# 2012 in Philippine television

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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 EB'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.

### 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, the Battle of the Champions of which were held at Quezon Memorial Circle.
* 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 EB'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 on the noontime show, Eat Bulaga!.
* June 23
** ABS-CBN launched the Philippine version of The X Factor.
** University of Santo Tomas was hailed as EB'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.
* August 18 – Kean Cipriano and Enchong Dee wins the 1 million pesos of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal.

### September

* September 15 – John Edric Ulang from Binangonan, Rizal emerged as Eat Bulaga!'s Mr. Pogi 2012 grand winner.
* September 30 – Sandugo Guardline was hailed as the Ultimate Talentado Kids in Talentadong Pinoy Kids.

### October

* October 14: KZ Tandingan wins the first season of The X Factor Philippines.
* October 17: ABS-CBN launches the Christmas song Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento ng Pasko, after the news program TV Patrol.
* 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.
* October 22: Creative Programs launched Jeepney TV.
* 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 15 – Destiny Cable launched AXN, BeTV and DZMM TeleRadyo on their channel line-up.
* November 24 – Melvin Tudtud from Cebu City emerged as Eat Bulaga!'s D'Kilabots: Mr. Pogi, Weh? grand winner.

### December

* December 29 – Janice de Belen wins the 1 million pesos of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal.

