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The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2012. 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 27 – CCP Bobcats wins as Showtime Campus Clash Edition Grand Champion.
February
- February 4 – Koreen Medina emerged as HYY's My Girl Grand Winner held at the AFP Theater.
March
- March 5 – TV Patrol celebrated its 25 years of broadcasts.
- March 10 – In Manny Many Prizes Easy Manny Jackpot Round, Joey wins ₱1,000,000.
- March 31
- Slater Young from Visayas wins season 4 of Pinoy Big Brother, became the show's first male winner.
- Panghulo National High School was hailed as Eat Bulaga's Pinoy Henyo High Alumni Edition Grand Champion by guessing three words in 2 minutes and 8.68 seconds.
April
- April 28 – Bacolod Masskara from Bacolod, Negros Occidental wins as Showtime's fifth grand champion (Showtime Inter-Town Edition grand champion) on the noontime TV program, It's Showtime.[1]
May
- May 6
- Raymart Santiago, along with Claudine Barretto and his 8-man entourage, assaulted a known journalist and senior citizen, Ramon Tulfo, due to Ramon purportedly using his mobile phone to take photos of Claudine screaming at and humiliating a ground attendant of Cebu Pacific concerning missing luggage which supposedly contained asthma medicine for their friend's children. This occurred within NAIA Terminal 3 in a location not covered by CCTV. Witnesses state that the brawl began when Raymart and his entourage surrounded Tulfo and demanded that he hand over his phone. Ramon refused and the assault commenced. A video of the brawl that was recorded and posted on YouTube clearly shows Raymart choking Tulfo while encouraging his friends to throw punches at him. Claudine can clearly be seen attacking Tulfo as well. The airport guards eventually stopped the attack and escorts Ramon away while Raymart follows alongside screaming obscenities at him. A few days after the incident, Claudine Barretto filed assault and child abuse charges on Ramon Tulfo as they claim that he (Tulfo) initiated the attack. Claudine also states that she has a witness to her claim. The name of the witness was not given and he has not given his account of the incident to anybody but Claudine. The rationale behind the child abuse charges, according to Claudine, comes from the fact(?) that Ramon (allegedly) begins the assault in front of her children, traumatizing them. Upon questioning the ground attendant Claudine was heckling, it was Raymart and their entourage who had initiated the assault.
- Astroboy was hailed as the Ultimate Talentado in Talentadong Pinoy Season 3.
- May 18: Episode of TV5's Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid, Tulfo made an appearance in the Episode title Boys to Men with his brothers Raffy and Erwin.
- May 27
- Episode of ABS-CBN's Gandang Gabi, Vice!, Tulfo made an appearance as Vice Ganda's guest for interview & sampling of his talent in dancing. After the dance, Ganda gave Tulfo a Gift a Video Camera.
- Miss Philippines Earth 2012 was held at the Center Stage of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay. Stephany Stefanowitz of Quezon City won the pageant.
June
- June 2: Paco Catholic School was hailed as Eat Bulaga's Junior Pinoy Henyo 2012 Grand Champion by guessing 8 words.
- June 6: Episode of ABS-CBN's Kris TV, Tulfo made an appearance as Kris Aquino's guest for interview, sampling of his Aikido where he is a Black belter. and a preview in his Eatery along with his son Ramon "Bon" Tulfo, III.
- June 7: Kapuso Network's 5th originating station is GMA Ilocos, which covers Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and Abra following the establishments of GMA Cebu, GMA Davao and GMA Iloilo in 1999 and GMA Dagupan in 2008. On June 25, Balitang Ilokano was launched as its flagship local newscast.
- June 9: Ryzza Mae Dizon from Angeles City, Pampanga was crowned as Little Miss Philippines 2012.
- June 23
- ABS-CBN launched the Philippine version of The X Factor.
- University of Santo Tomas was hailed as Eat Bulaga's Pinoy Henyo Intercollegiate Edition 2012 Grand Champion by guessing 7 words.
July
- July 7: 17-year-old Myrtle Sarrosa emerged as the Teen Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4.
- July 16: Eat Bulaga! Indonesia is the first international franchise in Indonesia.
August
- August 10: The 6th originating station of Kapuso Network is GMA Bicol, which covers the Bicol Region and on September 17, it launched its flagship local newscast Baretang Bikol.
September
- September 15 – John Edric Ulang from Binangonan, Rizal emerged as Eat Bulaga!'s Mr. Pogi 2012 grand winner.
