 3rd Students Choice Mass Media Awards, organized by Eastern Visayas State University
February 18: 4th Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards, organized by Holy Angel University
November 12: 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television, organized by Philippine Movie Press Club

Births

January 15: Imogen Cantong, singer and actress, daughter of Six Part Invention vocalists Rey and Kaye Cantong
July 4: Jaze Capili, actor and singer
October 29: Enicka Xaria Orbe, actress and model
November 13: Ryrie Sophia, actress and model

Deaths

;January

January 17 – Donna Villa, actress, film producer, and wife of Carlo J. Caparas

;February

February 9 – Rev. Fr. Erick Santos, preacher of Kerygma TV and former host of Family Rosary Crusade
February 12 – Herminio Bautista, comedian, director, and former Quezon City councilor

;March

March 2 – Cornelia "Angge" Lee, radio and talent manager of ABS-CBN
March 5 – Roden Araneta, finalist of Clown in a Million, Yes Yes Show mainstay, actor and comedian

;April

April 17 – Wilfredo Cruz, songwriter

;May

May 2 – Romeo Vasquez, actor
May 24 – Gil Portes, film director, film producer and screenwriter

;June

June 3 – Carlos "Bobong" Velez, founder of Vintage Television
June 30 – Jake Tordesillas, writer of GMA Network programs

;July

July 14 – Veronica Alejar, News Anchor, former UNTV and PTV Host and recently host of The Breaking Point and Kilos Pronto
July 21 – Soxie Topacio, director of GMA Network programs, actor, film and theater director

;August

August 1 – Alfie Lorenzo, talent manager and entertainment columnist
August 8 – Zeny Zabala, movie and television actress
August 24 – Amelyn Veloso, News Anchor, former IBC, TV5 and CNN Philippines News Anchor

;September

September 30 – Joe Taruc, News Anchor of DZRH and host of Liberty Live with Joe Taruc/Liberty on TV

;October

October 9 – Tony Calvento, News Anchor of ABS-CBN
October 11 – Emmanuel Borlaza, film director
October 15 – Chinggoy Alonzo, actor
October 22 – Baldo Marro, actor and director

;November

November 4 – Isabel Granada, actress and singer
November 8 – Alvin Sejera, former IBC 13 news reporter
November 11 – Franco Hernandez Lumanlan, dancer and member of It's Showtime's all-male group, Hashtags