## Premieres

| Date | Show |
| January 2 | Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master on GMA 7 |
| January 2 | Heartstrings on ABS-CBN 2 |
| January 9 | Rated Korina on DZMM TeleRadyo |
| January 16 | Legacy on GMA 7 |
| January 16 | Walang Hanggan on ABS-CBN 2 |
| January 19 | Ms. M Confidential on DZMM TeleRadyo |
| January 23 | Sailor Moon on ABS-CBN 2 |
| January 23 | Naruto: Shippuden season 4 on ABS-CBN 2 |
| January 23 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin on ABS-CBN 2 |
| January 23 | 5 Girls and a Dad on Net 25 |
| January 23 | City Hunter on ABS-CBN 2 |
| January 23 | Without a Trace season 4 on Fox Channel Philippines |
| January 29 | iBilib on GMA 7 |
| January 29 | Spider Man on ABS-CBN 2 |
| January 30 | Mundo Man ay Magunaw on ABS-CBN 2 |
| January 30 | E-Boy on ABS-CBN 2 |
| February 2 | Insider on TV5/AksyonTV 41 |
| February 4 | Oka2kat on ABS-CBN 2 |
| February 4 | Spooky Valentine on GMA 7 |
| February 4 | Showbiz Inside Report on ABS-CBN 2 |
| February 6 | Good Morning Club on TV5/AksyonTV 41 |
| February 6 | Broken Vow on GMA 7 |
| February 6 | Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis on GMA 7 |
| February 6 | Biritera on GMA 7 |
| February 9 | Smash on 2nd Avenue |
| February 12 | The Biggest Game Show in the World Asia on TV5 |
| February 12 | Toink on TV5 |
| February 13 | The Good Daughter on GMA 7 |
| February 13 | My Beloved on GMA 7 |
| February 13 | Valiente on TV5 |
| February 15 | America's Next Great Restaurant on 2nd Avenue |
| February 19 | Kapitan Awesome on TV5 |
| February 19 | Luv U on ABS-CBN 2 |
| February 20 | It Started with a Kiss on GMA 7 |
| February 20 | Tom and Jerry Tales on GMA 7 |
| February 20 | Nandito Ako on TV5 |
| February 20 | Pilipinas News on TV5/AksyonTV 41 |
| February 20 | Super Sine Prime on TV5 |
| February 24 | Without a Trace season 5 on Fox Channel Philippines |
| February 25 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (season 4) on ABS-CBN 2 |
| February 26 | Sarah G. Live on ABS-CBN 2 |
| February 27 | Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa on TV5 |
| February 27 | Iris on GMA 7 |
| February 27 | Isang Dakot na Luha on TV5 |
| February 28 | A Blow to the Heart on Studio 23 |
| March 1 | Solar Headlines on Talk TV |
| March 3 | Video Incredible on TV5 |
| March 5 | Hiram na Puso on GMA 7 |
| March 5 | 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 |
| March 29 | Without a Trace season 6 on Fox Channel Philippines |
| 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 |
| April 16 | Princess and I on ABS-CBN 2 |
| April 16 | Dream High on ABS-CBN 2 |
| April 23 | Cooking Kumares on TV5 |
| April 23 | In da Loop on ABS-CBN 2 and CgeTV |
| April 24 | Without a Trace season 7 on Fox Channel Philippines |
| May 5 | Sine Sabado on GMA News TV 11 |
| May 6 | Tweets for My Sweet on GMA 7 |
| May 6 | Sunday Screening on GMA News TV 11 |
| May 7 | Aryana on ABS-CBN 2 |
| May 7 | Chuno: The Slave Hunters on GMA 7 |
| May 7 | Love Spell on Telenovela Channel |
| May 7 | Big Love on Telenovela Channel |
| May 13 | Pinoy Adventures on GMA 7 |
| May 14 | White Lies on TV5 |
| May 14 | Love You a Thousand Times on TV5 |
| May 14 | It Started with a Kiss 2 on GMA 7 |
| May 14 | Pink Lipstick on TV5 |
| May 14 | Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid on TV5 |
| May 20 | Pare & Pare on GMA 7 |
| May 21 | Luna Blanca on GMA 7 |
| May 21 | Ugly Young-Ae on Fox Filipino |
| May 28 | Cooking with the Stars on GMA 7 |
| May 28 | Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl on GMA 7 |
| May 28 | Dinosaur King on ABS-CBN 2 |
| May 28 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas on ABS-CBN 2 |
| May 28 | ER season 1 on Fox Channel Philippines |
| June 4 | Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? on GMA 7 |
| June 4 | Makapiling Kang Muli on GMA 7 |
| June 11 | Mars on GMA News TV 11 |
| June 11 | One True Love on GMA 7 |
| June 11 | @ANCAlerts on ANC |
| June 11 | My Daddy Dearest on GMA 7 |
| June 11 | Runaway on TV5 |
| June 12 | The Lying Game on ETC |
| June 17 | Game 'N Go on TV5 |
| June 17 | Together Forever on GMA 7 |
| June 18 | Faithfully on GMA 7 |
| June 18 | Lie To Me on GMA 7 |
| June 18 | Solar Network News on Talk TV |
| June 23 | I-Shine Talent Camp (season 1) on ABS-CBN 2 |
| June 23 | The X Factor Philippines on ABS-CBN 2 |
| June 25 | Balitang Ilokano on GMA Ilocos |
| July 2 | Gash Bell on ABS-CBN 2 |
| July 2 | Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's on ABS-CBN 2 |
| July 2 | Lorenzo's Time on ABS-CBN 2 |
| July 2 | Metro One on PTV 4 |
| July 2 | News @ 1 on PTV 4 |
| July 2 | News @ 6 on PTV 4 |
| July 2 | PTV Sports on PTV 4 |
| July 2 | NewsLife on PTV 4 |
| July 2 | PTV Newsbreak on PTV 4 |
| July 2 | ER season 2 on Fox Channel Philippines |
| July 7 | The Weekend News on PTV 4 |
| July 9 | Two Wives on ABS-CBN 2 |
| July 9 | Be Careful with My Heart on ABS-CBN 2 |
| July 9 | Hindi Ka na Mag-iisa on GMA 7 |
| July 9 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan on ABS-CBN 2 |
| July 15 | Agri Tayo Dito on All ABS-CBN regional channels (produced by ABS-CBN TV-4 Davao) |
| July 16 | Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto on ABS-CBN 2 |
