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2000 in Philippine television

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The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2000. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.

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Events

  • January 1:
  • The Philippines celebrates the new 2000 millennium nationwide. At the same time, ABS-CBN, the largest media conglomerate in the Philippines, and the number one television network during that time, unveils a new logo for the new millennium.
  • Originally, local UHF channel 41 was intended to broadcast local programming under the supervision of Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Sometime in 2000, MTV Networks Asia Pacific, operator of MTV (Music Television) brand in Asia wanted to transmit its music channel on terrestrial television in the Philippines. Eventually, MTV Networks Asia Pacific entered into an agreement with Nation Broadcasting Corporation to transmit its localize music channel via its UHF channel and started broadcasting MTV Philippines (now owned by TV5 Network Inc. as AksyonTV) on January 1, 2000.
  • June 14 – GMA Network Center was inaugurated by President Estrada and the network's board of directors.
  • June 17 – GMA Network celebrates its 50th golden year since was established in 1950.
  • October – Himig Handog, the first multi-media songwriting competition by ABS-CBN and Star Records was launched.

    • Unknown

  • DOMSAT became a subsidiary of Solar Entertainment Corporation (Solar). As its subsidiary, DOMSAT’s teleport is being used by Solar to produce, originate, and distribute its various television program services. Its full service digital broadcast teleport features server technology in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City, Rizal. It is built around two encoder platforms, Scientific Atlanta Power Vu Classic (DVB) and Motorola Digicipher II (MPEG-@). Program origination is done on a SeaChange Media Cluster Server System. The facility includes a 500 square meter studio and various linear and non-linear production bays. Solar Entertainment first launched its namesake entertainment cable channel in the early 2000s, one devoted to American programs. This channel was later known as Solar USA (the acronym stands for "Ultimate in Suspense and Action"), and then later simply as USA before it was replaced by two separate channels.

    • Unknown Dates

  • August: Compañero Y Compañera on RPN 9

    • Unknown

  • Balita Alas Singko ng Umaga on ABS-CBN
  • Gintong Pangarap on ABC 5
  • Uchuu Keiji Gavan - (Sky Ranger Gavan) on ABC-5
  • Jetman on ABC-5
  • Zyurangers on ABC-5
  • Janperson on ABC-5
  • Dai Sentai Goggle V (Goggle V) on RPN 9
  • Metro TV on RPN 9
  • Ikaw at ang Batas on RPN 9
  • Pan sa Kinabuhi on RPN 9
  • Tapatan With Jay Sonza on RPN 9
  • Jai Alai: The Game of a Thousand Thrills on PTV-4
  • Barangay Dos on ABS-CBN
  • Kontrapelo on ABS-CBN
  • Feel at Home on ABS-CBN
  • Pahina on ABS-CBN
  • Kamen Rider Black - (Masked Rider Black) on IBC-13
  • Out of Time on UNTV 37
  • Kahit Na Magtiis on GMA
  • Gadget Boy on GMA
  • Ang Dating Daan on SBN 21
  • SBN Music Videos on SBN 21
  • Kids Against Crime on ZOE TV 11
  • Kids Club on ZOE TV 11
  • Batang Kaharian on ETV 39

    • Finales

  • January 7: Chabelita on ABS-CBN
  • January 8:
  • Fastbreak (IBC 13)
  • Back to Iskul Bukol (IBC 13)
  • Wow! (IBC 13)
  • February 18: IBC Balita Ngayon (IBC 13)
  • March 27: Liwanag Ng Hatinggabi (GMA)
  • August 26: Tarajing Potpot (ABS-CBN)
  • August 30: Rosalinda on ABS-CBN
  • September 1: Umulan Man o Umaraw (GMA)
  • September 2: Pintados (GMA)
  • November 3: Alas Dose sa Trese (IBC 13)
  • November 10: Labs Ko Si Babe (ABS-CBN)
  • November 17: Pulso: Aksyon Balita (ABS-CBN)
  • November 27: Munting Anghel (GMA)
  • December 2: Oki Doki Doc (ABS-CBN)

