1997 in Philippine television

none November 2022 November 2022 1997 Philippine television The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1997. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes. Premieres Date Show January 7 Math-Tinik on ABS-CBN 2 January 17 Power Rangers Zeo on ABS-CBN 2 Big Bad Beetleborgs on GMA 7 January 19 Bitoy's Bilibkaba on GMA 7 January 20 TV Patrol Tuguegarao on ABS-CBN TV-3 Tuguegarao TV Patrol Laoag on ABS-CBN TV-7 Laoag TV Patrol Tacloban on ABS-CBN TV-2 Tacloban February 1 The Slayers on ABS-CBN 2 February 2 SOP on GMA 7Anarcon, James Patrick WHERE ARE THEY NOW: GMA SOP hosts https://www.pep.ph/news/local/148355/where-are-they-now-gma-sop-hosts-a724-20191229-lfrm4 PEP October 21, 2024 February 8 Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman on GMA 7Paglicawan, Mc Richard German 'Kuya Germs' Moreno: From Janitor to Master Showman https://www.lionheartv.net/2016/01/german-moreno-kuya-germs/ October 21, 2024 LionhearTV January 8, 2016 February 17 Esperanza on ABS-CBN 2Anarcon, James Patrick 19 Longest-running ABS-CBN Teleseryes https://www.pep.ph/news/local/142508/19-longest-running-abs-cbn-teleseryes-a724-20190415-lfrm2 October 21, 2024 PEP April 15, 2019 March 10 Zenki on ABS-CBN 2 Pangarap Kong Jackpot on PTV 4 Mula sa Puso on ABS-CBN 2 March 16 Compañero y Compañera on ABS-CBN 2 March 17 Ikaw na Sana on GMA 7Anarcon, James Patrick 10 Longest-running GMA Teleseryes https://www.pep.ph/news/local/142476/10-longest-running-gma-teleseryes-a724-20190413-lfrm October 21, 2024 PEP April 13, 2019 March 31 Mga Munting Pangarap ni Romeo on ABS-CBN 2 Zorro on ABS-CBN 2 April 3 Si Tsong, Si Tsang on GMA 7 April 10 1 for 3 on GMA 7 May 11 Showbiz Lingo Plus on ABS-CBN 2 May 19 Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis on ABS-CBN 2 Good Morning Asia on GMA 7 June 2 Pira-pirasong Pangarap on GMA 7 Sky Dancers on GMA 7 Growing Up on GMA 7 Gillage People on GMA 7 June 16 TV Patrol Legazpi on ABS-CBN TV-4 Legazpi June 22 Spice Boys on ABS-CBN 2 Wansapanataym on ABS-CBN 2 Onli in da Pilipins on ABS-CBN 2 June 24 !Oka Tokat on ABS-CBN 2 July 4 M.U. on GMA 7 July 6 Next on GMA 7 Bilibitornot on GMA 7 Vilma Tonight: A Limited Engagement on GMA 7 July 20 Rap 13 on IBC 13 August 18 Pira-pirasong Pangarap on GMA 7 Headline Trese (2nd incarnation) on IBC 13 September 5Zeo Rangers on Studio 23 September 6Zyurangers on ABC 5 September 15 Del Tierro on GMA 7 September 22 Thunder Jet on ABS-CBN 2 October 13 Si Manoy at si Mokong on GMA 7 Adventures of Tom Sawyer on ABS-CBN 2 October 14 Ibang Klase on GMA 7 November 3 CTN Midnite on IBC 13 November 23 Kaybol, Ang Bagong TV on ABS-CBN 2 November 24 Palawan TV Patrol on ABS-CBN TV-7 Palawan December 22 B't X on ABS-CBN 2 Unknown Beverly Hills, 90210 on Studio 23 Baywatch on Studio 23 The Nanny on Studio 23 The Final Report on PTV 4 Philippines' Most Wanted on PTV 4 Kassandra on ABS-CBN 2 Klik na Klik sa Trese on IBC 13 Details 0923 on IBC 13 Sky Ranger Gavan on RPN 9 