| July 16 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada on ABS-CBN 2 |
| July 16 | Solar Nightly News on Talk TV |
| July 17 | Logan Live on DZMM TeleRadyo |
| July 22 | Gag U! on Studio 23 |
| July 23 | Inside Protege on GMA 7 |
| July 24 | The World According to Paris on ETC |
| July 28 | Drop Dead Diva on GMA News TV 11 |
| July 28 | Lokomoko U Ang Kulit! on TV5 |
| July 29 | Adventure Time on TV5 |
| July 29 | Third Eye on TV5 |
| July 29 | Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break on GMA 7 |
| July 29 | Pregnant in Heels on 2nd Avenue |
| July 30 | Enchanted Garden on TV5 |
| July 30 | Artista Academy on TV5 |
| July 30 | Lee San: The Wind of the Palace on GMA 7 |
| August 1 | ER season 3 on Fox Channel Philippines |
| August 4 | Ang Latest on TV5 |
| August 4 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien on TV5 |
| August 4 | Untold Stories on TV5 |
| August 4 | OA with Onse and Alex on DZMM TeleRadyo |
| August 5 | H.O.T. TV: Hindi Ordinaryong Tsismis on GMA 7 |
| August 11 | Pilipinas News Weekend on TV5/AksyonTV 41 |
| August 13 | Moon Embracing the Sun on GMA 7 |
| August 13 | Reaksyon on TV5/AksyonTV 41 |
| August 13 | Manila sa Umaga on AksyonTV 41 |
| August 20 | Smile, Dong Hae on GMA 7 |
| August 25 | Reaksyon Weekend on TV5/AksyonTV 41 |
| August 27 | Angel's Temptation on GMA 7 |
| August 27 | UNTV News on UNTV 37 |
| August 31 | ER season 4 on Fox Channel Philippines |
| September 1 | The Blue Planet on GMA News TV 11 |
| September 3 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga on GMA 7 |
| September 3 | Trabaho Lang! on AksyonTV 41 |
| September 5 | The Next on ETC |
| September 10 | Aso ni San Roque on GMA 7 |
| September 10 | Panahon.TV on PTV 4 |
| September 10 | Slayers Revolution on ABS-CBN 2 |
| September 10 | Equator Man on ABS-CBN 2 |
| September 13 | Survivor: Philippines on GMA News TV 11 |
| September 15 | Kapuso Sine Siesta on GMA |
| September 16 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento on GMA 7 |
| September 16 | ETC HQ on ETC |
| September 16 | Marvel Knights on ABS-CBN 2 |
| September 17 | Baretang Bikol on GMA Bicol |
| September 20 | Hamon ng Kalikasan on GMA News TV 11 |
| September 22 | Saturday Blockbuster on TV5 |
| September 23 | Sunday Blockbuster on TV5 |
| October 1 | Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan on ABS-CBN 2 |
| October 1 | Solar Daybreak on Talk TV |
| October 1 | Solar Newsday on Talk TV |
| October 2 | ER season 5 on Fox Channel Philippines |
| October 6 | Sarap Diva on GMA 7 |
| October 8 | Magdalena on GMA 7 |
| October 8 | Ina, Kapatid, Anak on ABS-CBN 2 |
| October 8 | Coffee Prince on GMA 7 |
| October 14 | The Million Peso Money Drop on TV5 |
| 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 |
| October 22 | Emily Owens, M.D. on ETC |
| October 22 | Dogs in the City on 2nd Avenue |
| October 22 | Cielo de Angelina on GMA 7 |
| October 22 | Friends season 1 on Fox Channel Philippines |
| October 27 | Extra Challenge on GMA 7 |
| October 29 | Yesterday's Bride on GMA 7 |
| October 29 | Secret Love: Sungkyunkwan Scandal on ABS-CBN 2 |
| October 29 | Temptation of Wife on GMA 7 |
| October 29 | A Beautiful Affair on ABS-CBN 2 |
| October 29 | The Amazing Race Philippines on TV5 |
| October 30 | Solar Network News on ETC (RPN 9) |
| October 30 | Solar Headlines on ETC (RPN 9) |
| October 31 | CMV By Request on INCTV 49 |
| October 31 | Gabay sa Mabuting Asal on INCTV 49 |
| October 31 | Let's Talk on INCTV 49 |
| October 31 | Lingap sa Mamamayan on INCTV 49 |
| October 31 | Paninindigan on INCTV 49 |
| October 31 | Taga Rito Kami on INCTV 49 |
| November 1 | ER season 6 on Fox Channel Philippines |
| November 5 | Gintama season 2 on ABS-CBN 2 |
| November 5 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso on ABS-CBN 2 |
| November 5 | Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa on GMA 7 |
| November 11 | Arrow on Jack TV/Jack City |
| November 12 | Nay-1-1 on GMA 7 |
| November 12 | One Piece on GMA 7 |
| November 12 | Detective Conan on GMA 7 |
| November 12 | MasterChef Pinoy Edition on ABS-CBN 2 |
| November 17 | Celebrity Bluff on GMA 7 |
| November 17 | Magpakailanman on GMA 7 |
| November 17 | Watta Job on GMA 7 |
| November 19 | A Gentleman's Dignity on ABS-CBN 2 |
| November 19 | The Princess' Man on GMA 7 |
| November 19 | Jake and the Never Land Pirates on TV5 |
| November 22 | Friends season 2 on Fox Channel Philippines |
| November 26 | Pahiram ng Sandali on GMA 7 |
| November 26 | 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 | Bistado on ABS-CBN 2 |
| December 3 | Solar Sports Desk on Solar News Channel |
| December 3 | ER season 7 on Fox Channel Philippines |
| December 4 | Engkwentro on ABS-CBN 2 |
| December 5 | Saklolo on ABS-CBN 2 |
| December 6 | Demandahan on ABS-CBN 2 |
| December 7 | Hiwaga on ABS-CBN 2 |
| December 10 | Animazing Tales on ABS-CBN 2 |
| December 16 | Teen Gen on GMA 7 |
| December 17 | Giant on TV5 |
| December 17 | Letters & Music on Net 25 |
| December 17 | Taumbahay on Net 25 |
| December 17 | Bagong Umaga, Bagong Balita on ABS-CBN TV-32 Dagupan |
| December 23 | Sunday Blockbuster on TV5 |
| December 25 | Friends season 3 on Fox Channel Philippines |

