After the closure of CNN Philippines, broadcast network TV5 acquired the vacant channel where CNN used to air.
The station will now go by RPTV as its new name. It is a free-to-air channel featuring sports, news and entertainment content.
To note, TV5 is operated by MediaQuest Holdings Inc., which also owns Radyo5, One News, One Sports, One PH, Sari-Sari Channel, PBA and The Varsity Channel.
As stated by the Pangilinan-led media company, they will broadcast all Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games, including 3X3, D-League, and more. Additionally, it will also air other sports content like the Premier Volleyball League and the games of Gilas Pilipinas, the Philippine men’s national basketball team.
The channel also brings the well-liked noon-time show “Eat Bulaga!” hosted by TV veterans Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon.
Furthermore, local comedic and action shows, movies, and live sports are aired on RPTV on weekends.
Viewers can also opt to see journalist Ted Failon’s news and public service program, personality DJ Chacha, and Sen. Raffy Tulfo’s “Wanted sa Radyo.”
The birth of RPTV is aligned with our commitment to elevate the standards of entertainment, sports and public service broadcasting in the Philippines,” TV5 president and CEO Guido Zaballero said.
RPTV is accessible on Channel 9 Analog in Manila, Cebu and Davao; Channel 5 in Zamboanga; Channel 12 in Baguio; and Channel 8 in Bacolod. It is also available via pay TV at Cignal TV (Channel 10), SatLite (Channel 9). GSat (Channel 8) and over 300 cable and satellite providers across the country.
With this recent action, TV5 is demonstrating its intention to increase its presence in the TV sector, which was once governed by GMA Network Inc. and ABS-CBN Corp.
Source: Inquirer