2003 in Philippine television

none December 2022 December 2022 2003 Philippine television The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2003. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes. Events February February 22 – ABS-CBN formally commenced the simulcast of its daytime shows on the UHF channel Studio 23 starting with the pilot episode of the noontime show Masayang Tanghali Bayan. March March 1 – Sarah Geronimo was hailed as the Star for a Night grand champion. June June 14 – GMA Network celebrated its 53rd anniversary via a star-studded TV special, Very Very GMA, which was taped as live at the Araneta Coliseum. July July 10 – STAR has announced that it will not renew its brand licensing and joint venture agreement with the multinational conglomerate Viva Communications under the Viva Cinema movie channel, when Viva Cinema ceased airing on July 31. July 28 – STAR confirmed that Viva Cinema will shut down entirely on July 31, citing financial losses. July 31 – After seven years of broadcast, Viva Cinema ceased operations on Thursday evening. August August 1 – Viva Networks was formed and Pinoy Box Office was launched. September September 24 – In an interview on TV Patrol, Kris Aquino, revealed that she incurred a sexually transmitted disease and that she feared for her life when she had a heated argument with her former lover Joey Marquez.Kris: I feared for my life. September 24, 2003 ABS-CBN News Website http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/images/news/microsites/ondspot/spotkris.htm February 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20080725125827/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/images/news/microsites/ondspot/spotkris.htm July 25, 2008 dead October October 23 – ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation celebrates the 50th anniversary of Philippine television and the 50th anniversary of ABS-CBN which unveils the "Kapamilya" branding. November November 11 – Rowena Culob won the jackpot prize of one million pesos on Eat Bulaga!'''s Laban o BawiUnknown Unknown – ABS-CBN launched ABS-CBNnow!, an internet-based video-on-demand service featuring ABS-CBN programs primarily targeting the Overseas Filipino Workers across the globe. Premieres Date Show January 6Ultraman Cosmos on Net 25 January 13Altagracia on ABS-CBN 2 January 20Twin Stars on GMA 7 January 27Ángela on GMA 7 February 1Dragon Ball GT on GMA 7 February 3Teysi on ABS-CBN 2 February 10OPTV on RPN 9 February 14Survivor: The Amazon on Studio 23 February 15Sabado Barkada on ABS-CBN TV-4 Bacolod February 17Knockout on GMA 7Islands Life on RPN 9 February 22Masayang Tanghali Bayan on ABS-CBN 2 February 23PBA on NBN/IBC on NBN 4 and IBC 13 February 24Nagmamahal, Manay Gina on GMA 7Daimos on GMA 7 March 3Darating ang Umaga on ABS-CBN 2Harsh Realm on RPN 9 March 4Game Channel on IBC 13 March 8Amazing Twins on IBC 13 March 17Final Fantasy: Unlimited on ABS-CBN 2Slam Dunk on GMA 7 March 22RPN News Update on RPN 9S2: Showbiz Sabado on ABS-CBN 2 March 29Iyo Ang Katarungan on IBC 13 April 4Hour of Power on IBC 13 April 14Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin on GMA 7 April 21Crush Gear Turbo on ABS-CBN 2Gata Salvaje on ABS-CBN 2 April 25Joe Millionaire on Studio 23The Dead Zone on RPN 9 April 28Dora the Explorer on GMA 7Cerge for Truth on RPN 9 April 29Madam Ratsa Live! on RPN 9Blue's Clues on GMA 7 April 30Nuts Entertainment on GMA 7Prangkahan on RPN 9 May 1Dee's Day on RPN 9 May 2A Second Look on RPN 9 May 3RPN Forum on RPN 9 May 5Cooking Master Boy on ABS-CBN 2Meteor Garden