October
- October 14: KZ Tandingan wins the first season of The X Factor Philippines.
- October 20
- CHASE is now known as Jack City; the first local general entertainment TV station. Its Jack TV's second counterpart channel Owned by Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media, Inc. and Solar Television Network.
- Gollayan family of Santiago, Isabela was hailed as Bida Kapamilya Grand Champion on It's Showtime.
- October 21: Pedro Calungsod was canonized in Vatican City, and is the 2nd Filipino saint.[2]
- October 27
- Lauren Dyogi announced that there is a triple tie after the results. Anne Curtis/Karylle, Jugs Jugueta/Teddy Corpuz, and Billy Crawford/Vhong Navarro were hailed as the third anniversary champions on It's Showtime.
- Samaria was hailed as Eat Bulaga Battle of the Bands grand winner.
- October 30: Talk TV is now known as Solar News Channel; the first local news TV station Owned by Southern Broadcasting Network and Solar Television Network.
- October 31: GEM TV is now known as INC TV; the first local TV station owned by Christian Era Broadcasting Service.
November
- November 10 – Cool Kids Crew and Michael V. hailed as the winner of Eat Bulaga Kids' Dance Showdown.
- November 24 – Melvin Tudtud from Cebu City emerged as Eat Bulaga!'s D'Kilabots: Mr. Pogi, Weh? grand winner.
Premieres
| Date | Show |
|---|---|
| January 2 | Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master on GMA 7 |
| Heartstrings on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| January 8 | Chuck (season 3) on Fox Channel Philippines |
| January 14 | White Collar on Fox Channel Philippines |
| January 16 | Legacy on GMA 7 |
| Walang Hanggan on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| January 23 | Sailor Moon on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Naruto Shippuden (season 4) on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| 5 Girls and a Dad on Net 25 | |
| City Hunter on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| January 29 | IBilib on GMA 7 |
| January 30 | Mundo Man ay Magunaw on ABS-CBN 2 |
| E-Boy on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| February 4 | Oka2kat on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Spooky Valentine on GMA 7 | |
| Showbiz Inside Report on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| February 6 | Good Morning Club on TV5 |
| Broken Vow on GMA 7 | |
| Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis on GMA 7 | |
| Biritera on GMA 7 | |
| February 9 | Smash on 2nd Avenue |
| February 12 | The Biggest Game Show in the World Asia on TV5 |
| Toink on TV5 | |
| February 13 | The Good Daughter on GMA 7 |
| My Beloved on GMA 7 | |
| Valiente on TV5 | |
| February 15 | America's Next Great Restaurant on 2nd Avenue |
| February 19 | Kapitan Awesome on TV5 |
| Luv U on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| February 20 | It Started with a Kiss on GMA 7 |
| Nandito Ako on TV5 | |
| Pilipinas News on TV5 | |
| February 25 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (season 4) on ABS-CBN 2 |
| February 26 | Numb3rs on Fox Channel Philippines |
| Sarah G. Live on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| February 27 | Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa on TV5 |
| Isang Dakot na Luha on TV5 | |
| February 28 | A Blow to the Heart on Studio 23 (now S+A) |
| March 1 | Solar Headlines on Talk TV |
| March 5 | Hiram na Puso on GMA 7 |
| Wako Wako on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| March 12 | Dahil sa Pag-ibig on ABS-CBN 2 |
| March 14 | Up All Night on 2nd Avenue |
| March 25 | Project Runway Philippines (season 3) on ETC |
| March 26 | A Woman's Word on Telenovela Channel |
| April 8 | Sunday Funday on TV5 |
| April 15 | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines on TV5 |
| April 16 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Princess and I on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Dream High on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| April 23 | Cooking Kumares on TV5 |
| May 6 | Tweets for My Sweet on GMA 7 |
| May 7 | Aryana on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Chuno: The Slave Hunters on GMA 7 | |
| Love Spell on Telenovela Channel | |
| Big Love on Telenovela Channel | |
| May 13 | Pinoy Adventures on GMA 7 |
| May 14 | White Lies on TV5 |
| Love You a Thousand Times on TV5 | |
| Pink Lipstick on TV5 | |
| Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid on TV5 | |
