2022 in Philippine television


The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2022. Events listed include: television show debuts, finales and cancellations; channel and streaming launches, closures and rebrandings; as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.

Events

January

February

March

April

  • April 1
  • * After eleven months and twenty-six days of broadcasting in the Philippines, WakuWaku Japan has ceased its broadcast operations by SKY Perfect JSAT across Asia due to the review of the management's decision through changes in business direction.
  • * Sky Cable terminated HITS on its line-up due to being unable to agree on both sides for the renewal terms on its channel carriage. Meanwhile, the network continued to air via Cignal, G Sat, SatLite and Cablelink.
  • * Rock Entertainment Holdings launched Love Nature airing in native 4K resolution, making the first channel broadcast in the Philippines.
  • April 3 - The Commission on Elections and Vote Pilipinas organized their PiliPinas Debates 2022: The Turning Point with second and last presidential debates were held at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay, which simultaneously broadcast on different platforms and providers through TV channels and networks, radio stations, and digital online livestreaming.
  • April 5 - ABS-CBN Corporation and GMA Network, Inc. sealed a content partnership to license some of the most popular and well-loved movies from Star Cinema airing on GMA's owned local channels.
  • April 6 - Globe Telecom through 917Ventures Retirement Fund launched a multi-platform innovative tradigital entertainment company, Kroma Entertainment.
  • April 7 - Net 25 resumed its free-to-air broadcast through Channel 25's analog channel after almost three years of its mitigation to digital frequency while being on test broadcast in 2018.
  • April 8 - As part of TBN's linear rebranding of Hillsong Channels internationally, Hillsong Channel Philippines was rebranded to TBN Inspire in the Philippines.
  • April 12 - TeleRadyo celebrated its 15th anniversary of broadcasting on pay television.
  • April 19 - ABS-CBN Entertainment and Netflix extended its content partnership to stream ABS-CBN's produced programs through early simultaneous release ahead with the ABS-CBN platforms on the said streaming service beginning on May 13.
  • April 22 – Barangay Ginebra San Miguel retains the 2021 PBA Governors' Cup title after defeating the Meralco Bolts 4–2 in a best-of-seven series.

May

June

  • June 1
  • * TeleRadyo resumed its free-to-air broadcast through ZOE TV's digital subchannel after nearly two years of halt broadcast due to the Shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcasting in 2020. Alongside with its terrestrial return, the channel modified its on-air bug logo on May 16 with an incorporated ABS-CBN mark to reflected its branding identity.
  • * Knowledge Channel transferred its digital subchannel assignment to Channel 31, where PIE Channel is among in the said broadcast frequency, from Channel 50 with BEAM TV remained as part of its digital frequency due the former frequency's poor signal reception. Meanwhile, four other BEAM TV's digital subchannels assigned on Channel 50 including BEAM TV, Life TV, TV Shop Philippines, and a timeshare programming subchannel of Oras ng Himala Channel and Pilipinas HD, were remained with the same frequency until June 30.
  • June 4 - A&Q Entertainment, Prime Stream, Inc. and Sun Mobile Commerce launched a joint Filipino-Korean partner-owned hybrid streaming company with AQ Prime Entertainment as one of its offerings, AQ Prime Stream.
  • June 10 - Lionsgate Play, a streaming service owned by Lionsgate India through its partner PLDT, was launched and became available in the Philippines.
  • June 11 - Mars Pa More celebrated its tenth anniversary on Philippine television until it concluded on July 1.
  • June 16 - Cignal launched four channels on their line-up: Deutsche Welle, Kapamilya Channel HD, SPOTV and SPOTV2, as well as the returned channel, Fox News Channel.
  • June 18 - Singer-songwriter Kris Lawrence was proclaimed the grand winner of the second season of Masked Singer Pilipinas.
  • June 20
  • * G Sat terminated ETC on its line-up due to the network's rebranding on July 11. Meanwhile, the network continued to air via Channel 21 in Metro Manila, Cignal, SatLite, Sky Cable and Cablelink until it rebranded on July 11. In addition, G Sat launched SMNI on their line-up.
  • * GMA Network, Inc. launched a livestreaming exclusive episodes for new and current shows of GMA on their digital and online platforms such as Facebook and YouTube, Kapuso Stream.
  • * GMA Network, Inc. aired he first Tagalog-dubbed Malaysian drama on Philippine television, The Maid.
  • June 21 – The NU Lady Bulldogs wins the UAAP Season 84 women's volleyball championship title after defeating the DLSU Lady Spikers 2–0 in a best-of-three series. This was their 3rd women's volleyball championship title since their last title after 65 years, and also the team to have a perfect 16-0 record, just like Ateneo did a perfect record in 2015.
  • June 27 - Cinema One has switched its airing of aspect ratio format quality on the channel feed and its programming to high-definition as converted its mitigation of reception through Sky Cable and other cable providers, iWantTFC, TFC IPTV, and other digital platforms after 28 years on the usage of broadcast video picture resolution that migrated from standard-definition.
  • June 29 - Wish Ko Lang! celebrated its 20th anniversary on Philippine television.
  • June 30 - After a year and eight months, DepEd TV has ceased its service operations on various channel listings via free-to-air and pay TV providers in preparation for the return of face-to-face classes. Meanwhile, DepEd TV NCR Prime, DepEd TV NCR Smart and DepEd TV ALS continued to air on digital free-to-air subchannels and pay TV providers.