Pobre Niña Rica on GMA 7 Aawitan Kita on GMA 7 Walang Kukurap on GMA 7 Next on GMA 7 Ang Dating Daan on RJTV 29 Speed by MP Turbo on PTV 4 Cinema Cinema Cinema on RPN 9 Tell the People... Now on RPN 9 Julie on ABS-CBN 2 Sabado Jam on ABS-CBN TV-4 Davao Sabado Na Gyud on ABS-CBN TV-3 Cebu Zambo Jambo on ABS-CBN TV-3 Zamboanga TV Innovations on Citynet 27 Ka Ina on Citynet 27 TV Patrol Davao on ABS-CBN TV-4 Davao Rugrats on GMA 7 Jetman on IBC 13 Heidi on ABS-CBN 2 The Three Musketeers on ABS-CBN 2 Shaider on PTV 4 Chicago Sons on ABC 5 Clueless on ABC 5 She-Ra: Princess of Power on ABC 5 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine on ABC 5 The Cosby Show on ABC 5 Fiveman on RPN 9 Zsa Zsa: A Limited Engagement on GMA 7 Returning or renamed programs Show Last aired Retitled as/Season/Notes Channel Return date Philippine Basketball Association 1996 (season 22: "Governor's Cup") Same (season 23: "All-Filipino Cup") IBC February 16 1997 (season 23: "All-Filipino Cup") Same (season 23: "Commissioner's Cup") June 13 Vilma 1995 Vilma Tonight GMA July 6 Headline Trese 1992 (Islands TV 13) Same (2nd incarnation) IBC August 18 Philippine Basketball Association 1997 (season 23: "Commissioner's Cup") Same (season 23: "Governor's Cup") September 20 Tell the People 1997 Tell the People... Now RPN Unknown Programs transferring networks Date Show No. of seasons Moved from Moved to Unknown Ang Dating Daan IBC RJTV Sky Ranger Gavan RPN Aawitan Kita RPN GMA Finales January 3: Lyra on GMA 7 January 26: GMA Supershow on GMA 7 February 14: Mara Clara on ABS-CBN 2 March 7: Maria Mercedes on ABS-CBN 2 Ang TV on ABS-CBN 2 March 9: Familia Zaragoza on ABS-CBN 2 March 26: Teysi ng Tahanan on ABS-CBN 2 April 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! on GMA 7 April 4: Business Today on GMA 7 May 4: Showbiz Lingo on ABS-CBN 2 May 9: Simplemente Maria on RPN 9 May 12: The Maricel Drama Special on ABS-CBN 2 May 29: GMA True Stories on GMA 7 June 15: The Sharon Cuneta Show on ABS-CBN 2 June 17: Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata on ABS-CBN 2 June 29: Super Games on GMA 7 August 15: Mia Gracia on GMA 7 IBC TV X-Press on IBC 13 September 12: Valiente on GMA 7 October 6: Gillage People on GMA 7 October 7: Mixed N.U.T.S. (Numero Unong Terrific Show!) on GMA 7 October 31: Gym Team on ABS-CBN 2 Headline Trese (2nd incarnation) on IBC 13 November 16: Ready, Get Set, Go! on ABS-CBN 2 Unknown Pamilya Ukay-Ukay on ABS-CBN 2 Carol En Cosme on ABS-CBN 2 Ilusiones on ABS-CBN 2 Lazos de Amor on ABS-CBN 2 Beverly Hills, 90210 on ABS-CBN 2 Baywatch on ABS-CBN 2 The Nanny on ABS-CBN 2 Spice Boys on ABS-CBN 2 Earthlink on ABS-CBN 2 Channel S on GMA 7 Heartbeat on GMA 7 Inside Showbiz on GMA 7 Lihim ng Gabi on GMA 7 Jamming on GMA 7 Vilma Tonight: A Limited Engagement on GMA 7 Bilibitornot on GMA 7 MU on GMA 7 Pobre niña rica on GMA 7 MVP: Monday Viva Presentations on GMA 7 B na B: Baliw na Baliw on ABC 5 Good Evening Please on ABC 5 Love Bytes on ABC 5 Mga Gintong