Pilipinas HD is a Philippine free-to-air television channel that broadcasts cultural programming. During its initial broadcast from June 12 (Philippine Independence Day) until August 31, 2016, Chino Trinidad rented a satellite space to all subscription providers to be able to watch by the viewing public free of charge.[1][2]
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Philippines |
| Affiliates | BEAM TV |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) (downscaled to 16:9 480i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Chino Trinidad |
| History | |
| Launched | June 12, 2016 (test broadcast) September 1, 2016 (official launch) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| BEAM TV (Nationwide) | Channel x.7 (DTT) |
On September 1, 2016, Pilipinas HD was launched on digital terrestrial television it signed a blocktime deal with Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media, Inc. However, unlike its pay-TV counterpart, BEAM TV handles and supplies the channel's programming on a dedicated subchannel.
On November 5, 2024, the channel started to timeshare with D8TV. On November 7 of the same year, the channel began broadcasting in anamorphic 16:9 aspect ratio. The change allowed for a widescreen presentation, optimizing the viewing experience for viewers with compatible widescreen televisions.
Programs
editThis is a list of programs to be aired on the channel's initial run:
- Bigayan Na with Boss Toyo!! - a game variety show hosted by Boss Toyo
- Decoding Duterte - a documentary series on the biography of President Rodrigo Duterte
- Duyan ka Magiting (Cradle of Noble Heroes) - a series featuring the forgotten national heroes
- Pamana - a series on the Filipino families
- Filipiknow - a series on Philippine history, facts and trivias
- Grid - a travel and magazine show which will feature travel destinations in the country
- Island Living Channel - a travel and lifestyle programming block that features significant places from the Philippines and across the world
- Panahon.TV - a weather news program featuring live updates from PAGASA (also aired on DZRH News Television, Life TV, and One PH)
- Panatang Pilipino - a series that tells the aspirations and dreams of ordinary Filipinos
- Pinoy Pawnstars
- Oras Ng Himala - a religious program produced by Jesus is our Shield Worldwide Ministries led by Apostle Renato D. Carillo
- Ugat ng Lahi - a series on the rich tradition of the Filipino indigenous tribes
- Storya ng Bayan - a series that visit places and towns that have colorful history and its heroes
- Sa Ngalan ng Katotohanan - a documentary series on the biography of President Emilio Aguinaldo during the revolution on his 150th birth anniversary.
- The Game Changer
References
edit- ^ Songalia, Ryan (June 10, 2016). "Sports reporter Trinidad tackles Filipino identity with Pilipinas HD". Rappler. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ Porcalla, Delon (June 10, 2016). "Pilipinas HD goes on air Sunday". Philstar. The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 10, 2016.