| May 20 | Pare & Pare on GMA 7 |
| May 21 | Luna Blanca on GMA 7 |
| May 28 | Cooking with the Stars on GMA 7 |
| Dinosaur King on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Hiyas on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| June 4 | Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? on GMA 7 |
| Makapiling Kang Muli on GMA 7 | |
| June 11 | Mars on GMA News TV 11 |
| One True Love on GMA 7 | |
| @ANCAlerts on ANC | |
| My Daddy Dearest on GMA 7 | |
| June 12 | The Lying Game on ETC |
| June 17 | Game 'N Go on TV5 |
| Together Forever on GMA 7 | |
| June 18 | Faithfully on GMA 7 |
| Lie To Me on GMA 7 | |
| Solar Network News on Talk TV | |
| June 23 | I-Shine Talent Camp (season 1) on ABS-CBN 2 |
| The X Factor Philippines on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| June 25 | Balitang Ilokano on GMA Ilocos |
| July 2 | Gash Bell on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Lorenzo's Time on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Metro One on PTV 4 | |
| News @ 1 on PTV 4 | |
| News @ 6 on PTV 4 | |
| PTV Sports on PTV 4 | |
| PTV Newsbreak on PTV 4 | |
| NewsLife on PTV 4 | |
| July 7 | The Weekend News on PTV 4 |
| July 9 | Two Wives on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Be Careful with My Heart on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Hindi Ka na Mag-iisa on GMA 7 | |
| Kahit Puso'y Masugatan on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| July 15 | Agri Tayo Dito on All ABS-CBN regional channels (produced by ABS-CBN Davao) |
| July 16 | Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Pintada on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Solar Nightly News on Talk TV | |
| July 22 | Gag U! on Studio 23 |
| July 23 | Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break on GMA 7 |
| July 24 | The World According to Paris on ETC |
| July 28 | Drop Dead Diva on GMA News TV 11 |
| July 29 | Third Eye on TV5 |
| Pregnant in Heels on 2nd Avenue | |
| July 30 | Enchanted Garden on TV5 |
| Artista Academy on TV5 | |
| Lee San: The Wind of the Palace on GMA 7 | |
| August 4 | Ang Latest on TV5 |
| August 5 | H.O.T. TV: Hindi Ordinaryong Tsismis on GMA 7 |
| August 13 | Moon Embracing the Sun on GMA 7 |
| Reaksyon on TV5 | |
| Manila sa Umaga on AksyonTV 41 | |
| August 20 | Smile, Dong Hae on GMA 7 |
| August 27 | Angel's Temptation on GMA 7 |
| September 1 | The Blue Planet on GMA News TV 11 |
| September 3 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga on GMA 7 |
| September 5 | The Next on ETC |
| September 10 | Panahon.TV on PTV 4 |
| Slayers Revolution on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Equator Man on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Aso ni San Roque on GMA 7 | |
| September 13 | Survivor: Philippines on GMA News TV 11 |
| September 16 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento on GMA |
| ETC HQ on ETC | |
| September 17 | Baretang Bikol on GMA Bicol |
| September 20 | Hamon ng Kalikasan on GMA News TV 11 |
| September 29 | Chuck (season 4) on Fox Channel Philippines |
| Without a Trace (season 2) on Fox Channel Philippines | |
| White Collar (season 2) on Fox Channel Philippines | |
| House (season 2) on Fox Channel Philippines | |
| Three Rivers on Fox Channel Philippines | |
| September 30 | The 4400 (season 3) on Fox Channel Philippines |
| October 1 | Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Solar Newsday on Talk TV | |
| Solar Daybreak on Talk TV | |
| October 6 | Sarap Diva on GMA 7 |
| October 7 | Ghost Whisperer (season 2) on Fox Channel Philippines |
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer (season 4) on Fox Channel Philippines | |
| Numb3rs (season 2) on Fox Channel Philippines | |
| 24 (season 5) on Fox Channel Philippines | |
| Bones (season 6) on Fox Channel Philippines | |
| One Tree Hill (season 2) on Fox Channel Philippines | |
| October 8 | Magdalena on GMA 7 |
| Ina, Kapatid, Anak on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Coffee Prince on GMA 7 | |
| October 13 | Angel on Fox Channel Philippines |
| Smallville (season 4) on Fox Channel Philippines | |
| October 15 | Heroman on ABS-CBN 2 |
| October 16 | Beauty and the Beast on ETC |
| October 20 | Life in the Undergrowth on GMA News TV 11 |
| October 22 | Kape at Balita on GMA News TV 11 |
| Emily Owens, M.D. on ETC | |
| Dogs in the City on 2nd Avenue | |
| Cielo de Angelina on GMA 7 | |