Aral ng El Shaddai on IBC 13 Cinema Scoop on IBC 13 Hollywood Nights on IBC 13 PSE Live: The Stock Market Today on IBC 13 Ikaw ang Humatol on IBC 13 Ang Dating Daan on IBC 13 Mga Himala at Gintong Aral ng El Shaddai on IBC 13 Machineman on IBC 13 Sky Ranger Gavan on IBC 13 Fiveman on IBC 13 Jetman on PTV 4 Ang Pandayan ni Mang Pandoy on PTV 4 Dakila Ka Pinoy! on PTV 4 Aawitan Kita on RPN 9 Cinema Cinema on RPN 9 Nap Knock on RPN 9 Tell the People on RPN 9 Tell the People... Now on RPN 9 Home TV Shopping on RJTV 29 World TV Mag on World TV 21 Dance Upon a Time with Becky Garcia on RJTV 29 Quantum Showcase on Citynet 27 TV Patrol Mindanao on ABS-CBN TV-4 Davao Hana Yori Dango on ABS-CBN 2 Heidi on ABS-CBN 2 Janperson on ABS-CBN 2 All Star Professional Wrestling on ABC 5 Frasier on ABC 5 Free Willy on ABC 5 Life Goes On on ABC 5 She-Ra: Princess of Power on ABC 5 Slam Dunk on ABC 5 Star Trek: The Original Series on ABC 5 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on GMA 7 Solbrain on IBC 13 Channels Launches September 3 – Arirang TV September 21 – AXN Asia November 30 – Hallmark Channel Asia Births January 20 – Kim Michael Last, That's My Bae contestant January 27 - Angelica Nikka Javier, actor, dancer and TV Host February 15 – Kit Thompson, actor February 17 – Kenzo Gutierrez, actor, TV commercial, print and ramp model, football player and college student March 10 – Julia Barretto, actress March 13 – Lou Yanong March 30 – Johnrey Rivas, actor April 16 – Paul Salas, actor May 1 – Miles Ocampo, actress May 6 – Maymay Entrata, model, singer, composer, dancer and actress May 23 - Nikki Bagaporo, actress June 17 - Jameson Blake, actor, dancer and TV Host June 26 - Joshua Cadeliña, actor and singer June 20 - Edmond Francisco, actor, dancer and TV Host July 31 – Barbie Forteza, actress, singer, comedian and dancer September 16 – Julian Marcus Trono, actor September 22 – Maris Racal, actress, singer and dancer October 7 Joshua Garcia, actor J. Rey Soul, singer (The Voice of the Philippines) October 4 – Michelle Vito, actress October 12 - Jimboy Martin, actor October 20 – Manolo Pedrosa, actor and student October 22 – Kiara Takahashi October 23 – Harlene Delgado, Broadcaster November 4 – Bea Binene, actress, broadcast journalist and TV Host November 17 - Jennifer Buencamino, actress, singer, dancer and TV Host December 4 – Ruru Madrid, actor December 7- Edward Kyle Secades, actor and dancer December 17 – Jazz Ocampo, actress December 18 – Mikee Quintos, actress and singer December 19 - Maria Fabiana, actress, TV Host & Model December 24 – Diana Mackey, actress Deaths April 6 – Max Alvarado, 68, actor (born 1929) July 3 – Chiquito, 65, actor and comedian (born 1932) October 11 – Dencio Padilla, 68, actor and comedian (born 1929) December 31 – Gerard Fainsan, 23, singer, actor and member Universal Motion Dancers (born 1974) References See also 1997 in television 1997 Category:Television in the Philippines by year Category:Philippine television-related lists