### Unknown Dates

* March: Fish Hooks on TV5
* April: Imagination Movers on TV5
* September: I Am Meg on ETC

### Unknown

* Chef vs. Mom on TV5
* Kung May Hirap, May Ginhawa on TV5
* News5 Imbestigasyon on TV5
* Presinto 5 on TV5
* Take Out on TV5
* Adventure Time on TV5
* Ben 10: Alien Force on TV5
* Codename: Kids Next Door on TV5
* The Secret Saturdays on TV5
* A.T.O.M. on Studio 23
* Back at the Barnyard on Studio 23
* Blue Dragon on Studio 23
* Flashforward on Studio 23
* Heartstrings on Studio 23
* Hitman Reborn! on Studio 23
* I Got It! on Studio 23
* Justice League on Studio 23
* Kirarin Revolution on Studio 23
* Marcelino Pan y Vino on Studio 23
* Perfect Match on Studio 23
* Pucca on Studio 23
* Power Rangers Samurai on Studio 23
* Robin Hood on Studio 23
* Rocko's Modern Life on Studio 23
* Snow White on Studio 23
* W.I.T.C.H. on Studio 23
* X-Men on Studio 23
* Agrikultura ETC on PTV 4
* Borderless Adventure on PTV 4
* Buhay Pinoy on PTV 4
* CameraGeekTV: Pinoy Best Shot on PTV 4
* I-Connect: Balitang Social Media on PTV 4
* Pinoy US Cops: Ride Along on PTV 4
* PTV Special Forum on PTV 4
* Puso ng Bayan PCSO Caravan on PTV 4
* Sa Likod ng Istorya on PTV 4
* Show Up: Ang Bagong Game Show ng Bayan on PTV 4
* The Veronica Chronicles on PTV 4
* What I See on Solar News Channel
* Chill Spot on ETC
* Mega Young Designers Competition on ETC
* Be Alive on GMA News TV 11
* Cinema Klasika on GMA News TV 11
* Design Para sa Lahat on GMA News TV 11
* Filipknow on GMA News TV 11
* Home Base on GMA News TV 11
* Life Giver on GMA News TV 11
* Pisobilities on GMA News TV 11
* Road Trip on GMA News TV 11
* Sarap to Heart on GMA News TV 11
* SME GO! Powered by Go Negosyo on GMA News TV 11
* Sports Pilipinas on GMA News TV 11
* The Healthy Life on GMA News TV 11
* This Is My Story, This Is My Song on GMA News TV 11
* Turbo Zone on GMA News TV 11
* Huntahan on UNTV 37
* Pulis @ Ur Serbis Reloaded on UNTV 37
* ArTalk: Beyond Entertainment on Net 25
* Destination Philippines on Net 25
* Exclusive on Net 25
* Investigated: False on Net 25
* My Life on Net 25
* Sessions Presents on Net 25
* Truth Uncovered on Net 25