on ABS-CBN 2 May 9Private I on ABS-CBN 2 May 10Kontrobersyal on ABS-CBN 2 May 11Alias on Studio 23 May 19Shaman King on GMA 7Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas on ABS-CBN 2 May 22Celebrity DAT Com on IBC 13 May 26Basta't Kasama Kita on ABS-CBN 2 May 28Give Us This Day on ACQ-KBN 43 Davao May 31Buttercup on ABS-CBN 2 June 9Narito ang Puso Ko on GMA 7My MVP Valentine on GMA 7 June 11CSI: Crime Scene Investigation on Studio 23 June 16Birds of Prey on Studio 23Rosalinda on GMA 7 June 21Search for a Star on GMA 7 June 23Poor Prince on GMA 7 June 28Kidcetera on IBC 13 June 30Lavender on GMA 7 July 9Bright Girl on GMA 7 July 13Love to Love on GMA 7July 14Alice in Wonderland on GMA 7Hawak Ko ang Langit on GMA 7 July 25 Thieves on Studio 23 July 28Meteor Rain on ABS-CBN 2ABS-CBN Insider on ABS-CBN 2 August 9Super Gals on ABS-CBN 2Tara Tena on ABS-CBN 2Meteor Garden II on ABS-CBN 2 August 16Home Along da Airport on ABS-CBN 2 August 17Ang Tanging Ina on ABS-CBN 2 August 18Por ti on ABS-CBN 2Baki the Grappler on GMA 7 August 25The Agency on RPN 9Endless Love: Autumn in My Heart on GMA 7 August 28Dong Puno Live on ABS-CBN 2 September 1Daisy Siete on GMA 7Extra Challenge on GMA 7Zoids on GMA 7 September 3Special Assignment on ABS-CBN 2 September 15Project Arms on ABS-CBN 2My Love, Cindy on GMA 7Secretly In Love on GMA 7 September 19Survivor: Pearl Islands on Studio 23 September 22Katri, Ang Batang Pastol on GMA 7Love Scar on ABS-CBN 2Beautiful Days on GMA 7 September 24Next Level Na! Game Ka Na Ba? on ABS-CBN 2 September 29Marmalade Boy on GMA 7 October 4Super Yoyo on GMA 7May Puso ang Batas on RPN 9 October 5SpongeBob SquarePants on Studio 23 October 6Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters on ABS-CBN 2Combat Missions on Studio 23 October 14Fastlane on Studio 23 October 20Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita on GMA 7Twin Hearts on GMA 7 October 21All Together Now on GMA 7 October 27StarStruck on GMA 7 November 2Girls Marching On! on ABS-CBN 2 November 3Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story on ABS-CBN 2 November 7Mutant X on Studio 23 November 8Simpleng Hiling on ABS-CBN 2Star in a Million on ABS-CBN 2Celebrity Turns with Junee and Lani on GMA 7 November 10Walang Hanggan on GMA 7 November 128 Simple Rules on RPN 9Scrubs on RPN 9 November 16Captain Fatz on GMA 7 November 17Funny Wild Girl on GMA 7Retro TV on IBC 13Meteor Fever in Manila on ABS-CBN 2Endless Love: Winter Sonata on GMA 7At the Dolphin Bay on GMA 7Maria del Carmen on GMA 7 November 22Victim on ABS-CBN 2 November 30Shaider on GMA 7Kay Susan Tayo! on GMA 7 December 1My Annette on GMA 7Lady Lady on ABS-CBN 2Christmas from the Heart on ACQ-KBN 43 Davao December 2Bio Data on GMA 7 December 8Astro Boy on ABS-CBN 2It Might Be You on ABS-CBN 2 Unknown date January: All My Love on GMA 7 February: All About You on GMA 7 June: Lakas Magsasaka on GMA 7 August: Tabatina on GMA 7 The Misadventures of Maverick and Ariel on ABC 5 UnknownDial M on NBN 4Unlimited Diving on NBN 4Magbuhay Professional on NBN 4Problema N'yo, Sagot Ko! on NBN 4BIDA: Batang Iwas Droga on NBN 4Divine Mercy Live TV Mass on NBN 4Problema Nyo, Sagot Ko! on NBN 4 and ABC 5Search for Tanduay The No.1 Rhum Billard Player on NBN 4Kingdom Upclose on ACQ-KBN 43 DavaoRJ Sunday Jam on RJTV 29Blazin' RnB on RJTV 29RJ Penthouse on RJTV 29Tipong Pinoy on Studio 23Detek Kids on ABS-CBN 2Buhay Pelota on SBN 21Friends Again on SBN 21Jai-Alai Games on SBN 21Saklolo Abugado on NBN 4Mirai Sentai Timeranger on ABS-CBN 2Dong Puno Tonight on ABS-CBN 2Gourmet