2008 in Philippine television

none June 2014 December 2022 December 2022 2008 Philippine television The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2008. 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 1: All of Solar's channels have ceased to air on Sky Cable, the Philippines' largest cable company. An insider claims that these troubles with SkyCable started when boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, whose fights Solar Entertainment has the exclusive right to air and distribute, moved from ABS-CBN, a sister company of Sky, to rival GMA. However, Solar signed a deal with local terrestrial channels ABC, RPN, SBN and RJTV for block-time programming, ETC, 2nd Avenue and C/S programming are seen on terrestrial TV. Currently, ETC shows can be seen on SBN and 2nd Avenue on RJTV on a test broadcast basis, while C/S will be seen on RPN. ETC ceased to air over Sky Cable as a channel on its own right. However, as part of block-time agreements with various terrestrial channels, ETC carried some of its programs over Southern Broadcasting Network Channel 21, a terrestrial UHF TV Station in Metro Manila and selected cities in the Philippines. January 5: Comedian Ruben Gonzaga wins the second season of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition. May May 5: The 4th originating station of Kapuso Network started airing is GMA Dagupan, which covers Pangasinan, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, Bataan, Benguet, La Union, Abra, Ifugao and Mountain Province after the establishment of Cebu, Iloilo and Davao together with the launching of Balitang Amianan (now One North Central Luzon). May 11: Miss Philippines Earth 2008, the 8th edition of Miss Philippines Earth pageant, was held at Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas Center, Manila, Philippines. Miss Karla Henry of Cebu won the pageant. June June 7: 18-year-old Ejay Falcon wins the second season of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition. August August 8: After 16 years of broadcast, ABC 5 ended its commercial operations on Friday evening at 22:00 (10:00 pm). August 9: at 19:00 (7:00 pm) local time, ABC 5 was rebranded as TV5 and launched its new programs.Tony Boy takes a partner https://web.archive.org/web/20120226063555/http://services.inquirer.net/mobile/08/07/17/html_output/xmlhtml/20080716-148713-xml.html February 26, 2012 INQUIRER.nethttp://www.tv5.com.ph/ From ABC-5 to TV5 May 31, 2014 October 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121006055529/http://www.tv5.com.ph/ dead https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2310/abc-5-changes-name-to-tv5 ABC-5 changes name to TV5 July 29, 2008 May 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20100903142754/http://www.pep.ph/guide/2310/ABC-5-changes-name-to-TV5 September 3, 2010 live However, despite the name change, the corporate name will still be Associated Broadcasting Company and Tonyboy Cojuangco will remain its CEO.http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20080729-151459/Tonyboy-still-CEO-of-TV5 Tonyboy still CEO of TV5 May 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20120927135922/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20080729-151459/Tonyboy-still-CEO-of-TV5 September 27, 2012 dead August 17: Gretchen Espina wins the first season of Pinoy Idol. September September 14 - Laarni Lozada emerged as the Grand Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy season 2 September 25 – The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles clinched the UAAP Season 71 men's basketball title after defeating their archrivals De La Salle University Green Archers 2–0 in game 2 of the best-of-three finals series