# 1998 in Philippine television

The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1998. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.

## Events

* June 12 - Philippine television channels broadcast the celebrations of the country's centennial year of independence.
* September 1 - GMA Network Inc. upgraded to 100,000 watts (100 kw) of broadcasting power. The network also updated their logo, removing the satellite, and returned the Where You Belong slogan.
* October 23 - ABS-CBN celebrated its 45th anniversary of Philippine television.

## Premieres

| Date | Show |
| January 16 | Power Rangers Turbo on ABS-CBN 2 |
| February 2 | Instant Dyakpat on ABC 5 |
| February 2 | TV Patrol Isabela on ABS-CBN TV-2 Isabela |
| February 9 | Pinoy Blockbusters on GMA 7 |
| February 9 | Campus Romance on GMA 7 |
| March 3 | Ally McBeal on RPN 9 |
| March 4 | Ask Harriet on RPN 9 |
| March 5 | Head over Heels on RPN 9 |
| March 5 | Total Security on RPN 9 |
| March 5 | Seinfeld on RPN 9 |
| March 5 | The Ray Bradbury Theater on RPN 9 |
| March 6 | Sing Galing! on ABC 5 |
| March 6 | Sweet Tales of St. Tail on RPN 9 |
| March 6 | Dharma & Greg on RPN 9 |
| March 7 | The Practice on RPN 9 |
| March 8 | Nyus Patrol on ABC 5 |
| March 28 | Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? on IBC 13 |
| March 28 | Dear Heart on IBC 13 |
| March 28 | Goin' Bayabas on IBC 13 |
| March 29 | Sinemaks on IBC 13 |
| April 1 | Wow! on IBC 13 |
| April 13 | Mornings @ GMA on GMA 7 |
| April 13 | Ganyan Kita Kamahal on GMA 7 |
| April 20 | ZOE Balita Ngayon on ZOE TV 11 |
| April 20 | ZOE News Round-up on ZOE TV 11 |
| June 7 | S-Files on GMA 7 |
| June 8 | Brunch with Bing & Michelle on GMA 7 |
| June 15 | TV Patrol Western Visayas on ABS-CBN TV-10 Iloilo |
| June 20 | Keep on Dancing on ABS-CBN 2 |
| June 21 | Janperson on ABC 5 |
| July 4 | Saturday Night Specials on ABC 5 |
| July 5 | Knowledge Power on ABS-CBN 2 |
| July 10 | Kasangga Mo ang Langit on RPN 9 |
| July 13 | IBC Express Balita on IBC 13 |
| July 13 | IBC Balita Ngayon on IBC 13 |
| July 18 | Y2K: Yes 2 Kids on IBC 13 |
| July 20 | Georgie on ABS-CBN 2 |
| July 20 | Tenchi Muyo! on ABS-CBN 2 |
| August 3 | Jetman on ABC 5 |
| August 10 | Halik sa Apoy on GMA 7 |
| August 21 | Diyos at Bayan on RPN 9/ZOE TV 11 |
| August 21 | Sorcerer Hunters on ABS-CBN 2 |
| September 6 | Sharon on ABS-CBN 2 |
| September 7 | Cyberkada on ABS-CBN 2 |
| September 7 | Martin Late at Nite on ABS-CBN 2 |
| September 7 | Global News on ABS-CBN 2 |
| September 12 | Sarap TV on ABS-CBN 2 |
| September 14 | News Central on Studio 23 |
| October 9 | Katapat Mayor fred Lim on ABS-CBN 2 |
| October 19 | Alondra on ABS-CBN 2 |
| October 19 | Kool Ka Lang on GMA 7 |
| October 31 | Tukaan on IBC 13 |
| November 2 | Pambansang Balita Ala-Una on PTV 4 |
| November 2 | Pambansang Balita on PTV 4 |
| November 2 | National Network News on PTV 4 |
| November 2 | News Flash sa 4 on PTV 4 |
| November 10 | The Correspondents on ABS-CBN 2 |
| November 15 | Richard Love Lucy on ABS-CBN 2 |
| November 16 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako on ABS-CBN 2 |
| November 18 | Debate with Mare at Pare on GMA 7 |
| November 30 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan on ABS-CBN 2 |
| December 5 | Sabado Live! on ABS-CBN 2 |