| October 27 | Extra Challenge on GMA 7 |
| October 29 | Yesterday's Bride on GMA 7 |
| Secret Love: Sungkyunkwan Scandal on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Temptation of Wife on GMA 7 | |
| A Beautiful Affair on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| The Amazing Race Philippines on TV5 | |
| October 31 | CMV By Request on INCTV 48 |
| Gabay sa Mabuting Asal on INCTV 48 | |
| Let's Talk on INCTV 48 | |
| Lingap sa Mamamayan on INCTV 48 | |
| Paninindigan on INCTV 48 | |
| Taga Rito Kami on INCTV 48 | |
| November 5 | Gintama (season 2) on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Paraiso on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa on GMA 7 | |
| November 11 | Arrow on Jack TV/Jack City (now CT) |
| November 12 | Nay-1-1 on GMA 7 |
| One Piece on GMA 7 | |
| Detective Conan (New Season) on GMA 7 | |
| MasterChef Pinoy Edition on ABS-CBN 2 | |
| November 17 | Celebrity Bluff on GMA 7 |
| Magpakailanman on GMA 7 | |
| Watta Job on GMA 7 | |
| November 19 | A Gentleman's Dignity on ABS-CBN 2 |
| The Princess' Man on GMA 7 | |
| November 26 | Pahiram ng Sandali on GMA 7 |
| Legal Help Desk on Solar News Channel | |
| November 27 | MedTalk on Solar News Channel |
| November 28 | News.PH on Solar News Channel |
| November 29 | Elections 2013 on Solar News Channel |
| November 30 | News Café on Solar News Channel |
| December 3 | Pinoy True Stories on ABS-CBN 2 |
| Solar Sports Desk on Solar News Channel | |
| December 10 | Animazing Tales on ABS-CBN 2 |
| December 16 | Teen Gen on GMA 7 |
| December 17 | Giant on TV5 |
Unknown Dates
- August: UNTV News on UNTV
- September : I Am Meg on ETC
Returning or renamed programs
| Show | Last aired | Retitled as/Season/Notes | Channel | Return date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | 2009 | Same (season 4) | ABS-CBN | February 25 |
| Shakey's V-League | 2011 (NBN) | Same | AKTV on IBC | April 24 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | 2012 (Studio 23) | Same (Season 88) | AKTV on IBC | June 23 |
| Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? | 2012 | Same | TV5 | July 1 |
| City Hunter | 2012 | Same | ABS-CBN | July 9 |
| The Baker King | 2011 | Same | GMA | July 16 |
| Jollitown | 2011 | Same | ABS-CBN | July 22 |
| Del Monte Kitchenomics | 2011 (GMA News TV) | Same | GMA Network | September 1 |
| Metal Fight Beyblade | 2010 | Same | ABS-CBN | October 1 |
| Kape at Balita | 1993 (GMA) | Same | GMA News TV | October 22 |
| One True Love | 2012 | Same | GMA | October 22 |
| Extra Challenge | 2006 | Same | GMA | October 27 |
| Ang Iglesia ni Cristo | N/A | INCTV | October 31 | |
| Ang Pagbubunyag | N/A | INCTV | October 31 | |
| Ang Tamang Daan | N/A | INCTV | October 31 | |
| INC & the Bible | N/A | INCTV | October 31 | |
| Pasugo | N/A | INCTV | October 31 | |
| Magpakailanman | 2008 | Same | GMA | November 17 |
| Hitman Reborn! | 2011 | Same (season 4) | ABS-CBN | November 19 |
Programs transferring networks
| Date | Show | No. of seasons | Moved from | Moved to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16 | Walang Hanggan | — | GMA Network (as the original 2003 TV series) | ABS-CBN (as a remake) |
| January 19 | American Idol | 11 | GMA News TV | ETC |
| January 20 | Sailor Moon | — | ABC 5 (now TV5) | ABS-CBN |
| January 21 | Ben 10: Alien Force | — | Solar TV (now CNN Philippines) | TV5 |
| January 28 | Go, Diego, Go! | — | TV5 | ABS-CBN |
| The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron | — | |||
| February 13 | Valiente | — | ABS-CBN / GMA Network (as the original 1992 TV series) | TV5 (as a remake) |
| February 20 | It Started with a Kiss | — | ABS-CBN | GMA Network |
| April 24 | Shakey's V-League | 9 | NBN 4 (now PTV 4) | AKTV (now defunct) on IBC 13 |
| May 14 | They Kiss Again | (as It Started with a Kiss 2) | ABS-CBN | GMA Network |
| June 23 | I-Shine Talent Camp | — | GMA Network | ABS-CBN |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | 88 | Studio 23 (now S+A) | AKTV (now defunct) on IBC 13 | |
| July 9 | Marimar | — | RPN 9 / GMA Network | Telenovela Channel |
| August 11 | Bitag | — | TV5 | PTV 4 |
| September 1 | Del Monte Kitchenomics | — | GMA News TV | GMA Network |
| October 22 | Kape at Balita | — | GMA Network | GMA News TV |
| Unknown | El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera | — | TV5 | ABS-CBN |
Finales
- January 6: Fairy Tail (Season 1) (GMA 7)
- January 13:
- January 20:
- January 27:
- Gellicious (TV5)