held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. This was their 4th basketball championship title since they last won in UAAP Season 65 in 2002. October October 1 - ABS-CBN unveils the TV plug "Beyond Television", describing its transformation from a small television network in October 23, 1953 into a full-fledged media conglomerate with businesses beyond television. October 5 - Philip Cesar Nadela emerged as the Little Grand Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers. October 17: GMA Network opens their new studio complex which was known as the new GMA Network Studios Annex. The opening ceremony is in a red-carpet premiere. The new studio's inaugural is being part of the network's 58th anniversary, the presentation is titled Experience GMA: 58 Years of Glorious Television. November November 3: Anthony Solis wins the 1 million pesos of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal. November 9: Miss Earth 2008 was hosted by the Philippines at Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Philippines. Karla Henry of the Philippines won the pageant. November 17: Rey Beltran wins the 1.1 million pesos of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal. November 25: Aiko Melendez and Candy Pangilinan win the 1 million pesos of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal. December December 1: Jhaphet Flordeliza wins the 1 million pesos of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal. December 11: Arnel Pineda of Journey wins the 1 million pesos of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal. Premieres Date ShowJanuary 1Coffee Prince on GMA 7Late Show with David Letterman on ETCThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Jack TVLate Night with Conan O'Brien on Jack TVJanuary 5Kasangga Mo ang Langit on IBC 13Saturday Night Live on Jack TVBiyaheng Langit on IBC 13January 7Marhay na Aga Kapamilya on ABS-CBN TV-11 NagaPatayin sa Sindak si Barbara on ABS-CBN 2January 12Astigs on ABS-CBN 2January 14Wheel of Fortune on ABS-CBN 2January 16American Idol season 7 on Q 11January 19Wanted: Perfect Husband on ABS-CBN 2January 21Maging Akin Ka Lamang on GMA 7Absolute Boy on Q 11January 26Volta on ABS-CBN 2January 28Hana Yori Dango II on GMA 7Kung Fu Kids on ABS-CBN 2Lobo on ABS-CBN 2Palos on ABS-CBN 2February 4Shuriken School on ABS-CBN 2February 7E.S.P. on GMA 7February 9Dear Boys on ABS-CBN 2February 11Joaquin Bordado on GMA 7February 18Marrying a Millionaire on ABS-CBN 2Devil Beside Me on GMA 7March 3Kaputol ng Isang Awit on GMA 7Dating Now on GMA 7Julio at Julia: Kambal ng Tadhana on ABS-CBN 2March 10The Legend on GMA 7March 16Chill Spot on ETC (SBN 21)March 17Keeping Up with the Kardashians on ETC (SBN 21)Adventures of Tom Sawyer on ABS-CBN 2Mga Munting Pangarap ni Romeo on ABS-CBN 2 March 23Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus on ABS-CBN 2Gaby's Xtraordinary Files on ABS-CBN 2 March 24El Cuerpo on ABS-CBN 2Hana Kimi (Taiwanese version) on ABS-CBN 2Hana Kimi (Japanese version) on GMA 7Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita on GMA 7Matanglawin on ABS-CBN 2Angie Girl on ABS-CBN 2Little Women on ABS-CBN 2Lalabel, the Magical Girl on Q 11March 25TMZ on TV on Jack TVMarch 29I Am KC on ABS-CBN 2 March 31Lovers on ABS-CBN 2Daisy Siete: Prince Charming and the Seven Maids on GMA 7April 5Pinoy Idol on GMA 7April 6 Mag TV Na on All ABS-CBN Regional channelsTasya Fantasya on GMA 7 April 7 Pamahaw Espesyal on ABS-CBN TV-2 Cagayan de OroBatingaw on NBN 4Money Matters on NBN 4NBN Sports on NBN 4April 13Jollitown on GMA 7April 14GoBingo on GMA 7Lady Lady on Q 11 April 21The Singing Bee on ABS-CBN 2Da Big Show on GMA 7Cuore on ABS-CBN 2April 26Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom on ABS-CBN 2 April 28Dyesebel on GMA 7Maligno on ABS-CBN 2 May 5Quickfire on Q 11Balitang Amianan on GMA DagupanThe Price Is Right on 2nd Avenue May 12Magdusa Ka on GMA 7Hot Guys Who Cook on ETC (SBN 21)New York Fashion Week: Catwalk Review on ETC (SBN 21)May 15Songbird on GMA 7 May 17Fantastic Children on ABS-CBN 2Power Rangers Mystic Force on ABS-CBN 2 May 19Witch Yoo Hee on GMA 7The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn on ABS-CBN 2 May 26Ligaw Na Bulaklak on ABS-CBN 2My Girl on ABS-CBN 2Akuei & Gatchinpo on ABS-CBN 2May 31Busog Lusog on ABS-CBN 2June 2Romantic Princess on ABS-CBN 2Dalja's Spring on GMA 7June 9My Melody on Q 11June 14Pinoy Dream Academy season 2 on ABS-CBN 2June 15Bakbakan on ABS-CBN 2June 21E! True Hollywood Story on 2nd AvenueJune 23Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan on GMA 7Marimar on GMA 7June 30Artificial Beauty on ABS-CBN 2Ako si Kim Samsoon on GMA 7Digimon Frontier on ABS-CBN 2July 5Wonder Mom on ABS-CBN 2That's My Job on ABC 5July 6Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers on ABS-CBN 2July 7Hello My Lady on GMA 7July 10Married Away on ETC (SBN 21) July 14Iisa Pa Lamang on ABS-CBN 2Codename: Asero on GMA 7Cinderella on ABS-CBN 2Sally the Witch on Q 11July 20Dear Friend on GMA 7 July 21Peter Pan and Wendy on ABS-CBN 2Daisy Siete: Vaklushii on GMA 7Bitag Live on UNTV 37Spotlight on UNTV 37Bantay OFW on UNTV 37 July 22Alarma on UNTV 37Munting Pangarap on UNTV 37July 23Bread N' Butter on UNTV 37 July 24Checkpoint on UNTV 37Go, NGO! on UNTV 37July 25Istorya on UNTV 37Get It Straight with Jay and Willie on UNTV 37July 26Galaxy Adventures of Oz on Q 11Showbiz Overload on UNTV 37July 27Barangay Hoopsters on UNTV 37July 28Naimbag Nga Morning Kapamilya on ABS-CBN TV-3 BaguioLas Tontas on ABS-CBN 2Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal on ABS-CBN 2July 29They Kiss Again on ABS-CBN 2The Game on ETC (SBN 21)July 30Project Runway Philippines on ETC (SBN 21)July 31Shear Genius on ETC (SBN 21) August 9Ka-Blog! on GMA 7Komiks Presents: Varga on ABS-CBN 25 Max Movies on TV5All Hot Music on TV5 August 10The Word Exposed on TV5Humayo’t Ihayag on TV5Shakugan no Shana on TV5Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge on TV5Love Monkey on TV5Pulis! Pulis! on TV5August 11Sweet Spy on GMA 7Dyosa on ABS-CBN 2I-Go Youngster on TV5Rebelde on TV5Juicy! on TV5Shock Attack on TV5Untamed Beauties on TV5Midnight DJ on TV5TEN: The Evening News on TV5i-News on Net 25Mysmatch on TV5Barney & Friends on TV5Bratz on TV5Pingu on TV5Witchblade on TV5 August 123R on TV5Lovebooks Presents on TV5I Am Ninoy on TV5 August 13Ogags on TV5Toyz on TV5 August 14Rakista on TV5Obra: Katrina Halili on GMA 7Travel on a Shoestring on TV5Bob the Builder on TV5August 15Lokomoko on TV5Batang X: The Next Generation on TV5 August 16Mustard TV on TV5Inside The Fishbowl on TV5Lipgloss on TV5Talentadong Pinoy on TV5Golden Bride on TV5Oh Su Jung vs. Karl on TV5Water Boys on TV5Temptation Island on TV5 August 17MP3 on TV5My MVP on TV5 August 18Ripley's Believe It or Not! on GMA 7Si Mary at Ang Lihim ng Hardin on ABS-CBN 2Cardcaptor Sakura on Q 11August 19World Records on GMA 7August 20Masquerade on GMA 7August 22Philippines Scariest Challenge on TV5August 23Celebrity Duets (season 2) on GMA 7August 24Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (season 2) on GMA 7August 25My Husband's Woman on GMA 7August 27HushHush on TV5September 1Una Kang Naging Akin on GMA 7Be Strong, Geum-soon! on GMA 7 September 2Chelsea Lately on ETC (SBN 21)TMZ on TV on ETC (SBN 21)September 8I Love Betty La Fea on ABS-CBN 2Three Dads with One Mommy on ABS-CBN 2Digimon Savers on ABS-CBN 2September 11Obra: JC de Vera on GMA 7September 12Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious on ETC (SBN 21)September 13Teamo Supremo on ABS-CBN 2 September 15Basketball Tribe on ABS-CBN 2Kahit Isang Saglit on ABS-CBN 2Survivor Philippines on GMA 7Robin Hood on ABS-CBN 2September 20Winx Club on ABS-CBN 2Skyland on ABS-CBN 2September 21Fantastic Four on ABS-CBN 2September 22Pushing Daisies on Jack TVKalye, Mga Kwento ng Lansangan on ABS-CBN 2September 26Survivor: Gabon on Q 11September 27DoQmentaries on Q 11September 29House Life on Q 11October 2Case Unclosed on GMA 7October 4PBA on Solar Sports on C/S 9/Solar Sports/Basketball TVTrue Confections on Q 11October 5Your Song: My Only Hope on ABS-CBN 2 October 6Sakurano on GMA 7Ang Alamat ni Snow White on ABS-CBN 2October 9Obra: Sunshine Dizon on GMA 7 October 11Banana Split on ABS-CBN 2Desert Punk on GMA 7 October 13LaLola on GMA 7Family Feud on GMA 7October 18Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony on ABS-CBN 2October 20Gagambino on GMA 7October 21Inside Edition on ETC (SBN 21) October 27Pieta on ABS-CBN 2TV Patrol Ilocos on ABS-CBN TV-7 LaoagStreet Fighter on GMA 7 October 29Counterpoint with Secretary Salvador Panelo on IBC 13November 3Why Why Love on ABS-CBN 2Rosalinda on GMA 7November 6Obra: Iza Calzado on GMA 7 November 8Batang Bibbo! on GMA 7Kakasa Ka Ba sa Grade 5? (season 2) on GMA 7 November 10Pinoy Fear Factor on ABS-CBN 2Saan Darating ang Umaga? on GMA 7Code Geass on TV5Mai HiME on TV5Noein on TV5Shakugan no Shana Second on TV5November 17Luna Mystika on GMA 7La traición on ABS-CBN 2Eyeshield 21 on ABS-CBN 2GetBackers on ABS-CBN 2Julio at Julia: Kambal ng Tadhana on ABS-CBN 2November 20The Girls of the Playboy Mansion on ETC (SBN 21)November 21Arekup Video Zonkers on TV5November 23Everybody Hapi on TV5 November 24OMG on TV5Ha Ha Hayop on TV5November 25Kiddie Kwela on TV5November 27Rescue Mission on TV5December 1Eva Fonda on ABS-CBN 2December 2Full Force Nature on GMA 7December 8Money War on GMA 7December 15Precious Time on ABS-CBN 2Azumanga Daioh on TV5Black Blood Brothers on TV5December 20Komiks Presents: Dragonna on ABS-CBN 2December 22Wanted Perfect Family on GMA 7Mr. Bean: The Animated Series on ABS-CBN 2Power Rangers Mystic Force on ABS-CBN 2December 29Coyote Ragtime Show on TV5 Unknown dates April: Mixing with the Best on 2nd Avenue August: Balita Ngayon on TV5 News Advisory on TV5 Balita Ngayon Weekend on TV5 September: Batangas News Patrol on ABS-CBN TV-10 Batangas November: Elmo's World on TV5 Global Grover on TV5 Play with Me Sesame on TV5 Postman Pat on TV5 December: Thomas & Friends on TV5 Unknown Del Monte Got2BFit Challenge on ABS-CBN 2 Palmolive Shining Circle Of 10 Batch 2008 on ABS-CBN 2 Harapan on ABS-CBN 2 Busog Lusog on ABS-CBN 2 Tagamends on IBC 13 Asin at Ilaw on IBC 13 Lucida DS: United Shelter Health Show on IBC 13 Talk Toons on IBC 13 @ Ur Serbis on NBN 4 America Atbp. on NBN 4 Balitalakay on NBN 4 Business @ 10 on NBN 4 Heart To Heart Talk on NBN 4 Mama Mary Holy Mass on NBN 4 Meet the Press on NBN 4 Music and Memories on NBN 4 Neighbours on NBN 4 Pananaw on NBN 4 Perspectives on NBN 4 People's Government Mobile Action on NBN 4 Radyo Bandido sa Telebisyon on NBN 4 Republic Service on NBN 4 Takip Silip on NBN 4 Jungle TV on GMA 7 Hayate the Combat Butler on GMA 7 Bakugan Battle Brawlers on GMA 7 A Round Of Golf on C/S 9 C/S Blockbusters on C/S 9 Fashionistas by Heart on Q 11 Fit & Fab on Q 11 One Proud Mama on Q 11 Philippine Explorer on Q 11 Puso Mo sa Amerika on Q 11 The Debutante on Q 11 Discover Germany on Net 25 Global 3000 on Net 25 Home Page on Net 25 In Good Shape on Net 25 Light of Salvation on Net 25 3rd Row on 2nd Avenue 29 Value Vision on ZOE TV 33 Winner TV Shopping on ZOE TV 33 TV Patrol Northwestern Mindanao on ABS-CBN TV-9 