    • Unknown Dates

  • July: Compañero Y Compañera on GMA

    • Unknown

  • Dong Puno Live on ABS-CBN
  • Cyberkada on ABS-CBN
  • Yaiba on ABS-CBN
  • Bitoy's Adventures in Bilibkaba? on GMA
  • Comedy Central Market on GMA
  • Koko Kwik Kwak on GMA
  • Codename: Verano on GMA
  • Kontak 5 on ABC 5
  • Skin Deep on ABC 5
  • Musika ATBP on ABC 5
  • Lingkod Bayan ni Tony Falcon on IBC 13
  • Dear Heart on IBC 13
  • Powerline on IBC 13
  • Jeep ni Erap on PTV-4
  • Online Bingo Filipino on PTV-4
  • Ang Dating Daan on PTV-4
  • Kapag May Katwiran, Ipaglaban Mo! on RPN 9
  • Family Kuarta o Kahon on RPN 9
  • Business Class on RPN 9
  • Arangkada Ulat sa Tanghali on RPN 9
  • Uncle Bob's Children's Show on RPN 9
  • Tokshow With Mr. Shooli on RPN 9
  • Tipong Pinoy on RPN 9
  • Family Kuarta o Kahon on RPN 9
  • Business Class on RPN 9
  • Junior Newswatch on RPN 9
  • PBA Classics on Net 25

    • Specials

  • January 1: Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration on ABC-5
  • February 24: 42nd Grammy Awards on ABS-CBN
  • February 26: Binibining Pilipinas 2000 on GMA
  • June 2–11: 2000 PBA All-Filipino Cup Finals on Viva TV (IBC 13)
  • June 7–19: 2000 NBA Finals on IBC 13
  • June 17: GMA Gold: The GMA 50th Anniversary Special on GMA
  • July 24: State of the Nation Address 2000*
  • September 3–15: 2000 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals on Viva TV (IBC 13)
  • September 15 – October 1: 2000 Sydney Olympics on PTV-4/ABC 5
  • December 2: Miss World 2000 on Net 25
  • December 10–20: 2000 PBA Governors' Cup Finals on Viva TV (IBC 13)
  • December 11:
  • The Estrada Impeachment Trial on ABS-CBN/ANC
  • The Impeachment Trial on PTV-4
  • Erap on Trial: Hatol ng Kasaysayan on ABC
  • The President on Trial on GMA
  • Ang Paghahatol (Impeachment Trial of Joseph Estrada): The IBC 13 News Coverage on IBC
  • December 24: A Christmas Star: The GMA Christmas Special on GMA
  • December 31, 2000 - January 1, 2001:
  • Countdown to Millennium 2001 / Countdown to 2001: The Weekend News Special Edition on ABS-CBN
  • Synchronicity: The 2001 GMA New Year's Countdown on GMA

    • Unknown Dates

  • November–December: Celebr8: Globe Get Together Special on Studio 23
  • December: A Christmas Prayer: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special on ABS-CBN

    • Unknown

  • 14th PMPC Star Awards for Television on RPN 9

    • Births

  • February 26: Alexa Ilacad, actress
  • March 1: Nikki Samonte, model and singer
  • March 2: Bianca Umali, actress
  • May 2: Angel Sy, actress
  • May 4: Razelle Bayno, singer
  • August 10: Gene Vicente, football star
  • August 11: Nathaniel Britt, actor
  • November 28: Jacob Rica, actor and model

    • Deaths

  • October 1 – Chuck Perez, Filipino actor (born 1952)
  • December 4 – Tito Arévalo, Filipino actor and musician (born 1914)

    • Unknown

  • Jun Aristorenas, Filipino actor, director, dancer, producer and writer (born 1933)

    • References

    2000 in Philippine television Wikipedia
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