## Returning or renamed programs

| Show | Last aired | Retitled as/Season/Notes | Channel | Return date |
| !Oka Tokat | 2002 | Oka2Kat | ABS-CBN | February 4 |
| Showtime | 2012 | It's Showtime | ABS-CBN | February 6 |
| 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 |
| Protégé | 2011 | Same (season 2) | GMA | July 23 |
| Del Monte Kitchenomics | 2011 (GMA News TV) | | GMA | September 1 |
| Metal Fight Beyblade | 2010 | | ABS-CBN | October 1 |
| New Girl | 2012 | Same (season 2) | ETC | October 3 |
| The Vampire Diaries | 2012 | Same (season 4) | ETC | October 16 |
| 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 | Same | INCTV | October 31 |
| Ang Pagbubunyag | N/A | Same | INCTV | October 31 |
| Ang Tamang Daan | N/A | Same | INCTV | October 31 |
| INC & the Bible | N/A | Same | INCTV | October 31 |
| Pasugo | N/A | Same | INCTV | October 31 |
| Kapag may Katwiran, Ipaglaban Mo! | 1999 (ABS-CBN) | Kapag nasa Katwiran, Ipaglaban Mo! | GMA News TV | November 10 |
| Magpakailanman | 2007 | 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 (as English Audio) | ABS-CBN (as Tagalog Audio) |
| January 28 | The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius | — | Studio 23 (now S+A) / TV5 | ABS-CBN |
| 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 |
| June 23 | 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 |
| November 10 | Kapag may Katwiran, Ipaglaban Mo! | — | ABS-CBN | GMA News TV (as Kapag nasa Katwiran, Ipaglaban Mo!) |
| Unknown | El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera | — | TV5 | ABS-CBN |