Pagadian Returning or renamed programs Show Last aired Retitled as/Season/Notes Channel Return date Kasangga Mo ang Langit 2007 (RPN) Same IBC January 5 Biyaheng Langit NewsWatch 2007 RPN January 7 Wheel of Fortune 2002 (ABC) ABS-CBN January 14 American Idol 2007 (ABC) Same (season 7) Q January 16 Philippine Basketball League 2007 (RPN / Basketball TV; season 24: "V-Go Extreme Energy Drink Cup") Same (season 24: "Lipovitan Amino Sports Drink Cup") IBC February 23 Philippine Basketball Association 2008 (season 33: Philippine Cup) Same (season 33: Fiesta Conference) ABC March 29 Philippine Idol 2006 (ABC) Pinoy Idol GMA April 5 GoBingo 1999 Same April 14 Pinoy Dream Academy 2006 Same (season 2) ABS-CBN June 14 National Collegiate Athletic Association 2008 Same (season 84) Studio 23 June 28 University Athletic Association of the Philippines Same (season 71) July 5 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Same (season 3) ABS-CBN July 28 3R 2006 (Q) Same TV5 August 12 O-gag 1998 (ABC) Ogags August 13 Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition 2007 Same (season 2) GMA August 23 Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok 2008 August 24 Betty La Fea 2003 (GMA) I Love Betty La Fea ABS-CBN September 8 Philippine Basketball Association 2008 (TV5; season 33: Fiesta Conference) Same (season 34: Philippine Cup) C/S / Basketball TV October 4 Family Feud 2002 (ABC) Same GMA October 13 Kakasa Ka Ba sa Grade 5? 2008 Same (season 2) November 8 Philippine Basketball League 2008 (IBC; season 24: "Lipovitan Amino Sports Drink Cup") Same (season 25: "PG Flex Linoleum Cup") C/S National Basketball Association 2008 (ABC) Same (2008–09 season) November The Main Event 2003 Same IBC Unknown Judy Abbott 2002 (ABS-CBN) My Daddy Long Legs Q Balita Ngayon 1972/1986 (ABS-CBN) TV5 Unknown News Advisory 2005 (ABS-CBN) TV5 Unknown Programs transferring networks Date Show No. of seasons Moved from Moved to January 1 Late Show with David Letterman Jack TV ETC The Tonight Show with Jay Leno ETC Jack TV Late Night with Conan O'Brien January 5 Kasangga Mo ang Langit RPN (now C/S) IBC Biyaheng Langit Saturday Night Live ETC Jack TV January 14Wheel of Fortune ABC (now TV5) ABS-CBN February 23 Philippine Basketball League 24 RPN (now C/S) / Basketball TV IBC March 10 Sabrina: The Animated Series ABC (now TV5) Q April 5 Pinoy Idol ABC (now TV5) (as Philippine Idol) GMA (as Pinoy Idol) August 11 Barney & Friends ABS-CBN (season 8 only) TV5 The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius Studio 23 August 12 3R Q September 2 Chelsea Lately 2 Jack TV ETC September 8 Betty La Fea GMA (as the original title) ABS-CBN (as I Love Betty La Fea) October 4 Philippine Basketball Association 34 TV5 C/S / Basketball TV October 13 Family Feud ABC (now TV5) GMA October 21 Inside Edition 2nd Avenue ETC November National Basketball Association ABC (now TV5) C/S Postman Pat Studio 23 TV5 November 3 Rosalinda ABS-CBN / Q GMA November 8 Philippine Basketball League 25 IBC C/S Unknown Judy Abbott ABS-CBN Q (as My Daddy Long Legs) Lucida DS: United Shelter Health Show ABC (now TV5) IBC Unknown Balita Ngayon ABS-CBN TV5 Unknown News Advisory ABS-CBN TV5 Finales January 4: RPN NewsWatch Aksyon Balita (RPN 9) RPN News Update (RPN 9) January 5: Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 (ABS-CBN 2) Abt Ur Luv (ABS-CBN 2) January 11: Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (season 2) (ABS-CBN 2) Sine Novela: Pasan Ko ang Daigdig (GMA 7) RPN iWatch News (RPN 9) January 12: Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater (ABS-CBN 2) January 13: Boys Nxt Door (GMA 7) January 18: Ysabella (ABS-CBN 2) The Snow Queen (Q 11) January 19: Sabado Movie Specials (ABS-CBN 2) January 25: Lastikman (ABS-CBN 2) Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara (ABS-CBN 2) February 1: Remi, Nobody's Girl (ABS-CBN 2) February 3: Air Gear (ABS-CBN 2) February 8: Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan (GMA 7) February 15: Spring Waltz (ABS-CBN 2) February 22: Absolute Boy (Q 11) February 29: My Only Love (GMA 7) Come Back Soon-Ae (GMA 7) Whammy! Push Your Luck (GMA 7) Trapp Family Singers (ABS-CBN 2) March 14: Marimar (GMA 7) Cedie, Ang Munting Prinsipe (ABS-CBN 2) Shuriken School (ABS-CBN 2) March 15: Volta (ABS-CBN 2) March 16: Ka-Pete Na! Totally Outrageous Behavior (ABS-CBN 2) March 17: Noypi, Ikaw Ba ‘To? (ABS-CBN 2) March 19: Coffee Prince (GMA 7) Hana Yori Dango II (GMA 7) Pinoy Movie Hits (ABS-CBN 2) Zorro: The Sword and the Rose (ABS-CBN 2) Julio at Julia: Kambal ng Tadhana (ABS-CBN 2) Marrying a Millionaire (ABS-CBN 2) Swiss Family Robinson (ABS-CBN 2) March 23: Love Spell (ABS-CBN 2) March 28: Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik (ABS-CBN 2) Daisy Siete: Ulingling (GMA 7) March 29: Kakasa Ka Ba sa Grade 5? (season 1) (GMA 7) March 30: Kapuso Sine Specials (GMA 7) April 4: Teledyaryo Alas-Nuwebe (NBN 4) Teledyaryo Alas-Dose (NBN 4) Teledyaryo Primetime (NBN 4) Teledyaryo Final Edition (NBN 4) Teledyaryo Sports (NBN 4) Teledyaryo Panlalawigan (NBN 4) April 11: Dating Now (GMA 7) April 18: Devil Beside Me (GMA 7) Angie Girl (ABS-CBN 2) April 19: 1 vs. 100 (ABS-CBN 2) I Am KC (ABS-CBN 2) April 25: Kamandag (GMA 7) Kung Fu Kids (ABS-CBN 2) Palos (ABS-CBN 2) April 28: House of Hoops (ABC 5) May 8: E.S.P. (GMA 7) May 9: Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA 7) May 10: Star Magic Presents (ABS-CBN 2) Astigs (ABS-CBN 2) May 11: Dear Boys (ABS-CBN 2) Eureka Seven (ABS-CBN 2) May 16: Hana Kimi (Japanese version) (GMA 7) Adventures of Tom Sawyer (ABS-CBN 2) Lady Lady (Q 11) Lalabel, the Magical Girl (Q 11) May 18: Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (season 1) (GMA 7) May 22: American Idol season 7 (Q 11) May 23: Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN 2) Maligno (ABS-CBN 2) Little Women (ABS-CBN 2) May 24: Sirit (ABS-CBN 2) May 29: The Legend (GMA 7) May 30: Hana Kimi (Taiwanese version) (ABS-CBN 2) June 7: Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN 2) June 8: Gaby's Xtraordinary Files (ABS-CBN 2) June 13: Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA 7) June 26: Lovers (ABS-CBN 2) June 27: Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA 7) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (ABS-CBN 2) July 11: Joaquin Bordado (GMA 7) Lobo (ABS-CBN 2) Akuei & Gatchinpo (ABS-CBN 2) July 13: Tasya Fantasya (GMA 7) Fantastic Children (ABS-CBN 2) July 18: Bahala si Bitag (UNTV 37) Daisy Siete: Prince Charming and the Seven Maids (GMA 7) Cuore (ABS-CBN 2) July 19: Chika Mo, Chika Ko (UNTV 37) July 20: Jollitown (GMA 7) Hometown: Doon Po Sa Amin (UNTV 37) Katha (UNTV 37) Usapang Kristiyano (UNTV 37) July 25: Romantic Princess (ABS-CBN 2) Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN 2) August 1: Artificial Beauty (ABS-CBN 2) August 2: Asenso Pinoy (ABC 5) Amerika Atbp. (ABC 5) Generation RX (ABC 5) Look Who’s Cooking (ABC 5) Teens (ABC 5) That's My Job (ABC 5) Wow Mali Express (ABC 5) Saturday Night Blockbusters (ABC 5) Record Breakers (ABC 5) Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom (ABS-CBN 2) August 3: Family Rosary Crusade (ABC 5) The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy (ABC 5) The Meeting Place (ABC 5) Word Made Flesh (ABC 5) Signs & Wonders (ABC 5) Ringside (ABC 5) Light Talk (ABC 5) August 4: S.O.S.: Stories of Survival (ABC 5) Maximum Exposure (ABC 5) August 5: Cinemalaya (ABC 5) Mommy Elvie's Problematic Show (ABC 