July

  • July 8 - Jungo TV, through its release partner Dito Telecommunity, launched a Filipino-dedicated streaming service for its owned and acquired content offerings, Jungo Pinoy.
  • July 11
  • * ABS-CBN Entertainment, Brightlight Productions, TV5 Network, Inc. and ZOE Broadcasting Network extended their collaboration to aired ABS-CBN and Brightlight produced noontime variety programs via A2Z, Kapamilya Channel and TV5 beginning July 16.
  • * Solar Entertainment Corporation rebranded ETC into two channels: Scream Flix and SolarFlix, after nearly 19 years of broadcasting due to programming redundancies, lack of advertising support and cross-cutting measures.
  • July 16
  • * In colliding with its debut on TV5, ABS-CBN's noontime variety program It's Showtime resumed their live studio audience after two years on behind closed door productions resulted to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Alongside its audience return, the program updated its new logo and opening theme, as well as refurbished studio on July 25.
  • * Medrix Cunag of Pulilan, Bulacan, was hailed as the first grand winner of Eat Bulaga!'s Dancing Kween.
  • July 18 - Sky Cable terminated Loveworld Asia on its line-up due to the network's pull-out from the satellite broadcast dish provider's line-up. Meanwhile, the network migrated through online.
  • July 22 – The Benilde Lady Blazers wins the NCAA Season 97 women's volleyball championship title after defeating the Arellano Lady Chiefs 2–0 in a best-of-three series. This was their 2nd women's volleyball championship title since their last title in NCAA Season 91 in 2016.
  • July 23 - Sam Coloso of Parañaque was hailed as first Showtime Sexy Babe grand winner on It's Showtime.
  • July 26 - iWantTFC launched FashionTV on their live channel streaming line-up.
  • July 31 - Solar Sports 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 Sky Cable and other cable providers and other digital platforms after more than 28 years on the usage of broadcast video picture resolution that migrated from fullscreen format.

August

  • August 8
  • * AQ Prime Entertainment launched an over-the-top streaming media service platform, AQ Prime.
  • * GMA Network, Inc. launched a recapping exclusive episodes for old and well-loved shows of GMA on their YouTube channel, Stream Together.
  • * The Tuesday Group was hailed as the Dance Entertainment Kids Group Grand Champion on Tropang LOL.
  • August 10 - Syd delos Santos was hailed as the Ultimate Dance Champion on Tropang LOL's Dance Entertainment Kids.
  • August 12 - After nearly seven years of its broadcast programming run, FPJ's Ang Probinsyano aired its series finale with a total of 1,696 episodes, making the longest-running primetime series on Philippine television.
  • August 19 - ABS-CBN's Knowledge Channel launched "School Anywhere", a campaign program complementing the Department of Education's requirement of a hybrid learning curriculum on basic education which targeted teachers and students in supplementing both classroom and distance learning.