Everyday on ABC 5Look Who's Talking on ABC 5Pops Talk Show on ABC 5Crayon Shin-chan on ABC 5Tutubi Patrol on ABC 5Viva Box Office on ABC 5Mon Colle Knights on ABC 5The New Adventures of Robin Hood on ABC 5I-Barangay Mo! on IBC 13Pilipinas Ngayon on IBC 13Entrepinoy Start-Up on IBC 13BYK101 on IBC 13Bitag on IBC 13LakbayTV on IBC 13AM @ IBC on IBC 13Global Family Series on IBC 13Japan Video Topics on IBC 13Home Shopping Network on RPN 9Luks Family on RPN 9Magandang Morning Philippines! on RPN 9What's Up 'day! on RPN 9Kids To Go on RPN 9Direct Line on RPN 9The Imelda Papin Show on RPN 9Ratsada Balita on RPN 9Ugnayang Pambansa on RPN 9Cathedral of Praise on RPN 9Friends Again on RPN 9Jesus The Healer on RPN 9Kerygma TV on RPN 9Fistorama on RPN 9Golf Power on RPN 9In This Corner on RPN 9Largo on RPN 9John Doe on RPN 9Madam Ratsa Live! on RPN 9NBA Jam on RPN 9 Carita de Ángel on RPN 9 Por un beso on RPN 9Luisa on ABS-CBN 2Solita Mi Amor on ABS-CBN 2George Shrinks on GMA 7The Berenstain Bears on GMA 7Kakabakaba Adventures on GMA 7Let’s Go on GMA 7Monster Rancher on GMA 7Virtua Fighter on GMA 7Doraemon on GMA 7Magic Knight Rayearth on GMA 7Ghost in the Shell on GMA 7Rotten Ralph on GMA 7Bill and Ben on GMA 7Miki Loves Yuu on GMA 7Paulina on GMA 7Kachorra on GMA 7In Love With Angel on GMA 7Ghost Fighter on GMA 7Voltes V on GMA 7Doc on Radio on UNTV 37Hometown: Dito Po Sa Amin on UNTV 37Oras ng Himala on UNTV 37Playback on UNTV 37PMS on UNTV 37Arts.21 on Net 25Auto, Motor & Sport on Net 25Bundesliga Kick Off! on Net 25Captured on Net 25Cyberdoodoo on Net 25DW-TV Journal on Net 25Euromaxx on Net 25Ito ang Payo on Net 25Openline on Net 25Tomorrow Today on Net 25Urban Peasant on Net 25The Rock Of My Salvation on ZOE TV 11 Returning or renamed programs Show Last aired Retitled as/Season/Notes Channel Return date Magandang Tanghali Bayan 2003 Masayang Tanghali Bayan ABS-CBN February 22 RPN NewsBreak RPN News Update RPN 9 March 22 Arangkada Xtra Balita Arangkada Balita March 24 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw 2002 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin GMA Network April 14 Dong Puno Live 2000 Same ABS-CBN August 28 Extra Extra 2003 Extra Challenge GMA Network September 1 Assignment 2001 Special Assignment ABS-CBN September 3 Programs transferring networks Date Show No. of seasons Moved from Moved to May 11 Alias ABS-CBN Studio 23 June 21 Star for a Night IBC GMA Network (as Search for a Star) October 5 SpongeBob SquarePants RPNStudio 23 November 8 Philippine Basketball League NBN November 30 Shaider IBC GMA Network Unknown Tipong Pinoy GMA Network Studio 23 Bitag ABC IBC Crayon Shin-chan IBC ABC Carita de Ángel RPN Por un beso Finales January 10: Recuerdo de Amor (ABS-CBN 2) January 14: Little Ana (GMA 7) January 17: Hercules (GMA 7) January 24: Adriana (GMA 7) January 31: Detective Conan (GMA 7) February 8: Barkadahan sa S na S (ABS-CBN TV-4 Bacolod) February 14: Flame of Recca (GMA 7) Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka (ABS-CBN 2) February 21: Magandang Tanghali Bayan (ABS-CBN 2) Salomé (GMA 7) Pira-pirasong Pangarap (GMA 7) February 22: Bitag (ABC 5) February 28: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN 2) March 1: Star for a Night (IBC 13) March 9: The Price Is Right (ABC 5) March 14: Hunter × Hunter (GMA 7) March 15: Digimon Adventure 02 (ABS-CBN 2) March 21: RPN NewsBreak (RPN 9) March 29: Saturday Night Specials (ABC 5) April 11: Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw (GMA 7) April 22: Make Way for Noddy (GMA 7) April 23: Beh Bote Nga (GMA 7) April 