- Heartstrings (ABS-CBN 2)
- Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig (ABS-CBN 2)
- January 28:
- Showtime (ABS-CBN 2)
- Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN 2)
- Dollhouse (season 2) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- February 3:
- Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit (GMA 7)
- Sapul sa Singko (TV5)
- Kumare Klub (TV5)
- Daldalita (GMA 7)
- Munting Heredera (GMA 7)
- February 4:
- February 10:
- February 12:
- February 17:
- February 18: Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN 2)
- February 25: Spooky Valentine (GMA)
- February 26/October 7: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (TV5)
- March 2:
- March 9: Budoy (ABS-CBN 2)
- March 23: Nandito Ako (TV5)
- March 25:
- March 31: Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited (ABS-CBN 2)
- April 13:
- May 4: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin (ABS-CBN 2)
- May 5: Oka2kat (ABS-CBN 2)
- May 6:
- La Madrastra (Telenovela Channel)
- The Two Sides of Ana (Telenovela Channel)
- Prison Break (season 4) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- May 11: Balitaang Tapat (TV5)
- May 12:
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (season 3) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- Without a Trace (season 1) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- May 13:
- The Biggest Game Show in the World Asia (TV5)
- Toink (TV5)
- Project Runway Philippines (season 3) (ETC)
- Ghost Whisperer (season 1) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- May 15: The Secret Circle (ETC)
- May 18: Biritera (GMA)
- May 19:
- Chuck (season 3) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- White Collar (season 1) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- Smallville (season 3) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- House (season 1) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- Shark (season 2) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- May 20:
- Numb3rs (season 1) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- 24 (season 4) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- Bones (season 5) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- One Tree Hill (season 1) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- May 23: American Idol (season 11) (ETC)
- May 25:
- June 1:
- June 8:
- June 10:
- June 15:
- June 17: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines (TV5)
- June 29:
- Teledyaryo (PTV 4)
- The Morning Show (PTV 4)
- Cooking Kumares (TV5)
- Valiente (TV5)
- Naruto Shippuden (season 4) (ABS-CBN 2)
- Dahil sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN 2)
- July 6: Hiram na Puso (GMA 7)
- July 7: Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 (ABS-CBN 2)
- July 8: In the Name of Love (Telenovela Channel)
- July 13:
- July 28:
- July 29: Showbiz Central (GMA 7)
- July 30: Wanted (TV5)
- July 31: Journo (TV5)
- August 1: Anggulo (TV5)
- August 2: Insider (TV5)
- August 3:
- August 4:
- August 5:
- August 10: It Started with a Kiss (GMA 7)
- August 15: The Glee Project (ETC/Jack TV)
- August 17: My Daddy Dearest (GMA 7)
- August 23: Lie to Me (GMA 7)
- August 30: One Tree Hill (ETC)
- August 31: Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? (GMA 7)
- September 7:
- September 8: Together Forever (GMA 7)
- September 11: The World According to Paris (ETC)
- September 14: Love Spell (Telenovela Channel)
- September 28:
- October 5:
- October 12: Slayers Revolution (ABS-CBN 2)
- October 14:
- Jollitown (season 5) (ABS-CBN 2)
- The X Factor Philippines (season 1) (ABS-CBN 2)
- October 21:
- October 24: The Next (ETC)
- October 26:
- October 27: Artista Academy (TV5)
- October 29:
- October 30: Pananampalataya, Pag-asa at Pag-ibig (GEM TV now INCTV 48/Net 25)
- November 2:
- November 16:
- November 23: Coffee Prince (GMA 7)
- December 2: Manny Many Prizes (GMA 7)
- December 7:
- December 13: Hamon ng Kalikasan (GMA News TV 11)
- December 14: Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto (ABS-CBN 2)
- December 15: The Amazing Race Philippines (TV5)
- December 17: Survivor: Philippines (GMA News TV 11)
- December 20: Gossip Girl (ETC)
- December 22: Three Rivers (Fox Channel Philippines)
- December 23: The 4400 (season 3) (Fox Channel Philippines)
- December 28: Nay-1-1 (GMA 7)
Networks
The following is a list of Free-to-Air and Local Cable Networks making noteworthy launches and closures during 2012.