September

October

November

December

Cancelled

Debuts

Major networks

A2Z

The following are programs that debuted on A2Z:
Re-runs
Notes
^ Originally aired on ABS-CBN
^ Originally aired on GMA
^ Originally aired on TV5
^ Originally aired on Yey!
^ Originally aired on Kapamilya Channel
^ Originally aired on Studio 23

GMA

The following are programs that debuted on GMA Network:
Re-runs
Notes
^ Originally aired on ABS-CBN
^ Originally aired on TV5
^ Originally aired on Jeepney TV
^ Originally aired on Studio 23
^ Originally aired on RPN
^ Originally aired on Asianovela Channel
^ Originally aired on TeleAsia Channel

TV5

The following are programs that debuted on TV5:
Re-runs
Notes
^ Originally aired on ABS-CBN
^ Originally aired on GMA
^ Originally aired on Yey!
^ Originally aired on Q
^ Originally aired on RPN
^ Originally aired on Kapamilya Channel
^ Originally aired on CNN Philippines
^ Originally aired on A2Z
^ Originally aired on One Screen

State-owned networks

PTV

The following are programs that debuted on People's Television Network:
  • January 22: Entrepinas TV
  • February 12: One DA sa TV
  • March 4: i-ARTA Na 'Yan!
  • March 17: The Chatroom
  • April 4: Know Your Candidates
  • April 10: Paliwanag: The 2022 Election Townhall Series
  • June 19: Pet Pals TV
  • August 20: PTV Sports Weekend
  • September 5: Mike Abe Live
  • September 24: ''KooPinoy: ACDI MPC'S Cooperative TV''

IBC

The following are programs that debuted on IBC:

Minor networks

The following are programs that debuted on minor networks:

Re-runs

  1. ^ Originally aired on ABS-CBN

Other channels

The following are programs that debuted on other channels:

Re-runs

  • Notes
  1. ^ Originally aired on ABS-CBN
  2. ^ Originally aired on GMA
  3. ^ Originally aired on TV5
  4. ^ Originally aired on Cine Mo!
  5. ^ Originally aired on Yey!
  6. ^ Originally aired on S+A
  7. ^ Originally aired on GMA News TV
  8. ^ Originally aired on Jeepney TV
  9. ^ Originally aired on Sari-Sari Channel
  10. ^ Originally aired on Hero
  11. ^ Originally aired on ETC
  12. ^ Originally aired on Jack TV
  13. ^ Originally aired on 2nd Avenue
  14. ^ Originally aired on CT
  15. ^ Originally aired on Studio 23
  16. ^ Originally aired on Q
  17. ^ Originally aired on RPN
  18. ^ Originally aired on Fox Filipino
  19. ^ Originally aired on Kapamilya Channel
  20. ^ Originally aired on Metro Channel
  21. ^ Originally aired on Asianovela Channel
  22. ^ Originally aired on PTV
  23. ^ Originally aired on Knowledge Channel
  24. ^ Originally aired on CNN Philippines
  25. ^ Originally aired on A2Z
  26. ^ Originally aired on GTV
  27. ^ Originally aired on IBC
  28. ^ Originally aired on ABC
  29. ^ Originally aired on TeleAsia Channel
  30. ^ Originally aired on One Screen
  31. ^ Originally aired on Colours

Video streaming services

The following are programs that debuted on video streaming services:

Milestone episodes

The following shows that made their milestone episodes in 2022:
ShowNetworkEpisode #Episode titleEpisode air date
TadhanaGMA200th"Tres Marias "January 1
Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10A2Z / Jeepney TV / Kapamilya Channel100th"New Family"January 24
Dapat Alam Mo!GMA / GTV100th"100th Episode"March 4
Ano Sa Palagay N'yo?Net 25100th"100th Episode"March 4
FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoA2Z / Cine Mo! / Kapamilya Channel / TV51,600th"Kaba"March 28
Viral ScandalA2Z / Jeepney TV / Kapamilya Channel / TV5100th"Breaking News"April 1
Amazing EarthGMA200th"200th Episode"April 10
Kapamilya Journeys of HopeTeleRadyo100th"100th Special Episode"April 16
Prima DonnasGMA300th"Payback"April 18
Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10A2Z / Jeepney TV / Kapamilya Channel200th"Road to Final 5"May 4
Niña NiñoTV5200th"Finale Week"May 16
The Broken Marriage VowA2Z / Jeepney TV / Kapamilya Channel / TV5100th"Losing Control"June 15
Dapat Alam Mo!GTV200th"200th Episode"July 22
Family FeudGMA100th"100th Episode"August 11
ASAP Natin 'ToA2Z / Jeepney TV / Kapamilya Channel / TV59,600th"Proyals"August 21
MagpakailanmanGMA500th"My Kidney Belongs to You"August 27
Apoy sa LangitGMA100th"Ghost of Lucy"August 29
2 Good 2 Be True A2Z / Jeepney TV / Kapamilya Channel / TV5100th"2 Good Boyfriend Duties"September 30
Love in 40 DaysA2Z / Jeepney TV / Kapamilya Channel / TV5100th"New Ally"October 14
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoGMA Network200th"Game Over"November 6
Sing Galing TV5100th"100th Episode"November 7
Dapat Alam Mo!GMA / GTV300th"300th Episode"November 11
TiktoClockGMA100th"100th Episode"December 9
It's ShowtimeA2Z / Jeepney TV / Kapamilya Channel / TV53,600th"3,600th Episode"December 24
Abot-Kamay na PangarapGMA100th"Sila Na"December 30
Mars Ravelo's Darna: The TV Series A2Z / Cine Mo! / Kapamilya Channel / TV5100th"Xtra New Year"December 30