25: Sana ay Ikaw na Nga (GMA 7) Aladdin (GMA 7) May 2: E.T.C. (ABS-CBN 2) Isyu (ABS-CBN 2) May 3: FPJ Action Cinema (ABS-CBN 2) May 12: Survivor: The Amazon (Studio 23) May 16: Knockout (GMA 7) May 23: Bituin (ABS-CBN 2) June 6: Kung Mawawala Ka (GMA 7) June 14: Mariá la Del Barrio (GMA 7) June 20: Shaman King (GMA 7) Joe Millionaire (Studio 23) June 22: Cheche Lazaro Presents (GMA 7) July 6: Star Studio Presents (ABS-CBN 2) Kahit Kailan (GMA 7) July 11: Twin Stars (GMA 7) María Belén (GMA 7) July 25: Meteor Garden (ABS-CBN 2) ABS-CBN Headlines (ABS-CBN 2) August 8: Meteor Rain (ABS-CBN 2) August 9: Arriba, Arriba! (ABS-CBN 2) August 10: Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN 2) August 15: Slam Dunk (GMA 7) August 18: Harsh Realm (RPN 9) August 21: Gus Abelgas Nag-Uulat (ABS-CBN 2) August 22: Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin (GMA 7) August 27: Mission X (ABS-CBN 2) August 29: Nagmamahal, Manay Gina (GMA 7) Daimos (GMA 7) Lavender (GMA 7) Martin Late @ Nite (ABS-CBN 2) August 30: Family Rosary Crusade (ABS-CBN 2) September 12: My MVP Valentine (GMA 7) September 13: S2: Showbiz Sabado (ABS-CBN 2) September 19: Alice in Wonderland (GMA 7) Poor Prince (GMA 7) September 23: Milyun-Milyon Na, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN 2) September 26: Bright Girl (GMA 7) October 13: Kool Ka Lang (GMA 7) October 14: Da Boy en Da Girl (GMA 7) October 17: Habang Kapiling Ka (GMA 7) October 19: Tabing Ilog (ABS-CBN 2) October 24: Endless Love: Autumn in My Heart (GMA 7) October 31: Meteor Garden II (ABS-CBN 2) Thieves (Studio 23) November 1: Willingly Yours (ABS-CBN 2) Blockbuster Cinema (GMA 7) November 7: Hawak Ko ang Langit (GMA 7) November 9: Magic Knight Rayearth (GMA 7) November 14: Marmalade Boy (GMA 7) Secretly in Love (GMA 7) Rosalinda (GMA 7) Darating ang Umaga (ABS-CBN 2) Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (ABS-CBN 2) November 15: F! (ABS-CBN 2) November 17: My Love, Cindy (GMA 7) November 23: Inday Heart To Heart (GMA 7) Hiraya Manawari (ABS-CBN 2) November 25: The Probe Team (GMA 7) November 28: Katri, Ang Batang Pastol (GMA 7) November 29: Kidcetera (IBC 13) December 5: Beautiful Days (GMA 7) Meteor Fever in Manila (ABS-CBN 2) December 12: Lunch Break (IBC 13) December 13: Amazing Twins (IBC 13) December 14: PBA on NBN/IBC (NBN 4 and IBC 13) December 15: Survivor: Pearl Islands (Studio 23) Unknown date January: Ecomoda (ABS-CBN 2) Betty La Fea (GMA 7) August: All My Love (GMA 7) September: SpongeBob SquarePants (RPN 9) Unknown Paloma (ABS-CBN 2) Romantica (ABS-CBN 2) Daniela (ABS-CBN 2) Altagracia (ABS-CBN 2) Cristina (ABS-CBN 2) Citiline (Studio 23) Amazing Lifestyle (SBN 21) Jai-Alai Games (SBN 21) Blazin' RnB (RJTV 29) Pinoy Wrestling Reloaded (RJTV 29) RJ Penthouse (RJTV 29) PLDT Playtym (GMA 7) Ready, Txt, Go! (GMA 7) Sesame Street (GMA 7) Charlotte (GMA 7) MariMar (GMA 7) George Shrinks (GMA 7) Ángela (GMA 7) Dragon Ball Z (GMA 7) Strangebrew (UNTV 37) Kakabakaba (GMA 7) Sonic Underground (GMA 7) Pokémon (GMA 7) Gadget Boy (GMA 7) Rotten Ralph (GMA 7) Bill and Ben (GMA 7) Mojacko (GMA 7) Doraemon (GMA 7) The Berenstain Bears (GMA 7) Ghost in the Shell (GMA 7) Baki the Grappler (GMA 7) Zoids (GMA 7) Task Force Siyasat (ABC 5) Chinese Variety Show (ABC 5) Pygmalio (ABC 5) Fancy Lala (ABC 5) F (ABC 5) Infochat (ABC 5) Urban Doktor (ABC 5) Biker Mice from Mars (ABC 5) Laser Patrol (ABC 5) Life with Roger (ABC 5) Mon Colle Knights (ABC 5) Poltergeist: The Legacy (ABC 5) Star Trek: Voyager (ABC 5) Starcom: The U.S. Space Force (ABC 5) Two (ABC 5) Pet Ko! (GMA 