## Finales

* January 6: Fairy Tail season 1 (GMA 7)
* January 13:
** Amaya (GMA 7)
** Nasaan Ka, Elisa? (ABS-CBN 2)
* January 20:
** Inazuma Eleven (ABS-CBN 2)
** SpongeBob SquarePants (ABS-CBN 2)
** Reputasyon (ABS-CBN 2)
** My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN 2)
** Urban Zone (ABS-CBN 2)
** Without a Trace season 3 (Fox Channel Philippines)
* January 21: El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera (ABS-CBN 2)
* January 22:
** Iron Man (ABS-CBN 2)
** Power Rangers RPM (ABS-CBN 2)
* 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)
** Three Brothers (ABS-CBN 2)
* February 3:
** Sapul sa Singko (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
** Kumare Klub (TV5)
** Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit (GMA 7)
** Daldalita (GMA 7)
** Munting Heredera (GMA 7)
* February 4:
** Happy Yipee Yehey! (ABS-CBN 2)
** Hey It's Saberdey! (TV5)
** Magic? Bagsik! (TV5)
* February 10:
** Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (GMA 7)
** Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown (GMA 7)
** Glamorosa (TV5)
* February 11: Real Confessions (TV5)
* February 12:
** Bagets: Just Got Lucky (TV5)
** Growing Up (ABS-CBN 2)
* February 17:
** P. S. I Love You (TV5)
** Aksyon JournalisMO (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
** Love You (GMA 7)
** Hunter × Hunter (GMA 7)
* February 18: Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN 2)
* February 23: Without a Trace season 4 (Fox Channel Philippines)
* February 25: Spooky Valentine (GMA 7)
* February 26/October 7: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (TV5)
* February 29: UAAP Season 74 Men's and Women's volleyball tournament (Studio 23)
* March 2:
** Kokak (GMA 7)
** Maria la del Barrio (ABS-CBN 2)
* March 9: Budoy (ABS-CBN 2)
* March 17: Special Agent Oso (TV5)
* March 23: Nandito Ako (TV5)
* March 25:
** Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7)
** Passion (Telenovela Channel)
* March 28: Without a Trace season 5 (Fox Channel Philippines)
* March 31: Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited (ABS-CBN 2)
* April 13:
** Angelito: Batang Ama (ABS-CBN 2)
** E-Boy (ABS-CBN 2)
* April 22/July 22: Super Sine Prime (Sunday edition) (TV5)
* April 23: Without a Trace season 6 (Fox Channel Philippines)
* April 28: Regal Shocker (TV5)
* May 3: Iris (GMA 7)
* May 4: Precious Hearts Romances Presents: 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)
* May 11:
** Balitaang Tapat (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
** It Started with a Kiss (GMA 7)
* May 13:
** The Biggest Game Show in the World Asia (TV5)
** Toink (TV5)
** Hannah Montana (TV5)
** Project Runway Philippines season 3 (ETC)
* May 15: The Secret Circle (ETC)
* May 18: Biritera (GMA 7)
* May 24: American Idol season 11 (ETC)
* May 25:
** Sailor Moon (ABS-CBN 2)
** Wako Wako (ABS-CBN 2)
** Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa (TV5)
** Without a Trace season 7 (Fox Channel Philippines)
** Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA 7)
* May 30: On Call: Serbisyong Totoo. Ngayon. (GMA News TV 11)
* June 1:
** The Good Daughter (GMA 7)
** Legacy (GMA 7)
* June 8:
** Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (GMA 7)
** My Beloved (GMA 7)
* June 10:
** Sunday Funday (TV5)
** Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (GMA 7)
* June 15:
** Dream High (ABS-CBN 2)
** Isang Dakot na Luha (TV5)
** Broken Vow (GMA 7)
** Dong Yi (GMA 7)
* June 17: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines (TV5)
* June 24: Eagle News Weekend Edition (Net 25)
* June 29:
** Quickfire (GMA News TV 11)
** The Morning Show (PTV 4)
** Teledyaryo (PTV 4)
** Cooking Kumares (TV5)
** Valiente (TV5)
** Naruto: Shippuden season 4 (ABS-CBN 2)
** Dahil sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN 2)
** ER season 1 (Fox Channel Philippines)
* July 6: Hiram na Puso (GMA 7)
* July 7:
** Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 (ABS-CBN 2)
** Just for Laughs Gags (Saturday edition) (GMA 7)
* July 8: In the Name of Love (Telenovela Channel)
* July 13:
** Mundo Man ay Magunaw (ABS-CBN 2)
** Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas (ABS-CBN 2)
* July 14: Ms. M Confidential (DZMM TeleRadyo)