5) August 7: PBA Classics (ABC 5) Judge Bao (ABC 5) August 8: Witch Yoo Hee (GMA 7) Big News (ABC 5) Net 25 Report (Net 25) Sentro (ABC 5) ABC News Alert (ABC 5) Lucida DS: United Shelter Health Show (ABC 5) Proactiv Solution (ABC 5) ABCinema (ABC 5) August 9: Songbird (GMA 7) August 13: Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA 7) August 15: Cinderella (ABS-CBN 2) My Melody (Q 11) August 17: Pinoy Idol (GMA 7) August 20: PBA on TV5 (TV5) August 22: Dalja's Spring (GMA 7) August 24: Galaxy Adventures of Oz (Q 11) August 29: Magdusa Ka (GMA 7) Hello My Lady (GMA 7) August 30: Late Show with David Letterman (ETC on SBN 21) September 4: Obra: Katrina Halili (GMA 7) September 5: My Girl (ABS-CBN 2) Digimon Frontier (ABS-CBN 2) Sally the Witch (Q 11) September 6: American Dragon: Jake Long (ABS-CBN 2) September 12: Peter Pan and Wendy (ABS-CBN 2) September 14: Power Rangers Mystic Force (ABS-CBN 2) School Rumble: Second Term (ABS-CBN 2) September 15: Harapan (ABS-CBN 2) September 19: They Kiss Again (ABS-CBN 2) Shakugan no Shana (TV5) Witchblade (TV5) September 25: 100% Pinoy! (GMA 7) October 2: Obra: JC De Vera (GMA 7) October 3: Sweet Spy (GMA 7) Si Mary at Ang Lihim ng Hardin (ABS-CBN 2) October 4: That's My Doc (ABS-CBN 2) October 5: Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers (ABS-CBN 2) October 10: Ako si Kim Samsoon (GMA 7) GoBingo (GMA 7) October 11: Komiks Presents: Varga (ABS-CBN 2) October 17: Dyesebel (GMA 7) Daisy Siete: Vaklushii (GMA 7) October 24: Ligaw na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN 2) TV Patrol Laoag (ABS-CBN TV-7 Laoag) October 30: Obra: Sunshine Dizon (GMA 7) October 31: They Kiss Again (ABS-CBN 2) Marimar (GMA 7) November 2: Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (season 2) (GMA 7) November 4: Lovebooks Presents (TV5) November 7: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA 7) Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN 2) Basketball Tribe (ABS-CBN 2) November 8: Celebrity Duets (season 2) (GMA 7) November 12: Project Runway Philippines season 1 (ETC on SBN 21) November 14: Codename: Asero (GMA 7) El Cuerpo (ABS-CBN 2) Three Dads with One Mommy (ABS-CBN 2) Batang X: The Next Generation (TV5) Ang Alamat ni Snow White (ABS-CBN 2) Digimon Savers (ABS-CBN 2) Robin Hood (ABS-CBN 2) November 16: My OFW Story (TV5) Sunday Super Sine (Q 11) November 17: Pushing Daisies (season 1) (Jack TV) November 19: HushHush (TV5) November 20: Rakista (TV5) November 21: Cardcaptor Sakura (Q 11) November 25: World Records (GMA 7) November 27: Obra: Iza Calzado (GMA 7) December 5: My Husband's Woman (GMA 7) December 12: Kahit Isang Saglit (ABS-CBN 2) Code Geass (TV5) Mai HiME (TV5) Noein (TV5) Shakugan no Shana Second (TV5) December 13: Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony (ABS-CBN 2) December 15: Survivor: Gabon (Q 11) December 19: Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA 7) Las Tontas (ABS-CBN 2) Eyeshield 21 (ABS-CBN 2) GetBackers (ABS-CBN 2) Julio at Julia: Kambal ng Tadhana (ABS-CBN 2) December 26: Black Blood Brothers (TV5) December 27: Nuts Entertainment (GMA 7) Unknown dates July: Da Big Show (GMA 7) Unknown Del Monte Got2BFit Challenge (ABS-CBN 2) Palmolive Shining Circle Of 10 Batch 2008 (ABS-CBN 2) Pinoy Mano Mano: Celebrity Boxing Challenge (ABS-CBN 2) Serbis on the Go (IBC 13) Amerika Atbp. (IBC 13) Krusada Kontra Korupsyon (NBN 4, RPN 9, IBC 13) Ratsada E (IBC 13) Mommy Academy (IBC 13) IBCinema Nights (IBC 13) Primetime Sinemax (IBC 13) Talk Toons (IBC 13) Astig PBA (ABC 5) Buhay PBA (ABC 5) Community Mass on ABC ABC 5) EZ Shop (ABC 5) Family Land Children's Show (ABC 5) Island Flavors (ABC 5) Kapatid with Joel Mendez (ABC 5) Pool Showdown (ABC 5) Star sa Kusina (ABC 5) Text 2 Win (ABC 5) Three Minutes a Day with Fr. James Reuter, S.J. (ABC 5) Winner TV Shopping (ABC 5) W.O.W.: What's On Weekend (ABC 5) World Class Boxing (ABC 5) Ang Say ng Kabataan (A.S.K.) (NBN 4) Boses (NBN 4) Business @ 10 (NBN 4) Katapatan sa Watawat at Lipunan (K.A.W.A.L.) (NBN 4) Makabayang Doktor (NBN 4) Music and Memories (NBN 4) Radyo Bandido sa Telebisyon (NBN 4) Serbisyo Muna (NBN 4) Sing! Sing! (NBN 4) Talk Ko 'To! (NBN 4) Taas Noo, Bulakenyo! (NBN 4) Taas Noo, Pilipino! (NBN 4) Finishline (RPN 9) Kol TV (RPN 9) Shoot That Babe (RPN 9) Jungle TV (GMA 7) Combattler V (Q 11) Dahil sa Iyong Paglisan (Q 11) Elementar Gerad (Q 11) Final Fantasy: Unlimited (Q 11) Last Woman Standing (Q 11) Mga Waging Kuwento ng OFW (Q 11) Planet Q (Q 11) Puso Mo sa Amerika (Q 11) RX Men (Q 11) Sunday Super Sine (Q 11) The Debutante (Q 11) The Sobrang Gud Nite Show With Jojo A All the Way! (Q 11) Those Who Hunt Elves (Q 11) Kami Naman! (UNTV 37) Maestra Viajes (UNTV 37) Bihasa: Bibliya Hamon Sa'yo (UNTV 37) Believer TV (UNTV 37) Gabay sa Kalusugan (Net 25) Kapatid sa Hanapbuhay (Net 25) TV Patrol Pagadian (ABS-CBN TV-9 Pagadian) Spin 2 Win (RJTV 29) Ratings List of Philippine television ratings for 2008 Networks Launches January 1: AXN Beyond Southeast Asia Balls Maxxx Velvet January 28: FashionTV May 1: ABC 24 August 9: TV5 August 20: MMDA TV September 14: C/S Origin Unknown dates March: Global News Network March: ZOE TV 33 Unknown SouthSpot ZTV 33 Stations changing network affiliation The following is a list of television stations that have made or will make noteworthy network affiliation changes in 2008. Date Station Channel Prior affiliation New affiliation SourceJanuary 1 RPN 9 None C/S 9 (now RPTV) SBN 21 ETC (now SolarFlix) RJTV 29 2nd Avenue (now RJ DigiTV) Rebranded The following is a list of television stations that have made or will make noteworthy network rebranded in 2008. Date Rebranded from Rebranded to Channel Source March 10 UniversiTV ZOE TV (now Light TV) 33 August 9 ABC 5 TV5 5 Closures March 10: UniversiTV August 8: ABC 5 Cable Channel reassignments November 2: Iglesia ni Cristo Channel (Ch. 22; moved to Ch. 136) Births January 24: Chlaui Malayao, actress February 7: Antonio Vinzon, actor July 11: Krystal Mejes, actress July 31: Raikko Mateo, actor August 6: Princess Aliyah, actress September 7: Charlie Fleming, actress September 18: Chunsa Jung, actress October 10: Sophia Reola, actress November 10: Caprice Cayetano, actress December 18: Lee Victor, actor Deaths March 8: Carol Varga, 80, FAMAS-award-winning actress (born 1928) April 27: Marcos Mataro, 40, former member of Iglesia ni Cristo and ex-host of D'X-Man (born 1968) May 16: Henry Canoy, 74, founder of Radio Mindanao Network; grandfather of ABS-CBN reporter Jeff Canoy (born 1923) May 26: Dolly Aglay, 42, journalist with Reuters and Philippine Star (born 1966) June 7: Rudy Fernandez, 56, Filipino actor (born 1952) July 22: Gilbert Perez, 49, movie and TV director (born 1959) August 28: Zorayda Sanchez, 56, film and TV comedian (born 1952) September 1: Dely Magpayo, 88, radio host best known as "Tia Dely" (born 1920) September 21: Roger Mercado, 69, adoptive father and uncle of Jennylyn Mercado (born 1939) October 13: Khryss Adalia, 62, film and television director (born 1946) December 4: Manuel Yan, 88, former AFP Chief of Staff and diplomat; grandfather of the late Rico Yan (born 1920) December 7: Marky Cielo, 20, StarStruck 3's Ultimate Male Survivor and Ultimate Soul Survivor (born 1988) December 31: Rosendo delas Alas, 88, father of comedian Ai-Ai delas Alas (born 1920) See also 2008 in television References 2008 Category:Television in the Philippines by year Category:Philippine television-related lists