Pilipinas HD explained

Pilipinas HD
Launch Date:June 12, 2016
(test broadcast)
September 1, 2016
(official launch)
Picture Format:1080i (HDTV)
Affiliates:BEAM TV
Owner:Chino Trinidad
Country:Philippines
Area:Philippines
Terr Serv 1:BEAM TV
Terr Chan 1:Channel 31.7 (DTT)
Online Serv 1:BEAM TV

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]

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.

Programs

This is a list of programs to be aired on the channel's initial run:

Notes and References

  1. News: Sports reporter Trinidad tackles Filipino identity with Pilipinas HD . Rappler . Songalia, Ryan . June 10, 2016 . June 10, 2016.
  2. News: Pilipinas HD goes on air Sunday . Philstar . The Philippine Star . June 10, 2016 . June 10, 2016 . Porcalla, Delon.