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2003 in Philippine television

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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.

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Events

  • 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.
  • October 23 - ABS-CBN Corporation celebrates the 50th anniversary of Philippine television and the 50th anniversary of ABS-CBN and unveils the "Kapamilya" branding.

    • Unknown Dates

  • January: Y Speak on Studio 23

    • Unknown

  • All About You on GMA
  • Lakas Magsasaka on GMA
  • Dial M on NBN-4
  • Kingdom Upclose on ACQ-KBN 43 Davao
  • Crush Gear on ABS-CBN
  • Kontrobersyal on ABS-CBN
  • RJ Sunday Jam on RJTV 29
  • Tipong Pinoy on Studio 23
  • Tara Tena on ABS-CBN
  • Detek Kids on ABS-CBN
  • Buhay Pelota on SBN 21
  • Friends Again on SBN 21
  • Saklolo Abugado on NBN-4
  • Celebrity Turns with Junee and Lani on GMA
  • Dora The Explorer on GMA
  • Blue's Clues on GMA
  • Mirai Sentai Timeranger on ABS-CBN
  • Bio Data on GMA
  • Dong Puno Live on ABS-CBN
  • Gourmet Everyday on ABC 5
  • Look Who's Talking on ABC 5
  • Pops Talk Show on ABC 5
  • Next Level Na, Game KNB? on ABS-CBN
  • Entrepinoy Start-Up on IBC 13
  • BYK101 on IBC 13
  • Bitag on IBC 13
  • Global Family Series on IBC 13
  • Iyo Ang Katarungan on IBC 13
  • Kids To Go on RPN 9
  • Cerge for Truth on RPN 9
  • Dee's Day on RPN 9
  • Direct Line on RPN 9
  • The Imelda Papin Show on RPN 9
  • RPN Forum on RPN 9
  • Prangkahan on RPN 9
  • Ratsada Balita on RPN 9
  • Ugnayang Pambansa on RPN 9
  • Cathedral of Praise on RPN 9
  • Friends Again on RPN 9
  • Jesus The Healer on RPN 9
  • Kerygma TV on RPN 9
  • Fistorama on RPN 9
  • Golf Power on RPN 9
  • In This Corner on RPN 9
  • Islands Life on RPN 9
  • Largo on RPN 9
  • Madam Ratsa Live! on RPN 9
  • Magbuhay Professional on NBN-4
  • Problema N'yo, Sagot Ko! on NBN-4

    • Finales

  • January 10: Recuerdo de Amor (ABS-CBN)
  • February 14: Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka (ABS-CBN)
  • February 21: Magandang Tanghali Bayan (ABS-CBN)
  • February 28: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN)
  • March 1: Star for a Night (IBC 13)
  • March 2: The Price Is Right (ABC 5)
  • April 11: Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw (GMA)
  • April 25: Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (GMA)
  • April 23: Beh Bote Nga (GMA)
  • May 23: Bituin (ABS-CBN)
  • May 24: Arriba, Arriba! (ABS-CBN)
  • June 6: Kung Mawawala Ka (GMA)
  • July 6: Kahit Kailan (GMA)
  • August 10: Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN)
  • August 22: Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin (GMA)
  • August 29: Martin Late @ Nite (ABS-CBN)
  • September 12: My MVP Valentine (GMA)
  • October 14: Kool Ka Lang (GMA)
  • October 17: Habang Kapiling Ka (GMA)
  • October 19: Tabing Ilog (ABS-CBN)
  • October 24:
  • Endless Love: Autumn in My Heart (GMA)
  • Global News (ABS-CBN)
  • November 7: Hawak Ko Ang Langit (GMA)
  • November 14:
  • Darating ang Umaga (ABS-CBN)
  • Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (ABS-CBN)
  • November 29: Kidcetera (IBC 13)
  • November 30: Kiss Muna (GMA)
  • December 13: Amazing Twins (IBC 13)