* July 22: Lokomoko (TV5)
* July 28:
** I-Shine Talent Camp (season 1) (ABS-CBN 2)
** Paparazzi Showbiz Exposed (TV5)
** Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face (TV5)
** Super Sine Prime (Saturday edition) (TV5)
** Showbiz Extra (DZMM TeleRadyo)
* July 29: Showbiz Central (GMA 7)
* July 30: Wanted (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
* July 31:
** Journo (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
** ER season 2 (Fox Channel Philippines)
* August 1: Anggulo (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
* August 2: Insider (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
* August 3:
** Iba-Balita Ngayon (Studio 23)
** Bitag (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
** Juicy! (TV5)
* August 4:
** Tutok Tulfo (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
** Aksyon Sabado (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
* August 5:
** Alagang Kapatid (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
** USI: Under Special Investigation (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
** Aksyon Linggo (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
* August 10:
** Andar ng mga Balita (AksyonTV 41)
** It Started with a Kiss 2 (GMA 7)
* August 12: Pare & Pare (GMA 7)
* August 15: The Glee Project (ETC/Jack TV)
* August 17: My Daddy Dearest (GMA 7)
* August 19: Tweets for My Sweet (GMA 7)
* August 23: Lie to Me (GMA 7)
* August 24:
** 5 Girls and a Dad (Net 25)
** Fastbreak News (UNTV 37)
* August 30:
** One Tree Hill (ETC)
** ER season 3 (Fox Channel Philippines)
* August 31: Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? (GMA 7)
* September 7:
** Makapiling Kang Muli (GMA 7)
** Dobol B sa News TV (GMA News TV 11)
** Gash Bell (ABS-CBN 2)
** City Hunter Returns (ABS-CBN 2)
* September 8: The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (TV5)
* September 9:
** Together Forever (GMA 7)
** Spider Man (ABS-CBN 2)
* September 11: The World According to Paris (ETC)
* September 14: Love Spell (Telenovela Channel)
* September 15: Untold Stories (TV5)
* September 16: Reaksyon Weekend (TV5/AksyonTV 41)
* September 28:
** Dinosaur King (ABS-CBN 2)
** Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (ABS-CBN 2)
* September 29: Pinoy Adventures (GMA 7)
* October 1: ER season 4 (Fox Channel Philippines)
* October 5:
** Faithfully (GMA 7)
** One True Love (GMA 7)
** Lorenzo's Time (ABS-CBN 2)
* October 11: UAAP Season 75 Men's and Women's basketball tournament (Studio 23)
* 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 19: Inside Protege (GMA 7)
* October 20: Kapuso Sine Siesta (GMA 7)
* October 21:
** A Woman's Word (Telenovela Channel)
** Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break (GMA 7)
** Third Eye (TV5)
* October 24: The Next (ETC)
* October 26:
** Hindi Ka na Mag-iisa (GMA 7)
** Luna Blanca (GMA 7)
** Equator Man (ABS-CBN 2)
** Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN 2)
** In da Loop (ABS-CBN 2/CgeTV)
** NCAA Season 88 basketball tournaments (IBC 13)
* October 27: Artista Academy (TV5)
* October 28: Sunday Blockbuster (TV5)
* October 29:
** RPN NewsWatch (ETC on RPN 9)
** RPN NewsCap (ETC on RPN 9)
** RPN NewsWatch Update (ETC on RPN 9)
* October 30:
** Pananampalataya, Pag-asa at Pag-ibig (GEM TV now INCTV 48/Net 25)
** GEM TV News (GEM TV)
* October 31: ER season 5 (Fox Channel Philippines)
* November 2:
** Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan (ABS-CBN 2)
** Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada (ABS-CBN 2)
** Moon Embracing the Sun (GMA 7)
* November 15: Angel's Temptation (GMA 7)
* November 16:
** Heroman (ABS-CBN 2)
** Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (ABS-CBN 2)
** Phineas and Ferb (TV5)
* November 21: Friends season 1 (Fox Channel Philippines)
* November 23: Coffee Prince (GMA 7)
* November 30: ER season 6 (Fox Channel Philippines)
* December 2: Manny Many Prizes (GMA 7)
* December 7:
** Metal Fight Beyblade (ABS-CBN 2)
** Love You a Thousand Times (TV5)
* 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 24: Friends season 2 (Fox Channel Philippines)
* December 28: Nay-1-1 (GMA 7)