7) Batang Batibot (GMA 7) Disney Adventures (GMA 7) Off the Record (ABS-CBN 2) Myx sa Dos (ABS-CBN 2) Smart Amazing Dreams (ABS-CBN 2) Dong Puno Nightly (ABS-CBN 2) Klasmeyts (ABS-CBN 2) I-Barangay Mo! (IBC 13) People First (IBC 13) Nora Mismo (IBC 13) Trash en Traffic (IBC 13) Pilipinas Ngayon (IBC 13) The Finest Hour (IBC 13) Sinemaks (IBC 13) Viva Box Office (IBC 13) Hour of Power (IBC 13) Carita de Ángel (IBC 13) Por un beso (IBC 13) Akazukin Chacha (IBC 13) Crayon Shin-chan (IBC 13) Cyborg Kuro-chan (IBC 13) Beyblade (ABS-CBN 2) Sakura Wars (ABS-CBN 2) Final Fantasy: Unlimited (ABS-CBN 2) Crush Gear Turbo (ABS-CBN 2) Cooking Master Boy (ABS-CBN 2) Super Gals (ABS-CBN 2) Project Arms (ABS-CBN 2) Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (ABS-CBN 2) Luks Family (RPN 9) Match TV (RPN 9) Metro TV (RPN 9) Side Stitch (RPN 9) In3 (RPN 9) Carita de Ángel (RPN 9) Por un beso (RPN 9) Eskwela ng Bayan (NBN 4) Business News (NBN 4) Explore with Mike (NBN 4) imGAME (NBN 4) Task Force Siyasat (NBN 4, ABC 5) Tele-Kusina (NBN 4) The Hour of Great Mercy (NBN 4) Love Scar (ABS-CBN 2) E! News Live (E! Philippines) Wild On! (E! Philippines) Extreme Close Up (E! Philippines) Mysteries and Scandals (E! Philippines) Fashion Emergency (E! Philippines) CBS Evening News (E! Philippines) Late Show With David Letterman (E! Philippines) Mariú (ZOE TV 11) Car Guys (Net 25) Computer Chronicles (Net 25) Extended Play (Net 25) Noli Me Tangere (Net 25) Pilot Guides (Net 25) Popular Mechanics for Kids (Net 25) The New Yankee Workshop (Net 25) World Report Early Edition (Net 25) ZDTV News (Net 25) Channels Launches May 1: Prime Channel August 1: Pinoy Box OfficeUnknown GKTV 3/PCTV 3 Real Cebu Television'' Closures Date Branding Channel Sign-on debut Source March 1 Viva TV on IBC 13 13 February 6, 2000 June 1 RMN TV-31/E! Philippines 31 31 October 31, 1993 (as CTV-31) July 31 Viva Cinema May 6, 1996 Births February 14 – Zephanie Dimaranan, actress and singer March 2 – AZ Martinez, actress and beauty queen March 6 – Jehramae Trangia, singer Shanelle Agustin, actress March 12 – Andrea Brillantes, actress Josh Ford, actor March 25 – Yen Quirante, actress March 31 – Carl Acosta, actor and dancer May 13 – Rita Gaviola, actress June 19 – Gwen Apuli, actress and singer June 20 – Kyle Echarri, singer and actor July 13 – Stacey Sevilleja, singer August 19 – Harvey Bautista, actor September 13 – Ashley Del Mundo, actress October 13 – Ar Angel Aviles, actress October 22 – Lie Reposposa, singer and actress November 8 – Mikha Lim, singer and actress November 22 – Reign Parani, actress November 23 – Allen Ansay, actor December 3 – Matthew Uy, actor December 27 – Louise Abuel, actor Deaths March 23 – Amado Cortez, former actor and diplomat (born 1928) April 9 – Rod Navarro, former TV host, actor, and radio commentator (born 1936) July 18 – César Ramírez, former actor and father of the late Ace Vergel (born 1929) July 19 – Oscar Moreno, former actor and father of Boots Anson-Roa (born 1921) Vic Vargas, former actor (born 1939) September 26 – Inday Badiday, Filipino host and journalist who was known as Philippine television's "queen of showbiz talk shows" and "queen of intrigues" (born 1944) November 14 – Carding Castro, former singer-comedian and singing comic duo Reycard Duet (born 1935) December 5 – Fred Montilla, former actor (born 1919) December 29 – Miko Sotto, former young actor and son of actress Ali Sotto (born 1982) See also 2003 in television References 2003 Category:Television in the Philippines by year Category:Philippine television-related lists