    • Unknown

  • Family Feud on ABC 5
  • Bitag on ABC 5
  • Lunch Break on IBC 13
  • Willingly Yours on ABS-CBN
  • Citiline on Studio 23
  • Amazing Lifestyle on SBN 21
  • Inday Heart To Heart on GMA
  • Che Che Lazaro Presents on GMA
  • PLDT Playtym on GMA
  • Ready, Txt, Go! on GMA
  • Sesame Street on GMA
  • Strangebrew on UNTV 37
  • Task Force Siyasat on ABC 5
  • By Request on ABC 5
  • Chinese Variety Show on ABC 5
  • Pygmalio on ABC 5
  • Fancy Lala on ABC 5
  • F on ABC 5
  • Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman on ABC 5
  • Sabrina, the Teenage Witch on ABC 5
  • Pet Ko! on GMA
  • Disney Adventures on GMA
  • E.T.C. on ABS-CBN
  • Milyun-Milyon Na, Game KNB? on ABS-CBN
  • Klasmeyts on ABS-CBN
  • Epol/Apple on ABS-CBN
  • Math-Tinik on ABS-CBN
  • Hiraya Manawari on ABS-CBN
  • Luks Family on RPN 9
  • Match TV on RPN 9
  • Metro TV on RPN 9
  • Side Stitch on RPN 9
  • Kusina Atbp. on NBN-4
  • Lutong Bahay on NBN-4
  • Eskwela ng Bayan on NBN-4
  • Task Force Siyasat on NBN-4