### Stopped airing

* June 10: (Reason: pre-empted by Pacquiao vs. Bradley)
** Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA 7)
** Party Pilipinas (GMA 7)
* June 23/July 14: (Reason: pre-empted by News5 replays)
** Tutok Tulfo (AksyonTV 41)
* June 24/July 29: (Reason: pre-empted by News5 replays)
** USI: Under Special Investigation (AksyonTV 41)
* July 14: (Reason: pre-empted by Philippine Popular Music Festival)
** Super Sine Prime (TV5)
** Tutok Tulfo (TV5)
* July 15: (Reason: pre-empted by Paalam, Mang Pidol)
** Kapitan Awesome (TV5)
** Sunday Sineplex (TV5)
* July 29: (Reason: pre-empted by Third Eye and Video Incredible)
** USI: Under Special Investigation (TV5)

### Unknown

* Magic? Bagsik! (TV5)
* Maunlad na Agrikultura (TV5)
* Video Incredible (TV5)
* Ben 10 (TV5)
* Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (TV5)
* Johnny Bravo (TV5)
* Runaway (TV5)
* Stitch! (TV5)
* The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (TV5)
* A.T.O.M. (Studio 23)
* Blue Dragon (Studio 23)
* Heartstrings (Studio 23)
* Hitman Reborn! (Studio 23)
* Justice League (Studio 23)
* Marcelino Pan y Vino (Studio 23)
* Math-Tinik (Studio 23)
* Mina and Porfy (Studio 23)
* Off the Map (Studio 23)
* Perfect Match (Studio 23)
* Power Rangers Samurai (Studio 23)
* Pucca (Studio 23)
* Robin Hood (Studio 23)
* Rocko's Modern Life (Studio 23)
* Snow White (Studio 23)
* W.I.T.C.H. (Studio 23)
* X-Men (Studio 23)
* @ Ur Serbis (PTV 4)
* America Atbp. (PTV 4)
* Borderless Adventure (PTV 4)
* Concert At The Park (PTV 4)
* Congress In Action with Freddie Abando (PTV 4)
* Paco Park Presents (PTV 4)
* Pinoy T.A.L.K. (Travel, Adventure, Leisure, Knowledge) (PTV 4)
* Pulis Ako, Pulis Nyo Po (PTV 4)
* Puso ng Bayan PCSO Caravan (PTV 4)
* Sa Likod ng Istorya (PTV 4)
* Saving ASEAN Natural Treasures (PTV 4)
* She Said, She Said (PTV 4)
* Talking Points: Ang Tinig ng Serbisyo Publiko (PTV 4)
* Two Stops Over With Paco Guerrero (2nd Avenue)
* Armor of God (GMA News TV 11)
* Design Para sa Lahat (GMA News TV 11)
* Game! (GMA News TV 11)
* Nancy Lumen: The Pinoy Foodie (GMA News TV 11)
* Remix Report (GMA News TV 11)
* Sarap at Home (GMA News TV 11)
* Sarap to Heart (GMA News TV 11)
* Showbiz Exclusives (GMA News TV 11)
* Bayanihan (UNTV 37)
* Camera Geek TV (Net 25)
* Destination Philippines (Net 25)
* Exclusive (Net 25)
* Footprints (Net 25)
* Light of Salvation (Net 25)
* May Kanluran Pa (Net 25)
* On-Set: The World Class Filipino Artist (Net 25)
* Red Carpet (Net 25)

## 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| May 12 | Weather Information Network | Cignal Channel 3 |
| July 16 | Viva TV | Cignal Channel 16 Dream Channel 54 |
| October 20 | Jack City | UHF Channel 31 (now broadcast on cable since September 2014) |
| October 22 | Jeepney TV | SkyCable Channel 9 Destiny Cable Channel 41 |
| October 30 | Solar News Channel | UHF Channel 21 (now VHF Channel 9) |
| December 1 | Cartoonito Asia | SkyCable Channel 125 |
| December 1 | Toonami Asia | SkyCable Channel 42 Destiny Cable Channel 42 |
| 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 Iglesia ni Cristo Television | INC TV | UHF Channel 49 (now UHF Channel 48) SkyCable / Destiny Cable Channels 20 and 136 | |

### Closures

| Date | Station | Channel | Sign-on debut |
| April 1 | AXN Beyond Philippines | SkyCable Channel 35 (Digital) | December 4, 2010 |
| July 13 | Channel [V] Philippines | Destiny Cable Channel 46 | May 1994 |
| July 15 | VIVA Cinema | | May 1996 |
| August 3 | Universal Channel | SkyCable Channel 73 (Digital) | 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

* June 23: Iyannah Joyce Sumalpong, actress
* August 22: Sebastian Benedict, actor
* October 17: Baylee van den Berg, half-South African model and actress
* November 20: Althea Ruedas, child actress
* November 22: Ayesha Zara Kurdi Soldevilla, daughter of Yasmien Kurdi
* November 27: Raphael Landicho, actor
* December 26: Gabrielle Patrish Nagayama

## 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)