Finales

Major networks

A2Z

The following are programs that ended on A2Z:

GMA

The following are programs that ended on GMA Network:

TV5

The following are programs that ended on TV5:

State-owned networks

PTV

The following are programs that ended on People's Television Network:
  • February 25: Sundown
  • March 27: One DA sa TV
  • May 5: The Chatroom
  • May 6: Know Your Candidates
  • May 7: Paliwanag: The 2022 Election Townhall Series
  • June 24: Cabinet Report and Network Briefing News
  • June 29: Tutok Tulfo 2.0 and Tutok PDEA: Kontra Droga
  • July 1: Digong 8888 Hotline
  • July 9: Magandang Gabi Pilipinas
  • July 10: Unlad Pilipinas
  • July 11: PNA Newsroom
  • September 4: Tulay: Your Bridge to Understanding, Peace and Prosperity
  • September 11: Pet Pals TV
  • December 31: ''KooPinoy: ACDI MPC'S Cooperative TV''

IBC

The following are programs that ended on IBC:
  • February 27: Minning Town
  • April 28: Bet to Serve
  • June 4: DepEd TV
  • June 10: PNA Newsroom
  • June 24: Network Briefing News
  • June 25: Youth for Truth
  • September 25: F.Y.I.
  • November 20: ''Shakey's Super League''

Minor networks

The following are programs that ended on minor networks:
  • January 20: Balitalakayan on Net 25
  • March 17: Ano Sa Palagay N'yo?: Primetime on Net 25
  • March 19: Agila Probinsiya on Net 25
  • April 1: Eagle News International and Funniest Snackable Videos on Net 25
  • April 30: Eagle News UK and Europe on Net 25
  • April 30: Istorya on UNTV
  • May 15: Tara Game, Agad Agad! on Net 25
  • May 22: EBC Sports International on Net 25
  • June 3: Balita at Talakayan and Teka-Teka… Si Señor Rey Pacheco Na! on IZTV
  • June 4: Cucina ni Nadia on Net 25
  • June 24: Panalo o Talo, It's You! on Net 25
  • June 29: DepEd TV on BEAM TV
  • July 15: Never Twice on Net 25
  • August 5: Let's Get Ready To TV Radyo on Net 25
  • August 12: EZ Shop on Net 25
  • September 16: K-Lite 103.5 FM on All TV
  • September 24: Bida Kayo Kay Aga on Net 25
  • September 25: InstaJam on All TV
  • September 30: Toni Talks on All TV
  • September 30: Palabra de Amor on Net 25
  • October 22: Biyaheng Langit and Kasangga Mo ang Langit on RJ DigiTV
  • October 23: River Where the Moon Rises on All TV
  • November 2: Tambayan sa DWIZ on IZTV
  • November 27: Again My Life on All TV
  • November 27: Pasiklaban sa DWIZ on IZTV
  • November 27: Healing Galing Live! on UNTV
  • December 9: Mi Esperanza on Net 25

Unknown

Bless Pilipinas, Light Up and Road Trip: Refueled on Light TV

Other channels

The following are programs that ended on other channels:

Unknown

Tina Monzon Palma Reports on ANC

Video streaming services

Networks

The following are a list of free-to-air and cable channels or networks launches and closures in 2022.