    • Specials

  • January 22–25: The 4th World Meeting of Families, Manila 2003 on GMA, ABS-CBN and IBC 13
  • January 23–27: 2002–03 Philippine Basketball League Challenge Cup Finals on NBN-4
  • February 9: Kaibigan Habang Buhay: The Unilever Philippines 75th Anniversary Special on ABS-CBN
  • February 10: 2003 NBA All-Star Game on IBC 13 and Solar Sports
  • February 23: 2003 PBA Opening Ceremonies and Games on NBN-4/IBC 13
  • February 24:
  • 45th Grammy Awards on Star World Philippines
  • WWE No Way Out 2003 on Solar USA
  • March 1:
  • Star For A Night Grand Finals Night on Viva TV (IBC 13)
  • March 15: Binibining Pilipinas 2003 on GMA
  • March 24: 75th Academy Awards on RPN 9
  • April 20–May 30: 2003 NBA Playoffs on IBC 13, and Solar Sports
  • April 28: WWE Backlash 2003 on Solar USA
  • May 19: WWE Judgement Day 2003 on Solar USA
  • May 22:
  • American Idol Season 2 Grand Finale on ABC 5 and Star World Philippines
  • May 30–June 1: 2003 PBA All-Star Weekend on NBN-4/IBC 13
  • June 4: Miss Universe 2003 on RPN 9 and Star World Philippines
  • June 5–16: 2003 NBA Finals on IBC 13 and Solar Sports
  • June 7–19: 2003 Philippine Basketball League Sunkist-Unity Cup Finals on NBN-4
  • June 15: World Bowl XI on Net 25 and ESPN Philippines
  • June 16: WWE Bad Blood 2003 on Solar USA
  • June 28: Hope and More Mega Million Stakes 1st Grand Draw TV Special on NBN-4
  • June 28–29: Very Very Happy Anniversary: GMA at 53 Anniversary Special on GMA
  • July 2–13: 2003 PBA All-Filipino Cup Finals on NBN-4/IBC 13
  • July 7 and August 18: NCAA Season 79 Seniors' Basketball: San Beda Red Lions vs. Letran Knights on Studio 23
  • July 12: UAAP Season 66: The Opening Ceremonies on Studio 23
  • July 27: Oakwood Mutiny Live Coverage*
  • July 28:
  • State of the Nation Address 2003*
  • WWE Vengeance 2003 on Solar USA
  • August 3: 2003 Teen Choice Awards on Studio 23
  • August 8–14: FIBA Africa Championship 2003 on RPN 9/Solar Sports
  • August 15–18:
  • 2003 PGA Championship on Studio 23
  • August 17–23: 2003 PBA Invitational Championship Finals on NBN-4/IBC 13
  • August 29–31: 2003 World Pool Masters on IBC 13
  • August 30: ABS-CBN Kapamilya Homecoming on ABS-CBN/Studio 23/ANC
  • September 14: 2003 Nestlé Non-Stop Cheerdance Competition on Studio 23
  • September 17–24: NCAA Season 79 Seniors' Basketball Finals: Letran Knights vs. San Sebastian Stags on Studio 23
  • September 22:
  • 55th Primetime Emmy Awards on Studio 23
  • WWE Unforgiven 2003 on Solar USA
  • October 1–5: UAAP Season 66 Men's Basketball Finals: Ateneo Blue Eagles vs. FEU Tamaraws on Studio 23
  • October 5:
  • JIL Silver Anniversary on RPN 9/ZOE TV 11
  • Pride Bushido 1 on Net 25
  • October 11: 17th PMPC Star Awards for Television on RPN 9
  • October 12: Sa Mata ng Balita: 50 Taon ng Pamamahayag sa Telebisyon on ABS-CBN
  • October 17: Vanness Wu in concert with F3 on RPN-9
  • October 18: Hope and More Mega Million Stakes 2nd Grand Draw TV Special on NBN-4
  • October 18–19: George W. Bush State Visit coverage*
  • October 19: Limampung Taong Ligawan: The Pinoy TV Story on ABS-CBN
  • October 20: WWE No Mercy 2003 on Solar USA
  • October 26 and November 2: Kapamilya: ABS-CBN @ 50 [2-Part Extravaganza] on ABS-CBN
  • November 8: 2003–04 Philippine Basketball League season on Studio 23
  • November 16: Pacquiao vs. Barrera: Destined For Greatness on Solar Sports and RPN 9
  • November 17: WWE Survivor Series 2003 on Solar USA
  • November 30–December 14: 2003 PBA Reinforced Conference Finals on NBN-4/IBC 13
  • December 5–13: 2003 Southeast Asian Games on NBN 4 and ABC 5
  • December 6: Miss World 2003 on RPN 9, Net 25 and Star World Philippines
  • December 14: Maligayang Pasko, Kapamilya: ABS-CBN Christmas Special on ABS-CBN
  • December 15: WWE Armageddon 2003 on Solar USA
  • December 21: Salu-Salo Christmas: The GMA Christmas Special on GMA
  • December 28:
  • Banta at Paghamon: The ABS-CBN Yearend Special on ABS-CBN
  • Pulitika, Pelikula, Atbp.: The GMA News & Public Affairs Year-end Special on GMA
  • December 31, 2003–January 1, 2004:
  • Countdown to 2004 / Countdown 2004 on ABS-CBN
  • Countdown to '04 on GMA

    • Unknown Dates

  • August & September: UAAP Season 66 Men's Basketball: Ateneo Blue Eagles vs. De La Salle Green Archers on Studio 23

    • Unknown

  • Martin Nievera and Regine Velasquez World Concert Tour on ABS-CBN

    • Launches

  • August 1: Pinoy Box Office

    • Unknown

  • GKTV 3/PCTV 3
  • Prime Channel
  • Real Cebu Television

    • Births

  • January 10 - Lucky Ancheta, dancer
  • March 3 - Sacha Arquiza, dancer and actress
  • March 12: Andrea Brillantes, actress
  • March 16 - Francheska Salcedo, actress
  • March 31 - Carl Alexander Acosta, actor and dancer
  • August 16 - Harvey Bautista, actor
  • October 21 - Amy Nobleza, singer and actress
  • 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)

    • References

    2003 in Philippine television Wikipedia
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