Launches
| Date | Station | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Fox Movies Premium | SkyCable Channel 170 (HD) | |
| March 1 | Fox Filipino | Cignal Channel 24 Cablelink Channel 53 G Sat Channel 108 Dream Satellite TV Channel 11 |
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| April 2 | beTV Philippines | SkyCable Channel 35 | |
| April 12 | Hyper | Cignal Channel 53 | |
| April 15 | Discovery Kids | SkyCable Channel 120 | |
| May 12 | Colours | Cignal Channel 27 (SD) / 57 (HD) | |
| Weather Information Network | Cignal Channel 3 | ||
| July 16 | Viva TV | Cignal Channel 16 Dream Channel 54 |
|
| October 1 | Jeepney TV | SkyCable Channel 9 Destiny Cable Channel 41 |
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| October 20 | Jack City | UHF Channel 31 (now broadcast on cable since September 2014) | |
| October 30 | Solar News Channel | UHF Channel 21 (now VHF Channel 9) | |
| December 1 | Cartoonito Asia | SkyCable Channel 125 | |
| Toonami Asia | SkyCable Channel 42 Destiny Cable Channel 42 |
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| December 18 | TeleAsia | Cignal Channel 12 (Filipino) / 84 (Chinese) |
Rebranded
The following is a list of television stations that have made or will make noteworthy network rebranded in 2012.
| Date | Rebranded from | Rebranded to | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31 | GEM TV | INC TV | UHF Channel 49 (now UHF Channel 48) |
Closures
| Date | Station | Channel | Sign-on debut | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | AXN Beyond Philippines | December 4, 2010 | ||
| July 13 | Channel [V] Philippines | Destiny Cable Channel 46 | May 1994 | |
| July 15 | VIVA Cinema | May 1996 | ||
| August 3 | Universal Channel | July 2010 | ||
| September 30 | CgeTV | SkyCable Channel 72 (Digital) | December 2010 | |
| October 19 | CHASE | 31 | December 2011 | |
| October 29 | Talk TV | 21 | March 2011 | |
| November 30 | Boomerang Asia | SkyCable Channel 125 | September 2005 |
Births
- August 22: Sebastian Benedict, actor
- October 17: Baylee van den Berg, half-South African model and actress[3][4]
- November 22: Ayesha Zara Kurdi Soldevilla, Daughter of Yasmien Kurdi
Deaths
- January 29: Maan Panganiban, former courtside reporter turn News5 reporter, lymphoma (born 1986)
- February 18: Linda Estrella, Filipina movie star from Sampaguita Pictures (born 1922)
- March 2: Isagani Yambot, veteran Philippine newsman and publisher of Philippine Daily Inquirer, heart attack (born 1934)
- March 15: Luis Gonzales, Filipino movie star from Sampaguita Pictures, pneumonia (born 1928)
- April 5: Angelo Castro Jr., former ABS-CBN anchor and journalist, cancer (born 1945)
- April 6: Nita Javier, former LVN actress, cancer (born 1932)
- June 26: Mario O'Hara, award-winning director, leukemia (born 1944)
- July 8: Buboy Favor, executive producer of various GMA Network shows
- July 10: Dolphy, actor and comedian dubbed the "King of Comedy", chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and multiple organ failure (born 1928)
- August 18: Jesse Robredo, Department of the Interior and Local Government secretary, plane crash (born 1958)
- September 25: Jun Bote Bautista, news broadcaster and journalist (born 1939)
- September 30: Butch Maniego, sportscaster and executive director of the PBA D-League (born 1962)
- October 8: Marilou Diaz-Abaya, multi-awarded film director, breast cancer (born 1955)
- November 6: Julie Ann Rodelas, talent and model of ABS-CBN, murder (born 1992)
- November 26: Celso Ad. Castillo, award-winning film director, screenwriter and actor, heart attack (born 1943)
See also
References
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