### Unknown

* Kassandra on ABS-CBN 2
* Marisol on ABS-CBN 2
* Take Me Out of the Ball Game on IBC 13
* Stop Suffering on IBC 13
* Constel English on PTV 4
* Best Friends on GMA 7
* Zsa Zsa: A Limited Engagement on GMA 7
* Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay Daw on GMA 7
* Go For It! on ABC 5
* Clueless on ABC 5
* Relaks Lang on PTV 4
* Speed by MP Turbo on PTV 4
* Sports Kids on PTV 4
* The Estrada Presidency on IBC 13
* PJM Forum on GMA 7/ZOE TV 11
* Jesus the Healer on ZOE TV 11
* The 700 Club Asia on ZOE TV 11
* The Flying House on ZOE TV 11
* Superbook on ZOE TV 11
* Daily Service Show on ZOE TV 11
* Movie Classics TV on ZOE TV 11
* Batang Batibot on GMA 7
* Magnegosyo on GMA 7
* TEXT (The Extreme Team) on GMA 7
* Anne of Green Gables on ABS-CBN 2
* Charlotte on ABS-CBN 2
* Robin Hood on ABS-CBN 2
* Saber Marionette J on ABS-CBN 2
* Family Ties on ABC 5
* María Bonita on ABC 5
* Masked Rider on ABC 5
* Mr. Bean on ABC 5
* Muppets Tonight on ABC 5
* Sabrina the Teenage Witch on ABC 5
* Suddenly Susan on ABC 5
* Sentinel on ABC 5
* The Cape on ABC 5
* Hello Kitty And Friends on GMA 7
* Jiban on GMA 7
* Mojacko on GMA 7
* Ninja Robots on GMA 7
* Goggle-V on RPN 9
* Luz Clarita on RPN 9

## Returning or renamed programs

| Show | Last aired | Retitled as/Season/Notes | Channel | Return date |
| Batibot | 1998 | Batang Batibot | GMA | Unknown |

## Programs transferring networks

| Date | Show | No. of seasons | Moved from | Moved to |
| October | Compañero y Compañera | — | ABS-CBN | GMA Network |
| Unknown | Ang Dating Daan | — | RJTV 29 | PTV 4 |

## Finales

* January 4: ABCinema on ABC 5
* January 18: Rap 13 on IBC 13
* March 29: ATBP: Awit, Titik at Bilang na Pambata on ABS-CBN 2
* April 3: Ikaw na Sana on GMA 7
* April 8:
** GMA Balita on GMA 7
** Good Morning Asia on GMA 7
* June 5: Katok Mga Misis on GMA 7
* June 6: ETChing: Entertainment Today with Lyn Ching on GMA 7
* June 13: Martin After Dark on ABS-CBN 2
* June 27: Saturday Night Blockbuster on ABC 5
* July 10:
** CTN Midnite on IBC 13
** Headline Trese on IBC 13
* August 7: Ganyan Kita Kamahal on GMA 7
* August 30: Compañero y Compañera on ABS-CBN 2
* September 18: News 23 on Studio 23
* September 25: Wake Up Call on RPN 9
* October 2: Calvento Files on ABS-CBN 2
* October 12: Ibang Klase on GMA 7
* October 16: Marisol on ABS-CBN 2
* October 30:
** Balita Ala-Una on PTV 4
** Pangunahing Balita on PTV 4
** PTV News on PTV 4
* November 1: PTV Newsbreak on PTV 4
* November 3: The Inside Story on ABS-CBN 2
* November 8: Onli in da Pilipins on ABS-CBN 2
* November 9: Palibhasa Lalake on ABS-CBN 2
* November 11: Tapatan with Jay Sonza on GMA 7
* November 28: 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila on ABS-CBN 2
* December 26:
** Coney Reyes on Camera on ABS-CBN 2
** Citiline on ABS-CBN 2

