2000 in Philippine television
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.
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.
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- 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.[1] 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.
Premieres
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- Balita Alas Singko ng Umaga on ABS-CBN
- Digimon Adventures 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
- Arangkada Balita on RPN 9
- Ikaw at ang Batas on RPN 9
- Pan sa Kinabuhi on RPN 9
- Biyaheng Langit on RPN 9
- Tapatan With Jay Sonza on RPN 9
- The Truth And Nothing But on RPN 9
- Good Morning, Pilipinas on PTV-4
- Jai Alai: The Game of a Thousand Thrills on PTV-4
- Last Fool Show on IBC 13
- Gags Must Be Crazy on IBC 13
- Kagat ng Dilim on IBC 13
- Subic Bay on IBC 13
- Barangay Dos on ABS-CBN
- Kontrapelo on ABS-CBN
- Feel at Home on ABS-CBN
- Pahina on ABS-CBN
- Pura Sangre on ABS-CBN
- Guide To Urban Living on Studio 23
- Kamen Rider Black - (Masked Rider Black) on IBC-13
- Zoboomafoo on Net 25
- Call for Help on Net 25
- Beyond 2000 on Net 25
- Audio File on Net 25
- Extended Play on Net 25
- Zip File on Net 25
- ZDTV News on Net 25
- 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
Finales
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- Dong Puno Live on ABS-CBN
- Cyberkada on ABS-CBN
- Yaiba on ABS-CBN
- Chabelita 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
- Alas Dose Sa 13 on IBC 13
- Lingkod Bayan ni Tony Falcon on IBC 13
- Dear Heart on IBC 13
- Wow! 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 5: Vizconde Massacre (Promulgation of the Decision) News Coverage on ABS-CBN
- September 15 – October 1: 2000 Sydney Olympics on PTV-4 and ABC 5
- December 11: The President on Trial on GMA
- 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
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- June: GMA Gold: The GMA 50th Anniversary Special on GMA
- November–December: Celebr8: Globe Get Together Special on Studio 23
- December: A Christmas Prayer: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special on ABS-CBN
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 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)
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- Jun Aristorenas, Filipino actor, director, dancer, producer and writer (born 1933)
See also
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