Rebranded

The following is a list of television stations or cable channels that have made or will make noteworthy network rebrands in 2022.
DateRebranded fromRebranded toTypeChannelSource
January 10Premier TennisPremier Sports 2Cable and satelliteCignal Channel 273
Sky Cable Channel 264
Cablelink Channel 235
April 8Hillsong ChannelTBN InspireCable and satelliteVarious cable providers
May 16TeleRadyo
ABS-CBN TeleRadyo
Broadcasting channelChannel 20
Sky Cable Channel 26 / Channel 501
July 11ETC Scream FlixCable and satelliteVarious channel listings
Cablelink Channel 34
July 11ETC SolarFlixBroadcasting networkChannel 21
Cignal Channel 21
G Sat Channel 40
SatLite Channel 21
Sky Cable Channel 16 / Channel 17
Destiny Cable Channel 28 / Channel 16
Cablelink Channel 33
Vision Channel 40
September 1MTV Asia
MTV 90sCable and satelliteCignal Channel 151
SatLite Channel 110
Sky Cable Channel 71 / Channel 642
Cablelink Channel 42
December 12Rock ExtremeRock ActionCable and satelliteCignal Channel 122
G Sat Channel 32
SatLite Channel 98
Sky Cable Channel 104 / Channel 209 & Channel 223 / Channel 768
Cablelink Channel 36

Stopped broadcasting

The following is a list of stations and channels or networks that have stopped broadcasting or off the air in 2022.
StationTypeChannelLast broadcastingResumed broadcastingReasonSource
IBCBroadcasting networkChannel 13 / Channel 26
Cignal Channel 13
G Sat Channel 2
SatLite Channel 13
Sky Cable / Destiny Cable Channel 15
Cablelink Channel 15
Vision Channel 15
January 9January 10Temporary suspension of broadcasting due to the disinfection of their premises in Quezon City.
CNN Philippines Broadcasting networkChannel 9 / Channel 19
Cignal Channel 10
G Sat Channel 3
SatLite Channel 9
Sky Cable / Destiny Cable Channel 14
Cablelink Channel 14
Vision Channel 5
January 10January 11Temporary suspension of broadcasting due to the limitations caused by the implementation of health protocols in their broadcast center in Mandaluyong, but the operations continue through online.

  • Notes
  1. : via Cignal and SatLite until December 23 as Rock Extreme
  2. : via Sky Cable since December 6
  3. : via Sky Cable since December 5
  4. : via Sky Cable since November 18
  5. : via Cablelink since circa September 19–25
  6. : via DTT from June 1 to October 31
  7. : via Cablelink until June 22 as ETC; since July 18 as SolarFlix
  8. : via G Sat until June 20 as ETC

Services

The following are a list of television operators or providers and streaming media platforms or services launches and closures in 2022.

Rebranded

The following is a list of streaming providers that have made or will make noteworthy service rebrands in 2022.
DateRebranded fromRebranded toTypeStreamSource
December 9Smart GigaPlaySmart LiveStreamVOD OTT streaming media platformWebsite

Stopped streaming

The following is a list of providers and platforms or services that have stopped operating or streaming in 2022.
ProviderTypeStreamLast operatingResumed operatingReasonSource
Upstream PHVOD OTT streaming media platformN/AAugust 31N/ATemporary suspension of operations due to their system maintenance.

Deaths

;January
;February
;March
;April
;May
  • May 10 – Fanny Serrano,, celebrity makeup artist and stylist.
  • May 15 – Miguel Faustmann,, theater actor.
  • May 20Susan Roces,, veteran actress.
;June
;July
;August
  • August 3 – Gladys Lana-Lucas,, radio host.
  • August 5Cherie Gil,, actress.
  • August 9 – Raissa Puno-Diaz,, broadcast journalist.
  • August 10 – Reign André Loleng,, writer.
  • August 13 – Melvyn "Panginoon" Calderon,, photojournalist and host of 'Wag Po!.
  • August 17 – Danilo "Totong" Federez,, puppeteer and voice of Arn-arn on Unang Hirit.
  • August 22 – Romy Suzara,, veteran director.
  • August 24 – Ma. Clarissa "Ilsa" Reyes,, catholic media personality.
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;November
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