### Unknown dates

* May: Action 9 on RPN 9

### Unknown

* Si Tsong, Si Tsang on GMA 7
* Public Life with Randy David on GMA 7
* PSE Live: The Stock Market Today on SBN 21
* Business and Leisure on ABS-CBN 2
* Bahay at Bahay on IBC 13
* Magandang Umaga Ba? on IBC 13
* Mahal on IBC 13
* Take Me Out of the Ball Game on IBC 13
* Details 0923 on IBC 13
* Stop Suffering on IBC 13
* Walang Kukurap on GMA 7
* Zsa Zsa: A Limited Engagement on GMA 7
* Si Manoy at si Mokong on GMA 7
* Negosiete: Mag-Aral sa GMA on GMA 7
* Agrisiete on GMA 7
* Philippines for Jesus Presents on GMA 7
* Tinig sa Itaas on GMA 7
* Love Notes on ABC 5
* Music Bureau on ABC 5
* Spiritual Vignettes on RPN 9
* Let's Dance with Becky Garcia on RPN 9
* Sky Ranger Gavan on RPN 9
* Jetman on RPN 9
* The Final Report on PTV 4
* FVR Up Close on PTV 4/RPN 9/IBC 13
* Ang Pangarap Kong Jackpot on PTV 4
* Viva Drama Specials on PTV 4
* The Message on IBC 13
* Maskman on IBC 13
* Viva Spotlight on GMA 7
* B't X on ABS-CBN 2
* Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman on ABC 5
* María Bonita on ABC 5
* Neon Genesis Evangelion on ABC 5
* The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat on ABC 5
* Starla at ang mga Jewel Riders on GMA 7
* Battle Ball on IBC 13
* Dragon Quest on IBC 13
* Ghost Fighter on IBC 13
* Time Quest on IBC 13

## Channels
### Launches

* April 13 - ZOE TV
* November 5 - Nickelodeon (Southeast Asia)

## Births

* January 4 - Liza Soberano, actress
* January 6 – Carla Buhain, actress, model and singer
* January 10 - Ayra Mariano, actress
* January 16 - Crystal Paras, actress and singer
* February 10 - Donny Pangilinan, actor
* February 24 - Mariel Pamintuan, actress
* March 14 - Elaine Duran, singer
* March 27 - BJ Forbes, actor
* March 30 - Janella Salvador, actress and singer
* April 16 - Paul Salas, actor
* May 4 – Camille Trinidad, vlogger
* May 15 – Kokoy de Santos, actor, singer, dancer and commercial model
* May 18 - Eunice Lagusad, actress
* May 22 – Jai Asuncion, vlogger
* May 29 - Riva Quenery, actress, vlogger, singer and dancer
* June 11 - Sandy Talag, actress and dancer
* June 27 - Franco Rodriguez, actor, dancer and TV Host
* August 1 - Barbie Imperial, actress
* August 4 – Jayzam Manabat, vlogger
* August 11 - Claire Castro, actress
* August 19 - Ella Guevara, actress
* August 27 - Mikylla Ramirez, actress
* September 6 - Angel Guardian, actress
* September 21 - Miguel Tanfelix, actor
* October 10 - Nash Aguas, actor
* October 11 - Carlmalone Montecido, singer
* October 23 - Lawrence Emmeline Fernandez - actress, dancer and TV Host
* November 10 - Renz Valerio, actor
* November 22 - Jane De Leon, actress and dancer
* December 2 - Gabbi Garcia, actress and endorser
* December 9 - Mika Dela Cruz, actress
* December 11 – Zeinab Harake, vlogger
* December 15 - Nichole Barranda, actress and dancer
* December 25 – Jose Emmanuel Martinez, comic book expert
* December 26 - Ashley Ortega, actress
* December 28 - Aaron Junatas, actor

## Deaths

* January 9 - Charito Solis, actress (b. 1935)
* August 27 - Babalu, actor and comedian (b. 1942)
* September 6 - Ric Segreto, recording artist (b. 1952)